06/03/2026
🌎✈️ Student Spotlight: Nick Rave
This semester, URI Kinesiology student Nick Rave took his education beyond the classroom and across the globe while studying abroad in New Zealand.
“Deciding to go abroad for this past semester has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in the past few years. From exploring places I’ve heard of all my life to meeting people from around the world, this experience has opened my eyes in multiple ways.”
Nick chose New Zealand because it was the “farthest place from Rhode Island,” and the decision paid off. Over the past five months, he immersed himself in new cultures, built lifelong connections, and explored incredible destinations including Australia and Fiji.
“Though I’ll be excited to return to Rhode Island this summer, I feel I have grown connected to the area I’ve been in and am extremely thankful for the opportunity to see the world from a different perspective.”
We are proud to see our students embrace opportunities that broaden their perspectives, challenge them to grow, and create unforgettable experiences.
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