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Study Abroad Programs to Resume for Fall

Study Abroad Programs to Resume for Fall

Erin Shannon • July 4, 2021
Boston College students can once again pack their bags and book their flights because study abroad programs are set to resume for the fall semester, the Office of International Programs announced in June.
OIP Director Nick Gozik Accepts Position at Elon University

OIP Director Nick Gozik Accepts Position at Elon University

Megan Kelly • December 3, 2020

Nick Gozik, director of the Office of International Programs, is leaving Boston College after eight years to serve as the next dean of global education at Elon University in North Carolina, according to...

OIP Cancels Study Abroad for Spring Semester

OIP Cancels Study Abroad for Spring Semester

Scott Baker • October 26, 2020
Boston College canceled all of its study abroad programs for the Spring 2020 semester on Monday, according to an email sent to students scheduled to study abroad next semester from Office of International Programs Director Nick Gozik.
OIP to Move Forward With Fall 2020 Study Abroad Programs

OIP to Move Forward With Fall 2020 Study Abroad Programs

Madeleine Romance • May 1, 2020
The Office of International Programs is planning to move forward with its scheduled programs for the Fall 2020 semester, according to an email sent to students enrolled in the fall programs.
OIP Suspends All International Summer Programs

OIP Suspends All International Summer Programs

Haley Hockin • March 17, 2020
Boston College has suspended all international summer 2020 faculty-led programs and internships due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, according to the OIP.
OIP Cancels Three Hong Kong Programs

OIP Cancels Three Hong Kong Programs

Megan Kelly • December 5, 2019
OIP has also terminated the upcoming Spring 2020 programs, offering students alternative programs elsewhere or simply a return to Boston College.

Study Abroad Application Process Adjusted Based on Student Feedback

Abby Hunt • September 8, 2019
After making adjustments to the study abroad application process last year, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will no longer require students to list a fall program on their study abroad applications and will now ask students to list six programs, instead of three, when they apply. 
OIP Director Says Most Satisfied With Abroad Placement

OIP Director Says Most Satisfied With Abroad Placement

Jack Goldman • February 18, 2019
Nick Gozik, director of the Office of International Programs, said that just over 70 percent of students received their preferred program and semester this academic year.
Students, Professors Share Stories from Croatia, Chile

Students, Professors Share Stories from Croatia, Chile

Madison Haddix • November 17, 2018
A panel of students and professors reflected on their time spent in summer programs in Croatia and Chile as part of the third day of International Education Week.
Editorial: Administration Needs to Work With Students for Lasting Solutions

Editorial: Administration Needs to Work With Students for Lasting Solutions

The Heights Editorial Board • September 9, 2018
"Without gathering students’ opinions regarding such established institutions within BC, even marginal changes may face unnecessary retaliation, which would prove unnecessary given adequate student input."
study abroad fair

Study Abroad Fair Showcases an Evolving Office of International Programs

Chris Russo • September 15, 2016
The Office of International Programs is still working to improve its already successful study abroad programs with outreach events such as the study abroad fair.
OIP Outlines Protocols For World Crises

OIP Outlines Protocols For World Crises

Kyleigh Leddy • November 23, 2015
In light of the recent terror attacks in Paris, the Office of International Programs addresses the proper protocol for responding to emergencies abroad.
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