Study Abroad
Harvard Center for Latin American Studies Cuts Revista Magazine Due to Budget Constraints
Harvard’s David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies has discontinued ReVista, the center’s magazine on Latin America, ending a nearly 28-year run as the center grapples with a looming budget deficit.
Harvard Cancels Brazil, Mexico City Summer Programs Over Funding Constraints and Low Enrollment
Harvard canceled two faculty-led summer study abroad programs in Latin America over the last two weeks — in São Paulo, Brazil, and Mexico City — prompting frustration from several undergraduates who said they had already accepted admission offers and declined other summer opportunities.
Students Say Harvard’s New Summer Application Model Limits Flexibility But May Improve Fairness
As students begin to solidify their summer plans, several said the College’s move to standardize application deadlines and acceptance dates for Harvard-sponsored summer activities this year reduces flexibility but could lead to a fairer process and more equitable distribution of funding.
Seven Harvard Affiliates Named 2027 Schwarzman Scholars
Seven Harvard students and alumni are preparing for a year of postgraduate study at one of China’s top universities after being named Schwarzman Scholars on Thursday.
Center for Latin American Studies To Close Chile, Mexico Offices
Harvard’s David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies will close its office in Santiago, Chile at the end of this year and allow its office lease in Mexico City to expire this month because of a strained budget.
Harvard Announces 2 New Partnerships With Israeli Universities
Harvard announced a new undergraduate study abroad program with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and launched a postdoctoral fellowship for Israeli scientists at Harvard Medical School on Monday in a dramatic expansion of the University’s academic and institutional ties to Israel.
12 Harvard Affiliates Named Schwarzman Scholars
Twelve Harvard students and alumni were selected as Schwarzman Scholars Wednesday, tying a record set last year for Harvard’s largest cohort since the scholarship’s founding in 2015.
Harvard International Office
Study abroad resumes at the College after a pandemic hiatus.
Harvard Students Laud Return of Study Abroad
After nearly two years defined by travel restrictions, case surges, and canceled plans, Harvard’s study abroad programs have returned.
Harvard Students Enrolled At Oxford Say They Enjoy An Abnormal Return to Campus Life
The coronavirus-era has not precluded Harvard students enrolled at the University of Oxford from enjoying a somewhat normal fall term.
Harvard Cancels Study Abroad Programming for Spring 2021
Harvard College’s Office of International Education announced Friday morning that it was cancelling study abroad programming for the Spring 2021 semester.
Harvard Suspends Fall 2020 Study Abroad
Harvard College has suspended all study abroad for the fall 2020 semester, director of International Education Camila Nardozzi wrote in an email to program applicants Wednesday.
Harvard Prohibits Non-Essential University Travel Until May 31, International Travel Cancelled Until August 31
Harvard is prohibiting all University-related international travel and non-essential domestic air travel through at least May 31. It is also barring Harvard-organized and Harvard-funded international travel scheduled to take place between now and August 31.
Office of Career Services Suspends Summer Funding for Study Abroad Programs
The Office of Career Services suspended funding for summer study abroad programs, the office announced in an Monday email to program participants.
‘I Can’t Go Home’: Harvard Students Grapple With European Travel Ban
In the wake of sweeping federal restrictions on travel across the Atlantic, European Harvard students said they have faced considerable challenges returning home as a coronavirus pandemic spreads.
Harvard restricted travel to Italy and Iran
Harvard has restricted all University-related travel to Italy and Iran after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Americans "avoid nonessential travel" to the two countries.
Beijing Summer Program Cancelled as University Reinforces Coronavirus Warning
After Harvard University Health Services reiterated that University-related travel to China is “strongly discouraged” due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus, the 2020 iteration of Harvard Beijing Academy has been cancelled.
Harvard Programs Postpone Operations in China Due to Coronavirus
Several of Harvard’s China-affiliated research programs and institutions have postponed or altered their operations due to the global outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies Cancels Chile January Program Due to Mass Protest
The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies cancelled its January program in Chile due to ongoing protests in the country, according to the center’s website.
Harvard Office of International Education Moves to New Mass. Ave Space
The Office of International Education, which facilitates term time, summer, and academic year study abroad for Harvard students, moved from its historic building at 77 Dunster St. to 1414 Mass. Ave. last month.
Student Advisers Encourage Students of Color to Study Abroad
The Office of International Education’s student advisers shared their experiences studying abroad as people of color Thursday evening.
Study Abroad Event
OIE student advisor Jenna M. Gray talks to students at an event about studying abroad as a person of color
Students Vie for Free Travel Fellowships in Photo Contest
Students hoping to travel the world had to first travel across the University’s campuses for a contest offering two international travel fellowships as its grand prizes.
Cinque Terre
Do NOT post this Cinque Terre pic on Instagram—we've seen it so many times that we feel like we've been there too.
Dude, That's Rude: Back From Study Abroad
We already know how much you loved gallivanting around Europe for the summer. But please, spare us the excessive storytelling and bragging. It gets rude real fast.
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