Careers in International Education panelists, from left: Gregory Bruhn, Amy Arcario, Joanna Chi-Hsin Kang, and Bianca Sylvain
April 17, 2023
After the pandemic hiatus, St. John’s Office of International Education (OIE) was ready to celebrate International Education Week again. During this salute to study abroad, foreign language study, and international education, OIE offered a series of events for the University community to learn more about the Italian or French languages and possible careers in international education, meet our international students at the Queens, NY, campus, and view the winning photos from the study abroad photo contest.
Crash Course in Italian with Professor Russo.
St. John's students and community members learn and practice Italian.
Watch this short video clip by journalism major Danielle Campos-Martel to learn more about our international students as they share their unexpected experiences, hopes, and challenges.
Study abroad participation continues to grow, and students’ submissions for the photo contest were another way for them to share their widening view of the world.
Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners
Jordan Mathis
Program: St. John’s Semester in Rome Major: Biology Current Year: Junior
Aisha Surve
Program: Global Passport - Paris Major: Biology Current Year: Sophomore
Mahnoor Ahmed
Program: Global Passport - Paris Major: Cyber Security Systems Current Year: Sophomore
The Office of International Education welcomes your suggestions or comments about the kind of events you would like to attend during next year’s International Education Week, which is scheduled for November 18–22, 2024. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the US Department of State and US Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
My participation in the Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE) program served as a meaningful extension of my commitment to culturally responsive teacher preparation and equity-centered pedagogy...
In Fall 2025, I implemented the first iteration of the Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE) in my Hinduism class, which fulfills core curriculum requirements and focuses on the study of religion in a diverse, global context. My course was for honors students, and I focused on the philosophy and practices of Hinduism in India and the United States.
