Center for Global Engagement

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Andiamo a Italia!

study abroad in Rome Italy

Read Maryrose Evanella's blog a Marywood Junior studying abroad in Rome at John Cabot University this semester!

Study Abroad Experiences


Study Abroad Tip: If you study or watch videos about people who have gone to the country it lessens the effects of culture shock. Read Michael's blog

Michael M. (CAPA Beijing, China Fall, 2014)

The Center for Global Engagement is dedicated to offering international students, scholars, and Marywood's study abroad students a full and rewarding experience as members of the Marywood community. Our staff is available to assist with integrating our visitors to campus life at Marywood and to support students welfare and interests while attending our university.

Primary Goals

  • Create lifelong global leaders
  • Build and maintain an international community in a campus environment
  • Serve as an advocate for international and crosscultural experiences
  • Administer education abroad programs
  • Host and welcome international students, scholars, and visitors to campus
  • Promote and facilitate international partnerships and collaborations around the world

The Center for Global Engagement Actively Engages In

  • Operation of an International Student Orientation.
  • Advocating for issues specifically pertinent to international students
  • Contacts with health insurance programs offered by Marywood
  • Local airport pick-up on initial journey to the U.S. for students who will reside on campus
  • All planning and administration of Study Abroad programming
  • Guiding the planning of Faculty led and Short Term study abroad programs
  • Individual guidance and meetings with each study abroad participant
  • Study Abroad Class Presentations
  • Study Abroad Pre-Departure Planning