I Heart Travel Week
Celebrate With Us!
Join us in celebrating education abroad and international education at 海角原创 during this annual event.
I Heart Travel Week 2026
The week will be packed with opportunities to learn more about education abroad, celebrate our current and past students who have studied abroad, and engage with international activities on campus.
I Heart Travel Week 2026 will be held from April 6-10, 2026. See the week's calendar of events below.
If you would like to submit an event for 2026, please use the . We welcome ideas from students, faculty, and staff.
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad Meet & Greet | 10:00am - 11:00am Locations: Esplanade outside of Cunningham Hall and Bowman Hall | Say hello and grab a breakfast snack from the Education Abroad Team! |
| Education Abroad 101 | 2:00 - 2:45pm | Interested in learning more about studying abroad during your time at KSU? Join us for Education Abroad 101 where we'll cover everything you need to know to get started. |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad Meet & Greet | 11:30am - 1:00pm Eastway Entrance | Stop by the table to learn more about Education Abroad and this week's upcoming events. |
| First Time Traveler: A Guide to Going Abroad | 4:00 - 5:00pm BOW 218 | Thinking about studying abroad and worried about not having much (or any) travel experience? From deciding which education abroad program is the best fit for you to applying for a passport, deciding what to pack, navigating airports and more, join the Education Abroad team for tips and resources to prepare you as an adaptable and organized first-time traveler. Whether you've never left your hometown or have traveled before and you're looking for some extra guidance, we're here to help! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Fall in Love with Florence | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Are you considering spending a semester at the 海角原创 Florence Center? Join us to learn more about the ins and outs of what it looks like to study in Italy as a 海角原创 student. |
| Study Abroad in Japan Info Session | 2:00 - 3:00pm BOW 222 | Interested in learning about opportunities to study in Japan? Join us at this event to learn about Japan and your options for spending a summer, semester, or academic year there. |
| Grow with Education Abroad: Succulent Planting | 5:30 - 7:00pm TBD | Want to learn more about studying abroad and add a new plant to your collection while you're at it? Join the Education Abroad team for this free and interactive event. Students will get to use paints provided to decorate a small pot where they will be able to plant their very own succulent to take home. |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad 101 | 10:00 - 11:00am TBD | Interested in learning more about studying abroad during your time at KSU? Join us for Education Abroad 101 where we'll cover everything you need to know to get started. |
| Ignite Your Career with an Internship Abroad | 12:00 - 12:30pm | Learn about summer internship opportunities abroad. See where you can go, how to apply, and how to apply for scholarship funding. |
| Florence Alumni Panel | 1:00 - 2:30pm TBD | Heading to 海角原创 Florence soon? Join us to hear directly from KSU students, now Florence Alumni, who can share firsthand about what it's like to spend a summer or semester studying abroad in Italy. |
| IFA Paris Info Session | 2:00 - 3:00 Teams | Learn about IFA Paris and how Fashion majors can study abroad there for a summer or semester. |
| Developing a Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program | 3:00 - 3:30pm | Are you a faculty or staff member interested in leading a short-term program abroad? Learn more about developing a faculty-led program in this step-by-step presentation! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Paris Study Abroad Summer & Fall Meet & Greet | 10:00 - 11:00am TBD | Fashion students studying abroad at IFA Paris in Summer or Fall 2026 can join to meet each other ahead of heading to Paris. |
| Study Abroad Meet & Greet Picnic | 11:30am - 1:30pm TBD | Studying abroad in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Academic Year 2026-2027? Bring your lunch along and meet other 海角原创 students headed abroad soon. We will have free Education Abroad t-shirts for the first 100 students in attendance (must be studying abroad through OGE to receive a t-shirt). |
| Ignite Your Career with an Internship Abroad | 3:00 - 3:30pm | Learn about summer internship opportunities abroad. See where you can go, how to apply, and how to apply for scholarship funding. |
Would You Like to Help Run an Event?
If you鈥檙e interested in showcasing your study abroad experience or culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact Education Abroad by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: edabroad@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980