Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu The Kentucky Institute of International Studies has organized a winter study abroad program for in-state college students. The two-week program will be held in Mexico City and the Yucatan from Dec. 26 through Jan. 7, 2023. Students who are interested can earn three course credit hours while also being immersed Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu The Murray State Study Abroad Office announced all travel to Japan will be cancelled during the fall 2021 semester. The CDC placed restrictions because of the rising COVID-19 cases in Japan. While entry into Japan has been restricted, other countries such as South Korea, where three Murray State students currently Read More
Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic studying abroad was out on hold. To still provide some of the abroad experiences for students the Study Abroad Office has made courses that offer students the same intercultural experiences. Melanie McCallon Seib, director of education abroad, said that there are three new Read More
Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu The pandemic may have derailed much of the traditional college experience, but with the hope of an end in sight the Murray State Study Abroad office is excited for a return to normal. Knowing that the pandemic won’t last forever, the Study Abroad office is preparing for study abroad opportunities Read More
Sarah Mead Staff Writer smead@murraystate.edu As a part of LGBTQ history month, the Education Abroad office is currently promoting resources for the LGBTQ community. “While it is important for any student to research his or her host country before departing, for an LGBTQ student, it is essential,” according to LGBTQ Abroad, the Study Abroad Office’s Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Elizabeth Erwin, senior double major in public relations and international studies, had her heart set to study abroad in China from March to July. After COVID-19 quickly spread, Erwin had to cancel her study abroad trip and enroll back at Murray State for the spring semester. Stuck at home in Read More
Paige Bold Contributing Writer pbold1@murraystate.edu Murray State University releases sad news about canceling university-sponsored travel this upcoming fall semester. The main objective of the health procedures is to ensure all students, faculty and staff are suitably equipped to monitor their health in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak as we return to campus. “University-sponsored Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Only a select few have the opportunity to be selected to travel under the Fulbright Student program, and a Murray State alumna was one. The Fulbright Student program is a scholarship opportunity awarded to graduates who choose to either be an assistant to an English teacher, study master’s level work Read More