Education Abroad
Learning to Lead with Purpose and Passion
My name is LaTaesia Snyder. I am a criminology and justice studies major with a pre-law minor. I plan to graduate from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in May 2027. I began my journey at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in the fall of 2023. I decided to attend ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì because it was close enough to home but far enough away for me to g…
IN A FLASH: Education Abroad Photo and Video Contest
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Office of Global Education shared the international images captured by the winners of its 2025 Education Abroad Fall Photo/Video contest.
IN A FLASH: An Olympic Dream Realized
A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì student's plan to study abroad this spring also gave the opportunity to fulfill a longtime dream.
I Really Do Belong Here
It was 6 p.m., and I finally got my lunch break after opening a fast fashion retail store on a weekday at Belden Village Mall. Working on a short-staffed team as a manager at 21 years old has its perks when you have minimal bills and grown-up money. But sitting down for the first time after working …
Professional pilot major Reilly Ferrie turns every opportunity into career momentum
From study abroad in Florence to award-winning aviation research and international conference participation, Reilly Ferrie has taken advantage of every opportunity available at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
From Kent to London
Meredith Blair’s passion for politics started at a young age, but it was her time at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and abroad that strengthened her commitment and showed her a path forward. Blair graduated from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a minor in advertising. …
A Decade of Dance: Honoring the East Meets West Program in Thailand
Dance students recently had the unique opportunity to travel to Thailand as part of the East Meets West study abroad program. This artistic collaboration engages diverse educational experiences and turns students into global citizens for the 21st century. While in Thailand, students learn and perform with dancers across the world.
Creating Space in a Welcoming Place
My name is Brian Johnson. I'm a 2024 graduate with a major in public health and a minor in African studies. I’m from the wonderful city of Cleveland, Ohio. Whenever I meet people, I’m often asked why I chose ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University. I always tell them that Kent was not my first choice, but it was my b…
IN A FLASH: A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Summer in Florence
This summer, students in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program.