The Global Buffs Gazette: Spring 2025

Newsletter from CU Boulder Education Abroad

Editor: Megan Henning

Vietnam by Olivia Hainds EA Photo Contest finalist	Letter from the editor by Megan Henning, Global Buffs Gazette editor Thanks so much for taking the time to read this issue of the Global Buffs Gazette! This newsletter is to help keep our program alumni, on-campus champions, and Education Abroad supporters informed of all that is happening in Education Abroad. In each issue, we feature some incredible Education Abroad alumni, share amazing stories of our students, tell you about exciting new office initiatives, and highlight our numbers of students abroad. Enjoy!
Brazil by Peter Gyurkovics EA Photo Contest finalist	Region of the Year: Latin America by Kayla Armstong-Weier, EA Program Manager As part of the Region of the Year initiative, students who choose to study in Latin America will receive a $2000 Explorer Scholarship, with additional scholarship funding available.
$Photo by Abigail Sifuentes$ Argentina by Abigail Sifuentes	Tales from abroad: Abigail Sifuentes by Gabby Olson, Ed Abroad Marketing Intern Abigail Sifuentes, a CU Boulder GO Scholar, took her education abroad to vibrant Buenos Aires, Argentina through the through the CIEE Argentina: Buenos Aires Liberal Arts program. Check out her reflections and photos from her time abroad!
Brooklyn Lash, photo from CEAS	Engineering senior wins two college awards The Community Impact Award recognizes undergraduate students who contribute to improving their department/program, college, university and/or local community. The Research Award recognizes undergraduate students with demonstrated excellence in research. Brooklyn Lash, Education Abroad alum, recently won both awards.
Antarctica - by Colin Norman EA Photo Contest winner	Photo contest winners by Kayla Armstrong-Weier, EA Program Manager Students abroad in Fall 2024 and recent Ed Abroad alumni were invited to participate in the Ed Abroad photo contest. Check out the winning photos!
Switzerland by Kat Milz EA Photo Contest finalist	Meet the peer advisors by Megan Henning, Global Buffs Gazette Editor As much as the full-time staff love talking to students about studying abroad (it's why we work in this office after all), we know that prospective students would rather hear it from their peers. That's why each year we hire a team of fantastic student workers who serve as peer advisors in our office, and help thousands of students get started on their Education Abroad journeys.
Ecuador by Cassidy Arnett EA Photo Contest finalist	CU Boulder ranks fourth in study abroad participation nationwide CU Education Abroad continues to see record-breaking numbers. Read the article on our site, also featured in the Daily Camera.
New Zealand by Annika Nichols EA Photo Contest finalist	More Colorado students are studying abroad as part of a nationwide trend post-pandemic This Denver 7 story shares how study abroad numbers are up at CU and CSU.

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