McKendree University

Jordyn Dallas, a junior at McKendree University and resident of O'Fallon, Ill., studied abroad at the American College of Greece this summer. Jordyn, who is a secondary education history major, took a macroeconomics class and a world civilization class at the college.

Sophia Ratajczyk, a junior at McKendree University and resident of O'Fallon, Ill., studied abroad at the American College of Greece this summer. The exercise science and sport performance major took a business ethics class and a digital storytelling class at the college.

Manon Kruse, a senior psychology major from Breese, Ill., is studying abroad at the University of Roehampton in London, England.

Aaron Brown, Addie Smith, and Chloe Gamber share their experiences in London with the campus community during the weekly Brown Bag event.

The U.S. Department of State has awarded Elizabeth Cochran a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Meknes, Morocco during the spring 2019 semester.

McKendree University senior Emma Mooneyham studied at the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires as a Gilman International Scholar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Teagan Schwab, an organizational communication major from Neenah, Wis., is spending the fall semester of her senior year at the American University of Rome. When she isn't in class, studying, or finding her way around the city, Teagan is sightseeing, taking photos, and blogging about her adventures.

McKendree University junior Emily Davis will study at the National University of Ireland in Galway in spring 2018 as a recipient of a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The professional writing major will study the development of literature, take a class in Gaelic and learn how the English language's roots interconnect with other cultures.

Participation in McKendree University's study abroad program is at an all-time high, with six students spending their spring semester in Europe or South America.

Two McKendree University students and an education professor have been exploring Japan's history, traditions and contemporary culture as guests of Technos International College in Tokyo.

A sophomore chemistry major with a family connection to Italy is studying in "the cradle of the Renaissance" at the University of Florence in Tuscany.

These local students were among a group from McKendree University that traveled to London and Paris from May 20 to 27 as part of a faculty-led study abroad course:

Danny Mannix is at the University of Glasgow this semester as part of the Institute for Study Abroad program.