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Apr 4, 2022

The International Festival Celebrates Diversity

The fifth annual International Festival highlights NC State’s diversity and multiculturalism. The International Festival is a partnership event supported by the Office of International Services, the Office of Global Engagement, Student Government, Student Leadership and Engagement, and Multicultural Student Affairs. The International Festival was started in 2017 by two NC State students “to show that we value… 

Nov 29, 2021

“Traveling While First in The Pack” Empowers First-Generation To Study Abroad

As part of International Education Month, the Study Abroad Office held a panel discussion on traveling abroad as a first-generation college student.  The panel was led by Zakiya Covington who serves as the academic success coordinator for TRIO student support services. The panel consisted of three former study abroad students who shared their excitement, expectations,… 

Sep 20, 2021

Global Alumni Spotlight: Study Abroad Experience Inspires a Move Across the World

Dr. Brian Waters was born to and raised by an American dad and Japanese mom, sparking his interest in Japanese culture at an early age. His mother never really spoke Japanese to him or his sister growing up, so when […] 

Sep 9, 2021

The World Comes Home to NC State

After a tumultuous 2020-2021 school year, NC State Global is looking forward to sending students to study abroad, welcoming international students to campus, meeting face-to-face (with masks) for global events, and learning together again. “Global engagement has been seriously impaired […] 

Jun 15, 2021

NC State Global Promotes Collaborative Online Learning (COIL)

As part of NC State Global’s Global Learning for All initiative, COIL promotes virtual, interactive educational opportunities by connecting faculty and students through shared experiences across international borders. While COVID-19 was a catalyst for online learning, NC State Global is […] 

May 19, 2021

Grateful for the Opportunity to Study Abroad in Prague

NC State Prague was one of the only study abroad programs to run for the Spring 2021 semester and welcomed 16 students from various majors. For the participants, this was the last and only option to study abroad before graduating. […] 

Feb 20, 2021

NC State Participates in UN Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week

The Office of Global Engagement is leading campus participation in the first annual UN Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week (March 1 – 5, 2021). The week will feature a series of events and programs to highlight the many […] 

Jan 12, 2021

NC State Prague Ready to Welcome Study-Abroad Students

On January 20, NC State Prague will welcome a group of 17 students for the spring semester. “We have solid COVID-19 safety protocols in place in which staff and faculty have been trained,“ says Anaël Symůnková, Communications Specialist for the […]