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KEF Airport exit and to customs before entering Iceland.

A solo journey to Iceland

Xingling Yu • February 4, 2024
Fresh air hit my face as soon as I stepped outside Keflavik International Airport (KEF). It was like I had been transported to a world devoid of human waste. The air was free of artificial scents and pollutants, starkly contrasting with the pungent air I had grown accustomed to in New York City.
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The outside of the administration building after campus has shut down. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University cancels summer study abroad programs

Samantha Robinson • March 24, 2020
The International Academics Programs (IAP) noted that the U.S. Department of State declared all international travel to be a “Global Level 4 Health Advisory - Do Not Travel.” 
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Semester at Sea: Floating simplicity on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

Semester at Sea: Floating simplicity on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

Paula Pecorella • February 23, 2016
The Mekong Delta stretches across 13 provinces in Vietnam, making boats the central form of transportation and floating markets the preferred method of grocery shopping.
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Semester at Sea: Life lessons from a tai chi master in Hong Kong

Semester at Sea: Life lessons from a tai chi master in Hong Kong

Paula Pecorella • February 17, 2016
When students signed up for William Ng’s class, they expected to learn about traditional Chinese tai chi, but were surprised when they received a lesson on life instead.
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The True Art: Study abroad through the eyes of a student

The True Art: Study abroad through the eyes of a student

John Scalamandre • January 28, 2016
Every year thousands of students flock to Rome, Florence and other Italian cities in order to study abroad—to live and learn among a culture that is not their own.
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A dong-heon, or main office building, of the provincial government complex in the Korean Folk Village. The dong-heon was where the governor performed his duties as administrator. (CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN)

A close-up look inside SUNY Korea: Part III

Christopher Cameron • August 27, 2015
Take a look as the Study Abroad program visits the cultural attractions of the Korean Folk Village and marvels at technological advancements in the Samsung Innovation Museum.
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A Buddhist ritual signalling the end of the day being performed by one of the temples monks. Buddhism emphasizes teaching not just humans, but all life on earth. As a result, the ceremony is meant for the surrounding forest just as much as the temple itself. (CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN)

A close-up look inside SUNY Korea: Part II

Christopher Cameron • August 16, 2015
You may have seen an earlier gallery of Stony Brook University’s Study Abroad program at SUNY Korea, but that was not all the campus had to offer.
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An example of the unconventional architecture of Songdo, this bridge overlooks the Central Park saltwater canal. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN

A close-up look inside SUNY Korea

Christopher Cameron • June 27, 2015
SUNY Korea offers an exchange of cultures, innovative ideas and life experiences to its students.
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The SUNY Oswego program offers a semester abroad at the oldest university in Cuba, the Universidad de La Habana. McCLATCHY DC / TNS

New US-Cuba relations opens doors for more travel

Kelly Frevele • February 3, 2015
New diplomatic relations with Cuba are going to mean more than fancy cigars and chocolates for United States citizens.
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