[GEO] University of Edinburgh, Center for Ecological Living and Learning, and more!

Fri Nov 9 16:02:59 EST 2007

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NEXT WEEK'S GEO-RELATED EVENTS

 >> University of Edinburgh Representative On Campus
Tuesday, November 13 @ 3:30pm
FPH Room 105
Interested in Hampshire's exchange program at the University of 
Edinburgh in Scotland? Here's a perfect chance to learn more about the 
university from Tom McGlew, and American who has made his academic 
career in the UK. He is currently a professor in the School of Social 
and Political Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
More info about this exchange program: 
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=9093

 >> Info Session about Hampshire Students Going Abroad
Wednesday, November 14 @ 5-6pm
Dakin Living Room
Come hear students talk about their experiences going abroad while at 
Hampshire -- and get time to ask them questions about those experiences. 
Some Hampshire faculty who coordinate & lead Hampshire exchange programs 
will also be speaking and available to talk to about their programs. 
This is a perfect event for first years (or anyone) who wants to hear 
about Hampshire programs from students & faculty who previously 
participated on an exchange! This event is organized by Maryette 
Haggerty Perrault, Dakin ResLife Intern and previous participant of 
Hampshire's Cuba exchange program. If you previously went abroad and 
want to share your experiences at this event, please email Maryette, 
she'd love to hear from you! Her email is: mah05 at hampshire.edu.

 >> "Homecoming in Southern Sudan" Documentary Screening + Panel
Wednesday, November 14 @ 7pm
Amherst College, Converse Hall, Cole Assembly
A handful of Sudanese refugees are coming to the Five College area to 
speak about issues such as race, cultural adaptation, as well unveil the 
documentary film entitled “Homecoming in Southern Sudan.” This film, 
which has been aired on the WGBH television show “Greater Boston”, is an 
account these young men’s long awaited return to their families in the 
Sudan during a trip in January of 2006. A panel of these young men along 
with members of the FOS (Friends of the Sudanese, based in eastern Mass) 
will share their experiences and complex insights on the film and the 
journey that they have shared together for the past six years. This is a 
Five College event that GEO and Hampshire's Office for Diversity and 
Multicultural Education are co-sponsoring, and we look forward to seeing 
fellow Hampshire people there!
More info about FOS: http://www.friendsofsudanese.org

 >> CANCELLED: GEO's Open Mic/Gallery
If you saw our announcement in last week's GEO digest or on the HC 
announcements asking for submissions, we're very sorry to inform you 
that the Tavern was double-booked! We hope to have a similar event next 
semester, so if you were planning to participate in the open mic or 
submit things for the gallery, please let us know and we will contact 
you next semester if/when we reschedule the event!

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOING ABROAD

Hampshire Exchange Spotlight: University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
Hampshire students have the opportunity to study in Edinburgh, Scotland 
through our institutional affiliation with The University of Edinburgh. 
Studying at the University of Edinburgh places you in the heart of the 
city, as the University is an integral part of the city's character and 
history. The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's leading 
universities. It was founded in 1583 and has been attracting 
international students for over four centuries. In terms of the quality 
of its teaching and research, it is considered on of the leaders not 
only in the UK, but in Europe and beyond. Edinburgh is also one of the 
UK's larger, more diverse universities, with a current student 
population of over 23,000 (roughly 16,000 undergraduates and 7,000 
postgraduates). Nearly 5,100 of these students are international and are 
drawn from more than 130 different countries. As a visiting student you 
can choose any courses from those offered by the College of Humanities & 
Social Science or Science and Engineering. If you're interested in this 
program, please contact the Global Education Office to find out more 
information and how you can apply! (Also be sure to note that next week 
a representative from Edinburgh will be coming to campus!)
GEO's info on this exchange: http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=9093
University of Edinburgh's website: 
http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/apply/visiting.htm

Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL)
Work with some of the best international development organizations in 
the world while in Central America or Iceland. This includes hands-on 
field world, such as helping conserve endangered sea turtles, building 
and installing solar power systems in rural villages, or living and 
working in an eco-village and exploring ways that people can live more 
sustainability. Although these programs have a "sustainability" theme, 
they are interdisciplinary by design and will fit numerous programs of 
study.
More Info: http://www.cellonline.org

EuroScholars Program: A European Academic Research Experience
If you're interested in studying at one of Europe's internationally 
renowned European Research Universities, look at the EuroScholars 
Program, which includes participating universities from Switzerland, 
Finland, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. All these 
institutions are ranked in the top 2% of the 4,000 universities in 
Europe. Programs of study available are wide-ranging and depend on the 
institution you would want to study at. Each participant conducts a 
research project with the help of their host institution.
More Info: http://www.euroscholars.eu

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FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Nothing new here this week, but remember that if you're wondering about 
finances, funding, and scholarships, a good place to start is GEO's 
"Finances and Funding" page, with some major scholarships we know of and 
also online search engines and databases for academic funding!
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=9141

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QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS?
For questions/suggestions regarding this list, or to schedule an 
appointment to discuss going abroad, please contact the Global Education 
Office secretary, Rose Hansen, at x5542 or brhGEO at hampshire.edu.

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B. Rose Hansen
Administrative Secretary
Global Education Office
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA 01002

Phone: (413) 559-5542
Fax: (413) 559-6173

http://geo.hampshire.edu