Preparing for Travel Abroad as a Multimedia Student by  Lexie Andrew (She/Her)Weber State UniversityUrbino 2023 Project Alum Studying abroad is a great way for multimedia students to get out into the field and step away from their comfort zones. At home, you know the people, the culture, and the language. But once you get off…

Growth, Connection and the Ripening Strawberry by Karla ValdezCalifornia State University Long BeachArles 2024 Project AlumOriginally published on The Arles Project 2024 [caption id="attachment_12345" align="alignnone" width="640"] The first strawberry from student Karla Valdez's host family garden in Arles, France.[/caption] From the time I was a little girl, I dreamed of studying abroad. The idea filled…

Study Abroad, Perfected: Immersing in the Heart of Italy with ieiMedia by  Dr. Barry T. JanesFacultyThe Urbino International PR Project ieiMedia Picture this: the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow on a charming courtyard in Urbino. Laughter rings out as a group of locals gather for an evening of friendly competition. You,…

5 Keys to Getting the Most Out of Study Abroad by Brendan Roth (he/him)James Madison UniversityUrbino 2023 Project Alum Before studying abroad, I was perfectly happy living in my cultural bubble. It was familiar and comfortable. I was not completely ignorant of the rest of the world—I had vacationed in Panamá and even gone on…