Where Will You Go? Abroad Fair Comes Back to Marist

During the Study Abroad Fair, students have the opportunity to learn more about international programs. Photo by Caleb Tysz '26

The Marist University Abroad Fair was hosted in the Student Center River Rooms on Feb. 11 for students of all grades interested in international study. Whether it was a senior in search of graduate opportunities or a freshman who was curious about the outside world, the tables lining the student center were there to answer any questions that students may have.

Hosted by the Marist Office of International Programs, the fair promoted engagement in academic, personal and professional manners through offered cultural experiences. All majors and minors are encouraged to apply, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Marist Abroad boasts over 70 programs and locations, with costs and financial aid being easily transferable. For juniors and seniors, some locations host internship opportunities as well.

All students are encouraged to research and consider studying abroad, and can choose more than one location if their schedules permit. One of these students is Ben Cook ‘26. He said, “I’ve done a program in Italy, South Africa and South Korea. I did a semester in Prague, and I also did a semester traveling across Europe.” Cook further confirmed that each program was hosted by Marist.

For students who are interested in starting their abroad-journey, Cook recommends an attachment program. “One of those two-week programs in another country is a wonderful way to figure out how studying abroad is for you.”

The annual promotional table hosts a variety of free goods for visiting students interested in the Marist Abroad Programs. Photo by Sarah Gurskis '26

Student interest and engagement with all programs has opened doors for professors to offer unique opportunities and locations, such as Assistant Professor of English, Sang-Keun Yoo, who is offering the summer attachment program for global studies in South Korea called Literature, Media and Technology. 

“I found growing interests about Korea among Marist students,” he said. “Before the start of the program, there was only one program in Korea. It was going to Oniteki, which is not the capital city, Seoul. So, as someone who came from Seoul, I thought it might be great for Marist students if they studied abroad in Seoul.”

The first year of the trip to Seoul hosted 13 students and lasted two weeks. And, for the upcoming year, all students are welcome to join. This attachment course will run from Jul. 20 to Aug. 3 this year, with a 2.0 GPA required for application.

Although spring and summer attachment programs are ways to immerse yourself in a different culture, the Marist Abroad Program is well known for its offerings in Dublin and Florence. It’s highly recommended for freshmen interested in spending a semester abroad to save their core requirements for the experience. However, other programs will accommodate specific majors, which can be found on the Study Abroad page on the official Marist website.

No matter the choice, the abroad programs have changed many students’ perspectives on the world. Other resources are available as well to ease student concerns, both financially and credits-wise, such as the offered summer courses and informational seminars hosted by Red Fox Financial. No matter what path lies ahead, Marist makes it easy.