Today is the deadline to apply for spring break 2027 education abroad programs.

Today is the deadline for Office for Education Abroad Scholarships for students participating in winter break 2026-27 programs.

If you are graduating in fall semester 2026 and studied abroad during your time here at MSU, you are invited to pick up a Global Spartan Graduation Cord at the Education Abroad Advising Center - room 108 of the International Center - between 11 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday until the end of the semester.

• Bring your MSU ID so your participation can be verified
• Cords must be picked up in person and cannot be mailed
• One cord per person
• Available while supplies last

(Spring semester graduates will be able to pick up cords in March 2027.)

Students will gain hands-on experience of working with an international sexual violence and healthy relationships organization to learn behind the scenes, practical application processes of turning research into action.

Program webpage: Sexuality, Culture, and Consent: Study Abroad Experience

Program location: Ireland

Program term: Summer

Information Meeting:

• November 3, 2026
• 4:00 pm
• 457 Berkey Hall

For students returning from an education abroad program, the Articulation Workshop is designed to help you reflect on and communicate the value of your global experience. Grounded in the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, the workshop teaches you how to translate your study abroad journey into compelling narratives for resumes, cover letters, interviews, and LinkedIn. 

Whether it's preparing for an interview or crafting a LinkedIn headline, this workshop ensures you are ready professionally to bridge cultural and career fluency, and gain the confidence to navigate, and stand out in, the global workplace.

This workshop is presented by CEA CAPA Abroad and is open to all students.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Artificial Intelligence and the Study of Ancient Chinese Characters

This presentation mainly introduces the current situation of the research on ancient Chinese characters in terms of integrating and utilizing artificial intelligence technology, with a special focus on the work and achievements of the "Artificial Intelligence Laboratory for Ancient Characters and Artifacts" at Jilin University in this regard. The content covers the conveniences and limitations brought by artificial intelligence technology to the research of ancient characters and related fields, as well as future improvements and directions of work.

Wu Zhenwu, born in Shanghai in 1957, graduated from Jilin University in 1984 and holds a PhD in History. He currently serves as a professor at the School of Archaeology and the Institute of Ancient Books at Jilin University, and as the president of the Chinese Ancient Script Research Association, and the deputy director of GU WEI HUI. He has previously held positions such as vice president of Jilin University, dean of the Graduate School, and director of the Institute of Ancient Books. His primary research focus is on Chinese ancient scripts. He has published seven monographs and over 100 papers, and has received various awards including the Excellent Achievement Award from the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.

This event is made possible by the Joseph Lee Fund for Visiting Scholars in Chinese Studies Endowment, administered by the MSU Asian Studies Center.

Study the ancient, Renaissance and modern eras of Rome and how the city has responded to the globalization and technological challenges it has faced throughout history.

Program webpage: Arts, Culture and Urban Sustainability in Rome

Program location: Italy

Program term: Summer

Information Meeting:

• November 4, 2026
• 5:00 pm
• 201 International Center

Study African mammals inhabiting some of Africa's most spectacular wildlife areas.

Program webpage: Behavioral Ecology of African Mammals

Program location: Kenya

Program term: Summer

• Information Meeting:
• November 14, 2026
• 6:00 pm
• 203 Natural Science Bldg. (IBIO Conference Room)

Learn more about earning credit toward graduation while interning in Barcelona, Sydney or London!

• SPAIN - Internship + Study in Barcelona with CEA CAPA
• AUSTRALIA - Internship + Study in Sydney with CEA CAPA
• UK - Internship + Study in London with CEA CAPA

Whether you’re an education, psychology, or nursing major, understanding the key stages in a child’s development from conception to adolescence is a necessity for any career related to children. Psychology in Dublin offers many experiences to achieve this goal.

Program webpage: Child Psychology in Dublin with CEA CAPA Abroad

Program location: Ireland

Program term: Summer

Information Meeting:

• November 5, 2026
• 6:00 pm
• 201 International Center