Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz

Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz Study Abroad, International Exchange and Global Learning. The Center for International Programs serves the diverse New Paltz and SUNY community.

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https://linktr.ee/newpaltzabroad Our staff supports the needs of all students who study abroad. We proactively support all students no matter their race, class, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ability, political affiliation, gender, age or health status. We recogn

ize that proactive inclusion and advocacy make not only for better study abroad programs, but a better world. The Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz was the honored recipient of The Institute of International Education (IIE) Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education.

G'day mates - as the Australians would say. I'm Susannah, and I'm studying all the way down under in Perth, Western Aust...
05/04/2026

G'day mates - as the Australians would say. I'm Susannah, and I'm studying all the way down under in Perth, Western Australia, at Curtin University. The weather is very sunny and stable, and the water is luxurious. Without further ado, I'll explain some of the pictures here.
1. a candid at the beach
2. some record shopping before the beach at my favorite vintage spot, the Carlisle Collective
3. a sculpture i feel like captures the vibe of WA (SOMA, Drew McDonald) at Australia's famous Sculpture by the Sea at Cottlesloe beach
4. me and my beautiful friends on a night out
5. Cottlesloe beach
6. the lunar eclipse was visible from my balcony
7. wine tasting at the Swan Valley. wine is one of Australia's major exports
8. chokka the quokka. a national treasure. yum šŸ“
9. some yin yoga at the John Curtin Art Gallery featuring "Rampies sny" by Thania Petersen. it's a Cape Muslim tradition where women make herbal bundles fragranced with incense and oils
10. a black swan for which the major river running through perth is named for at the perth zoo
11. a beautiful view of the city from the mall

Ā”Hola, from ValparaĆ­so, Chile! I’m currently studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaĆ­so, and I highly rec...
04/23/2026

Ā”Hola, from ValparaĆ­so, Chile! I’m currently studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaĆ­so, and I highly recommend! If you’re interested in perfecting your Spanish, the host stay program has definitely helped me immerse myself in the language. If you’re a fan of beaches and mountains, Chile is a great destination!

1. Me at the beach! Both the university and a lot of the host houses are right along the beach.
2. Streets of Valparaiso, sometimes called the ā€œcity of colorsā€ because of all of the murals and colorful houses
3. Umbrella display in the streets
4. A picture from my university
5. The sand dunes of Con Con, a nearby town
6. My friend Maya reading on the rocky shore
7. One of many ā€œascensorsā€ in Valparaiso, which you can take to get up the many hills of the city
8. In Santiago, the capital, taking the telefƩrico
9. A mural in Valparaiso
10. Rocky shore in Con Con
11. The streets of La Serena, a historic town north of Valparaiso
12. Outside of an Airbnb I stayed at in Olmue, another nearby town
13. Hiking in Olmue
14. Beach in Valparaiso
15. Learning how to surf in con con
16. View of the city and beach from my balcony
17. My host dog, Beetho

Hello from Dundee, Scotland! My name is Eva and I’m a junior pursuing a Metal major. This semester I’ve been studying ab...
04/22/2026

Hello from Dundee, Scotland! My name is Eva and I’m a junior pursuing a Metal major. This semester I’ve been studying abroad doing Jewelry Design at the University of Dundee. I’ve spend much of my time traveling, working on my art, and making new friends! Here are just a few of the pictures I’ve taken while I’ve been abroad!

1) Me in the cathedral ruins of St Andrews, Scotland
2) More of the cathedral ruins
3) Me and one of my 5 flatmates, Rowan, in front of Sterling Castle
4) My jewelry class and I on our way to the Edinburgh Assay Office and the National Museum of Scotland
5) Two of my friends from Illustration Design and I on a night out together
6) A lovely cathedral I saw in Germany during Munich Jewelry Week
7) A group photo of all the other jewelers from Dundee who came to Germany
8) My friend Holly and I during the beginning of a camping trip, taking a break from hiking
9) My new Scottish friends and I soaking wet after a lovely camping trip deep in the mossy woods
10) Me holding the Parthenon during my trip to Athens, Greece
11) The inside of a gorgeous orthodox church in Athens
12) Petting one of the many street cats on the top of a mountain in Athens
13) A lovely view of flowers, blooming all over an ancient ruin in Athens
14) A hair piece that is one of my 3 final projects for my jewelry program
15) A video showing how light can pass through the piece due to a enameling technique called Plique-Ć -jour

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 study abroad photo contest!šŸ‘Hawks Abroad: Nicole Keegan, EnglandPostcard Pict...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 study abroad photo contest!šŸ‘

Hawks Abroad: Nicole Keegan, England
Postcard Picture: Alexandra Edwards, Ireland
Global Classroom: Alice Yegorova, Costa Rica
Essence of Your Experience: Betsi Montenegro, Spain

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and voted in the contest!

ģ•ˆė…•ķ•˜ģ„øģš” or hello from Seoul šŸ‡°šŸ‡· My name is Ines and I’m a junior majoring in Women studies with a minor in psychology. This...
04/09/2026

ģ•ˆė…•ķ•˜ģ„øģš” or hello from Seoul šŸ‡°šŸ‡· My name is Ines and I’m a junior majoring in Women studies with a minor in psychology. This semester I am studying abroad at Ewha Womans University in South Korea! I am having an amazing time studying abroad. The beginning was a bit challenging, but a month and a half in and I’m so happy to be here. The hardest part of doing something new is starting it, and I am here today to help take away any unnecessary doubts.
I strongly recommend studying in Seoul and especially at .w.univ you will have the time of your life, and meet the most amazing people!!

Here are a few photos I’ve taken so far:
-Me at Gyengbokgung palace
-Campus. This is the ECC (Ewha campus complex)
-My favorite restaurant. I’m having soft tofu stew šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø
-The gorgeous cherry blossoms at Seoul Forest
-Some Hanok houses in Suwon
-The ECC again…… But at night
-A nice view while studying at one of the many cafes
-Cool street near campus
-Lunch with friends!
-Kbbq
-Cake for my friend’s birthday!šŸŽ‰
-Beautiful campus
-A gorgeous hike up Inwangsan Mountain
-Me and my friend in the metro šŸš‡
-Photo booth pictures with my pickleball club
-Karaoke šŸŽ¤

If you have any questions regarding Ewha or life in Seoul, feel free to reach out to me directly ā˜ŗļø

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Hello from London! I’m Mikayla, a junior studying Psychology and Management, and I’ve been  this semester. Studying abro...
04/02/2026

Hello from London! I’m Mikayla, a junior studying Psychology and Management, and I’ve been this semester. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I’ve been having the time of my life! Through this program, I’ve met people from every corner of the world, been able to explore London, and have traveled to over 10 countries.

Some pics of what I’ve been up to in London:
1. Seeing Big Ben
2. Visiting the Tower of London and Tower Bridge
3. Seeing the London Eye
4. Seeing the view from the Kingston Uni TownHouse
5. Visiting Parliament
6. Going to class at the Kingston Hill campus
7. Visiting Hampton Court Palace
8. Going on a class trip to Google HQ London
9. Visiting the Roman Baths
10. Seeing Stonehenge with friends
11. Watching the sunset at the river

Many of these visits were class trips that I went on with my British, Life and Culture class — totally recommend taking it!

Ā”Buenas! My name is Aurora and I’m a sophomore majoring in Spanish and Latin American studies. I’m currently spending my...
03/11/2026

Ā”Buenas! My name is Aurora and I’m a sophomore majoring in Spanish and Latin American studies. I’m currently spending my spring semester studying Spanish at La Casa de Las Lenguas in Oviedo, Spain! šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø I have been here almost 2 months and I have learned so much and highly recommend studying abroad for learning a language. I love this place and the greater province of Asturias. Here’s is some fotos I have taken!

1. Me at the train station
2. The main cathedral in the city center of Oviedo
3. my friend Elizabeth and I on a hike
4. the beach is only 30 minutes away in Gijón
5. My friend and I on a trip to Porto, Portugal
6. More coast my host mom took me to see so gorgeous
7. another beautiful cathedral in the city
8. and 9. The city of Bilbao, Basque Country
10. The flower in the market that happens every Sunday
11. A fountain right outside La casa de las lenguas
11. My view outside my balcony!!

Shwmae from Wales! I’m Cyrus Jones and i’m a third year majoring in english with a concentration in creative writing and...
03/05/2026

Shwmae from Wales! I’m Cyrus Jones and i’m a third year majoring in english with a concentration in creative writing and double minoring in women gender and sexuality studies and film! This semester I’ve been studying abroad at Cardiff University and I love it so far!! I’ve met beautiful people, seen beautiful things, and my classes are cool too!!

Here are pictures of what I’ve been up to!

Dia duit from Ireland! My name is Lily and I am a sophomore majoring in Media Studies with a minor in Journalism. I am s...
02/25/2026

Dia duit from Ireland! My name is Lily and I am a sophomore majoring in Media Studies with a minor in Journalism. I am studying at the University of Limerick for the spring semester. I’ve been here for just over a month and have fallen in love with the country! Here are some of my trip highlights so far. SlĆ”intešŸ‡®šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡®šŸ‡Ŗ
1. Me at Lahinch Beach 🌊
2. Some friends and I gallivanting through the Aran islands
3. Us still on the Aran islands biking home from a hike to see the sunset! šŸŒ…
4. Killarney National Park ft. Torc Waterfall! 🌱
5. A day trip to friendly Di**le ft. my housemate holding a baby lamb šŸ‘
6. Walking through Plassey Village (my on campus accommodation)
7. A Hurling game at Pearse Stadium in Galway, Galway vs Cork
8. A night out in Dublin! šŸŖ‰
9. International Night at The Stables Club on campus. Events are pretty much held there every night of the week but every Friday night is international night!
10. Finally, the famous Cliffs of Moher

Hola šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø My name is Grace and I’m a Sophomore majoring in English with a minor in Spanish. I am currently studying Humani...
02/19/2026

Hola šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø My name is Grace and I’m a Sophomore majoring in English with a minor in Spanish. I am currently studying Humanities in Madrid, Spain, at the (Cantoblanco campus) !

I’ve only been here for about 2 months now but here are some pics I’ve taken so far:

1. Outside the Callao train station
2. Palacio Real
3. Calle del Olmo
4. Museo de Historia de Madrid
5. Catedral de Santa MarĆ­a la Real de la Almudena
6. Cool record store
7. La Puerta de AlcalĆ”
8. Schweppes Building
9. Si Si Bagels
10. Plaza Mayor
11. Spain flag
12. Ramen with friendsss
13. Museo del Prado
14. View at the Cantoblanco campus
15. Statue (that I forgot the name ofšŸ’”)
16. My friend and I in my apartment :))

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