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Auburn University

“I wouldn’t sign up if it weren’t free because I don’t always read it and I have other news sources. But I very much appreciate the letter’s non-partisan eye and focus on BIG world events that are under-emphasized in the other news I read/my US-focused world.”

Yale University

“I have gotten a good snapshot of things happening around the world in an easily digestible way, keeping me informed as well as piquing my interest in areas not previously mentioned in other news sources.”

Tufts University

“[GlobalPost] is an excellent news resource because the information is meaningful, enjoyable to read, and quick to read, so I have been able to learn about and stay updated on events and situations that I would otherwise know nothing about and likely not have time to look into.”

University of Cincinnati

"The international events [GlobalPost] brings allows me to check on those events later. I usually see my glimpses of news from [GlobalPost] first, before I go else where. If anything, [GlobalPost] motivates me to seek out what has happened the day before and during the day."

University of New Mexico

"I feel more knowledgeable about global politics, policy, and economy which are areas I was lacking in my global health education. I am able to share stories with colleagues and engage in discussion I wasn’t otherwise prepared for."

Vanderbilt University

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Harvard College

"For the most part I feel pummeled by a stream of domestic news that rarely goes beyond the actions of a few members of the government; [GlobalPost] has, to an extent, broken through that to provide a regular link to the rest of the world."

Columbia University

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Tulane University

"After the first [GlobalPost] email I read, I knew this was going to become part of my daily routine."

University of Cincinnati Honors Program

"It’s made it a lot easier to stay on top of current events, even when I have a busy day and only have a few minutes to read the news, say, at breakfast."

Wesleyan University

"It gives a good summary of world events without having to go searching."

Schreiner University

"Like most people, I often think that I know more than I do. [GlobalPost] always reminds me that I have a lot left to learn. I love being able to talk with people from around the world and to have at least a small idea of the current events in their country. For example, when I met a girl from Sri Lanka, she was so happy and surprised that I had even heard about its short time with 2 acting prime ministers. That encouraged me to read [GlobalPost] more often."

University of Oklahoma

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Connecticut College

"I don’t get news on Africa and East Asia. [GlobalPost] provides a concise and informative breakdown of specific regional issues that I generally don’t see."

City University of New York

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American College of Greece

"It helps give concise yet detailed information that is important in the many different parts of the world, which may be difficult to gather without taking lots of time to read many news sites"

Tulane University

"It has given me a more up-to-date view of the politics and current events in countries that are usually ignored in the mainstream media."

Carleton College

"I can read it very quickly every morning and I feel like it does a great job covering what I need to know as someone studying International Peace and Conflict Resolution."

American University

"I am able to keep up with a lot of global news in a convenient way. Because this is delivered right to my inbox, I do not have to search the web for global news as often, unless I need to know something about a specific country. The publication has also enabled me to learn things about places I never would have read about otherwise."

Brown University

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