Tag Archives: study abroad
UM-Flint faculty, students glean insights from European education expedition
Occasionally, the most valuable lessons are those acquired beyond the traditional classroom setting, and in this particular case, beyond the borders of the United States. Students and faculty from the University of Michigan-Flint's education department recently embarked on an enlightening expedition in Europe, visiting cities that included Amsterdam and Paris. Their aim was to bring[…]
UM-Flint student flees war in Ukraine for international experiences in US
For most students, the first steps toward college are a celebration. There's the excitement of finding an admission letter in the mail, followed by joyful hugs with family and a flurry of text messages to friends. But Yuliia Lane isn't most students. For her, the first step toward the University of Michigan-Flint was leaving a[…]
UM-Flint Helps Train Pediatric Nurses from Cambodia
UM-Flint's Department of Nursing established a partnership seven years ago with the Angkor Hospital for Children in Cambodia. As part of the partnership, nurses from Cambodia come to UM-Flint for special training.
UM-Flint Grad Using Fulbright Grant to Teach in Kosovo
Cassandra Ganzak is spending this current school year teaching English in Kosovo. She graduated last April with a master's degree in secondary education with a concentration in urban education.
UM-Flint Nursing Students to Set Up Health Clinics in Dominican Republic
The nursing students will spend their spring break participating in this International Service Learning Course.
UM-Flint Sees Big Jump in International Enrollment
For fall 2012, there are 348 international students on the UM-Flint campus, up 94 students—or 37 percent.
UM-Flint History Students Heading to Wales
The University of Michigan-Flint Department of History's 2012 Wyatt Exploration Program gives students the unique opportunity to explore Wales firsthand.
Nursing Students Seek Donations for Medical Mission
For the past 16 years, Nursing Professor Maureen Tippen has led students on a medical mission to provide health care services to the local residents
Keep Up with UM-Flint Students Abroad with a Blog
Study abroad programs have long afforded UM-Flint students rare opportunities to experience new cultures firsthand. In recent years, student participants have given those of us left stateside the opportunity to tag along on their travels via blogs, social networking platforms, and other media sharing technologies.