Welcome to the 2024 Edition of 4Corners
The Global Education Office proudly presents the 2024 online edition of 4Corners! This is a student-led publication highlighting international students, study abroad returnees, faculty, and alumni— the four pillars of international education here at Washington College.
Born in Korea and studied in Canada, Provost Kim is no stranger to travel.
“Study abroad is a gem of a liberal arts education.”
A Message from Provost Kiho Kim
The study abroad programs at Washington College are critical to education, particularly a liberal arts education. It is difficult to fully understand our place, or passions, without fully seeing the world around us. For students who develop in this environment and to be successful, they should be exposed to different ideas, cultures, and experiences of other people— to be fully immersed. Study abroad is a gem of liberal arts education with intentional curriculum to get students out of their comfort zone.
If you are looking to go abroad, do it! It is much easier to travel now than it has ever been. Now there is a cost to travel, and it’s not always cheap, but the great thing about Washington College’s programs is that there is opportunity to apply for funding to offset the cost of study abroad. This is a distinct benefit of being a student at Washington College. Definitely take advantage of these opportunities!
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A lot of my previous travel comes from academics. Early on, I decided I wanted to be a marine biologist. This meant I needed to travel. For my research interests, my first trip was to the Bahamas on a sail boat. It was cool to see different geography and places.
Being in a different environment was very exciting and it led to a lifelong passion for travel. After my undergraduate studies, a couple of friends and I embarked on a trek across the southern hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji! It was amazing. This continued in my work as an academic as I travelled throughout the world as a researcher in the West Pacific, places like Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa.
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Study Abroad Corner
Explore the stories of students who attended one of our 28 study-abroad partner institutions or participated in a short-term faculty-led program.
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International Students Corner
Meet Hector, Anand, and Isabelle, three international students who chose Chestertown and Washington College for their study abroad experience.
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Faculty Corner
Hear from esteemed faculty about the importance of international education through short-term trips like the upcoming Japan Trip and Kiplin Hall.
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Alumni Corner
Meet Dasha Shirokova, a recent graduate and international student. Read about her experience at Washington College and life after graduation!
Our Mission
The Global Education Office is the focal point for international experiences and intercultural learning at Washington College. GEO coordinates global opportunities for Washington College students to participate in academic and experiential learning-based programs and provides ongoing support and guidance to international students on our campus.