Foreign Focus

UR community connections in Borca di Cadore

The purpose of Jillian's time in Italy, however, wasn't spent as most study abroad programs are, in foreign cities and university classrooms. Her goal was to study social cohesion and community resilience in a small mountain village.

Science, engineering, and fine wine in Bristol, U.K.

Unlike University of Rochester’s open curriculum, all Bristol students only take classes that are related to their course of study.

Abroad in Copenhagen, Danish mindset colors culture

Junior Carly Rutherford recounts her experience in Northern Europe this past fall semester.

Learning to dance in New Delhi

The motivation to study abroad is a simple one: visit another country, experience another culture. The extent of how much…

View from abroad: Amman, Jordan

[caption id="attachment_131322" align="alignleft" width="300"] Courtesy of Noor Shah[/caption] At the University of Rochester, International Relations majors are required to study…

Foreign Focus: Rabat, Morocco

[caption id="attachment_125762" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Lauren Connaughton[/caption] Morocco is a beautiful country filled with many different cultures, religions…

Foreign Focus: New Delhi, India

The world’s seventh largest country by geographic area, India is one of the fastest growing developing countries. It has remarkable…

Foreign Focus: Berlin, Germany

Berlin is a beautiful city, filled with a vibrant culture, a rich history, and pristine academia. UR Class of 2013…

Foreign Focus: Dublin, Ireland

[caption id="attachment_110202" align="alignleft" width="300"] Courtesy of Hannah Vose[/caption] Nestled in the northwest corner of Europe, Ireland is known for its…

Foreign Focus: London, England

[caption id="attachment_105152" align="alignleft" width="224"] Courtesy of Nicholas Falcone[/caption] Home to iconic landmarks like Big Ben and The London Eye, as…