[GEO] This Week's Study Abroad Digest

Mon Sep 17 08:38:57 EDT 2007

(My apologies for those who received this already. We had some technical 
issues when attempting to send this last Friday.)

NEXT WEEK'S GEO EVENTS

Living Roots Representative On Campus
Info Table at Dining Commons
Wednesday, Sept 19 @ 11am-1pm
Living Routes programs are both academic and experiential. They 
challenge students to grow on professional and personal levels. Programs 
are taught by faculty with in-country experience and expertise across a 
wide range of fields. Students and faculty together create a learning 
community within Ecovillages - vibrant communities of individuals, 
socially responsible businesses, and nonprofit advocacy and development 
organizations. This remarkable educational environment facilitates 
transformative intellectual development.

Chinese Autumn Moon Festival
Red Barn
Friday, Sept 21 @ 4-6pm
Hampshire's annual Autumn Moon Festival (a celebration of the Chinese 
holiday) is happening soon, so mark your calendars! We'll have 
performances of dance, singing, and traditional Chinese instruments, 
along with some traditional holiday snacks. This year we are inviting 
the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, which just opened 
its doors this fall. Children from this school will be participating in 
the performances. Other performers and participants will include 
Hampshire international students from China, students who have studied 
abroad in China, and students from the Hampshire Chinese language 
courses. (These events will NOT include dinner.)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOING ABROAD

Hunter College's Jan-Term Programs Abroad
Programs include: Spanish in Argentina; Race, Gender, and Culture in 
Brazil; Contemporary Drama in London; Performing Arts of India; Italian 
Renaissance in Florence. Cost is reduced for New York residents.
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad/

January Intensive Language Programs via George Mason University
The Center for Global Education at George Mason University is offering a 
variety of short-term intensive language programs and study tours in 
January 2008. Programs will run two weeks, offer 3 academic credits and 
are open to students and the general public. Language programs will be 
offered in Mexico, Italy, Germany, Yemen and Morocco and study tours 
will take place in Western & Central Europe, Latin America and Africa. 
Application deadline is October 5, 2007.
http://globaled.gmu.edu/mainwinter.htm.

IAESTE Paid Technical Internships
The IAESTE Internship Program places university students into paid
technical internships in approximately 40 of our 80+ member-country
network. Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors,
and graduate students pursuing a degree in science, engineering,
mathematics, architecture, computer science, or other technical fields.
Non-U.S. citizens studying at American universities are also encouraged
to apply. The majority of internships are 8 to 12 weeks during the
summer, but longer placements of up to one year may also be available.
Language skills are not required, but are preferred. Applications due 
January 10, 2008.
http://www.iaesteunitedstates.org/

Social Work/Study Abroad program in Mexico
Space is still available in Social Work in a Latin American Context, a
semester program sponsored by the BSW Mexico Consortium and coordinated
by the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College. The goal of the
program is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective. The program is based in
Cuernavaca, Mexico, includes an exchange with students at the Autonomous
National University of Mexico School of Social work, courses in Spanish
and social work, and rural and urban homestays. The program was the
recipient of the Council of Social Work Educator’s 2006 Global
Commission Partners in Education Award. The application deadline is 
October 15, although students will be accepted after that on a space 
available basis.
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/spa/swksem.html

IHP Study Abroad Programs
The International Honors Program (IHP) general application deadline for 
the Spring 2008 programs is October 1. IHP offers a unique set of 
theme-based, multi-country study abroad programs. Each program is 
designed to give students the opportunity to explore significant social, 
political, and environmental issues using an innovative comparative 
approach. Students who successfully complete IHP will receive a 
transcript from the School for International Training, the accredited 
higher education division of World Learning. (FYI, IHP will be visiting 
for an information table at the Hampshire College Dining Commons on 
Tuesday, Sept 25, 11am-1pm!)
http://www.ihp.edu/

FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Study in Russia w/ Language Classes for Spring '08
ACTR/ACCELS is pleased to announce fellowship opportunities for graduate 
and undergraduate students to study for the spring semester in Vladimir, 
Moscow, or St. Petersburg on the Advanced Russian Language & Area 
Studies Program (RLASP). Application for the spring semester program are 
due October 15. There is also a summer program and a fall semester or 
full academic year program. Applications and more info:
http://www.acrussiaabroad.org

Freeman Awards for Studying in Asia
Deadline to apply for scholarship awards for spring 2008 or early 
academic year 2008-2009 is October 17. This is for students applying to 
study abroad programs of 10 weeks or more in East and Southeast Asia. 
Applicants must currently receive need-based financial aid and 
demonstrate need through FAFSA. Awards range from a maximum of $5000 for 
a semester/quarter program to a maximum of $7000 for an academic year 
program.
http://www.iie.org/freeman-asia

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarship & 
Fellowship
NSEP awards undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to 
American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests 
(including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin 
America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Boren Scholarships 
provide up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad. Boren 
Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for language study and international 
research. For the 2008-2009 academic year, the application deadline for 
the Boren Fellowship is January 30, and the deadline for the Boren 
Scholarship is February 12.
http://www.iie.org/nsep

QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS?

For questions/suggestions regarding this listserv, 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