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Spanish Institute of Mexico... Our students learn from the outset to think and express themselves in Spanish. Receive Academic Credit, Enjoy the Excursions and Live the Cultural Activities. www.LearnSpanishMexico.com or e-mail us at: info@LearnSpanishMexico.com
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Study Italian, discover Sicily! An Italian course can also be a good way to being able to participate to the local culture and the local tradition. Especially when you can combine a language course with a wide offer of "Italian plus..." programs
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Low cost, comprehensive academic study abroad programs in Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Programs include language and culture programs for the Semester, Quarter, Academic Year, Summer Sessions, Monthly and Weekly. Housing and excursions also provided. See CSA website for details. Register online and be confirmed for only $45! http://www.centerforstudyabroad.com
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Friends World Program of International Studies offers bachelors
degree, academic year and semester, and short term study abroad
opportunities. Classroom, experiential and service learning, which
focus on Contemporary Global Issues and Intercultural Exchange, are
based at Friends World Learning Centers in Costa Rica, Japan, China,
India, and New York City, as well as on location around the world.
www.brooklyn.liu.edu/fw/index.html
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ProWorld Service Corps….join us in Peru, Belize or Mexico and work on the front lines of community driven grass roots development projects including: health care, conservation, environment, fine arts and journalism. Explore - www.myproworld.org, Email – info@myproworld.org
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Summer 2006 Global Service-Learning Programs. The Amizade Global Service-Learning Consortium offers exciting, affordable, global service-learning programs that integrate academic coursework, intercultural travel, and community-driven service. Apply today - scholarships available! www.globalservicelearning.org or 888-973-4443
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University of California, Irvine offers summer Travel-Study programs in: Chile, Costa Rica, England, France and Scotland. Earn UCI credit. All courses are taught in English. College students (even non-UC), including freshman and graduating seniors, are welcome to apply. Visit www.summer.uci.edu/travelstudy.
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Study Abroad Article Summaries
Read
the River, Learn the Ropes, Weight the Risks, Pack for School
Article by Ann Beman
Don’t want to spend your semester abroad locked in a cramped classroom?
Add some adventure to your study abroad experience with these exciting programs
that range from hiking through the Himalayas
to whitewater kayaking in Chile.
In most cases you can earn academic credit while gaining some valuable outdoor
adventure skills.
One-Man
Band in Vietnam
Article by Mary Ellen Hitt
While studying at the Ho Chi Minh City Open University in Vietnam,
Mary Ellen Hitt learns to overcome the difficulties of adjusting to a foreign
culture. While coping with hung-over professors
and the taunts of motorbike taxis, she learns how to get the most out of her
time and become a global
citizen.
The
Full Monty
Article by Melanie Furlong
Your study abroad experience doesn’t have to end when the semester does.
Some students opt to stay for a full four years and complete their degrees abroad.
With a lower cost of living and cheaper tuition in some countries, you can often
save money
while gaining valuable cultural knowledge.
Studying
Abroad the "Right Way"
Article by Elizabeth Reddington
While studying
abroad, students are often torn between the extremes of spending all their
time soaking up culture in world-class museums and dusty libraries, or soaking
up a different kind of culture in dingy dive bars
and raucous local sporting events. While studying in Brussels, Elizabeth Reddington
learns the necessity of balancing these extremes.
Going
Native in London
Article by Jeff VanDam
Where you study and who you study with can have a major impact on your study
abroad
experience. Jeff VanDam chose to learn and live with real British
students instead of other Americans in the UK. This allowed him to fully experience
British culture, curry houses, pubs,
and all.
A
Class for the Senses
Article by Matt Goulding
From tapas to sautéed pig’s faces, the Luis Irizar Escuela de Cocina
offers culinary novices a chance to learn some Basque cooking secretes in their
inexpensive summer
programs. In this interesting region of Spain’s
Basque country, you might even discover that the cultural immersion is as tasty
as the food.
The
Abroad Experience
Article by Nicole Mittelstaedt
Whether you want to study bio in Barbados or African
culture in Ghana,
there are study abroad programs to fit just about everyone’s needs, regardless
of grades or finances. Check out your campus study abroad office or search the
web for more information.
A
Study Abroad Addict Goes to Morocco
Article by Lukasz Maslanka
Studying in a foreign country allows you to learn about new cultures from a
first hand perspective, learning the language
through immersion and participating in local customs. Lukasz Maslanka has studied
and lived in Europe,
Asia, the United
States, and Morocco
and understands just how addictive being a global student can be.
Must
Do Checklist
Article by Nicole Mittelstaedt
Use this quick checklist
to help sort out the details of your study abroad experience. When you’re
all set, it’s a good idea to learn a little about the country
you are headed to, so when you get there, you don’t look like a novice
tourist.
The
World Classroom
Article by Beth Ocrant
When planning to study abroad,
you should always start planning early. Make sure look into all financial
aid options and get credit approval for your planned coursework. This way you
can put aside your fears of graduation and money, and savor the experience-
after all, it’s not all about the grades.
Studying
Abroad: I'll Major in Koalas
Article by Lauren Wittman
While class work is always important, you might want to take advantage of the
unique opportunities available through your host university and apply for an
internship. While studying
abroad, Lauren Wittman worked as an intern at the Australia
Zoo, home of legendary croc hunter, Steve Irwin. She had fun and earned some
resume-worthy experience.
Article summaries
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