study abroad

Feb 6, 2018

Ajaya Jonas Joins NC State Education as Coordinator for Global Programs

Ajaya Jonas has joined the NC State College of Education as the coordinator for global programs, effective Feb. 1. She will be responsible for the integration and development of the college's global efforts with its teaching, research and innovation initiatives. 

Sep 5, 2017

Pre-Service Teacher Learns to be Global Citizen through Experiences Abroad

Multiple study abroad experiences helped junior elementary education major Kelsi Harris grow personally, academically and professionally. 

Jul 5, 2017

Ph.D. Candidate Brian A. Peters: Overseas Summer School Will Make Me a Better Scholar

A week studying “Higher Education and Social Equality” overseas is helping Ph.D. candidate Brian A. Peters conduct research that is more inclusive and connected to global academic discussions. 

May 11, 2017

Enhancing Student Teaching through International Travel

After student teaching in local classrooms for 10 weeks, 11 seniors spent five weeks in classrooms in China. There, the students say, they developed a deeper sense of cultural awareness and competence that will help them better reach their future students. 

Nov 9, 2016

Cultural Immersion for Stronger Classrooms

Future teachers in the MAT program took a cultural immersion trip to Mexico to learn how to connect with students on a personal level and increase students' chances for academic success. 

Sep 12, 2016

Counseling and Cultural Exchange in China

“Traveling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books.” This Chinese proverb guides Siu-Man “Raymond” Ting’s philosophy on study abroad opportunities for College of Education students. Ting, a professor in the Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development Department, leads the college’s China study abroad program.