The Quindecim

The independent student newspaper at Goucher College

StudyAbroad

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,…

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…

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,…

Goucher Unveils Summer ’23 ICAs

The Office of Global Education (OGE) announced the three Intensive Courses Abroad (ICAs) that will be running over the summer of 2023. The courses will be held in Ghana, France, and the Balkans. ICAs are three-week-long Goucher faculty-led trips, occurring…

Study Abroad is Back, but Students are Struggling

When the college search began back in our students’ final years of high school, one of the things that likely stood out to students when scouring Goucher’s website was Goucher’s boasted study abroad program. With the pandemic halting these programs,…