On Thursday September 8th, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II died. She was the longest reigning monarch in British history. MNTV Reporter Ari Lopez is abroad in London covering the funeral and […]
Tag: abroad
Posted inArts
“It opens you to a world of possibilities”: Study abroad resumes for students this fall
Study abroad is back in motion, providing students with the opportunity to learn and explore in a completely new environment once again. According to Assistant Vice Provost for International Programs […]
Posted inFeatures
Taking classes from a different country: International students face obstacles
Approximately 7 thousand miles away in the Philippines, sophomore Audrey Mallari jolts awake to the sound of her 4:30 a.m. alarm. After splashing water on her face and preparing for the long day ahead, she opens Zoom, starting with a 5 a.m. architecture studio class.
This is a typical morning for many international students at Cal Poly. International students taking classes abroad have navigated a host of issues during the pandemic, such as travel restrictions, time difference and uncertainty.
Posted inStudent Life
From Peru to Japan — one student’s gap year resparked his curiosity
The biological sciences senior lived with a pack of wolves in a cold, desolate home, learned a new language in Japan and traveled through Peru.
Posted inFall Grad 2017
What happens when you go abroad after graduation
One Cal Poly student decided to take her post-grad plans abroad. Here’s what she learned.
Posted inOpinion
Recent terrorist attacks do not deter Cal Poly students from studying abroad
Our 300-student survey found 68.2 percent of students said recent attacks would not influence their decision to study abroad.
Posted inArts
Let them eat cake: Dining with a French host family
There’s something special about sharing a home cooked meal.
Posted inArts, Columns, Opinion
'Adventure is out there': Reflecting on a quarter abroad
Jake Mix recaps his final moments in Australia in this week’s study abroad column.
Posted inArts, Columns, Opinion
A taste of a local Spanish celebration
As I sat in my apartment on Saturday, I was shaken (literally) out of my wifi-induced stupor by what sounded like an army marching on the plaza outside.
Posted inArts, Columns, Opinion
Culture shock: Adjusting to the Spaniard lifestyle
My first week in Granada has been amazing. It’s absolutely beautiful here and I’m amazed by the city’s extensive history.
Posted inArts, Columns
Going off the wall(aby)
When I was entering my first year at Cal Poly, I consistently heard from older students and graduates that their one regret in college was they never studied abroad. It might have been one of my regrets, too, if my parents didn’t encourage me this past year to look into some of the programs available. So, I went to the Study Abroad Fair and one program immediately had my attention: Cal Poly in Australia.