Polk State Study Abroad gives students firsthand look at history
A Polk State College Study Abroad trip put 33 students in the middle of history this summer as they traveled to London, Paris, and Normandy following the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Just days after the…
Commencement Countdown: They Traveled Thousands of Miles to Be One Step Closer to Their Dreams
Polk County might seem like a strange place to find natives of Tanzania and India. However, on December 14, two young women will cross the stage at The Lakeland Center, miles from where they were…
Polk State’s International Education Week Includes Exhibits, Information Sessions on Upcoming Trips
Art exhibits, movie screenings, and information sessions about upcoming study-abroad trips are all on the calendar for International Education Week at Polk State College. International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department…
Meet the Global Faculty: Logan Randolph Uses Biological Issues Course to Help Students Realize Their Impact on the World
Polk State’s Global Studies Program offers students the ability to explore subjects and issues on a global level — without ever having to leave campus. Here, we introduce Biology Professor Logan Randolph, who has taught…
Polk State Announces 2017 Study Abroad Schedule
Polk State’s Institute for Global Initiatives has announced its 2017 study-abroad schedule, and students interested in participating are encouraged to begin making their travel plans now. “The itineraries we’re putting together for the 2017…
Countdown to England: Polk State Student Prepares for First Trip Abroad
She hasn’t been on a plane since she was in second grade. She’s never been outside the United States. But in just about a week, Polk State student Claudia Oppelt will travel to England as…
Five Questions with Naomi Boyer: How Polk State’s International Education Programs Are Putting the World — and Work — Within Reach for Students
Think “international education” and Polk State College probably isn’t the first institution to come to mind. More likely, it’s a research university or a private liberal arts school. That won’t be the case for…
Polk State Taking Entries for Capturing Cultures Photo Contest; Deadline is Oct. 17
Polk State is once again accepting entries for its annual Capturing Cultures Photography Contest. The College began the contest in 2014 to both celebrate the work of local photographers and showcase unfamiliar perspectives and experiences.…
Dreams Realized and Memories Made: Polk State Students Study Abroad in Ireland
In June, a group of Polk State students visited Ireland to study English and photography. The group sent this dispatch describing their adventures in Dublin, Sligo, Ballyshannon, Derry, and Bundoran. “I fell in love with…
Stonehenge Researcher Visits Polk State to Share Internationally Significant Discoveries
More than 30 attendees gathered at Polk State Winter Haven on Tuesday to hear from world-renowned Stonehenge researcher David Jacques. Jacques, a former Fulbright professor at Polk State, is now a professor and senior…