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As part of our first cohort of students abroad in 2021, Syracuse Architecture student Jenna Merry ’23 has had a unique study abroad experience while at Syracuse University Florence.
Read more about her time in Florence and her opportunities in Italy that led to design solutions for real-world challenges: Inspired Problem Solving
Congratulations to the 23 Syracuse University students who received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for their upcoming study abroad programs in summer and fall 2021 and spring 2022! The total amount received by the students is $104,000, with the average award size being $4,500.
Gilman Scholarships are open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college/university to participate in study or internship programs abroad. We encourage all Syracuse Abroad students who meet the qualifications to apply for awards that can reach up to $8,000!
Funding for fall, spring, and summer study is available. Application deadline is the first Tuesday of March for summer/fall/full-year programs; the first Tuesday of October for spring semester and summer (early application).
Syracuse Abroad and the Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising (CFSA) will hold a Gilman Interest Session as well as writing workshops leading up to the next application deadline.
For more information on Syracuse Abroad programs, students can make an appointment to meet with an advisor or contact Mary Fedorko for more information.
Congratulations to all 2021 recipients!
Aarya Kaphley |
Italy |
Summer 2021 |
Angel Gonzalez |
Spain |
Summer 2021 |
Brianna Gilfillian |
France |
Fall 2021 |
Caitlin Smith |
Italy |
Summer 2021 |
Chelsea Brown |
New Zealand |
Spring 2022 |
Chris Harvey |
France |
Summer 2021 |
Emma Purce |
Spain |
Fall 2021 |
Fiona Lew |
Spain |
Summer 2021 |
John Nipper |
France |
Summer 2021 |
Kaura Reyes |
France |
Fall 2021 |
Kenia Santana |
Spain |
Spring 2022 |
Kevin Wu |
Italy |
Fall 2021 |
Kudirat Wuraola Martins-Kuye |
France |
Summer 2021 |
Laura Pires |
Spain |
Spring 2022 |
Lidia Woolery |
Italy |
Spring 2022 |
Maneli Khademirad |
Italy |
Summer 2021 |
Nishkreenchan Chowdhury |
Poland, Germany |
Fall 2021 |
Nomar Diaz |
Spain |
Summer 2021 |
Olecsander Colopelnic |
Spain |
Spring 2022 |
Shauna Crowley |
Spain |
Summer 2021 |
Summer Cerbone |
Chile, Ecuador |
Spring 2022 |
Tracey Jean-Claude |
United Kingdom |
Spring 2022 |
Vanessa Giraldo |
Spain |
Summer 2021 |
Jake Kahane ’21, economics student and multi-program Syracuse Abroad alumnus and Global Ambassador, has recently been published in the Academy of Economics and Finance Journal.
Hi! My name is Ezra James Capiral, and I studied abroad in London during the Spring 2020 semester. I’m a Television, Radio & Film major and will be graduating in Spring 2021. My time abroad was nothing short of life-changing. I seriously cannot think of another adjective to describe it, because that word so accurately describes my experience. Even though I was only abroad for a couple of weeks, and was cut short due to the virus outbreak, I made the most of my time abroad and do not regret the time I chose to do so.
What led me to apply for the London program specifically was an utter fascination and curiosity about British culture. I knew language wouldn’t be a barrier, so I took comfort in that fact. However, I knew that living in a different country for an extended amount of time, being that I’ve never left the US in my 20 years of life, would prove some sort of challenge.
Living on my own with no meal plan meant having to buy my own groceries and cook for myself, which in turn would also save money since eating out every day would not be within my budget. Taking public transportation every day to get to class and simply get around London was something I had to learn as well but after only a week or so, the Tube proved very easy to navigate.
Finding the time to incorporate my studies while also having the opportunity to explore the city was also a challenge, as sometimes you can let your excitement get the better of you and cause you to prioritize differently. As I overcame each of these small obstacles, I found myself to feel more comfortable in the new environment, which in turn helped me manage my time better and maximize the productivity of my days. With more free time, I took advantage of the fact that travel to other countries from London would be cheaper than it would be from the US. That took me to Gothenburg, Sweden, for a weekend, where I got to eat plenty of fresh seafood, visit art and history museums, and ride an electric scooter for the very first time! Back in London, I would frequent the V&A museum, various food stops (mostly hot pot), and my favorite, Hyde Park, only a 20-minute walk from my flat.
In terms of academics, I can definitely say I was the most invested in my classes abroad than I have been throughout my time at SU. What I enjoyed most about my course schedule is the fact that at least half of the classes require you to venture outside the classroom, thus allowing learning through cultural immersion and exploration. While some of these field trips were led by the professor, a lot of them actually required you to travel on your own time, gather the information that you learn, and then report to the classroom the next day about your findings. Each day, and each week, I was constantly inspired by the academic material, and how interactive learning was highly encouraged through personal exploration and engaging conversations inside and outside the classroom.
In the future, I definitely plan on going back to London, as well as visit other places within the UK that I was not able to explore yet. There is always so much more to learn and discover, and I cannot wait for what my next adventure has in store for me!
Ezra James Capiral ’21
Syracuse London
Newhouse, TRF
Go global in spring 2022 – apply now for semester study abroad programs!
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World Partner programs:
Questions? Meet with an International Program Advisor or schedule a General Advising appointment for more information!
Important announcement regarding Covid-19 Vaccine requirement: Consistent with the Chancellor’s message to the University community on April 8, 2021, Syracuse Abroad requires all participants to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to their departure for any program, unless students have obtained an approved medical or religious exemption.
Not only will the vaccine have a direct and positive impact on the quality of your study abroad experience, we anticipate vaccine requirements being issued by destination governments in the very near future.
Any questions regarding the required vaccine can be directed to Bridget Demorest, Assistant Director Student Services
Syracuse Abroad is excited to announce Abroad@Home online courses offered by Syracuse Abroad faculty for the fall 2021 semester. These virtual Syracuse University courses will be available to Syracuse University students during main campus registration for the fall 2021 semester.
We encourage you to explore these options and consider building connections with the talented instructors and students at our overseas Centers! As always, all course selections should be reviewed with Syracuse University academic advisors prior to registration.
Courses taught by Syracuse London faculty:
Course taught by Syracuse Madrid faculty:
These courses are open to all Syracuse University students in China and on main campus pending any necessary prerequisites.
Learn more about GEO300 Climates of Resistance taught by Syracuse London Professor Becca Farnum:
Congratulations to the twelve Syracuse University students chosen as 2021 scholars, and special congratulations to our six program alum!
Learn more about all 2021 University Scholars!
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
