Student Experiences

Alongside content sent in voluntarily by students, Experiential Global Learning gives students the opportunity to earn scholarship money to develop social media content in their study abroad location! This brand new scholarship opportunity is called the Global Curators Scholarship! The Global Curators Scholarship provides $250 for students who are interested in sharing their study abroad experience with current and prospective UConn study abroad students. Scholars will provide Experiential Global Learning with content that will be shared across our social media platforms (@UConn.Global).

The goal of the Global Curators Scholarship is to share relevant and relatable content from the student perspective. As a Curator, their posts will be a resource for other Huskies to learn about their unique perspective on studying abroad, the program they participated in, and more! Scholarship recipients will be required to submit an EGL Takeover, an EGL Student Spotlight, submit photos or videos from their time abroad, share advice to a future EGL student and submit a project of their own design.

This Experiential Global Learning scholarship is available to students during the term they are abroad. Students interested in applying for this scholarship will need to complete an application. The application link and details will be sent via email after the application deadline for each term. Scholarships are available for all terms. This scholarship can be applied to the costs of any type of UConn-approved program and can cover Program Fees, Study Abroad Fees, Tuition, and other program-related costs as long as they are billed through UConn.

Stay connected on our social media (@uconn.global) to stay connected with our Global Curators!ย 

Meet your Winter 2025 Global Curators!

Hannah Parr

Hannah Parr
Program: AIFS Rome
Location: Rome, Italy

Viviana Cvecic

Viviana Cvecic
Program: AIFS Rome
Location: Rome, Italy

Sarah Lopez

Sarah Lopez
Program: ISA Seville, Spain
Location: Seville, Spain

Melanie Miga

Melanie Miga
Program: Winter American Sign Language in Puerto Rico
Location: Puerto Rico

Dezani Fields

Dezani Fields
Program: Winter Geoscience and Geohazards in Taiwan
Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Sahily Cortez

Sahily Cortez
Program: Winter in Costa Rica
Location: Heredia & Samara, Costa Rica

Stay connected with these Global Curators throughout the fall semester to find out how they’re enjoying their time abroad!

*Content will be updated when applicable, but also stay connected on our social medias (uconn.global) for the most up to date content!*

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ISI Florence Summer Meet & Greet: Connect Before You Go! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœจ

Heading to ISI Florence this summer? Meet your fellow travelers before you embark on this incredible journey! Join us for a Meet & Greet hosted by a Global Student Mentor, where youโ€™ll get to know other students in your program, ask questions, and hear firsthand advice from a past participant. Learn tips on preparing for life in Florence, making the most of your time abroad, and what to expect when you arrive.

๐Ÿ“… Date: April 9th 6:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: ROWE 132
๐Ÿ”— RSVP: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=9659&rc=0335218104

Start your adventure by building connections before you even take offโ€”see you there! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœˆ๏ธ

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ISI Florence Summer Meet & Greet: Connect Before You Go! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœจ Heading to ISI Florence this summer? Meet your fellow travelers before you embark on this incredible journey! Join us for a Meet & Greet hosted by a Global Student Mentor, where youโ€™ll get to know other students in your program, ask questions, and hear firsthand advice from a past participant. Learn tips on preparing for life in Florence, making the most of your time abroad, and what to expect when you arrive. ๐Ÿ“… Date: April 9th 6:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ Location: ROWE 132 ๐Ÿ”— RSVP: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=9659&rc=0335218104 Start your adventure by building connections before you even take offโ€”see you there! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœˆ๏ธ

ISI Florence Summer Meet & Greet: Connect Before You Go! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœจ

Heading to ISI Florence this summer? Meet your fellow travelers before you embark on this incredible journey! Join us for a Meet & Greet hosted by a Global Student Mentor, where youโ€™ll get to know other students in your program, ask questions, and hear firsthand advice from a past participant. Learn tips on preparing for life in Florence, making the most of your time abroad, and what to expect when you arrive.

๐Ÿ“… Date: April 9th 6:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: ROWE 132
๐Ÿ”— RSVP: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=9659&rc=0335218104

Start your adventure by building connections before you even take offโ€”see you there! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœˆ๏ธ ...

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Meeting People in a New Country: Making Friends While Studying Abroad ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค

Worried about making friends while studying abroad?

This workshop will help you build connections both within your program and with locals in your host country!

Learn tips for breaking the ice, navigating cultural differences, and getting involved in local communities to make the most of your experience.

Hear from past study abroad students about how they formed lasting friendships and stepped outside their comfort zones.

๐Ÿ“… Date: April 9th 3:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: SHH 104
๐Ÿ”— Register via link in bio!

Your study abroad adventure is about more than just travelโ€”start building connections that last a lifetime! ๐ŸŒŽโœจ

#UConnChangeYourWorld #UConnEGL #UConnNation #UConnHuskies #StudyAbroad #UConnGlobal

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Meeting People in a New Country: Making Friends While Studying Abroad ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค Worried about making friends while studying abroad? This workshop will help you build connections both within your program and with locals in your host country! Learn tips for breaking the ice, navigating cultural differences, and getting involved in local communities to make the most of your experience. Hear from past study abroad students about how they formed lasting friendships and stepped outside their comfort zones. ๐Ÿ“… Date: April 9th 3:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ Location: SHH 104 ๐Ÿ”— Register via link in bio! Your study abroad adventure is about more than just travelโ€”start building connections that last a lifetime! ๐ŸŒŽโœจ #UConnChangeYourWorld #UConnEGL #UConnNation #UConnHuskies #StudyAbroad #UConnGlobal

Meeting People in a New Country: Making Friends While Studying Abroad ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค

Worried about making friends while studying abroad?

This workshop will help you build connections both within your program and with locals in your host country!

Learn tips for breaking the ice, navigating cultural differences, and getting involved in local communities to make the most of your experience.

Hear from past study abroad students about how they formed lasting friendships and stepped outside their comfort zones.

๐Ÿ“… Date: April 9th 3:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: SHH 104
๐Ÿ”— Register via link in bio!

Your study abroad adventure is about more than just travelโ€”start building connections that last a lifetime! ๐ŸŒŽโœจ

#UConnChangeYourWorld #UConnEGL #UConnNation #UConnHuskies #StudyAbroad #UConnGlobal ...

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