RIT Study Abroad

Keyazsha Ashford, an NTID Design & Imagining Technology major who studied abroad in South Korea, shares her experience as a Deaf student abroad her recent study abroad blog post.
“As a Deaf individual deciding to study abroad for the first time, I learned a lot about accessibility from country to country. It was surprising and nice to see how smoothly my trip went, and I would love to be able to go again.

Once I set foot into the metro in South Korea, I was surprised to see a sign language interpreter on screen. It was something I had never seen before or had experienced, and I felt excited and seen. It was as if I was not invisible in the country.”

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3 Tips for Studying Abroad as a Deaf Student | RIT Global As a Deaf individual deciding to study abroad for the first time, I learned a lot about accessibility from country to country. It was surprising and nice to see how smoothly my trip went, and I would love to be able to go again. Once I set foot into the metro in South Korea, I was surprised to see a...

Bari Hayden, a Graphic Design major who studied abroad in Croatia, shares how she balanced meals, money, and experiencing local food while abroad in her recent study abroad blog post.

“While we definitely spent the week saving money and cooking our own meals, we took advantage of the local cuisine on the weekends. Because we had created a balanced lifestyle, we could explore more during our trips on the weekends. We tried Croatian meats, wines, coffees, ice creams, seafood, and pizzas. We completely immersed ourselves in the food there, making the experience so much more meaningful. But because we could balance our diets (and bank accounts), it was so much more rewarding and reasonable.”

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Balancing Meals, Money, and Experiencing the Local Food While Abroad | RIT Global A big part of studying abroad is often the new types of food you are surrounded by. It is so important to immerse yourself in the culture of a new location. This aspect of studying abroad can be exciting and valuable, but it can also be an added level of stress and adjustment. When I first arrived i...