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
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

 

EVENTSPONSORDESCRIPTIONTIME & LOCATION
Immersive Study Abroad & International ExhibitOffice of Global EducationExperience 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 & GreetOGE Education AbroadStop by our table to learn more about Education Abroad opportunities!

11:30am - 1:30pm

Location: Eastway, Dining Hall

CPT/OPT WorkshopOGE International Student and Scholar Services & Career Exploration and DevelopmentISSS 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 GenevaOGE Education AbroadInterested 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 AbroadOffice of Scholarships and Financial AidCome 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 ReceptionEPC Internationalization Advisory CommitteeFaculty 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

ACIREMAOGE International Student and Scholar ServicesACIREMA 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 ContestOGE Education AbroadSubmit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win!All Week

 

EVENTSPONSORDESCRIPTIONTIME & LOCATION
Immersive Study Abroad & International ExhibitOffice of Global EducationExperience 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 TablingKent 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 PanelMCLS & Career ExplorationAttend 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 FlorenceOGE Education AbroadAre 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 & GreetOGE Education AbroadStop by the table to learn more about Education Abroad opportunities.

11:30am - 1:30pm

Location: DI Hub, DI Dining

Cultural CafeOGE International Student and Scholar ServicesEach 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 AbroadOffice of Scholarships and Financial AidCome 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 DumplingModern 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 ContestOGE Education AbroadSubmit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to win!All Week

 

EVENT SPONSOR DESCRIPTION TIME & LOCATION
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

 

EVENTSPONSORDESCRIPTIONTIME & LOCATION
Immersive Study Abroad & International ExhibitOffice of Global EducationExperience 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 ProgramOGE Education AbroadFaculty 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 SessionCollege of Architecture & Environmental DesignAre 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 WorkshopOGE Education AbroadWriting 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 ContestOGE Education AbroadSubmit your best photos or videos of your time abroad for a chance to winAll Week