There are several intern abroad opportunities available through The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. The following summer 2009 programs allow students to combine study abroad with a substantive internship:
The Washington, D.C. – London Program (now in its third year)
The Washington, D.C. – Oxford Program (new in 2009)
The Washington, D.C. – Sydney Program (new in 2009)
Designed as a seminar in the nation’s capital followed by an internship placement with programming and rigorous academic study in one of the above cities, each program will help students gain a valuable comparative understanding of culture and professional life – an important asset in today’s global workforce. For further information visit www.twc.edu/internabroad or contact internabroad@twc.edu. The application deadline for all three programs is February 27, 2009.
Posted by Jessica on December 1, 2008 in Study Abroad
Eastern Illinois University invites undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, friends and adult family to experience the land and people of the Andes Mountains, Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands July 21 through Aug. 9, 2009. Geography, earth science, culture and history are part of this four-credit course titled “Environment, Society and Culture of Ecuador.” Program fee includes first rate lodging, international and in-country airfares, meals, boat and ground transportation, estimated $6,600 plus tuition. Out of state students welcome and pay in-state tuition in the summer. For details, visit http://www.eiu.edu/~edabroad/programs/facultyled/smith
or call Betty Smith at 217-581-6340 or 217-549-4900 (cell) or e-mail besmith@eiu.edu
Here are a few cool links for pretty posters and a power point viewable on the web
http://www.eiu.edu/~edabroad/programs/facultyled/ecuador-poster-8.5X11.pdf
http://www.eiu.edu/~edabroad/programs/facultyled/ecuador-poster11X17.pdf
http://www.eiu.edu/~edabroad/programs/facultyled/Ecuador2009.html
Posted by Jessica on November 24, 2008 in Study Abroad
During July and August 2009 you have the chance to study and live in one of the world’s most renowned universities on programs lasting from one to six weeks. Our programs cover a wide range of academic subjects, so whether you are looking to gain extra credit or attain a life-long ambition of studying at Cambridge, spend a very different summer with us. For more information visit http://www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk/intsummer/
Unite For Sight: Recruiting and Training New Leaders in Global Health
Unite For Sight has been featured weekly on CNN International and in The New York Times
Unite For Sight engages, inspires, and trains volunteers to support and assist eye clinics globally. Volunteers receive hands-on training in international community-based eye care, public health, and international development, and while immersed in effective Unite For Sight programs, they gain skills to become new leaders in global health dedicated to creating lasting solutions.
With the assistance of volunteers like you, Unite For Sight has restored sight to 18,500 patients and provided eye care to more than 600,000. Unite For Sight supports eye clinics by investing human and financial resources in their social ventures to eliminate patient barriers to eye care. Unite For Sight programs are sustainable, apply best practice principles in global health and development, and achieve effective change. Unite For Sight’s programs also demonstrate the highest standards in social entrepreneurship.
Student volunteers are encouraged to coordinate academic credit with their universities and pursue research studies
Contact: volunteers@uniteforsight.org, http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
Dig a Castle in Belgium! (July 2009)
Eastern Illinois University School of Continuing Education, in partnership with the University of Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium, invites applications for the seventh season of its Summer Archaeology Program. The dates are June 29-July 31, 2009, and the program centers on the excavation of medieval Walhain Castle. Honors students may receive Honors credit, awarded in either History or Earth Sciences. The course is open to all students in good standing; there are no prerequisites, and no previous background in archaeology is required. The cost of the program, which includes tuition and fees, board and lodging –but not overseas airfare– is $4799. The deadline for applications is December 5. For more information please contact Professor Bailey Young at bkyoung@eiu.edu. or write c/o History Department, 2744 Coleman Hall, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920.
The Washington, D.C. – London Program (now in its third year)
The Washington, D.C. – Oxford Program (new in 2009)
The Washington, D.C. – Sydney Program (new in 2009)
Each of these programs will begin in mid-May with a ten-day Washington, D.C. seminar. In this academically intensive component, students will learn about the nation’s capital as a basis for understanding their destination city, exploring Washington as a center not only of government and politics but international affairs, business, media and nonprofit work. They will also learn about the country and city in which they will live, study and intern.
When abroad in June and July, participants will be in three to four-and-a-half day internships that match their academic and professional interests. Coursework will differ by program but will take full advantage of each setting. More information is available online at www.twc.edu/internabroad or by email at Internabroad@twc.edu.
The application deadline for all three programs is February 27, 2009.
Posted by Nigel on October 21, 2008 in Study Abroad
Interested in the UK? Come to a UB Study Abroad info session on the University of Leicester!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd
216 Norton Hall, 11:30am-12:30pm
We will be joined by Mr. Paul Beavitt, Director of the International Office at the University of Leicester. He will provide an overview of the study abroad program at Leicester - one of UB’s most popular programs!
Leicester is a medium-sized but very multicultural city located in the heart of England (approximately 75 minutes from London). It offers semester and academic year study abroad options with courses taken alongside Leicester students. Leicester is a comprehensive university with a wide variety of courses available in engineering, humanities, physical sciences and social sciences.
For more information on UB’s study abroad program at the University of Leicester, visit our web site: http://inted.oie.buffalo.edu/studyabroad/all.asp?country=U.Hope to see you there!Study Abroad Programs
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
210 Talbert Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Tel: (716) 645-3912
Fax: (716) 645-6197
studyabroad@buffalo.edu
www.buffalo.edu/studyabroad
Posted by Nigel on September 26, 2008 in Study Abroad
We will be holding our annual UB Study Abroad Fair on October 1st!
This is a great opportunity for prospective study abroad participants to learn about the study abroad options available to them. UB faculty, staff and study abroad “alumni” will be on hand to represent UB programs. There will also be representatives from other SUNY campuses to highlight opportunities available through SUNY.
We invite you to join us if you are interested!
Here is a PDF version of our flyer:UB Study Abroad Fair
UB Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, October 1st – Center for the Arts – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Come to the fair and learn how you can earn UB academic credit abroad! Hundreds of study abroad opportunities will be on display from every world region and more than 30 countries.
Browse 50+ UB programs and talk to UB faculty, staff and study abroad “alumni”
Learn about 300+ other SUNY programs from SUNY campus representatives
Gather information on financial aid and scholarships for study abroad
Whether you have studied abroad already, are currently exploring future study abroad opportunities, or are new to the study abroad concept, we invite you to attend. So let your imagination go wild, ponder the global possibilities, and bring your curiosity with you to the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, October 1st!
UB Study Abroad, 210 Talbert Hall, Tel: 645-3912
studyabroad@buffalo.edu, www.buffalo.edu/studyabroad
Posted by Nigel on September 15, 2008 in Study Abroad
UB Study Abroad is pleased to announce that a Gilman Scholarship representative will be on-campus to present information about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship on Thursday, September 18th from 3-4pm in 111 Talbert Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity and we strongly encourage you to attend!
Please note that the Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below.
* The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.
* The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
* The applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 4 weeks.
* The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department’s current Travel Warning <http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html> list. The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer only programs are not eligible.
If you are unsure about your eligibility status or would like more information about this scholarship, please visit the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship website at http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html <http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html> .
We look forward to seeing you there!
