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Nineteen Gilman Alumni are among the winners of three highly competitive, federally-funded fellowships for graduate study and careers in diplomacy. Two alumni received the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship, eight alumni received the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship and… READ MORE →

“…my Gilman experience is far from complete.” Hello! My name is Quincy Yangh and I am a 2020-2021 Gilman Alumni Ambassador from the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and a Geography and Political Science student at Gustavus Adolphus College. Additionally, I am… READ MORE →

Hello! I’m Nancy Tumbarell, a senior at Michigan State University and current Gilman Alumni Ambassador. This past academic year I studied abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan as a Gilman Scholar.  Learning a new language is hard and retaining… READ MORE →

Howdy! My name is Daniela Castro, and I am a ’20 Gilman Alumni Ambassador. I studied abroad on the Gilman in Paris, France summer of 2017. I studied Intensive French for a month at the Catholic Institute of Paris with… READ MORE →

February 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is proud to announce a new partnership in support of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Through this new arrangement, the Embassy of Israel to the… READ MORE →

On February 19, Virginia Tech will host a virtual workshop for approximately 60 study abroad advisors on best practices in supporting candidates for two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the Critical… READ MORE →

My name is Rachel Wong and I am a 2021 Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellow. I studied abroad at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea as a Fall 2017 Gilman Scholar. I also served as a Fulbright English Teaching… READ MORE →

Guten tag! Hello, my name is Vlad Blazhievskiy and I am excited to serve as a Gilman Alumni Ambassador for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. Thanks to the Gilman Scholarship, I spent a semester studying abroad in Germany. In Germany, I continued… READ MORE →

My name is Ayyad Algabyali and I am currently a Gilman Ambassador for 2020-2021. I received the Gilman Scholarship for my internship at the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the year of 2018.  As a Gilman Ambassador, I… READ MORE →

On January 28 and 29, Indiana University will host a virtual U.S. Future Leaders Topical Seminar for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The seminar, focusing on cybersecurity, is part of… READ MORE →

My name is Alexander Elias Azar, and I am a Gilman Alumni Ambassador. I was an exchange bachelor’s student at KU Leuven in Belgium during my service trip. I studied political science and assorted historical topics during my studies. The… READ MORE →

It’s been an amazing couple of months being an Alumni Ambassador for the Gilman Scholarship and seeing that a new year is about to start, I felt it was appropriate to reflect on what has been accomplished thus far. The… READ MORE →

“My greatest advice for aspiring and current Gilman Scholars is to define what makes you a Gilman scholar and how this scholarship helps you achieve your greatest aspirations.” Hello! My name is Quincy Yangh and I am a 2020-2021 Gilman… READ MORE →

Hey there! My name is Jeydelyn Martinez and I’m a proud first generation, low-income graduate from Marquette University who was awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2015 to study in Madrid, Spain. This 2020-2021 school year, I work… READ MORE →

December 4, 2020 – The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce that more than 900 U.S. students from the October 2020 application deadline have been selected to receive Gilman scholarship awards. The recipients of this prestigious scholarship… READ MORE →

On December 10 and 11, Iowa State University will host a virtual U.S. Future Leaders Topical Seminar for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.  The seminar, focusing on cybersecurity, is part… READ MORE →

On December 4, Pima Community College will host a virtual U.S. Future Leaders Career Readiness Seminar for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.  The seminar, focusing on technology and entrepreneurship, is… READ MORE →

The Gilman Scholarship Program is seeking ways to engage in conversation around current issues. The U.S. Department of State and Institute of International Education’s Gilman Program team interviewed three 2020-2021 Gilman Alumni Ambassadors about the ways that their experiences abroad… READ MORE →

Rebonjour tout le monde! My name is Van and I graduated in December 2019 from San Diego State University where I studied International Business with an Emphasis in French and Western Europe. I completed a yearlong (2018-2019) study abroad program… READ MORE →

Hi friends, my name is Daniela Castro and I am a 2020/2021 Gilman Alumni Ambassador. I studied French on the Gilman Scholarship in Paris, France Summer of 2017 at the Catholic Institute of Paris. After that, I finished my senior… READ MORE →

I’m Robert Lares and I’m a Gilman Alumni Ambassador. I studied abroad in the United Kingdom in 2018 with the support of the Gilman Scholarship.  I returned to school in 2014 at the age of 41 to finish what I… READ MORE →

Hello, my name is Daniel Oliveira! I studied and conducted pharmaceutical research abroad at Academia Sinica during the spring quarter of 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan. One person I met through this trip, and who will remain a lifelong friend, is… READ MORE →

My name is Sarah Geilman. I graduated from Brigham Young University in 2019 with a degree in Mandarin Chinese after spending 18 months in Taipei, Taiwan learning Mandarin as a missionary for my church. I also lived in China for… READ MORE →

¡Hola! Hello, my name is Madeline and I am honored to serve as a Gilman Alumni Ambassador for the 2020-21 Academic Year. I studied and interned abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand, during the summer of 2019. There I learned conversational… READ MORE →

Hello! I’m Nancy Tumbarell, a senior at Michigan State University and current Gilman Alumni Ambassador. This past academic year I studied abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan as a Gilman Scholar.  It seems to me, and it certainly was… READ MORE →

Bonjour tout le monde! My name is Van Reynolds, and I graduated in December 2019 from San Diego State University, where I studied International Business with an Emphasis in French and Western Europe. Thanks in part to the Gilman Scholarship… READ MORE →

–Even though many study abroad programs are grounded for the time being (reverting to virtual platforms for engagement), upon reflecting on my exchange experience, why is it important for Asian Americans to study abroad?       “I want to study… READ MORE →

Hi everyone, my name is Katherine Cabrera and I am a senior at Florida International University majoring in Psychology. The Gilman Scholarship provided me with the means to study abroad in Surabaya, Indonesia last summer, 2019, hosted by Airlangga University.… READ MORE →

My name is Sarah Geilman. I graduated from Brigham Young University in 2019 with a degree in Mandarin Chinese after spending 18 months in Taipei, Taiwan learning Mandarin as a missionary for my church, and living in China for 10… READ MORE →

Hi there! This is Christal Juarez checking in as I reflect further from my recent experience as a Gilman Scholar. In the Fall of 2019, I studied human rights in both Argentina and Chile with the help of the Benjamin… READ MORE →

On September 18, the University of Oregon will host a daylong virtual workshop for approximately 60 study abroad advisors on best practices in supporting candidates for two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program… READ MORE →

Hey there! My name is Jeydelyn Martinez and I’m a proud first-generation, low-income graduate from Marquette University who was awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2015. In the fall semester of my senior year, I embarked on my… READ MORE →

  My name is Gio Caballero. I am a first-generation immigrant, United States Army veteran, non-traditional student, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) graduate, and 2020-2021 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Alumni Ambassador. In the summer of 2018, I conducted… READ MORE →

Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Wong and I’m a 2019 graduate of Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I majored in International Studies with minors in Geography and Asian Studies. As a Gilman Scholar, I studied abroad in Seoul,… READ MORE →

On July 31, Northwestern University will host a virtual U.S. Future Leaders Career Readiness Seminar for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.  The seminar, focusing on public health, is part of… READ MORE →

The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is this Sunday, July 26th. This important civil rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and… READ MORE →

Hello! My name is Emily Sprecher and I’m studying abroad as an exchange student in Australia this semester. At home I major in civil engineering at the University of Maine in the United States, and am continuing my studies here… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumnus Marcus Larrson (Rwanda & Uganda, 2019) is named Outstanding Senior at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Larson is the co-captain of the men’s basketball team, vice president of the Black Student Union, president of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumna Sumar Beauti (United Kingdom, 2019) is selected as the University of Southern Mississippi’s first Boren Awards for International Study, a national award that provides funding for rigorous language study in world regions critical to U.S. interest. Beauti plans… READ MORE →

Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is nothing short of different. I’m not saying this as an insult, in fact, quite the opposite. Part of what I was expecting when studying abroad was to experience a completely different culture. On my first day in… READ MORE →

Greetings, world travelers! If you’re reading this, there’s a high chance that you are either a Gilman Scholarship recipient or hope to be one. You want to travel. You have a deep curiosity about the world, and you’ve probably been… READ MORE →

Hello everyone! I’m Angie Bowen. I am a political science student at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I love learning about foreign affairs, U.S. politics, and above all, American law. I am going to go to law school next fall and… READ MORE →

Buenos días! Today, I documented a day in my life as an international student-teacher. I hope sharing my experience can serve as a reference to benefit future international teachers!  5:30- Some mornings feel like the scene in Cinderella, where birds… READ MORE →

By the year 2018, the city of Cape Town was in a significant drought that saw their dam water levels fall to such a low that they announced that there was a high probability of 3 million people running out… READ MORE →

INTRODUCTION Study abroad experiences are immensely important, and this cannot be stressed enough. When originally writing this blog post, I was going to make a three-prong argument in the hopes of convincing people that study abroad experiences are important by… READ MORE →

Here I am, in my second semester abroad in Spain, and taking the opportunity to reflect on the person I’ve become. Program Trip to Granada Alicante feels more like home than ever before. Whenever I travel somewhere, I enjoy coming… READ MORE →

Hello! My name is Justin Weeks and I am studying in South Africa at the University of Cape Town (UCT). In the United States, I am a junior at the University of South Carolina studying marine science and biology. I… READ MORE →

My Friday mornings begin at 6:30 a.m. to meet with my language tutor online, where we work on improving my legal German. Two years ago, however, I could barely construct elementary sentences in German. I credit where my language skills… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs is proud to continue its Gilman-Education New Zealand partnership.  The Gilman-Education New Zealand Scholarship is a prestigious program for high-achieving U.S. students wishing to study in New Zealand.  The… READ MORE →

According to the 2019 Open Doors Report published by the Institute of International Education, in 2017-2018 African-American students made up 6.1% of all U.S. students who studied abroad. This is up from 3.5% in 2005-2006.  This discrepancy may be due to perceived… READ MORE →

Bienvenidos! Hello everyone! My name is Elsa López, and I am an undergraduate from Las Vegas, studying Elementary Education and French. I was given the fantastic opportunity of interning in San Ramon, Costa Rica! I am representing my school as… READ MORE →

The Arabic language has an impressive range of dialects that vary depending on country, geography, social class, gender, age, and environment. Even though there is a standard language used in the Arab world (Modern Standard Arabic), it is not a… READ MORE →

I’ve noticed the constant rhythm in which the city around me flows in. The reserved society that walks among the streets, so punctual and serious. I’ve noticed I’ve blended in a little more. I’ve noticed talking less and listening to… READ MORE →

November 2019, I presented the Gilman International Scholarship to a group of Native American students and staff at Cornell University.  The group consisted of undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff from 15 different tribes across the U.S. and Canada.  Being Native… READ MORE →

Going into my study abroad program in Madagascar as a Gilman Scholar, I knew vaguely that it would involve a month-long independent project. I didn’t know then, though, that my independent study project (ISP) would push me to my physical… READ MORE →

When I first found out about the first cases of the novel coronavirus breaking in Wuhan, I was in Vietnam with my family, celebrating the Lunar New Year. I was surprised to hear the news, but I put it out… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is closely monitoring the spread of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus in China. ECA views the health and well-being of exchange participants as its top priority. While ECA has not… READ MORE →

Kya Crocker, junior in anthropology at Kansas State University, received the inaugural Gilman-McCain Scholarship to study in the Czech Republic. As an undergraduate researcher, Crocker analyzed archaeological evidence — such as stone tools, hominid migration patterns, and geographic/geological evidence — to… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumnus Bryan Wood (South Korea, 2019) received the State of Maryland Governor’s Citation for his achievement and success as a Gilman Scholar! “The Gilman Scholarship is life-changing. It has given me the chance to prepare for several academic and… READ MORE →

Five Purdue University students are among the 1,413 recipients from 427 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Read more here.

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the March 2020 Deadline application opening for U.S. undergraduate students whose programs start between May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021. This cycle encompasses Summer… READ MORE →

In August 2019, I was able to share the “good news” of study abroad with my undergraduate university-The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I was fortunate to speak with a group of incoming freshmen at the institution’s fall orientation.… READ MORE →

With the start of my last semester as an undergraduate student, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the experiences I’ve had over the course of my education. Particularly, I have been reminiscing about my BYU Global Health Internship in Rwanda… READ MORE →

The last cup of coffee I had in Matsumoto was the hardest to swallow. In the 11 months that I spent in Japan, it’s hard to say just how many cups of coffee I consumed. Too many, without a doubt,… READ MORE →

Twelve Western Kentucky University students are among the 1,413 recipients from 427 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Read more here.

Returning to the states one frigid Romanian morning brought tears and sadness. I became close-knit with my host family, friends, and the Romanian culture that I did not want to go back home. Though all good things have to reach… READ MORE →

Amsterdam was a place I have always wanted to visit. When I first read the Diary of Anne Frank, I was pulled into another world. It didn’t matter that I lived in a different country during a different time because her words… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program is proud to announce that five Gilman Alumni have been selected as Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellows and seven Gilman Alumni have been selected as Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellows. Pickering… READ MORE →

Spelman College, the historically black women’s college in Atlanta, is making study abroad a reality by expanding the number and diversity of its programs, strengthening faculty support, and encouraging educational activities to students. Spelman encourages study abroad as part of… READ MORE →

It’s so surreal that I am back at home. Time flew, and I still can’t believe it. It’s been a bit difficult for me to readjust to life back at home because every day was an adventure for me in… READ MORE →

As my semester in China is coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on my journey from the beginning to today. When I arrived, China didn’t quite defy my expectations or induce culture shock, but rather, I discovered some interesting… READ MORE →

Transferring Lessons Learned Abroad to America’s Leading Aerospace Agency By Alyssa Kaewwilai (Sāmoa, 2019)             This past year I have been graced with more amazing, life-changing opportunities than I could have ever imagined. Through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship… READ MORE →

When I boarded a plane bound for Madagascar in the spring of 2017, I carried an overstuffed backpack and limited knowledge about my destination. Returning four months later, I had traded the latter for a broader perspective about conservation and… READ MORE →

In my finals week in Chile, I didn’t feel ready to come back. It was towards the beginning of my stay there that I missed family and friends from back home the most, and throughout the entire stay I thought… READ MORE →

Three students from Ohio State Students were selected for the Cycle 1 2019 U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Fatima Dahir, Ose Arheghan and Atena Baghbanian will study abroad in Spain, China, and Greece, respectively. Fatima Dahir,… READ MORE →

Six University of Wyoming students have been selected to receive the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or work as interns abroad during this academic year. The recipients will study or intern abroad in Australia,… READ MORE →

In the last three weeks, I have been on more airplanes than I can count. After wrapping up my internship and finishing my classes, I embarked on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and then finally to… READ MORE →

Welcome to Chefchaouen! The world’s bluest city and Morocco’s largest tourist hub. This small fortress town is rich in historical sites and an array of restaurants that caters to all your dietary needs and world cuisine cravings. Oh! And quickly… READ MORE →

Three DePauw students have been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the spring, summer, and fall of 2020. Ja’na Baylor, Jennifer Rivera, and Solomon Alhakeem will study abroad in Botswana,… READ MORE →

I have had many experiences with locals treating me with an abundance of kindness, whether it be assisting me with something without even asking, their mannerisms when I enter a store, or even just stopping to speak to me on… READ MORE →

Finals season has finally arrived here at Kansai Gaidai University. I scramble day and night to study for what seems will be the impossible final examinations. My mind has become so cluttered with hundreds of new things I have learned… READ MORE →

An unprecedented 16 Mercer University students are among the 1,413 recipients from 427 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the spring, summer, and fall… READ MORE →

Eleven University of North Georgia students (UNG) received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship with one being selected as an alternate. Last year, six UNG students received early notification about earning a Gilman scholarship while nine more were awarded in… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumnus Curtis Longtime Sleeping (Japan, 2016) was recognized in a ceremony at the University of North Dakota to honor UND students who’d won national scholarships or awards. After he returned from studying abroad in Japan through the Benjamin A.… READ MORE →

It has been a full week since my return to the DMV (D.C, Metropolitan, Virginia). My first day back spent with family was better than I could have imagined. Rarely, everyone comes together, the occasion of my homecoming was a… READ MORE →

Seventeen students from Skyline College, Cañada College, and College of San Mateo were selected for the Cycle 1 2019 U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Skyline was recognized as a Top Producing Institution in the Associates College category… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumni Taslim Tavarez Garcia (Bolivia, 2016) and Mary Liu (United Kingdom, 2019) have been selected to participate as the fifth class of Schwarzman Scholars. Schwarzman Scholars is designed to prepare its graduates to build stronger relationships between China and… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce October 2019 Deadline recipients. Nearly 1,500 outstanding U.S. undergraduate students were selected to receive scholarships to participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs and career-oriented internships… READ MORE →

As the new year approaches I continue to reflect on my study abroad experience that Gilman has made possible. It has been about five years since my trip to Barbados with my 2015 Winter Session classmates. Even though it’s been… READ MORE →

The process for studying abroad can require a lot of footwork, and in my case some air travel before my actual program began. Being a year long student meant that I needed to apply for a visa prior to going.… READ MORE →

Gilman Scholar Bethany Pruitt (United Kingdom, 2019) spent this fall at De Montfort University in Leicester. A first-generation Biology major at Towson University, Bethany is taking criminology-based courses at De Montfort, which touch on an early career ambition—crime scene investigator.… READ MORE →

In 2012, I studied abroad in Norwich, England for an academic year. I was an undergraduate student at San Francisco State University going into my senior year of studies but I knew I had to experience something before graduating. My… READ MORE →

The semester has come and almost passed in Romania when it’s only felt like it’s just the beginning. It’s changed my heart for the better and reshaped my motives completely from “me to we”. Romania, heavily based on community, counteracts… READ MORE →

A day in Mexico is never the same for me. There’s always something interesting going on throughout my days here in Mexico. Every weekend you can catch me traveling to another state, town, or city to experience more of the… READ MORE →

Studying abroad in Barbados in 2015 has helped shape my professional journey and my world today. As an undergraduate student at the University of Delaware, I had no clue what I wanted to do after undergraduate degree. The only thing… READ MORE →

I entered my first year of college like many students do, unsure of what career path I should take. I applied and was accepted to the Ohio State University as a nursing major. After completing my first semester I switched… READ MORE →

I’ve learned so much while in Sydney, and it’s hard to believe that my time here is almost coming to an end! Every day has been an adventure full of new experiences. I’ve learned so much both in and outside… READ MORE →

In Junctional Thinking podcast, hosted by Pierre Vigilance, alumni Daquawn Bruce (Senegal, 2017) and Priyanka Surio (India, 2011) share the global lessons they have learned abroad and how they are using it in their current careers. Priyanka Surio is the National Director for… READ MORE →

Gilman Scholar Jaila Allen (Denmark, AY 2019-2020) sought a new perspective on gender and sexuality by studying abroad through the Gilman International Scholarship Program. The Brandies University student is learning about the Danish healthcare system and the country’s views on… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumna Nizhoni Tallas (Switzerland, 2019) received the Udall Foundation Scholarship in the tribal policy category. She is the first Virginia Tech student to have won a scholarship in this category. Tallas also received a Beyond Boundaries scholarship, which supports students… READ MORE →

I remember a day during the beginning of my semester abroad. I had spent the day out running errands through the city, and I was exhausted. I took a taxi home and the driver began asking me where I was… READ MORE →

First and foremost, I would have to thank the Masai people for my newfound inner peace. For the past 2 ½ months, I have been introduced to their boldly unapologetic lifestyle. Their riches come from depths beyond material things. The… READ MORE →

Gustavus Adolphus College students Mayra Gurrola-Calderon ‘20, Samantha Raghu ‘21, and Phounsith “Quincy” Yangh ‘21 have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad. “Without the financial support of the Gilman scholarship, I would have never been… READ MORE →

Groggily opening my eyes to see one of the grandchildren pressing their faces into the glass door and yanking on the bedroom door knob, I wake up. After making expresso and a Romanian breakfast consisting of cucumber, tomato, Romanian cheese,… READ MORE →

Hello! My name is Tiffani Brooks and I am a junior double majoring in International Affairs and Japanese at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Currently, I am studying abroad in Osaka, Japan at Kansai Gaidai University. It has been… READ MORE →

My time here in Mexico has been extremely incredible because of the people. I have made so many friends because people are always willing to talk to you and get to know you. It makes me feel right at home… READ MORE →

Hi everyone! My name is Nhon Nguyen and I’m a senior from South Carolina. This academic year, I will be studying abroad in China and New Zealand. Watch the video to learn more about me and what I’m doing with… READ MORE →

Before beginning my semester abroad, I had this idea in my head: I was going to spend all my free time hanging out with Chileans (or other permanent residents), not other U.S. students studying in this city. I have nothing… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumna Alyssa Kaewwilai (Samoa, Spring 2019) was recently interviewed with the Chicago Tribune and Pioneer Press on her internship with NASA’s satellite data center. Alyssa spent her summer as an Earth Data GIS Software Engineering intern at NASA’s Goddard… READ MORE →

Hi there, Gilman Blog! It’s hard to believe that as I write this, my time studying in Sydney is more than halfway over. The past 2.5 months have flown by, and it’s strange to think that in another 2 months… READ MORE →

Through the haze of my dreams, I hear a slight pounding on my door. My Ecuadorian mom, Ximena, is knocking on my door. “Hija- desayuno.” It’s 6:30 am on a Monday, and my week is just beginning. I roll out… READ MORE →

Full lips High cheekbones Caramel skin The beauty of Africa U.S. Citizen Igbo illiterate An immigrant You are still Africa Fresh clean linen Filtered fountains Chanel perfume You…are Africa? Early mornings Long nights Trek on with pride Your soul screams… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is reshaping study abroad to make it more accessible and inclusive for high achieving American students who represent the rich diversity of the United States to study or intern… READ MORE →

Hello! My name is Lauren and I’m a student at Western Washington University, double majoring in English and Spanish and I intend to go to Law School when I’m done. I’m currently studying in Alicante, Spain for one year, and… READ MORE →

Tōkyō is heavy, almost as heavy as the diacritics pressing down on the o’s, flattening and elongating the city’s groan. The grey buildings are aggressively tall and the greyed people passively radiate a cruelty special to our species. It feels… READ MORE →

Hi everyone! My name is Mai Naji and I’m a Gilman Scholar studying Arabic in Meknes, Morocco for a full year. I’m a senior at the University of Arizona double majoring in Linguistics and Arabic, and minoring in Middle Eastern… READ MORE →

Making Connections Something I have always understood is the power of making connections. As a musician, I understood early on the importance of community and what wonderful things happen when you get people in the same room. When I started… READ MORE →

Three years ago, I was working as a janitor at a community college in Bellevue, Washington. It was an arduous grind to juggle work and school obligations as I commuted to the University of Washington in Seattle every day for… READ MORE →

G’day mate! My name is Jaime, and I’m a Computer Science and Interaction Design major at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. This semester, I’m studying abroad at The University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia.

Welcome all, my name is Martina Madubuko. I study Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am super excited to be taking you all on my journey navigating through the lifestyle of Public Health, in… READ MORE →

Born in the West African nation of Togo, Gilman Scholar Ayele d’Almeida (United kingdom, Summer 2019) immigrated to the United States with her family when she was five, settling in Minneapolis. After participating in a language immersion program in France… READ MORE →

Five Washington State University students completed study-abroad experiences in spring and summer with the prestigious and nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. “Gilman awards support credit-bearing study-abroad programs and career-oriented internships in countries around the world, and WSU students… READ MORE →

Bună ziua a toți! Hello everyone! My name is Rachel and this semester, we will venture to the outskirts of Romania to a slowly urbanizing city called Galați (pronounced ‘gal-atz’). When I started my journey into college, I never dreamed… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumnna Cierra Powell (Ecuador, Summer 2017) has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to Spain as an English Teaching Assistant. She will support English teaching at CEIP La Jurada and CEIP Montaña Roja as a Fulbright English Teaching… READ MORE →

Hello! My name is Jenny and I am studying in the city of Quito, Ecuador. I will be living here for four months while taking Spanish classes, completing an internship, traveling through the different regions of the country, and taking… READ MORE →

My name is Emma Sullivan and I am from Springfield, Missouri. This semester I am completing an academic internship at an interdisciplinary research center at the University of Chile. My focus is street art and graffiti. These creative expressions often… READ MORE →

Hi, I’m John and I’m studying Computer Science this fall at La Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Viña del Mar, Chile. Follow my adventures here on the Gilman Scholarship’s blog!

Hello everyone, my name is Te’a Williams, and I am studying in Puebla, Mexico for one semester. I go to the University of Oklahoma in Norman, double majoring in International Studies and Criminology. My university here in Mexico, UPAEP, has… READ MORE →

A day in my life within the UCLA business communication program is extremely variable. With that being said, I consistently immerse myself in the experiences that will help me reach my goals abroad.

After spending almost three months in Taipei, Taiwan and returning back to San Francisco, CA, I have spent a lot of my time recalling friends and the experiences that I have made in Taipei. I have been back in the… READ MORE →

For the first time since June 28, when I left for my internship in Ghana, I have the place to myself. My 19 former housemates and I have all dispersed. Now, I’m sitting in my apartment’s dining room, trying to… READ MORE →

“The next stop is Fifty-Seventh Street.” I sit in a daze watching people get on and off a crowded subway car. The day before I had come back from Europe and I felt like how I imagine the characters in… READ MORE →

From September 26-27, the University of Texas at Austin will host a U.S. Future Leaders Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminar for approximately 75 alumni of two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the… READ MORE →

U.S. colleges are looking for ways to increase student participation rates in study abroad programs and to target particular populations that haven’t historically studied overseas. According to Inside Higher Ed, nationally, about 11 percent of undergraduate students study abroad at… READ MORE →

From September 5-6, the University of Wyoming will host a U.S. Future Leaders in Energy and Natural Resources Seminar for approximately 75 alumni of two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the… READ MORE →

From August 15-16, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will host a U.S. Future Leaders Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminar for approximately 75 alumni of two prestigious U.S. Department of State programs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the… READ MORE →

In an effort to take in the college experience with greatest impact, I decided that the college experience could not be complete without a study abroad experience. Last spring, I took on the challenge of applying to a Study Abroad… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship scholars Christene Harris, RaeLani Mathias, and Justin Hayes were awarded for their contribution as Reach the World travelers in the Summer 2019 Cycle. Reach the World makes the benefit of… READ MORE →

I returned home on a Wednesday, exhausted but happy to see my family. After sleeping a very long time, my husband took me to IHOP (because I wanted American breakfast food – not a thing in Spain). Then I sank… READ MORE →

When we build walls on our land, we also build them in our mind. These mental walls are much more difficult to dismantle. Every week, we meet with a historian who guides us around different parts of Barcelona and tells… READ MORE →

Before coming to Taipei, I was met with great anticipation of making this experience the most opportune that it can be. Along with studying abroad, there was a great assumption of my time being focused in daily lectures, classes, and… READ MORE →

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020 recipients! Nearly 1,000 outstanding U.S. undergraduate students were selected to receive scholarships to participate in credit-bearing study abroad… READ MORE →

These are a few of my favorite shots so far in Ghana and their stories. For more photos of this trip and beyond, you can follow me on Instagram at @CFrancisOLearyPhoto.

Hi there! I greet you in English this time, as I have now returned to the lovely peach state (good old Georgia)! Towards the end of my month-and-a-half in France, I was actually quite enthusiastic to return home. I was… READ MORE →

I generally try to avoid cliches in my writing, yet here I am, writing about how study abroad changed me. I wouldn’t have it any other way – I didn’t decide to intern in Ghana in the hopes that I’d… READ MORE →

Culture shock has always been a foreign term for me. I never understood what this meant, I always just thought “It shouldn’t be shocking, I know that other parts of the world are different. It can’t be THAT different, can… READ MORE →

The 2019 Gilman Alumni Ambassadors training took place from July 21-24 in Washington, D.C. Twenty-five ambassadors will represent the Gilman Program for a one-year term. The alumni ambassador role is to inspire other undergraduates to follow in their footsteps, provide… READ MORE →

The 2019 National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA) Biennial Conference took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from July 23 – 26, 2019. The mission of NAFA is to serve higher education administrators and faculty who assist college-level students with applications for… READ MORE →

Six months later and I am now back home in California. It has been about a week since I’ve arrived back home in the U.S. after living and studying in Melbourne, Australia. Since I’ve been back, I’ve spent a lot… READ MORE →

One of my favorite aspects of any culture is the unique food! I’m currently studying in Tainan; a city famous for its fresh fruit, bubble milk tea, and a signature sweet taste. Delicious food is at my fingertips 24/7 in… READ MORE →

This fall, nine University of Richmond (UR) students will be studying abroad with the support of the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. The nine students are the most in the University’s history. “Gilman Scholarships are wonderful opportunities for our students to… READ MORE →

Hong Kong; a place where I, Brianna Jeanette Diaz, am being recreated through the challenges I face in a drastically unfamiliar environment. I have created three crucial goals during my time abroad to maximize my experience and take in knowledge… READ MORE →

Vanderbilt University will host a daylong career readiness workshop for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program on August 2, 2019.  This workshop is part of the State Department’s ongoing efforts… READ MORE →

When Gilman Alumnus Nicholas Henderson (China, 2016) was a student-athlete at the Franklin and Marshall College, he had been studying Chinese for two and a half years and had just sustained a career-ending concussion, sidelining him from football and Chinese… READ MORE →

By Gilman Scholar Theodore Van Winkle (Austria, Summer 2019) Odds are, when you think of Vienna, an image of one of its many cathedrals pops into your head. Whether or not you’re religious, it is hard to deny the importance of… READ MORE →

Bonjour: part 2! This time, I write to you from a breathtaking city of love and light, history and heart, laughter and life- le magnifique Paris.  My last week in the small but charming city of Tours passed quickly. My… READ MORE →

There’s a graphic that exists out there, one easily accessible by a simple google search, that shows the general culture shock and reverse culture shock stages. It’s incredibly accurate, describing the ways being in a different culture both upsets and… READ MORE →

Most students who study abroad tend to come from the liberal arts, fine arts, international relations, or business fields. I studied Nutritional Sciences, which falls under STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), a field that has traditionally been underrepresented in… READ MORE →

As I am studying in Taipei, one of my biggest goals is to connect with a local. Would it not be great to be able to immerse myself further by meeting someone who knows the ins and outs of the… READ MORE →

On July 19, 2019 the two best national soccer teams in Africa will go head-to-head in Egypt’s Cairo International Stadium in the final match in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Last week, on July 8, I got to see… READ MORE →

Friday, I dressed all in white and headed out to participate in San Fermín, the festival made (more) famous by Hemingway in his novel, The Sun Also Rises. The city swells to about two million for this one week in… READ MORE →

Hi! My name is Dimitri, and I am a Gilman Scholar studying abroad in Sydney, Australia! My experience in Australia has been an adventure filled with interesting classes, amazing new friends, delicious food, lazy days on the beach, and exciting… READ MORE →

Fifteen Texas Tech University students, including several Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors, have been awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarships from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during summer 2019. “We are very proud of our Gilman scholarship… READ MORE →

Eight University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) students will be studying abroad in Africa, Asia, and Europe in fall 2019 with the support of the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. Nearly 1,000 outstanding U.S. undergraduate students were selected to receive scholarships… READ MORE →

New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Barcelona is the city that never gets tired. In Barcelona, the sun doesn’t set until ten. People go out for dinner at midnight and then meet for breakfast at eight.… READ MORE →

Hello, I’m Heather. I’m 37-years old, married, and have teenage children. I am a writer, my first novel releasing from Swoon/Macmillan in 2021, and I am autistic. As a non-traditional student, I hope I can share from a new perspective.… READ MORE →

Montana Greve, a junior animal science major with an emphasis in equine management, was selected for a Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in Limerick, Ireland, during the fall 2019 semester. The scholarship allows her to participate in the University of… READ MORE →

Hello, all! My name is Francis O’Leary. This September I’ll be beginning my second year at the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) at the University of Oregon (UO). This summer, though, I’m participating in the UO’s Media in Ghana… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumna Rawnag Abdelaziz (Morocco, Spring 2016) has been awarded the Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics in the United States (AFLSE) for 2019-2020. The scholarship will cover Rawnag’s tuition costs for a year of graduate study… READ MORE →

Change used to terrify me. As a child, I was sentimental to the point of it being ridiculous, feeling hurt over every little thing out of my control, letting the pain of missing someone consume my ten, eleven, twelve year… READ MORE →

Bonjour! My name is Satya Adabala, and I’m a rising sophomore at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, studying International Politics and French. This summer, I will be spending two weeks in the city of Tours, France taking a French… READ MORE →

Hi! My name is Parker; I am a Gilman Scholar studying Chinese in Taiwan. I am excited to be here as part of the TUSA Global Ambassador Program at the National Cheng Kung University because I have always wanted to… READ MORE →

A record number of Florida State University students are awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the 2019-20 academic year. The 28 students are the most in the University’s history. “The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is… READ MORE →

Eight University of Notre Dame students, all sophomores, have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the 2019-20 academic year, a record number for the University for a single application cycle. Nearly 1,000 outstanding U.S.… READ MORE →

Three Louisiana State University (LSU) students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-20 to study abroad in France, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Nearly 1,000 outstanding U.S. undergraduate students were selected to… READ MORE →

Four Mercer University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and two were designated alternates to study abroad in Summer 2019. Mercer University was recognized in March as a Gilman Greatest Growth Institution and has a total of 15… READ MORE →

Studying a foreign language is something that everyone has anticipated doing at least once in their life. Yet, finding the most opportune time to do so and to study abroad can be a familiar challenge. My name is Jonathan and… READ MORE →

Anxiety Beforehand & What Preparations I Made Before Leaving the USA My name is Aiman Ghani. I’m earning a bachelor’s of science in elementary education in Chicago, Illinois, the beautiful, utterly magnificent city where I am from. I suffer from… READ MORE →

Two Western Kentucky University (WKU) students will study abroad in Summer and Fall 2019 with support from the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA). Another student has been designated an alternate and will be upgraded if additional funding becomes available.… READ MORE →

It is half past midnight and I am sitting in my favorite cafe in first circle finishing up an overdue blog post. The music shuffles between soft Arabic music and covers of random American songs, and the whift of Turkish… READ MORE →

I stand on a distant land  A continent of wonders, where the beaches sparkle and the plains glow with red sand  This country is an undiscovered alcove far removed from people on this Earth  I spend my days surfing, my… READ MORE →

The City University of New York Lehman College will host a daylong career readiness workshop for approximately 50 alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program on June 14, 2019. This workshop is part… READ MORE →

Coming back to New York City after my grand Australian journey has affected me in many ways, mainly in the form of reverse culture shock. Reverse culture shock, best described by Dean Foster of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, is what… READ MORE →

On June 3, 2019, Gilman Scholar Beverly Danquah (Spring, 2018) poised to address an audience of more than 14,000 people at St. John’s University. The Communication Arts major with a concentration in journalism and triple minor in Legal Studies, International… READ MORE →

I started my journey in Melbourne both nervous and excited about this new venture in my life. I discussed my thoughts and expectations in my first blog post titled, “Home is Behind, The World Ahead”. Now that I’ve been living… READ MORE →

Thirteen Western Kentucky University (WKU) students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and two were designated alternates to study abroad in Summer 2019. The Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning (SAGL) at WKU serves the WKU community… READ MORE →

On April 2, 2019, Gilman Scholarship stakeholders gathered to celebrate the program’s legacy. Assistant Secretary of State Marie Royce introduced Gilman Alumnus, Kamaal Thomas (Hong Kong, Academic Year 2014-2015) to share the Gilman Program’s Impact on Study Abroad for Americans.… READ MORE →

As I enter my last few weeks in Amman, I ponder the important questions of return: What will I eat for lunch when there is no 1 JD shawarma or 70 cent hummus options? Where will I go for sporadic… READ MORE →

After four months of British accents and unique words (“rubbish” seemed to be an everyday favorite, often in reference to the local football team), I was overjoyed when I walked through the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and heard the PA system… READ MORE →

Nineteen students, the largest number of recipients in University of Oregon (UO) history, have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Summer 2019. The UO ranks sixth in the nation for Gilman recipients for the… READ MORE →

I completed my Gilman Program the summer of 2017. After leaving Ecuador and returning for my final year of my undergraduate studies, I was very concerned about my “next step.” My time in Ecuador helped me to develop stronger convictions… READ MORE →

Adriana Bowman (China, 2015) believes the world can become a smaller place if people of different cultures are able to connect on a meaningful level. “The best part about going to places with cultures so different from our own is… READ MORE →

Before traveling to a new place, I like to do some research on where I am going and what there is to do. This can reveal a lot about a place’s unique culture, its people, and its values. Melbourne is… READ MORE →

In some ways, the last 14-weeks abroad (!) have flown by far too quickly to notice any significant changes. With finals approaching, I am fully expecting these last two weeks to pass in a heartbeat, leaving me to reflect on… READ MORE →

The first-ever Gilman Scholars Regional Career Summit took place from April 11-13, 2019 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Thirty-nine Gilman Scholars spent two days learning how their study and intern abroad experiences can lead to international careers. Following the welcome remarks on… READ MORE →

Almost four years ago, I boarded a 14-hour flight to Korea. I never thought that my first flight would be to a foreign country. I was a first generation college student from a low socioeconomic background. I never thought that… READ MORE →

It’s easy to take London for granted. On either bank of the Thames, only minutes from my flat, there are wide paths for pedestrians, bikers, and runners alike; these paths, free from vehicles and road crossings, also offer some of… READ MORE →

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship announced the 2017-2018 Gilman Impact Report during a panel discussion hosted by the Institute of International Education (IIE) at the United States Capitol. The panel was moderated by Maxmillian… READ MORE →

Mark Twain once stated that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and heaven was copied after Mauritius. From the day I woke up on the island after my long flight. I haven’t stopped admiring the overwhelming beauty across the… READ MORE →

From as far back as I can remember, I had always dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. I began my undergraduate career as a veterinary science major, confident that I was exactly where I was meant to be and… READ MORE →

Marianna Smith, a Fall 2015/AY 2015-2016 Gilman Alumna and a 2017 Alma College graduate, has been awarded the post-graduate Donald M. Payne Graduate Fellowship by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The USAID Payne Fellowship Program annually awards 10… READ MORE →

For the second year, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship announced its “Top Producing” institutions at the Diversity Abroad Annual Conference. Top producing institutions are highlighted for their success in sending the most first-generation college students, racial or ethnic minority… READ MORE →

Departure & Initial Adjustments Welcome to my account of adventures in Melbourne, Australia! Before arriving in Melbourne, I was both nervous and excited about living in a new country. I was nervous because I didn’t know a lot about Australian… READ MORE →

Emily Yong received the Gilman International Scholarship in Spring 2018 to support her study abroad in Stockholm, Sweden. The Dean’s List neuroscience major from New York City is a senior at Hamilton College. An active leader on campus, Yong is a Levitt… READ MORE →

In 2018, five Bowdoin College students with majors in one of the STEM fields studied abroad through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Bowdoin College, located in Brunswick, Maine, was recognized for “outstanding engagement with the Gilman scholarship in the… READ MORE →

I have gotten a wide range of responses when I mention I am studying abroad to friends and classmates back home, among them the occasional flippant remark that goes something like this: “Oh, so you’re studying abroad. Is it truly… READ MORE →

Lamar Shambley, a Gilman Alumni and Founder of Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA), won the prestigious Innovation Competition at the 2019 Diversity Abroad Conference in Boston, MA. The Diversity Abroad Innovation Competition, sponsored by CAPA the Global Education Network, brings… READ MORE →

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the U.S. colleges and universities that sent the most students overseas in the academic year 2017-2018.  For a second year, the Gilman Program applauds the higher education institutions that… READ MORE →

Sixty-one IES Abroad students won the Gilman Scholarship in 2018-19: Summer 2018: 10 students Fall 2018: 23 students Spring 2019: 28 students The prestigious Gilman scholarship is awarded to eligible U.S. undergraduate students who are studying or interning abroad and who… READ MORE →

Figuring out ways to communicate the impact of studying abroad beyond “It was AMAZING!” can be tricky. By the time I returned to the U.S. and particularly by the time I graduated, I found it difficult to articulate the skills… READ MORE →

Spring 2019 Gilman Scholars in Singapore got their first tastes of Steamboat, Bakkwa, and Lo Hei when U.S. Embassy Singapore brought them to Chinatown to experience these quintessential Singaporean Lunar New Year traditions. Some ate pig’s liver and black fungi… READ MORE →

Patrick Ross, a sustainable development major from Durham, traveled to the remote forest of Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in November 2018 through the Gilman International Scholarship. Ross conducted a biodiversity assessment to catalog small carnivores that live in the rainforest. “I… READ MORE →

As a runner from the midwest, Jordan’s terrain has inexplicably taken a toll on the ease of my runs. I have been running long distance for the past six years now, and for the past year and a half, I… READ MORE →

Gilman Scholar Amanda Mason’s study abroad in San Vicente, Ecuador in Spring 2019 immersed her with the local culture and exposed her to new opportunities. Amanda’s short video showcases heartwarming interviews with the locals and discusses the importance of Community and… READ MORE →

Gilman Alumnus David Rader has been named as a 2019 George C. Marshall Fellow. In 2011, Rader studied Political Science in South Africa as a Gilman Scholar. “It’s an honor to be selected to participate in such a distinguished program… READ MORE →

David Copeland studied abroad in Germany through the Gilman Scholarship in Summer 2018. Now Copeland is encouraging other undergraduates to take advantage of programs such as Gilman International Scholarship. Copeland along with international student advisor, Scott Hammel, at Peninsula College… READ MORE →

A first-generation college student, Ana Azarte made it her mission to attend higher education and explore the world. Through the Gilman Scholarship, Azarte interned in Paris at Archive Valley, a multinational online company that digitally connects people with archive resources from… READ MORE →

If you had asked me three years ago what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said a journalist. My five-year plan was to graduate, get a job at a local news organization, and to seek… READ MORE →

The application for Summer and Fall 2019/ Academic Year 2019-20 is now open! The student application deadline for both terms is Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST). The certification for advisors is Tuesday, March 12,… READ MORE →

I had a life-changing opportunity volunteering at a leprosy survivor village in Chengdu, China. Leprosy is a chronic infection causing nerve damage and muscle weakness leading to disfigurement and deformities. Due to leprosy being airborne, patients are isolated in villages… READ MORE →

Study Abroad and graduate school are usually not in the same sentence. What does your previous experience abroad have to do with being in graduate school? Studying abroad has helped me navigate this overwhelming and daunting experience of the first… READ MORE →

“Ta…” I responded to my sister when she told me we would go grab lunch. The word is a response Brazilians say after agreeing with somebody – in full it’s ‘esta,’ meaning alright. I’ve been repeatedly saying it over the… READ MORE →

Of all things that Seoul, South Korea has to offer, from palaces to street markets to hologram shows and cow cafes, I spent a lot of my time on the trains. Coming from the great state of Texas where we… READ MORE →

The year I spent in Japan was one of, if not the best, year of my life. I learned and experienced more than I ever thought was possible in that amount of time. I met a lot of great people… READ MORE →

Dear Reader, Hopefully the title was able to grab your attention! In Japanese this translates to “what’s next?”. I’m sure everyone can agree, study abroad is a life changing experience. So it is important that we ask ourselves what do… READ MORE →

When I left England at the conclusion of my study abroad program in August I had no plans to return. If you had told me then that I would be back in a month’s time, I would have laughed in… READ MORE →

I’m home. It’s crazy how easily I get used to locations now. After arriving home in the US, I moved out of my parent’s house and into a new apartment. It has only been a week here and I already… READ MORE →

Embarking on a journey to Shanghai, China as my first abroad experience has changed the way I travel. Not only have I become more intrigued by traveling out of the country, I have changed the way I experience travel overall.… READ MORE →

As the world grows increasingly digital, study abroad plays a valuable role in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Education New Zealand, New Zealand’s government agency for international education, has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of State… READ MORE →

As I sit down to write this article on my laptop, a Japanese let’s play (known as a 実況プレイ or jikkyou purei) of a PlayStation 2-era video game is playing via YouTube on my tablet next to me. Periodically, I… READ MORE →

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“Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things: air, sleep, dreams, sea, the sky… READ MORE →

Well, well, well… What can I say?  Where do I start? Coming here to Canterbury from the little town of Pembroke has been quite the journey for me.  Having to leave my hometown early, due to a devastating hurricane which… READ MORE →

This September, Gilman alumni had the opportunity to attend professional development workshops at three universities throughout the U.S. These full-day interactive workshops were designed to help Gilman alumni develop career readiness skills and build their networks within the Gilman community.… READ MORE →

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