The Heights

Study Abroad Application Process Adjusted Based on Student Feedback

Abby Hunt • September 8, 2019

After making adjustments to the study abroad application process last year, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will no longer require students to list a fall program on their study abroad applications and will now ask students to list six programs, instead of three, when they apply.

OIP Director Says Most Satisfied With Abroad Placement

Jack Goldman • February 18, 2019

Nick Gozik, director of the Office of International Programs, said that just over 70 percent of students received their preferred program and semester this academic year.

Editorial: Administration Needs to Work With Students for Lasting Solutions

The Heights Editorial Board • September 9, 2018

"Without gathering students’ opinions regarding such established institutions within BC, even marginal changes may face unnecessary retaliation, which would prove unnecessary given adequate student input."

Learning Their Language: Building Trust Through Music

Catherine Mclaughlin • April 18, 2018

“What ended up being most effective was to take my guitar and learn how to play any song they knew—a lot of ‘Despacito,’ a lot of Daddy Yankee."

Castro Exiled the Jesuits—Why Go Back?

Emily Himes • February 11, 2018

Studying abroad in Cuba is not as philanthropic as many students think. In fact, it doesn't help Cuban citizens at all, and opens the door to more oppression.

Recognizing the Opportunity of Abroad

Joanna Yuelys • October 4, 2017

"Taking a class about my home country from the perspective of another culture, albeit a culture very similar to that of the U.S., proved to be an intense learning experience."

Answering Public Diplomacy 2.0’s Call

Joanna Yuelys • September 20, 2017

"American Boston College students, whether they like it or not, represent the U.S. while they study abroad."

Hannah Bowlin Searches for ‘La Descente’

Connor Murphy • April 10, 2017

As a French major who trained partly in Grenoble, Hannah Bowlin focuses on 'la descente,' her mantra that reminds her that every hill has a valley.

Overcoming Our Fear of Abroad

Karen Choi • March 26, 2017

"Studying, volunteering, and teaching abroad—these are the activities that students should engage in to transcend the vices that plague society, and to help usher in a greater sense of global humanity."

2000 Comm. Ave. Vacancies Reflect Changing Study Abroad Trends

Connor Murphy • February 6, 2017

Recruiting's move to the fall for some business careers is pushing juniors to go abroad in the spring, throwing off housing capacity.

With McGillycuddy-Logue Program, Students Serve While Abroad

Roger Champagne • October 30, 2016

Service and study abroad: two things BC students love. The McGillycuddy-Logue Program encourages students to do both during their time as undergraduates.

Conference Prepares Students for Studying Abroad

Shannon Longworth • February 14, 2016

In a conference held last week, several educators from various universities talked to BC students about making the most of their study abroad experiences.