For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Fifteen students from Eastern Connecticut State University spent the month of July in Italy, writing short stories inspired by Italian culture and history. English Professor Chris Torockio led the group of young writers through the five-week field course titled "Creative Writing Abroad." Based in Florence, the students met for writing workshops at Studio Arts College International (SACI) and wrote stories based on their explorations of Tuscany and beyond.
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Eastern Connecticut State University student Amanda Mitchell '19 traveled to Provence, France, this summer to study French at Aix-Marseille University. Mitchell is from Rocky Hill and majors in psychology.
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Eastern Connecticut State University student Ashley Smith '20 traveled to Barcelona, Spain, this summer to practice her Spanish and study art and culture. Smith comes from Trumbull and double majors in elementary education and Spanish.
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Eastern Connecticut State University Student Brooke Shannon '19 of Stratford studied abroad in Ireland this summer as a part of her major in elementary education.
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Eastern Connecticut State University student Jaran Smith '19 of Lebanon traveled to Argentina this summer for an internship with Buenos Aires International Students, a non-governmental organization based in Buenos Aires that facilities study abroad trips.
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Eight psychology students from Eastern Connecticut State University took a field course in Italy titled "Cross-Cultural Psychology of Food" from June 9-29.
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Twenty-three Eastern Connecticut State University environmental earth science (EES) students traveled to Wyoming and Idaho from May 24 to June 3 to study desert geology.
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Nineteen Eastern Connecticut State University biology students traveled to San Salvador Island in the Bahamas from May 14 to May 25 to study tropical biology.
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A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students traveled to the Czech Republic from June 3-17 for the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space (PQ).
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Eighteen Eastern Connecticut State University business administration students traveled to Rome and Perugia, Italy, from May 22 to June 3 to study international business.
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Eastern Connecticut State University student Lucinda Davis '20 traveled to Sorrento, Italy, this summer to study global business at the Sant'Anna Institute.
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Jun 28
Eastern Connecticut State University student Corey Krutzky '21 of East Hampton is studying abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Apr 10
Eastern Connecticut State University student Scott Stonoha '20 of South Windsor is studying abroad in London, England, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Eastern Connecticut State University student Maggie Sanderson '20 of Glastonbury is studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Apr 10
Fifteen Eastern Connecticut State University students recently returned from the American Southwest after studying desert ecology in a global field course (GFC) with the biology department. The trip took place from March 9-17 and was supervised by professors Brett Mattingly and Matthew Graham.
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Mar 29
Eastern Connecticut State University student Kathryn Gowisnock '20 of Milford is studying abroad in Queensland, Autralia, for the spring 2019 semester.
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Mar 27
Twenty psychology students expanded their worldview over winter session during a global field course in Hawaii. Titled "Cross-Cultural Well-Being and Relationships in Hawaii," the course ran from Jan. 2-11. Students were immersed in the local culture and visited some of the island chain's most breathtaking sites.
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Eastern student Chelsy Popo '19 of Manchester recently studied abroad in Greece. Popo majors in Political Science.
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A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students, under the guidance of Professor Christopher Torockio, recently traveled to Italy to participate in the Creative Writing Abroad course. The students spent five weeks, from June 25 to July 31, writing fiction stories inspired by their travels and experiences at the Studio Arts College International (SACI) in Florence.
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2018 Aug 15
On May 20, 14 Eastern Connecticut State University Biology students and professors Patricia Szczys and Matthew Graham travelled to Costa Rica to conduct research in the country's tropical forests.
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2018 Aug 13
Eastern Connecticut State University student Mackenzie Seymour '20 of Orange, an Accounting major, recently completed a study abroad trip to Ireland.
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In late May 2018, Eastern Connecticut State University students traveled to Ghana, West Africa, with Professor Yaw Nsiah and Lecturer Shelly Gimenez of the Department of Health Sciences. The group was hosted by the Rural Health Project Africa, an NGO involved with enhancing the health of rural Ghanaians.
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2018 Jul 18
This past summer, Eastern Connecticut State University student Rachel Berkowsky studied abroad in Florence, Italy, where she attended Florence University of the Arts (FUA).
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2017 Nov 7
Eastern Connecticut State University offers various study abroad locations for students to choose from. This past summer, Joanna Lagasse traveled to Florence, Italy, and attended Florence University of the Arts (FUA).
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2017 Oct 31
Eastern Connecticut State University offers various study abroad locations for students to choose from. This past summer, Krista Petersen traveled to Barcelona, Spain, and attended Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), or the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
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2017 Oct 26
Fourteen students from Eastern Connecticut State University spent a month this summer in Florence, Italy, in a global field course called "Creative Writing Abroad." The region of Tuscany's rich culture and picturesque landscapes inspired students' literary senses as they wrote, critiqued and edited original works of fiction.
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2017 Aug 23
Ten health sciences students from Eastern Connecticut State University returned from a global field course in Ghana this August. The purpose of the two-week trip was to introduce students to the health care system of a developing country.
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2017 Aug 23
Eastern student Joshua Newhall of Lakeville, MA, a Political Science and Economics major, recently completed a study abroad trip to Germany.
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2017 Jul 31
Eastern student Kayla Rook '18 of Guilford, a Health Sciences major, recently completed a study abroad trip to Italy.
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2017 Jul 12
Eastern student Leah Magnoli '18 of Rocky Hill, a Labor Relations/Human Resource Management major, recently returned from a study abroad trip to Ireland.
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2017 Jul 12