I Heart Travel Week
I Heart Travel Week 2024
Join us in celebrating education abroad and international education at Kent State University during this annual event! The week will be packed with opportunities to learn more about education abroad, celebrate our current and past students who have studied abroad, and engage with international activities on campus!
I Heart Travel Week 2024 will be held from February 12 - 16. Check back soon for the full calendar of events!
If you would like to submit an event, please use the Event Submission Survey. We welcome submissions from students, faculty, and staff!
EVENT | SPONSOR | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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Education Abroad Meet & Greet | OGE Education Abroad | Stop by the table to learn more about Education Abroad, this week's upcoming events, and enjoy a treat! |
9:00am - 11:00am Location: University Library, 1st Floor |
Dating in America | OGE International Student and Scholar Services |
A panel of intercultural couples will share their experiences navigating dating beyond cultural boundaries. Gain valuable insights into the nuances, challenges, and rewards of cultivating relationships that transcend cultural differences. If you are interested in being on the panel, contact isss@kent.edu |
12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Kent Student Center 306ABC |
Immersive Study Abroad & International Exhibit | Office of Global Education | Experience a special immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education abroad destinations and international activity! |
9:00am - 4:00pm Location: DI Hub Blank_Lab |
Education Abroad Photo & Video Contest | OGE Education Abroad | Submit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win! | All Week |
EVENT | SPONSOR | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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Immersive Study Abroad & International Exhibit | Office of Global Education | Experience a special immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education abroad destinations and international activity! | 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: DI Hub Blank_Lab |
Education Abroad Meet & Greet | OGE Education Abroad | Stop by our table to learn more about Education Abroad opportunities! | 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Eastway, Dining Hall |
CPT/OPT Workshop | OGE International Student and Scholar Services & Career Exploration and Development | ISSS advisors will talk about the CPT/OPT application process and CED will discuss best practices to search for internships and full-time jobs as an international student. This session will cover platforms for job searching and explore strategies for defining your goals, targeting and researching employers, networking, and generating interviews. | 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Kent Student Center, Governance Chambers |
Study & Intern in Geneva | OGE Education Abroad | Interested in studying in Geneva, Switzerland? Join advisor, Kristina Bullard to learn more about the KSU Geneva program including the competitive internship opportunities with Non-Governmental and International Organizations. | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Bowman 124 |
Financial Aid and Education Abroad | Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid | Come learn about how you can use your financial aid to study abroad. Find out what aid you may be eligible to use while abroad and how to find additional aid to make your program more affordable. | 3:30pm - 4:15pm Location: Microsoft Teams |
Faculty & Staff International Awards Reception | EPC Internationalization Advisory Committee | Faculty and staff are invited to attend this awards reception honoring international innovation at Kent State! | 5:00pm - 6:30pm Location: Kent Student Center, Schwebel Room |
ACIREMA | OGE International Student and Scholar Services | ACIREMA is designed to sensitize participants to the difficulties that international students encounter in their quest for an American education. It acquaints the participants with the procedures students must follow from the initial contact with a U.S. educational institution to their arrival on campus. | 5:15pm - 6:30pm Location: Kent Student Center, Room 306ABC Pre-registration is requested. |
Education Abroad Photo & Video Contest | OGE Education Abroad | Submit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win! | All Week |
EVENT | SPONSOR | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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Immersive Study Abroad & International Exhibit | Office of Global Education | Experience a special immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education abroad destinations and international activity! | 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: DI Hub Blank_Lab |
Embrace the In-Between Valentine's Day Tabling | Kent State University Bateman Gold | Stop by our table to learn more about our client, Culturs, a multicultural lifestyle network that embraces cultural fluidity and diversity. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive Valentine's Day activity! | 9:15am - 10:45am Location: Library First Floor |
Leveraging Second Language Skills in the Professional World: Alumni Panel | MCLS & Career Exploration | Attend this panel discussion to hear how alumni use their second language skills in their professional roles. | 11:00am - 12:30pm Location: Smith 111, register in advance for reminders |
Fall in Love with Florence | OGE Education Abroad | Are you considering spending a semester at the Kent State Florence Center? Join us for this experiential event where you'll learn more about the program, be introduced to Italian life and culture, hear from Florence alumni, and enjoy a scoop of Italian Gelato. You'll be sure to Fall in Love with Florence, too. | 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: DI Hub, 2nd Floor |
Education Abroad Meet & Greet | OGE Education Abroad | Stop by the table to learn more about Education Abroad opportunities. | 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: DI Hub, DI Dining |
Cultural Cafe | OGE International Student and Scholar Services | Each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the informal and free Café that seeks to educate them about the countries and cultures present within the KSU community. Come grab free lunch and learn about Brazil and India! | 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Kent Student Center Dining Room, 218 |
Financial Aid and Education Abroad | Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid | Come learn about how you can use your financial aid to study abroad. Find out what aid you may be eligible to use while abroad and how to find additional aid to make your program more affordable. | 1:00pm - 1:45pm Location: Bowman Hall, Room 203 |
Making Your Own Dumpling | Modern and Classical Language Studies | Celebrate Chinese New Year by making your own dumplings, enjoy other culture activities as well. Please register in advance here. | 2:15pm - 3:15pm Location: Satterfield Hall 110 |
Education Abroad Photo & Video Contest | OGE Education Abroad | Submit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win! | All Week |
EVENT | SPONSOR | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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Immersive Study Abroad & International Exhibit | Office of Global Education | Experience a special immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education abroad destinations and international activity! |
9:00am - 4:00pm Location: DI Hub Blank_Lab |
Breaking Barriers and Crossing Borders | EHHS Center for International & Intercultural Education/ Office Diversity Outreach & Development | Students will learn how to overcome their fears about education abroad using the Three "F"s approach. These are Fear, Family, and Funds. Learn about how to talk with your family about studying abroad, how to finance the opportunities to learn about new cultures and languages, and discuss how to overcome your fears about traveling. Attendees will be registered for an opportunity to win a free passport! |
12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: 200 White Hall |
Budgeting and Saving for Education Abroad | Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid | Studying abroad is a life changing experience and it doesn't need to "break the bank" if you plan ahead of time and a prepared to save a budget for your time abroad. Come learn about your costs to study abroad, how to save for your program and budget you money while abroad. We will also have tips on money use while abroad and aid options available to you. |
2:30pm - 3:30pm Location: Business Administration Building, Business 206 |
Paris Information Session | OGE Education Abroad | Join us to learn more about the Kent State Paris Center that will open up for Spring 2025. |
3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Bowman 301 |
Dessert Night | OGE International Student and Scholar Services | Treat your tastebuds to a journey around the world at Dessert Night! Join the Office of Global Education for a delicious afternoon of fun, trying desserts from 3 different continents. Socialize with fellow flashes and enjoy global treats at this casual event. |
3:00pm - 5:00pm Location: CUE |
Photography Tips: Capturing Your Education Abroad Experience | OGE Education Abroad | Learn some tips and tricks for taking high quality, intentional photos of your education abroad experience! |
4:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Bowman 203 |
Swiftie Friendship Bracelets (KSU Florence's Edition) | OGE Education Abroad | Make your "wildest dreams" come true by studying abroad in Florence! Stop by Bowman 124 where we'll have everything you need to make friendship bracelets, keychains & more to wear and swap during your time in Italy. We'll have Taylor Swift on the speaker, snacks to share, and Florence Alumni join us to share all about the Florence Summer Institute and Semester Program. Kick off your Florence Era in style. |
4:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Bowman 124 |
Education Abroad Photo & Video Contest | OGE Education Abroad | Submit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win! |
All Week |
EVENT | SPONSOR | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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Immersive Study Abroad & International Exhibit | Office of Global Education | Experience a special immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education abroad destinations and international activity! | 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: DI Hub Blank_Lab |
Developing a Faculty-Led Program | OGE Education Abroad | Faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the process of developing and leading a faculty-led education abroad program! | 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Microsoft Teams |
Paris CAED Interior Design Info Session | College of Architecture & Environmental Design | Are you a first year or second year Interior Design student and wish to learn more about our KSU Paris program? Please join us for an info session and get all your questions answered! | 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: CAED Reading Area |
Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop | OGE Education Abroad | Writing a Gilman Scholarship essay doesn't have to be stressful! Join this session to avoid staring at a blank Word document and brainstorm ideas with an education abroad advisor to help with writing a compelling scholarship application. | 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Bowman Hall, Room 124 |
Education Abroad Photo & Video Contest | OGE Education Abroad | Submit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win | All Week |