For most students, “leave of absence” is euphemistic for something serious. Often prompted by medical emergencies or academic stress, they are seen to disrupt the flow of academic progress and...

The Office of International Programs announced Wednesday that it has cancelled the Georgetown 2013 Summer Program in Alexandria, Egypt, citing safety risks. “While security concerns have generally...

Georgetown stood among the top producers of Fulbright scholars for the 2012-2013 academic year, with 14 students, faculty and staff receiving the prestigious award, according to a ranking released by The...

Despite recent turmoil in the Middle East and natural disasters in Japan, next semester many Georgetown students will pack their bags, grab their passports and continue their studies overseas. According...

After a semester wracked with international challenges, Laura Monarch, the director of the overseas studies in the Office of International Programs, got a breather this week to discuss how she orchestrated...

A friend once said to me, "In this campus, I bet I can bump into a random student crowd and can still find at least one person speaking either Arabic or Chinese." International students representing...

The U.S. State Department issued a terrorism warning for travelers in Europe on Oct. 4, but so far the notification has not significantly affected the 200 Georgetown students studying across the pond this...

No matter how you slice it, studying abroad is expensive. Tuition, housing fees, airfare, visa fees, living expenses (particularly in Europe) and international health insurance can add up to a scary price...

During the sweltering summer of 2002, Dillon Smith (SFS '07) found himself standing on Paris' famed Champs Elysees amid a mob of tourists, cycling enthusiasts and curiosity-seekers alike. As a summer...