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Junior anthropology major Trisha Doucette explores life abroad in Greece.

Warriors take studies around the globe in fall 2025

November 24, 2025

Eight students from Eastern Connecticut State University are taking their studies abroad during the fall 2025 semester. Each of the travelers has had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of their respective destinations while expanding their academic spheres.

Global Field Course students go swimming in Italy

Eastern students immerse in Italian culture

August 11, 2025

Nineteen English students at Eastern embarked on an annual global field course to Florence, Italy, from June 22 to August 2. Titled "Creative Writing Abroad," the course was led by English Professor Christopher Torockio and allowed students to draw writing inspiration by immersing in Italian culture and the countryside.

Professors Josh Idjadi (left) and Brett Mattingly (second from left) lead a beach study session in the Bahamas.

Biology students dive into field research in the Bahamas

July 17, 2025

Thirteen biology students at Eastern submerged themselves in research on oceanic ecosystems as part of two global field courses (GFCs) on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas this past May 2025. The courses, titled “Oceanic Island Ecology” (BIO 319) and “Tropical Biology” (BIO 320), were taught collaboratively by biology Professors Kristen Epp, Brett Mattingly, and Joshua Idjadi.

Bella S., England, 2024

Grace E., Switzerland, 2024

Ally A., Italy, 2023

Amirah F., Spain, 2023

Rebeckah R., Egypt, 2024

Hailey C., Italy, 2023

Brayden A., London, 2024

Frank S., Japan, 2023

Havi B., Scotland, 2024

Isabella C., Spain, 2023

Liz A., Morocco, 2022

Daria D., Italy, 2023

Katie K., Spain, 2023

Alicia A., France, 2023

Fernando J., Portugal, 2023

Global Learning Experiences

Hear from Eastern students as they share how their semesters abroad transformed their perspectives and enriched their academic and personal growth.

Fernando J., Portugal

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Liz A., Spain

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