Even as unprecedented flooding and landslides devastated Quito earlier this month, Pitzer College students studying abroad in Ecuador continue to integrate themselves in the community and learn about the political and social situation in the city.
Tag: Study Abroad
Pomona announces four domestic programs for fall 2022
Pomona College’s study abroad office announced that it will now offer domestic programs beginning fall 2022, according to an Oct. 22 email to students from Lindsey Sasaki Kogasaka, the assistant director of international programs.
Meet your neighbor: Meli Kofokotsiou PO ’23
In this week’s “Meet your neighbor,” Meli Kofokotsiou PO ’23 looks back at their time growing up in Greece and their decision to study abroad for college.
OPINION: Pomona must address stresses faced by international students during distance learning
Pomona College must acknowledge the treatment of international students during the COVID-19 pandemic and increase institutional support for them, writes Yutong Niu PO ’23.
How studying and working on a farm taught me the bigger picture
Feeling cooped up at home after a semester of online learning, London Lordos SC ’24 moved to a farm for the spring semester — entering a world of cow cuddling, beekeeping and hoedowns.
OPINION: How to prioritize community needs in your study abroad site
Based on his international experience, Kyle Greenspan PZ ’23 offers suggestions on how to respect the communities students visit while abroad.
Harvey Mudd cancels fall 2021 study abroad
Harvey Mudd College announced all its study abroad options for the fall 2021 semester will be canceled, citing health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pitzer College cancels spring 2021 study abroad
Pitzer College suspended all study abroad for the spring 2021 semester with hopes to resume an expanded roster of programs for the summer and full study abroad options in fall 2021, college officials announced in an email to students Friday.
Pomona College suspends spring 2021 study abroad
Pomona College suspended study abroad for spring 2021 Thursday, citing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on travel. The college will instead offer virtual courses taught by study abroad programs.
5Cs diverge on study abroad policies for the spring
Pomona College and Pitzer College suspended study abroad for fall 2020 but have yet to make a final decision on spring study abroad. However, Scripps College and Claremont McKenna College will not prevent students from studying abroad in spring 2021 and will instead evaluate situations in particular countries on a case-by-case basis to determine if students can study abroad.