Toreros In Japan
Over spring break a few USD classes in particular got to venture across the Globe to Japan and had an enriching experience.
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Packing, styling and studying
There’s something about packing for a trip that is uniquely stress-inducing. The more expansive the itinerary, the greater risk that the chosen combination of clothes will be inadequate.
For the nearly 80% of students who study abroad during their time at USD, I tried to synthesize my experiences and those of my peers to help aspiring students travel without succumbing to this fate.
Read more“Omicron” threatens study abroad
The announcement of a new COVID-19 variant creates discourse around upcoming study abroad opportunities. Students react to possibilities of more COVID-19 cancellations obstacles.
Read moreA momento from those abroad
Typically, junior year is the most popular year that students choose to study abroad. Because of this, USD juniors shared a glimpse of their study abroad experience so far.
Read morePresident Harris Answers Student Questions
USD students have faced a lot of uncertainty during the pandemic, especially when it comes to their college careers. President Harris sat down with us to answer some pressing questions from Toreros concerning in-person classes, study abroad, and tuition.
Read moreUSD plans to move forward with Fall 2021 study abroad
After canceling all Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 study abroad programs, USD says it is moving forward with study abroad for Fall 2021 with applications closing March 17. The hope of studying abroad brings a lot of excitement, concerns, and questions. With approximately 150 students having now applied for study abroad programs, an important question is whether or not their program will be canceled, and if it is, what that will mean for the students.
Read moreUSD Spring 2021 study abroad moving forward
Several study abroad programs are moving forward with plans to return as soon as this spring semester Jennifer Mossuto / Associate Editor / The USD Vista The University of San Diego canceled all Fall 2020 study abroad programs on March 12. Since, then, study abroad programs for Spring 2021 opened […]
Read moreFinding joy abroad in the midst of an unknown future
USD students across the globe are finding ways to stay sane and remain hopeful despite being at the center of a global pandemic
Read moreUndergraduate study abroad: Summer 2020 canceled, Fall 2020 still on for now
The University of San Diego has canceled all Summer 2020 undergraduate study abroad programming. The university is planning to run all Fall 2020 undergraduate study abroad programs as planned, while monitoring CDC guidelines and USD’s internal criteria for travel.
Read moreSAS and other study abroad programs canceled
Junior Kayla Cayanan started her semester at John Cabot University in Rome with 25 students in each of her classes. Now, due to the rapid spread and fear of coronavirus strain COVID-19 in Italy, seats in class have become increasingly empty and attendance has dropped to about five students per class.
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