The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

Study Abroad

Studying Abroad in an Active Political Insurrection

“This feels like a preview for the future of our country.” After two days of what felt like quarantine all over again, I was walking to the grocery store with a fellow US American student studying abroad. She made the…

Goucher Student Athletes’ Tips on Study Abroad

“We believe in the power of global education. We are 100% study abroad.” Those are the first words on the study abroad page on Goucher College’s website. Studying abroad is one of the major Goucher Common Requirements students are required…

Things to Know Before You Go: London, England

Deadlines for study abroad have come and gone in past months. This is an exciting and terrifying time for all involved. You may be going for the summer- or if you’re feeling brave, a whole semester- and have little to…

On Studying Abroad

How failure to meet expectations and lack of communication can sour a student’s perspective on global education. As a prospective student, one of the things that drew me in about Goucher was the opportunity to broaden my perspective internationally. However,…

Dance Ensemble Performance Recap

Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble held their fall concert on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 to close out a successful semester of contemplative choreographic processes.  The curated evening opened with a tap solo created and performed by individualized interdisciplinary…

Changes in Global Education Office Show Positive Effects

Major changes regarding staffing, scholarship assistance, and pre-departure courses are underway in the Global Education office. These changes are intended to positively impact students who will be studying abroad soon. Studying abroad at Goucher College is required, making it 100%…

University of Limerick Offers an Excellent Study Abroad Experience

To those unsure of where to study abroad: if you want a primarily English-speaking, LGBTQ+ friendly country, freedom to choose whichever classes you want, a rich culture, and even an opportunity to ride horses for college credit, I highly recommend…

Why I Recommend a Non-Goucher Study Abroad Experience

Trying to plan a study abroad in the midst of a global pandemic was no easy task. The class of 2023 was away from Goucher for over a year, and by the time we came back in Fall of 2021,…

From One Student to Another: Advice for Studying Abroad

My name is Jackie Hall, and I’m currently abroad in Pontevedra, Spain. I have both some specific and some broad advice for you all.  For anyone considering studying at the University of Vigo through ISEP: if you study in Pontevedra,…

A Collection of Study Abroad Experiences in Europe

The Quindecim’s Study Abroad section is a section for students both preparing for and returning from their study abroad experiences. This article features interviews from Paige Beverly (‘20), Olivia Robertson (’20) and Esther Tulchinsky (‘20) who spent the Spring 2019…