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Professor Declan Hill is developing a study abroad program to take a team of University of New Haven students to England to try to find the remains of Matoaka, known to the world as Pocahontas, hoping to return her remains to her tribal home in Virginia.
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After she graduates with her bachelor’s degree in international affairs in May, Allison Mahr ’24 will head to the Republic of Georgia with the support of a Boren National Security Fellowship. She’s excited to use the award to build her skills and, ultimately, make an impact in the post-conflict reconstruction of the region.
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Meet Lara Pugi, program coordinator at the University’s campus in Tuscany, Italy. She has lived in Prato for over a decade and appreciates the local parks and the people.
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Studying abroad in Prato, Italy, has been a “journey of self-discovery” for many students, as they explore a new culture, connect with the local community, while also getting to know themselves better.
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Students studying at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, describe the Conversation Exchange Program as one of the most meaningful aspects of their time abroad. It connects them with local high school students, enabling them to immerse themselves in Italian language and culture and, even, make lifelong friends in another country.
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For students who study abroad at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, eating at local cafés and restaurants as part of their meal plan is not only delicious, it is an experience that creates a sense of being welcomed like family.
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A dozen forensic science students spent a memorable two weeks in Spain over the summer, exploring science, investigations, and Spanish culture. Whether they were visiting a crime lab, an art museum, or interacting with locals, they say it was a remarkable opportunity to learn and grow.
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While spending two weeks visiting three cities in Poland this summer, a group of students interacted with the Polish National Police and got a behind-the-scenes look at the country’s criminal justice system. They also explored Poland’s history and culture, and for some students, that meant learning more about their own.
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This summer, 18 high school counselors spent a week at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, where they explored the local communities, experienced the culture, and got to know faculty and staff as if they were Chargers studying abroad.
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Lisa Kaborycha, Ph.D., is a scholar, author, and educator who, like many of the students she teaches at the University’s campus in Tuscany, Italy, hails from the United States. She enjoys sharing with them everything her new home country has to offer and inspiring them to immerse themselves in Italy’s rich culture and history.
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As part of a class assignment, interior design students studying abroad in Italy designed a café that would bring together what they’ve learned in the classroom and what they’ve experienced while exploring a new country and a new culture.
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Students studying abroad at the University’s campus in Italy this semester joined a local family for dinner, getting a taste of what it is like to live and grow up in Prato, Italy. It was an immersive opportunity for them to learn more about the local food, culture, and language.
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Each year a group of students begins their time as Chargers abroad at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy. Faculty and staff there offer a variety of important resources to help new students adjust to college life and feel a sense of support, belonging, and community from day one.
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As part of a class activity, students studying at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, recently visited a local pizzeria, where the friendly staff welcomed them and gave them a hands-on private lesson on how to make a perfect Neapolitan pizza.
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As part of an art history class, students studying abroad at the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, recently had the opportunity to take an in-depth guided tour at a historic church in Florence with their professor, exploring firsthand what they’ve been discussing in the classroom.
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When they learned Queen Elizabeth II had died, Brennig Johnson ’26 and Noah Iott ’25, who are studying abroad at the University’s campus in Italy, traveled to London. There, they connected with locals, learned about the history and culture of the United Kingdom, and said goodbye to the monarch who, they expect, will be the last queen to rule the country in their lifetime.
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A group of students recently returned from a monthlong trip to Tuscany, Italy, as part of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department’s study abroad program. In their travel blogs, they discuss their experiences and research as well as what they learned while exploring the country and immersing themselves in a new culture.
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As part of the University’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department’s study abroad program, several students spent a month in Tuscany, Italy. In their travel blogs, they discuss their research and their own experiences exploring the country and the culture.
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Meet Valentina Seffer, Ph.D., who says serving as assistant dean of the University’s campus in Prato, Italy, is a “dream job.” She enjoys introducing students studying abroad – including the group visiting now – to her home country, sharing her passions for Italian food, language, art, and history.
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In a University-wide message, President Kaplan updates the campus community on recommendations being made to Tuscany Campus students, faculty, and staff.
International experience “changed me as a person".
My dream has always been to travel the world.
I highly recommend a study abroad experience to all students.
You won’t regret it.
Best experience of my life.
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I will always be grateful.
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I immersed myself into the cultures of eleven different countries.
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Study abroad experience builds foundation for summer research
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Meet new people, and try new things. You never know when you will be back in these places!
I find ways to connect the content to people, so that they care about the environment, and offer ways they can help.
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