{"id":292219,"date":"2015-10-19T14:00:20","date_gmt":"2015-10-19T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mlwgs.com\/?page_id=292219"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:36:30","slug":"international-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mlwgs.com\/academic-overview\/international-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"International Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current &amp; Upcoming International Study Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The links below will direct you to the trip sponsor. Please reach out to them with inquiries:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:anichols@gsgis.k12.va.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spain,<\/a> June 29-July 8, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:dbrown@gsgis.k12.va.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWII and the Western Front<\/a>, England\/France\/Belgium\/Germany, June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:amanning@gsgis.k12.va.us\">Argentina 2027<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:yeshita@gsgis.k12.va.us\">Japan 2027<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Study Programs in Richmond, VA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/internationalstudies.richmond.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U of R International Studies Program<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/worldstudies.vcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VCU School of World Studies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Events with International Flair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Maggie L. Walker Governor\u2019s School cannot endorse non-school-sponsored activities, families\/students are invited to share other international cultural happenings in the metro area with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/library.richmond.edu\/mrc\/international-film-series.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Richmond Annual International Film Series<\/a>*&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.richmondfolkfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richmond Folk Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/frenchfilmfestival.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French Film Festival<\/a>*&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omsa.vcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs<\/a> (Events)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/calendar.richmond.edu\/search.html?tag=international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U of R Calendar of International Events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/greekfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richmond Greek Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefestivalofindia.org\/home.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Festival of India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/stanthonymaronitechurch.org\/food-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lebanese Food Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rvafilmfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richmond International Film Festival<\/a>*&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rvafrenchfoodfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French Food Festival<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.richmondoktoberfestinc.com\/ricoktober.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richmond Oktoberfest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Films shown at festivals are generally not rated and could potentially contain a wide range of content. Parental discretion is advised.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Past International Study Trips by MLWGS: &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Belize 2014, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costa Rica 2022 and 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>England 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023\u00d72, 2024, and 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France 2018, 2022, and 2x in 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germany 2013, 2019, and 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>German Exchange 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guatemala 2014, 2015, and 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>London\/Paris\/Madrid 2023 and 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iceland 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iceland and Denmark 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ireland 2023 and 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morocco 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, and 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panama 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peru 2019 and 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russia 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spain 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkey 2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation in MLWGS International Travel is not required as part of a student&#8217;s academic record or other responsibilities at MLWGS. 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