Education Abroad
IN A FLASH: An Olympic Dream Realized
A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student's plan to study abroad this spring also gave the opportunity to fulfill a longtime dream.
I Really Do Belong Here
It was 6 p.m., and I finally got my lunch break after opening a fast fashion retail store on a weekday at Belden Village Mall. Working on a short-staffed team as a manager at 21 years old has its perks when you have minimal bills and grown-up money. But sitting down for the first time after working …
Professional pilot major Reilly Ferrie turns every opportunity into career momentum
From study abroad in Florence to award-winning aviation research and international conference participation, Reilly Ferrie has taken advantage of every opportunity available at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
From Kent to London
Meredith Blair’s passion for politics started at a young age, but it was her time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and abroad that strengthened her commitment and showed her a path forward. Blair graduated from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a minor in advertising. …
A Decade of Dance: Honoring the East Meets West Program in Thailand
Dance students recently had the unique opportunity to travel to Thailand as part of the East Meets West study abroad program. This artistic collaboration engages diverse educational experiences and turns students into global citizens for the 21st century. While in Thailand, students learn and perform with dancers across the world.
Creating Space in a Welcoming Place
My name is Brian Johnson. I'm a 2024 graduate with a major in public health and a minor in African studies. I’m from the wonderful city of Cleveland, Ohio. Whenever I meet people, I’m often asked why I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. I always tell them that Kent was not my first choice, but it was my b…
IN A FLASH: A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Summer in Florence
This summer, students in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program.
3x Published and Ph.D. bound
I’m Anna Anello, I’m a double major in neuroscience and computer science with a minor in psychology and I’ll graduate in fall 2024. I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because I really loved the campus and when I discovered that they added the neuroscience program when I would be starting, it cemented my decisi…