GW Office for Study Abroad and Student Exchange

02/03/2025

Experiencing fall in a different country is a unique experience. Picture yourself drinking hot cocoa ☕️, playing in the fallen leaves in Copenhagen, Denmark. Or imagine riding your bike down the streets of Reykjavík, Iceland.🚲 Consider going abroad next fall! Above are five opportunities for GWSB students, and for even more opportunities, check out passport.gwu.edu! ✈️🌍

01/22/2025

: “As I prepare for my semester in Jordan, I have been spending lots of time with family and friends that I won’t be seeing until I get back. For example, my twin sister and I went out to dinner, as pictured above. I have also been packing my cases as it is my last week before I go.”

12/19/2024

Another semester is coming to a close, can you believe it!?

Check out some highlights of what Angela got up to this semester on the SIT - Culture, Social Change, and Development in Vietnam program!

📸 1)Completing an 8-hour hike in Sapa, Vietnam with my classmates
📸 2)Planting mangrove trees in the Mekong Delta after they were devastated in the Vietnam American war
📸 3)Me and my class attending the wedding of my host family
📸 4)Visiting the local temple of our host mother
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12/16/2024

: “Wrapping up the rest of the time in Belfast. The ever-beautiful River Lagan on a cold evening Belfast walk. Friendsgiving was a highlight, with good food, company, and friends. Belfast’s murals and city art have been striking—always something new to notice.”

12/09/2024

.monrreal : “After hearing many stories about the snow in Switzerland, I finally got to experience it firsthand. Throughout the week it would snow in my town and the towns around me. As someone who is from the South and hasn’t experienced proper snow this was a very new yet exciting sit to see.

The snow didn’t stop or hault anything, so of course I continued my work as normal. I went to a few cafes to do work and study. I also attended the International Humanitarian and Security Conference that took place in Geneva, where multiple professionals got a chance to speak about this topic which was exciting to be part of.”

12/03/2024

.hilmi : “Before returning to the US after my semester abroad, I’ve been traveling for a few weeks. For the past three weeks, I’ve been in Sri Lanka, connecting with family and revisiting my home country after so many years. It’s been amazing to enjoy delicious food, relax by the beach, and explore places that hold so many childhood memories. Grateful for this time to recharge and reflect before heading back.”

12/03/2024

: “Snapshots from recent travels: From Belfast’s towering churches to its Christmas Market’s festive glow, every stop tells a story. Germany spoiled me with excellent food, and also Amsterdam on the way back (I forgot to take pictures, so I grabbed some at Schiphol). Last is the Henry Cooke statue outside of BT1.”

11/21/2024

Interested in studying at King’s College London? Look at what current ESIA student, Lily, has to say about her experience🇬🇧

“I have now spent a month at King’s College London living in a flat with seven other students in South London. I like the flat dorm system a lot, as it provides both a space to socialize with your friends and neighbors but enjoy some alone time in your private ensuite rooms. My flatmates are also very nice, outgoing and funny. Since we are all international or first year students, we have bonded over experiencing local cultures together.

London itself is a lovely city: walkable, great public transportation system, wonderful food options and rich in history, arts and culture. Besides the cloudy weather, I have nothing to complain.”

If you’re interested in looking at more of our UK programs, check out https://passport.gwu.edu !

11/20/2024

: “This past weekend, I decided to stay in Italy and soak up everything Italy has to offer - something I’ll miss dearly when I head back home in just a few weeks!

On Saturday, I took a day trip to Turin to explore the city and experience the excitement of the Nitto ATP Tennis Finals happening there. I really enjoyed the city and loved seeing all of the tennis-themed displays and activities. There was definitely a fun energy in the city!

I spent the rest of the weekend in Milan, exploring some holiday markets & events, shopping around, and spending time with friends. As seen in the video, there was a Swiss Alps sponsored event that transformed the piazza into a faux mountain with snow and a ski slope. It certainly was fun watching people ‘ski’ in the middle of the city!

This weekend was a nice mix of exploring a new city and spending time in my city! 🇮🇹🍕🎾✨⛷️”

11/19/2024

Interested in studying in Rome, Italy? Look at what current GW student Sydney has to say about her experience so far🇮🇹

“One of my favorite parts of studying in Rome, is the easy access to other Italian cities. Some of my new friends and I took a lovely day trip to Florence. I have been to many Italian cities since the train system is so easy! My favorite Italian city has to be the Amalfi Coast, but it is pretty difficult to access.“

11/19/2024

: “Snippets from my East Coast trip! From Brisbane, to Sunshine Coast, to Gold Coast, to Byron Bay, it was so exciting to see more of Australia’s incredible nature sights! 🌊🌄⛰️”

11/12/2024

Here’s a short testimonial from current GW student Sid Kuchimanchi: “Being in London has been an incredible experience thus far - one of the best parts is how walkable the whole city is. It’s easy to wander past iconic locations in an instant, and there’s always something interesting right around the corner, whether a monument, new restaurant, or an incredible view.”

11/04/2024

Here’s a short testimonial from current GW student Ahtziri Garcia-Herrera:

“After spending a month in Seoul, things feel like they’re falling into place! I’ve starting picking up some Korean phrases which makes communicating a lot easier, and I’ve learned how to navigate the metro!

At Korea University they have a group of students who essentially are there to help the exchange students adjust to life in Seoul and it’s been super helpful! They’ve organized a couple of things for us to do like going to Lotte World, and having a picnic on the Han River!

During the fall semester, Korea University and Yonsei University host their “Koyon Games” where they compete against each other in multiple sports like, basketball, rugby, ice hockey, baseball and soccer. I attended the soccer game and it was super fun (even though we lost 2-1)!

I’m excited to continue exploring Seoul and I’m hoping to visit Japan soon!”

10/30/2024

See what current student in the Global Bachelor’s Program has to say about Paris: “With an endless list of things to see in Paris, this past month has gone by super fast! I visited the iconic Eiffel tower, the Palais Garnier, Napoleon’s tomb, the Pantheon, and the Luxembourg Palace.”

Interested in studying abroad 3 times during your undergraduate career? Consider applying to the Global Bachelor’s Program today!

10/30/2024

.b : “Vienna has definitely become one of my favorite cities so far! From spending hours wandering through incredible museums to getting lost in the most beautiful gardens and stumbling upon magnificent cathedrals, it feels like every corner of the city is straight out of a fairytale🧚🏾‍♀️. I got to hear live music in the parks, tried all the amazing Viennese snacks I could find, and even got to see a show at the famous Vienna State Opera🎶 which was the highlight of my weekend there ✨ I already miss it so much!”

10/24/2024