[GEO] This week's digest of study abroad opportunities

[B. Rose Hansen]

NEXT WEEK'S GEO EVENTS


MONDAY, SEPT 24
The Environment as a Catalyst for Peace in the Middle East: A 
presentation by alumni of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
@ Merrill Living Room, noon-1pm
This topic is presented by alumni from the Arava Institute for 
Environmental Studies. Located in southern Israel, the Arava Institute 
is the premier environmental teaching and research program in the Middle 
East, preparing future Arab and Jewish leaders to cooperatively solve 
the region's environmental challenges. The Arava Institute also offers 
study abroad opportunities to North American students, so if you're 
interested in participating, attend this presentation! (Note: lunch will 
NOT be provided, please plan ahead and bring a lunch or eat before or 
after the presentation.)

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TUESDAY, SEPT 25
International Honors Program Study Abroad Opportunities
Info Table @ Saga, 11am-1pm

ICADS Representative On Campus
Information Meeting & Lunch (pizza provided!)
@ Merrill Living Room, noon-1pm
Interested in studying or doing an internship in Costa Rica or 
Nicaragua? Find out about a Hampshire exchange program with ICADS, the 
Institute for Central American Development Studies! This event is hosted 
by a representative from ICADS and Brianna Mercker from the Global 
Education Office.
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=221

Operation Wallacea
@ Cole Science 333, 3:30pm
The conservation group Operation Wallacea are currently looking for 
university students to assist in biodiversity assessment and 
conservation management projects in Indonesia, Honduras, Peru, South 
Africa and Egypt. University students who join these projects therefore 
have a unique opportunity to participate in real scientific research 
projects and work alongside an experienced team of academics.  Come to 
this presentation to find out more about this program!
Their website: http://www.opwall.com

Cuban Photojournalist Hector Delgado Perez
@ FPH East Lecture Hall, 4pm
Come see Hector Delgado Perez present his work!  His work's themes 
include contemporary Cuban society and culture, Afro-Cuban culture and 
religion, and the Havana carnival.

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THURSDAY, SEPT 27
Hampshire's Cuba Exchange Program
Information Meeting & Lunch (pizza provided!)
@ Merrill Living Room, noon-1pm
If you're interested in studying abroad on Hampshire's Cuba exchange 
program, either this spring or in the future, come to meet the faculty 
involved and Vanessa from GEO as they go over what the program involves.
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=222


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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOING ABROAD
Planning to go on a Hampshire exchange abroad in Spring '08?  The 
deadline for applying is October 17!  Please call our office to schedule 
a meeting with Brianna to discuss your plans if you haven't already done so!

Interested in going on Hampshire's January Term programs?  The deadline 
to apply is October 17!  There will be an interest meeting on October 3 
@ 4:30pm in the West Lecture Hall.  For information about programs, 
visit the website below (updated costs/dates for January '08 will be 
added soon):
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=215


ISEP Exchange to France, Spring 08
If you want to study in France next semester, there are still places 
left in the ISEP program!  ISEP Exchange to France (and many other 
countries) is an official Hampshire exchange program.  An ISEP-Exchange 
to France is an affordable option that allows you to enroll directly in 
a French university in practically any field of study, master your 
French, explore French culture and life while working toward your 
degree, and participate in extracurricular activities with French 
students and others from around the country and the rest of the world.  
Interested?  Contact GEO and set up an appointment with Brianna Mercker, 
our campus ISEP coordinator.
More about ISEP: http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php?id=290

Jan-Term Abroad with 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. 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.
Website: http://globaled.gmu.edu/mainwinter.htm


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FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for a Study Abroad + Internship Program in Germany
UAS7, a consortium of 7 leading German Universities of Applied Sciences,
is pleased to announce that our innovative joint scholarship program SIP
(Study & Internship in Germany) is entering its second year. In
cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), we will be
granting 45 scholarships for the academic year 2008/09. All applications 
for the academic year 2008/09 must be postmarked no later than February 
15, 2008.
Website: http://www.uas7.org


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RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Café Abroad - Fall 2007, Issue 2
A student-generated magazine distributed to 300 universities' and 
colleges' study abroad offices -- including Hampshire's GEO office!  It 
features stories and photos by students studying abroad, and also 
encourages student submissions.  This fall's issue includes features on 
Senegal, Paris, London, Manchester, Barcelona's bull fighting, Japan's 
fish markets, international indie music, and more!  Stop by the office 
to get a copy, or visit their website:
http://www.cafeabroad.com


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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