[GEO] Jan-Term abroad (and more!)

[B. Rose Hansen]

(My apologies that this is a little late, it should have gone out last 
Friday.)

Interested in studying abroad during January Term '08? 
Now's the time to begin the application process!  For Hampshire Jan-Term 
programs, the deadline to apply is October 17th!  Come to next week 
interest meetings for Hampshire and 5-College Jan-Term abroad programs 
(see below for more info), or look for programs elsewhere.

Planning to go on a Hampshire exchange abroad in Spring '08? 
The deadline for applying is October 17!  Whether you want to go on a 
Hampshire exchange or participate in other programs, please call our 
office (x5542) to schedule a meeting with Brianna and discuss your plans 
if you haven't already done so!

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NEXT WEEK'S GEO EVENTS

 >> January Term Interest Meeting <<
Wednesday, October 3 @ 4:30pm
FPH West Lecture Hall
Come find out about our three Jan-Term study abroad programs:
* HAWAI'I: Race, History, and Sovereignty
* IRELAND: Land and Landscape
* US/MEXICO: Border Crossings
* INDIA: Tibetan Studies (5-College program)
More info: http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=215

 >> 5 College Jan-Term Tibetan Studies in India <<
Thursday, October 4 @ noon-1pm
Dakin Living Room
Find out about this exciting 5-College program, in which students shadow 
Tibetan Buddhist monks and study various aspects of Tibetan culture and 
Buddhism.
More info: http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=10938


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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOING ABROAD

January and Summer programs through Intrax Study Abroad
Intrax's Culture Adventures are experiential learning programs that 
combine traditional coursework, field-based studies, reflective 
activities and exploratory travel.  January '08 includes a 
sustainability program in Costa Rica and habitat restoration near the 
Wolong Panda Reserve in China.  January application deadline: November 
15, 2008.  Summer programs are in China, Costa Rica, Japan, Peru, 
Argentina, and India.
More info: http://www.studytheworld.com

January and Summer Russian language programs in Siberia
Either participate in language programs for Russian while participating 
in a volunteer teacher internship at a language camp.  Native speakers 
of English, German, French, and Spanish are welcome to apply for the 
volunteer teacher internships.  The language camp is a non-profit 
organization, and will cover room and board, local transportation, and 
excursions.
More info: http://cosmo.qc.nov.net/

Hampshire's Exchange Programs
Hampshire has many study abroad program options for January term, 
summers, or for a semester.  Browse our various options abroad, and 
don't hesitate to contact us and find out more about any program!
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=213



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QUESTIONS?  SUGGESTIONS?
For questions/suggestions regarding this list, or to schedule an 
appointment to discuss studying 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