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2021 Syracuse University Scholars

Congratulations to the twelve Syracuse University students chosen as 2021 scholars, and special congratulations to our six program alum!

  • Discovery Florence alum Katelyn Bajorek, an anthropology and history major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
  • French for Diplomacy summer program alum Alaba Danagogo, a biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences
  • World Partner SIT Morocco alum Patrick Linehan, a newspaper and online journalism major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, a policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
  • Madrid Summer Session alum Simran Mirchandani, a biochemistry and Spanish language, literature and culture major in the College of Arts and Sciences, an economics major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
  • London Center alum Bobbi Whitney, an information management and technology major in the School of Information Studies and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
  • London Center alum Lily Wolfer, an inclusive elementary and special education major in the School of Education

 

Learn more about all 2021 University Scholars!

Studying Engineering in Florence

Ciao, my name is John Mazza! I am a junior civil engineering major and studied abroad in Florence in the spring of 2020. The beginning of my abroad experience was incredible because I participated in the Sustainability on Trial Signature Seminar. While on the Seminar, I was able to travel to Norway, Finland and Sweden while getting credit for the class as well. While I was in those countries, I was able to mush huskies, visit a reindeer farm and snowshoe up a glacier! I made so many memories and met so many people on the seminar and I will cherish these moments for the rest of my life.

After the seminar was finished, I began the semester in Florence. When I first settled in with my roommate and host family, they were incredibly welcoming to us. My host family was one of the best experiences that I had in Italy. Although they did not speak a lot of English, we were still able to communicate very well and they were a very nice couple. We ate dinner together every night and the meals were like events (the food was absolutely delicious). I still keep in contact with my host family to this day and I am so glad that I was able to meet them. In addition to my host family, I was able to meet so many people as a result of studying abroad. Many of the people that I met were from all over the world and most of them were students, but I was introduced to such a diverse background of people.

I chose the Florence program because I knew that I wanted to go abroad to Italy and I was able to take my engineering classes there while keeping my same expected graduation date. Studying engineering at the Florence Center  was valuable because I was introduced to a new perspective on engineering courses. There were slight variations in the way we learned engineering concepts which I am grateful for being able to learn in this way. I truly felt like a gained much more knowledge beyond my engineering courses as well.

In addition, I knew that I wanted to go to Italy because I am Italian in heritage and I wanted to spend more time there to truly see the culture which I was able to do in my time there. Many advisors and staff in the Florence center were very helpful when I told them my situation and major so everything worked out perfectly and my questions were never left unanswered. I also knew that studying in a central region of Europe would allow me the experience to travel to many other countries. While I was abroad, I spent time in 9 countries but a few of the highlights were my ski trip to Switzerland and a weekend in Dublin. I skied in Zermatt which was the mountain that my dad skied at during his study abroad program years ago. I also spent a weekend in Dublin and took a day trip to see the cliffs of Moher. These are two of the favorite trips that I have taken in my life and I will remember them forever.

Overall, looking back on my time abroad I can truly say that I had a life changing experience. I was able to gain a new perspective on my culture and the way that I live my life. Seeing how engineering was taught in another country was also very interesting and a valuable skill that not all engineers are exposed to. I want to carry everything that I learned abroad with me and I plan on returning to Europe very soon because it is truly an incredible place. I still have many places to visit on my bucket list so I think that I will be back very soon. I am also deciding on going abroad to get an international MBA after my undergraduate degree is complete so that I can see more of Europe and travel to places that I have never seen before. Arrivederci!

John Mazza ’22

Civil Engineering

Florence Center

Application deadlines extended for Summer and World Partner programs

Syracuse Abroad is extending the application deadline for various summer and World Partner programs.

Summer programs

Summer session programs with an application deadline of March 15:

Syracuse University students applying to these two programs are eligible for generous need-based funding.

New summer program with an application deadline of April 1:

Virtual summer internships with British businesses are available in a variety of fields, including architecture, business, communications, design, drama, education, entertainment management, government and policy, human rights work, and technology. Students can choose to work for 10, 20, or 35 hours per week, for 4 or 8 weeks. Depending on how many hours spent in the virtual placement, students can earn 1, 2, or 3 credits.

World Partner programs

World Partner Programs with an application deadline of April 1 or 15 (program dependent):

 

View all extended programs

New Financial Aid Awards for 2021-22 Programs

Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce the addition of $1.4 million in scholarship and grant funding! We are reinvigorated by our University’s commitment to the field of international education and to the support of both Syracuse University students and students studying abroad with us from outside institutions. These funds help us deepen our commitment to global exploration and aim to help make studying abroad more accessible to students.

With generous support from the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, this $1.4 million in new funds will be awarded to undergraduate students participating in semester programs during the 2021-22 academic year. It will apply to both Center and World Partner programs and is designed to assist students with financial need. Students will also remain eligible for all other existing scholarships and grants. As part of this funding initiative, we will be providing eligible students with the awards outlined below and lowering the admission application fee for fall 2021 semester programs.

New Awards for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

Academic Excellence Award: Full-time semester program students with a GPA of 3.7 – 4.0 attending a fall or spring semester will receive an academic excellence award in the following amounts: $1,400 for fall 2021 programs and $650 for spring 2022 programs. The award is automatic, based on cumulative GPA as reported at the time of application to the program.

Need-Based Merit Award: Eligible full-time semester program students with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.69 will receive a need-based merit award in the following amounts: $1,000 for fall 2021 programs and $400 for spring 2022 programs. The award is automatic, based on the combination of qualifying GPA and financial need levels. 

Travel Assistance Grants: Eligible full-time semester program students will receive an award of $850 for fall 2021 and spring 2022 programs. This grant will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Syracuse University Office of Financial Aid. This grant will be a part of a student’s total financial aid package. Students will need to cover upfront costs of purchasing the flight as these funds will not be disbursed until closer to the start of the semester.

Application Fee Reduction: The application fee for all students has been reduced to $50 for fall 2021 semester programs.

Syracuse University Students

Not entirely sure what you qualify for? Grants and aid are determined by your financial need based on your FAFSA and CSS Profile,  and various eligibility criteria apply.

If you have further questions about discerning your eligibility, please contact your financial aid counselor.

Visiting Students

Students studying with Syracuse Abroad from partner institutions must first add Syracuse University to FAFSA in order to be considered for need-based awards. (Use code: 002882)

New Experiences in Chile

¡Hola! My name is Miranda Carlo, I am a junior at Syracuse University, majoring in International Relations and I will be graduating in the fall of 2021 semester. I studied abroad during my spring semester of 2020 in a Syracuse Abroad program in Santiago, Chile. I always knew, since high school, that I wanted to study abroad and that is one of the reasons why I chose Syracuse University. After I researched the different programs that Syracuse offers, I was between the World Partner program in Brazil and the Syracuse abroad program in Chile. I was debating between these two because I knew I wanted to go to South America, but the Chile program is completely taught in Spanish and Brazil is in English. I was extremely nervous and not confident at all with my Spanish, but I ultimately chose Chile because I really wanted to learn the language. In addition, this program has many other cool aspects such as the Signature Seminar and the Cuenca Immersion program in Ecuador. In addition, this program works very well with my major, all the classes I took were able to count for my major. I was not only studying cultures and politics that I was interested in but also allowed me to advance my academic progress.

I absolutely loved the Signature Seminar for this program, we got to travel for 2 weeks through 3 different countries, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. It was an amazing time to learn about the similarities and differences between each country in regard to their history of dictatorships and general cultural aspects.

Since my program was cut very short due to COVID-19, the majority of my semester abroad was spent in Cuenca, Ecuador for the immersion program. This part of the program is only required if you do not have all the necessary levels of Spanish completed and, as a sophomore, I knew I wanted to do this program to improve my Spanish for Chile. My cohorts and I took one Spanish class and did so many awesome activities set up by CEDEI (the school name in Ecuador) such as cooking classes, dance classes and long day trips on the weekends, my favorite one was when we hiked a mountain. We all had so much fun and were able to become more confident in using our Spanish.

While I was abroad, I had so many different experiences that I would never be able to have in the US. For one, I attended the Women’s March in Santiago, Chile. I cherish this experience like no other because it was my first ever march that I attended and the significance of this march in Chile allowed me to understand and appreciate march and protest culture a lot more. In the program, one thing we learn a lot about is the dictatorship of Pinochet in Chile. While learning about all the human rights violations that Chileans have faced, this march became that much more important to attend and be part of.

SantiagoI truly changed as a person from when I studied abroad. It was the first time I traveled by myself and I had to adapt to a lot of new situations that I have never experienced before. I feel like I have become more independent, less insecure and more confidant that I can handle uncomfortable situations. Overall, I always considered myself a pretty open-minded person who understand all different opinions and aspects of life; however, studying abroad has opened my eyes to so many new, ideas and perspectives that I would never have thought of before. I have never had so much fun learning and becoming a better version of myself.

Miranda Carlo ’21

Syracuse Santiago

Studying abroad in Madrid

There were many factors that led me to choose to study abroad in Madrid. I wanted to go to a program by myself (my roommates went to Florence) where I could make new friends and have my own experience. I also wanted to go a country that was warm and in Western Europe, so I could travel around that area more accessibly. Spain happened to check all of those boxes, which made it the perfect place for me to go.

The signature seminar was one of the best parts of the abroad experience. I went on the Azahar excursion, which took us to five cities around Spain in ten days. Those cities included Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga and Sevilla. Being constantly on the move from city to city getting to meet people in new cities every couple of days was amazing. The seminar had a course coincide with it; and being able to visit the places and monuments we discussed in lectures made learning much more engaging and interesting.

I took many interesting classes abroad that opened me up to the intricacies of foreign culture. Two of my classes were psychology courses, cross cultural psychology and drugs and human behavior, which provided me a foundation for the psychology minor I am pursuing. I also took a Spanish class to further learn the language, as well as a history of arts in Spain course and a global economics course.

While many students chose to live in a homestay for their living arrangements abroad, I chose to live in the El Faro dorm in Madrid. Living in the dorm was one of the highlights of my abroad experience. Being with my friends all the time and getting to eat, study and travel to classes together allowed us to get close with each other. There were also students from other US and Spanish universities living in the dorm who we were able to meet and become friends with. The El Faro staff was extremely friendly, and they put on several events for the students living there throughout the semester.

All of the study abroad programs provide many opportunities to get involved, and Madrid is no different. They have “MadWorld” events for students to participate in at the school to meet other students and faculty and get involved within the school. There is also an internship program available for eligible students where students can complete an internship with local companies in the Madrid area. This is an amazing opportunity to experience Spanish work culture, as well as give a huge boost to your resume! I would definitely recommend completing an internship abroad to anyone who is interested.

Ethan Kamen ’21

Supply Chain Management & Finance

Madrid, Fall 2019

 

Syracuse Abroad announces Fall 2021 Center Program Details

Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce updated programming for Fall 2021 Center programs. At this time, we are optimistic about the future of study abroad and would like to reassure students and the Syracuse University community that we are confidently planning to move forward with fall 2021 programming.

Over the last several months, we have prepared a dynamic set of programs for fall 2021 that include all the stand-out features that make us a leader in the field: enriching coursework and stimulating cultural activities, engaging professors, strong student support, exciting educational field trips, and a myriad of experiential learning opportunities. These strategic program enhancements give students the flexibility to study abroad without upfront visa and flight costs, while still offering a robust experience and memories for a lifetime. While our goal is to move forward with fall study abroad opportunities, our highest priority is the health and safety of our students, and we will continue to review public health and travel advisory guidance leading up to the fall 2021 semester.

Program details at a glance:

  • Most of our Fall Center programs will shift to a later start date, while continuing to meet academic requirements
  • Academic and co-curricular travel will remain an integral part of your semester experience, along with new, expanded travel opportunities within your host country
  • Condensed programming allows for most students to avoid visa requirements*
  • Co-curricular activities and student support at our centers will remain robust
  • Program fees will be reduced and adjusted based on updated programming

Visit our program pages for more details about the fall semester and highlights of each program:

  • Exploring Central Europe
  • Florence Center
  • London Center
  • Madrid Center
  • Santiago Center
  • Strasbourg Center

We also encourage students, parents and faculty to learn more about our COVID-19 Center plans. These comprehensive plans have been developed in collaboration with campus experts and public health officials, in line with local regulations and resources. These health and safety precautions provide Center staff and faculty with the knowledge and guidance to keep each program running smoothly and efficiently – with academic, health & safety, and on-the-ground support plans in place.

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*Some fall 2021 programs have visa requirements.

Syracuse Abroad Provides Generous Financial Support for Upcoming Summer Abroad Experiences

Summer 2021 is just around the corner and Syracuse Abroad is ready to revitalize the spirit of summer study abroad at its European Centers. Syracuse Abroad Centers allow students to spend four to five weeks in a dynamic European cultural hub, stay on track academically, boost their resume and gain culturally immersive and hands-on experience in a global context.

Syracuse University is committed to making the Syracuse Abroad experience possible for all students. In partnership with ESE and Invest Syracuse, Syracuse Abroad is pleased to provide a variety of assistance options available to students participating in summer 2021 programs, including financial aid, scholarships and grants. Review summer funding opportunities here.

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Nothing Can Beat a Summer in Spain

My name is Jackie and I am currently double majoring in Finance and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Information Management and Technology, set to graduate in Spring 2022. In 2019, I had the fortune opportunity of being a part of the summer study abroad program in Madrid, Spain.

After creating the lofty goal for myself to travel to over 100 countries, I felt that Spain with its rich culture and gorgeous architecture was the perfect place to start this lifelong dream. Studying in Madrid after my freshman year at Syracuse was the best way I could have possibly spent my summer. After a friend of mine raved about the amazing summer she experienced in Madrid, I knew I had to go experience it for myself. To me, summer was the best time to go abroad because I was able to get the slightest taste of abroad life while not feeling as if I was missing out on something back in Syracuse.

I took two classes while part of the Madrid Summer Session, both of which were uniquely taught and distinct from my on-campus classes. My first class was Cross Culture Psychology, I learned about the cultural differences between the United States and Spain, which was much more subtle yet understandable than I would have previously thought. As a class we analyzed videos and customs that each country had and tried to explain why we thought things were the way they are. It completely opened my eyes to all the similarities we all share while also continuing to be different countries, built for specific people.

My second class was Sociology of Sports. As a huge sports fan myself it was incredible learning about Spanish specific sports and their role in the global world. Because class sizes are small and tight knit over the summer, I became very close friends with my classmates. Since the class was small, our discussions became much more in-depth and were tailored to our specific interests in sports. My favorite part was the different field trips we would take, once we went to the park to observe the various fitness activities of people and another for another trip, we analyzed a soccer match.

Making friends within the program and outside of Syracuse Madrid felt completely natural. I met people from Syracuse, other universities in the US and Madrid natives which I would not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. Since the summer session group was smaller than semester programs, I felt that we all got to know each other much more and felt comfortable with each other. It was a blast going on school trips with everyone. My favorite trip was to southern Spain, specifically Seville. We toured the city and were able to learn about its rich history. From constantly taking pictures of everyone while in the Plaza de España, to wandering around the streets for delicious food, we all got to really take in the beautiful country that we called our home for that time.

Having the opportunity to study in another country, no matter the length, is always a worthwhile experience. You will constantly be learning as much about yourself as you will your host country. This was an experience that I would not have given up for the world, and it continues to push me out of my comfort zone to this day. With Spain down, and only 99 countries left to visit, and I know whatever country I end up in next will be exciting.

Jackie Stevens ‘22

Madrid Summer Session