Work and Study in Sweden!

Work and Study in Sweden Event
Thursday, April 26, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Illini Union, Room 406


Learn more about exchange programs and job opportunities in Sweden. The event will feature representatives from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, and the Swedish Institute.

African Wildlife Discovery Study Tour

Summer 2012 ACES African Wildlife Discovery Study Tour


There are 3 spots available left for the ACES 298   ACES African Wildlife Discovery Study Tour to South Africa! Travel Dates are June 18-July 4th. 


Spring- Summer Study tour, Application deadline will be extended until April 13th. Please create an application here: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10671


All application materials are needed by 5pm on Thursday, April 13th for your application to be considered complete. Hard copies of your passport, signature verification form should be turned into 123 Mumford hall.


Please email questions to Meredith Blumthal, Director of ACES Education Abroad Programs mblumtha - at - illinois.edu

Study Abroad Options for Summer & Fall 2012

Now is the perfect time to consider studying abroad during the summer and fall terms of 2012! Use your spring break wisely to research options, talk to friends, family, advisors, and financial aid about how studying abroad right for you. We have made studying abroad possible for everyone regardless of their major, minor, family background, or financial status, so really, What Are You Waiting For? (see the attachments for more details including cost and program summaries, or simply click on the links below).


Why Study Abroad Office programs you might ask?

• Low Cost: Many programs cost as much or less than the cost of studying at Illinois.
• Range of languages: Many programs are offered in English with the opportunity to learn local languages such as Spanish, Italian or Portuguese. 
• Resident Director/Faculty Leader: An Illinois representative lives abroad with you for support.
• Illinois Students: There will be other Illinois students on your program with you.
• Familiar Academic System: Many programs have classes structured similar to Illinois classes.
• Flexible GPA: These programs provide extra support and thus can accommodate many GPAs.
• Housing: Live with a host family or with other Illinois students in an apartment or residence hall.

Upcoming Deadlines for Study Abroad Office programs


Deadline: March 16:

• Global Studies 298 to Lumbisi, Ecuador — Summer 2012 Faculty-Led 

Deadline: March 26

• Portuguese Summer Course Abroad (Brazil) — Summer 2012 Faculty-Led 

Deadline: April 1:

•  SAO Exchange: Spanish Studies in Granada (Spain)  -- Summer 2012 
•  SAO Verona Studies Program (Italy)  -- Summer 2012 & Fall 2012
• SAO Instituto San Joaquin de Flores (Costa Rica) -- Summer 2012
• SAO-Social Work: Community-based Learning in Costa Rica  -- Summer 2012 

Deadline: May 1:

•  SAO The KULeuven-Illinois Experience (Belgium)  -- Fall 2012
•  SAO Exchange: Spanish Studies in Granada (Spain)  -- Fall 2012 

Deadline: June 1:

•  SAO Instituto San Joaquin de Flores (Costa Rica)  -- Fall 2012

Encountering Europe through the Lens of Social Science

The KULeuven-Illinois Experience:
Encountering Europe through the Lens of Social Science


 New application deadline for fall 2012: April 1, 2012


Program at a glance
In collaboration with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL), the University of Illinois has developed a study abroad program in Leuven, Belgium that provides you with unique intercultural learning opportunities in the social sciences. European and US students participate in common classes and curriculum as you explore the social and demographic transitions that accompany and underpin globalization. All students enroll in a core course on population and family dynamics from a life course perspective. To complement the core course, you select courses from several academic pathways, ranging from social science-specific specializations to a broader academic experience across the humanities, arts, science, and business. You can study abroad on the KULeuven-Illinois Experience during fall or spring semester.


To learn more, read the document here.

Study Abroad in Verona, Italy this Summer!

Study abroad in the "Fair city of Verona," Italy's fourth-most-visited city, located approximately two hours east of Milan and two hours west of Venice!

• The six-week summer program offers participants 7 hours of pre-approved credit.  Coursework includes Italian 101, supplemented by either Art History or Photography.
• Classes in Italian language levels 101 – 220 are available during the fall semester term.  Electives include Art History, Photography, Painting, and Introduction to *Italian Cinema (*instruction in Italian).
• Program excursions and optional wine-tasting and cooking classes supplement the curricular offerings.  Program housing includes both apartment and host family placement (host family available for fall semester only).

"Verona is paradise, and it was the greatest 5 months of my life so far. My tip to you, future participant, would be to try to get to know Verona—walk around, sit at the cafe, talk to the locals in broken Italian (they love it-don't be scared)."--Kelly Kolb, Verona Semester, Major: Audiology

Read additional program details in the program brochure page here.

Summer Arabic Overseas Program in Alexandria, Egypt

Information from Arabic Overseas Programs
American Councils for International Education

The application deadline for the Summer Arabic Overseas Program in Alexandria, Egypt has been extended to March 9, 2012.
Please remind your students to apply before the deadline: http://programs.americancouncils.org/AOP

Program Dates:
May 21, 2012 – July 21, 2012

Program Components:
20 hours a week of MSA, ECA, and Media classes;
4 hours a week of Conversational Partners to improve ECA;
2-3 overnight excursions;
Cultural enrichment activities

Benefits:
Summer Credits from Bryn Mawr College;
Pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC;
Round-trip International Airfare from Washington, DC
Live in the dorms with an Egyptian student

New Application Deadline:
March 9, 2012

Program Cost: $8,700 including pre-departure orientation, airfare, insurance, tuition, room and board

For more information, please contact Rafah Helal at: helal@actr.org

Study Abroad Informational Meeting

Thinking about studying abroad?


Good news! The Study Abroad Office is hosting an informational meeting for DGS students only.


When? Tuesday, March 6th,from 4 to 5 p.m. 
Where? The Division of General Studies, Room 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building


Information will be presented by Bridget Doyle, Outreach Coordinator for Study Abroad.  Hope to see you there!

Study in Belgium this Summer!

The European Union Centers of Excellence at the University of Washington and University of Wisconsin are pleased to announce the 2012 EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels. This is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students pursuing degrees at US and Canadian universities to study the EU up close with leading experts from both sides of the Atlantic; and to gain an understanding of the "real world" of EU institutions through discussions with officials and site visits in Brussels, the political capital of the European Union.


Application forms and info available at: http://jsis.washington.edu/euc/brussels/
Application Deadline for the Brussels program: February 24, 2012

Travel Grant for U of I Undergraduates to Participate in the University of Washington Brussels Summer Program
The Universityof Illinois EU Center will be offering one 1,000 €* travel grant to a participant in the University of Washington summer study abroad program in Brussels.  http://www.euc.illinois.edu/funding/rfps.html

Application Deadline for travel grant: February 24, 2012 

*The University of Illinois EU Center intends to award one grant at 1,000 €, but may modify the number and amount of the award if the applications so warrant.

Study Science in Brazil This Summer

ACES is sponsoring a summer faculty-lead study tour to Brazil for 4 weeks during summer session 1 (see attached flier). This program specifically targets freshmen and sophomores in the sciences. Although this program is led by our Agricultural and Biological Engineering faculty, it’s very basic project work and suitable for anyone who has an introductory science background, not just engineers!


Application deadline has been extended to February 20th, 2012.

Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and International Programs and Studies (IPS) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarships

The final deadline to apply for scholarships for study abroad programs during Spring Break 2012, Summer 2012, Fall Semester 2012, and Academic Year 2012-2013 is coming up on February 3, 2012. The application is available through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, closing at midnight. 


UIUC undergraduates who have paid the study abroad scholarship fee this semester and who are participating in an upcoming University-approved study abroad program are eligible to apply for the I4I. Last semester, approximately 1 in 3 applicants received an I4I Scholarship. Recipients receive $500 for a short-term study abroad program, $1,000 for a semester-length study abroad program, and $2,000 for a year-long study abroad program. Students can apply in the categories of financial need, underrepresented student, general merit, and nontraditional destination.


UIUC undergraduates with a 3.0 or above who are participating in semester-length programs abroad (unless otherwise noted on the website) are also eligible to apply for IPS Donor-funded Scholarships. Award amounts range from $300-$4,500.


Students can apply for both scholarships online at: http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=schi4ips. 

European Union Center: Grants, Call for Research Proposals, Study Abroad!

The European Union Center has a great deal to offer students, including undergrads, in terms of grants, research opportunities/calls for proposals, and assistance in studying abroad. They sent out an email listing many of these opportunities, which I've collected into a huge 3-page flyer here.

Study Abroad Summer 2012 - Faculty-Led Programs, Apps Due Feb 10

Discuss what you want to study and where you want to go with your parents this weekend, and then start your application!  There's still plenty of time!


Click on the link below or open the attachment to check out our 2012 spring/summer and summer lineup!  There are 9 LAS/SAO sponsored programs, 1 FAA/SAO sponsored program (ARTH 441), and 1 EDU/SAO sponsored program (CI 499 or CI 507).  After you click on the link you will see several links that will take you to the respective program brochure page where you can find out more detailed information about the program.  The program brochure page is where you start your application.


Spring/Summer and Summer Faculty-Led Programs


Final Application Deadline: February 10, 2012


Don't let the application process intimidate you.  It's very easy!  The only materials (3 total) that need to be turned into room 112 of the Study Abroad Office are highlighted below.  The rest of the application can be completed online!


Required materials:
*Signature Verification Form (downloadable from your online application)
*Official Illinois transcript (escrips are accepted for SAO-sponsored faculty-led courses abroad).  Please send escrips to sao@illinois.edu.   
*Photocopy of passport or receipt as proof of purchase or renewal.  If you submit a receipt as proof of purchase or renewal of your passport then we will not be able to check off the photocopy of your passport, but if all other pieces of your application are complete then we will consider your application complete.  The reason we will not check off the photocopy of your passport if you submitted a receipt is because we still want to have a way to track who has not yet turned in a copy of their passport, and then we are able to send you reminders to turn it in once you do receive it.  


Short-term, faculty-led courses abroad are designed to maximize student learning opportunities and to make every moment count.  According to research conducted by the University of Delaware's Center for International Studies (IIE Networker, spring 2004), students who have spent even two or three weeks studying in another country report a greater understanding and appreciation of other cultures and customs, a heightened awareness of their country's identity and place on the world stage, and a better idea of what is required to be a "global citizen."

Want an International Internship, Study Abroad Experience, or Career?

International Career Resources Workshop
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 pm, 213 Gregory Hall
This workshop features campus resources for students who are interested in learning more about how to pursue an international career, or who want to broaden their global experience by participating in a study abroad program or internship. Sessions include panels with representatives from a wide range of campus units and organizations who provide practical tips and advice on international careers. REGISTER here.

Study Spanish In Spain This Summer: Update

I've previously posted about the opportunity to take Spanish courses in Barcelona, Spain next summer which have been pre-approved to transfer back to Illinois: http://dgsadvisordan.blogspot.com/2011/12/study-spanish-in-barcelona-next-summer.html

This update is to give you the dates of the upcoming informational meetings, and a clearer estimate of expected costs. For more questions, attend one of the meetings, or reach out to the contact info at the bottom of this posting:

The meetings will be held: Tuesday, January 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge (FLB 1080) and Wednesday, January 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge (FLB 1080)

Classes meet in the mornings, Monday through Thursday. Visits and excursions are held on many afternoons and Fridays. Approximate cost is $3,900, including flight, housing, food, and excursions. In addition to the program fees, the Summer Session I tuition would be approx.. $1,300 for one course and $2,500 for two courses

For more information contact

Prof. Javier Irigoyen-García: irigoyen@illinois.edu or visit http://www.sip.illinois.edu/studyabroad/spanish/barcelonasummer

2012 International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) Student Tourism Award

Annual Global Convention. April 12 - 14, 2012
Florianopolis Brazil
Each award recipient will receive full, complimetary registration to the convention and the opportunity to network with global tourism professionals.  Recipients will also be assigned a daily mentor who will be dedicated to sharing information to enhance students' knowledge of domestic and international LGBT tourism.
Apply online at http://svy.mk/IGLTASTA2012 
Questions? Contact DonovanKaneshiro - at - yahoo.com 
To learn more about IGLTA visit www.iglta.org 
Application deadline: February 1, 2012

Study Spanish In Barcelona Next Summer!

The following courses are being offered  in Barcelona next summer through SIP. (Summer Session I, May 14 - June7): SPAN 141, SPAN 200, SPAN 204, SPAN 228, SPAN 318

An information meeting will be held next

Friday, December 9, 4:00pm - 5:00pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge (FLB 1080).

Classes meet in the mornings, Monday through Thursday. Visits and excursions are held on many afternoons and Fridays. Approximate cost is $3,900, including flight, housing, food, and excursions.

A further info meeting will be held early next semester.

For more information contact

Prof. Javier Irigoyen-García: irigoyen@illinois.edu

or visit  http://www.sip.illinois.edu/studyabroad/spanish/barcelonasummer

Study Abroad This Summer! Priority Deadline Dec 20

Summer 2012 Courses Abroad

Spend part of your summer in another country.  Check out LAS Courses Abroad:  short, intensive classes that just may change your life. Choose from 9 countries. Each earns 3-6 credit hours at U of I. Open to all majors.  Priority deadlines are December 20. Final application deadlines range from January 6 to mid-February. 

Find out more and apply online at http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/international/coursesabroad/summer/

Information Session for Boren Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship

Thursday, November 3, 3-3:45pm & Friday, December 2, 3-3:45pm, 807 S. Wright Street, Room 514
The National and International Scholarships Program will provide information about the National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren undergraduate study abroad scholarships and tips on filling out competitive applications. The Boren provides $6,000-$20,000 for a full academic year or $4,000-$10,000 for a semester. Scholarships may be used for U.S. citizens to study abroad outside Western Europe. Award winners must work for one year with the federal government in an area related to national security.

Study Abroad in Greece this Summer

This is a study abroad opportunity focusing on renewable energy - the info session is TOMORROW (details below). A brochure is available here. 


Amp up your Summer 2012 plans by applying for the 4 week "Renewable Energy Concepts" Study and Cultural Tour in the "Cradle of Democracy" – Athens, Greece! Embark on the international experience of a lifetime that will not only give you practical and hands on experience in agricultural and biological engineering, but will also give you a lens into the culture of Greece. You will be exposed to the process of identifying and solving a real world engineering problem while working in collaboration with Greek university students and faculty, all while earning Illinois credit hours.
Be sure to attend the information session on Tuesday, November 1, 5:00-7:00 pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080 Foreign Languages Building) to learn more and have your questions answered. The application deadline is February 1, 2012 – space is limited!
See the attached brochure for more information. Also, be sure to check out the EUC blog where you can read about the experience of the Summer 2011 group.  
If you have any questions the contacts for this program are Stephen Zahos, zahos -at- illinois.edu, and Meredith Blumthal, mblumtha -at- illinois.edu

Study Abroad Info Session for DGS Students

Good news! The Study Abroad Office is hosting an informational meeting for DGS students only.
When? Thursday, October 20th from 4 to 5 p.m. 
Where? The Division of General Studies, Room 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building
Information will be presented by Bridget Doyle, Outreach Coordinator for Study Abroad.  Hope to see you there!