Edinboro University Global Education Office

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!! Here are some interesting facts about the importance of St. Patrick and why people celebrate the way that they do today!

We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather! Did you know that on the second Sunday of March, people who live in the United States change their clocks backward an hour for daylight savings time? With the first day of spring right around the corner, we wanted to talk about why this practice started! "The idea of daylight savings time was first suggested in an essay by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 [...] however, it did not become a standard practice in the United States un...til 1966. Daylight Saving Time was originally instituted in the United States during World War I and World War II in order to [have] longer daylight hours and save energy for the war production. In the years after World War II, individual states and communities decided whether they wanted to continue observing Daylight Saving Time and when to do so. This meant some cities were an hour behind others even though they were only separated by a few miles on a map. In order to minimize the confusion, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act in 1966, which standardized the length of Daylight Saving Time for the country. Daylight Saving Time is most helpful to those who live farther from the equator, where daylight hours are much longer in the summer than in the winter. In locations closer to the equator, daylight hours and nighttime hours are nearly the same in length throughout the year. That's why many equatorial cities and countries do not participate in Daylight Saving Time. In the United States, there are only a few places that do not observe Daylight Saving Time, including parts of Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands."

Women’s HERstory Month!! Let’s take a look at some of history’s most influential women Malala Yousafzai defied the Taliban in Pakistan and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education. She was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012 but survived. In 2014, she became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Rosa Parks - After refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks' courageous act in 1955 sparked a turn...ing point in the civil rights movement. Helen Keller - American author, political activist and lecturer, Helen Keller, was the first deaf and blind person to earn a college degree - proving that the only obstacle in achieving one's dream is yourself. Harriet Tubman - You can't mention the Underground Railroad without mentioning Harriet Tubman. The American hero, born into slavery, helped over 70 enslaved people achieve a life of freedom. . . . #womenshistorymonth #womenempowerment #grlpwr

Have you ever wondered why February was chosen to be Black History Month? Here is why! "February is the birth month of two figures who loom large in the Black past: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (born February 12), who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and African American abolitionist, author, and public speaker, Frederick Douglass (born February 14)." The first form of black history recognition came in the form of a week long celebration. This week long celebration was... then turned into month-long celebration when it gained national recognition in 1976. https://blog.frontrange.edu//five-fascinating-facts-about/ #blackhistorymonth

Check out this Ireland update from Desi! In this video she describes some of the culture shock she is experiencing, including differences in shopping and fast food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFBZ0Vr_h0I

We are daydreaming over this beautiful autumn shot of Loch Drunkie located in the Trossachs of Scotland!

I was surprised & sadden to learn of Farai Chiona's passing. Farai joined Edinboro University in 2013. He was a good guy that had the strength to over come the challenges life presented him. We have gained an angel we know...

#TBT to Edinboro's 2019 graduation ceremony! One of our favorite traditions at the GEO is providing international students with the flags from their home countries to carry at graduation. We hate to see our students leave Edinboro, but we are filled with pride knowing that they will accomplish amazing things all around the world! Congratulations again Laura, Jelena, & Tatiana!

BORO GOES GLOBAL Rafal and his mother, Marta, send greetings from Warsaw, Poland. Rafal is a sophomore student studying remotely with the Edinboro University Art Department. We love to see that proud Fighting Scots spirit even if were 4,414 miles away... #goboro #international #Poland Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Are you interested in studying abroad in Belize? Call into Dr. Weidner's informational session next Thursday, October 22, to learn more about this amazing opportunity! For dates and details, go to : https://edinborointernatio.wixsite.com/belize2022

The pandemic may have prevented you from being on campus, but nothing can ruin the beauty of fall! Boro has an abundance of foliage, so when fall comes around and the leaves change color, it is a sight to behold! Photos may not capture falls true beauty; however, we wanted to share it with you! . . #goboro #borotravel #edinborouniversity #edinboro #edinboropa #edinborostudent #college #studyabroadlife #studyabroad #international #internationalstudents #internationalstudent #university #fallvibes #fall #autumn #autumnvibes #autumncolors

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Alum, Desiree McChesney (BA Anthropology '20), is going to the National University of Ireland in Galway for her Masters degree in History. She lends a glimpse into the process, as well as a look into studying abroad during a global pandemic. Congratulations, the G.E.O. wishes you the best of luck, Desi! If you're interested in her journey check out her YouTube channel linked below! #goboro #studyabroad #globaled Edinboro University Alumni... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTrW-joHrjE

*Program Announcement* We are so excited to announce that we will be traveling to Belize in 2022! This program is specifically for future Speech-Language Pathologists and will feature unique opportunities for students to provide speech therapy to both children and adults. For more information, go to https://edinborointernatio.wixsite.com/belize2022

Happy LatinX Month!!! We love hearing from our LatinX students. Here is a submission we received from one of our LatinX students, Vicente! I’m Vicente Arriagada and I’m from Chile. I grew up playing soccer all the time, to changing sports and playing football here at Edinboro. Still getting used to cold whether and snow as we don’t get that back where I am from. Thanks for sharing Vicente!! Send us a direct message if you want to be featured, too! . .... . #goboro #borofootball #borotravel #edinborouniversity #edinboro #edinboropa #edinborostudent #college #studyabroadlife #studyabroad #latinxheritagemonth #latinx #international #internationalstudents #internationalstudent #chile #university See more

Happy Homecoming 2020!! Here are some of our favorite G.E.O. Hoco throwbacks! #goboro #borohoco

GEO STAFF INTRO Linda Kightlinger is the director of the GEO and has been welcoming international students to Edinboro for more than 20 years! Here is what she has to say about her job: "I have the best job on the "globe!" I get to welcome wonderful students from all around the world to study here at Edinboro. I learn from them and I watch them grow, graduate, be successful and so much more! Plus, I get to travel the globe with domestic students and watch them grow as they ...experience another country and culture.I have traveled to 11 countries and chaperoned in 6 EU faculty led programs. It is so rewarding to know that I have a part in helping students become open-minded, global citizens!" Here are some photos from Linda's favorite memories and experiences:

G.E.O. STAFF INTRO Hi All! My name is Lexi Jansens and I have worked at the G.E.O for a little over a year. I am a senior studying Psychology and would like to use my degree to enter the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I hope to incorporate my passion for traveling into my future career. In my free time I like to play video games, write fiction, create art, and plan my next trip whether it be international or domestic. I know firsthand what it feels like ...to think My dream is to travel the world, butI can’t afford it.I am too afraid.It will never happenI don’t even know where to startetc. If it wasn’t for the Global Education Office I would still have these thoughts! They helped me fulfill my dream. My favorite destination I’ve traveled to is the small seaside town of Manarola, Cinque Terre and the destination I have traveled to the most is Buxton, North Carolina. My dream destination is Edinburgh, Scotland! Do you have a favorite or dream destination? Unfortunately the pandemic took over and it put all of our traveling plans on hold, but we must look on the bright side; we’re all saving money and have the time to plan for our next big trip! See more