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Peace looks different for everyone. From a calm world without conflict, to the soft comfort of a cat. 🕊️✨ Through art and conversation, students at Kent State and beyond are shaping their visions of peace into something real. bit.ly/4iyXH23 Kent State School of Peace and Conflict Studies

"It was time for me to go home." Geography Prof. Jennifer Mapes explores powerful stories from Kent State’s May 4 Oral History Collection—mapping emotion, memory, and place. 🌍🕊️ kent.edu/today/news/it-…

First-year Biochemistry (pre-med) major Ian is kicking off his Galápagos adventure! 🐢🌿 He’s most excited to see the iconic tortoises — and his study abroad experience is just beginning. #KentStateAbroad @KSUChemistry Kent State

From Sri Lanka to Kent State — one student’s 5,000-mile journey brought new challenges, big dreams, and a campus that feels like home. 💙💛 Read her inspiring story: kent.edu/today/news/hop… #FlashesTakeFlight #InternationalStudent

Fashion Merchandising student Ava Snider is spending two weeks in Iceland studying sustainability in action through a Kent State geography course led by Dr. Munro-Stasiuk and Dr. Sheridan. 🌍🇮🇸 #KentStateAbroad #StudyAway Kent State @StudyAbroadKent Kent State Fashion Kent State University College of the Arts

First sights in Reykjavik! Students visited Icelandic Parliament and Hallgrímskirkja, a church inspired by basalt lava flows. Iceland’s democratic roots and sustainability goals make it the perfect classroom. #KentStateAbroad Kent State Kent State University Department of Earth Sciences Kent State Fashion @StudyAbroadKent

Standing at the middle of the world! 🌍🇪🇨 The Galápagos group kicked off their trip at the equator with balance challenges, egg-balancing experiments, and a deeper dive into Indigenous history and culture. #KentStateAbroad #StudyAway @StudyAbroadKent Kent State @KSUChemistry

📍 Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland Lava fields, clean energy, and a park where elves are said to live — this stop blended dramatic landscape, Icelandic folklore, and a national focus on sustainability. ♻️🌋✨ @kentstate Kent State Fashion @StudyAbroadKent Kent State University Department of Earth Sciences

From gold-covered churches to 9,500-foot views, the Galápagos group explored Quito’s most iconic spots — including the gilded La Compañía de Jesús and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🇪🇨 #KentStateAbroad #StudyAway @KSUChemistry @kentstate @StudyAbroadKent

Iceland’s Golden Circle Students explored rift valleys, volcanic craters, erupting geysers, and the roar of Gullfoss. At Thingvellir’s Peningagjá, a wish may come true—if your coin reaches the bottom. #KentStateAbroad @kentstate Kent State Fashion @StudyAbroadKent Kent State University Department of Earth Sciences

From misty highland hikes to spotting marine iguanas and sea lions, our students are diving into biodiversity on San Cristóbal. They also explored Junco Lagoon—one of the few freshwater lakes in the islands. #KentStateAbroad #StudyAway @kentstate @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry

📍 Thórsmörk Valley, Iceland Named for the Norse god of thunder, this volcanic ridge gave Physics major Ashley a chance to explore Iceland’s terrain. Ava’s collage adds rivers, waterfalls, and sweeping views. #KentStateAbroad @kentstate Kent State Fashion @StudyAbroadKent Kent State University Department of Earth Sciences

From conservation to Darwin’s legacy, our students explored San Cristóbal’s ecological and historical treasures—from giant tortoises to the exact spot where Darwin first landed. #KentStateAbroad Kent State @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry

Ashley, a Physics major at Kent State, trekked across a glacier rapidly shrinking due to climate change. Ava’s collage adds black sand beaches, a visit to Katla Wool, and sweeping views of Iceland’s terrain. #KentStateAbroad @kentstate Kent State Fashion @StudyAbroadKent Kent State University Department of Earth Sciences

Santa Cruz: Students visited the Lonesome George Museum and Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Center, reflecting on extinction, recovery and biodiversity. They enjoyed seeing wild tortoises and the island’s rich bird diversity. #KentStateAbroad Kent State @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry

Skaftafell, Iceland: Students explored glacial beaches, basaltic waterfalls, and Glacier Lagoon—where seals rest safely from predators. The day ended with turf houses, said to shelter elves in Icelandic lore. #KentStateAbroad @kentstate Kent State Fashion @StudyAbroadKent Kent State University Department of Earth Sciences

Students explored Santa Cruz’s highlands, swam in Las Grietas’ volcanic canyon, snorkeled at Playa Alamos, and walked through lava tunnels — each stop highlighting the island’s unique ecology and geology. #KentStateAbroad Kent State @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry

Marine iguanas blend into volcanic rock while the fiery red Brujo Flycatcher perches nearby—just two examples of how life adapts in the Galápagos. Students explored mangroves, wetlands, and wildlife on Isabela Island. #KentStateAbroad Kent State @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry

📍 South Iceland: On their final day in Iceland, students explored “Bieber’s Canyon,” walked mossy lava fields, tested earthquake simulators at the Lava Centre, and ended at Skógafoss waterfall—rainbow included. #KentStateAbroad Kent State @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry

Final stop: Isabela Island. At the expansive caldera of Sierra Negra—one of the largest active volcanoes on Earth—students explored the unique geology that makes the Galápagos so extraordinary. #KentStateAbroad Kent State @StudyAbroadKent @KSUChemistry