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Study Abroad in Ecuador This Summer with GLBL 298

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Global Studies 298: Education and Development: A Case Study in Ecuador

TOPIC: Course focuses on education as a factor in human and national development. Using Ecuador as a case study, we consider primary and secondary education achievement and the role of non-governmental organizations in the education sector. We work with an NGO to provide a summer enrichment opportunity for children in a small, lower income community. We read about and discuss what it means to be a global
citizen and critically reflect on our impact in the community and the community’s impact on us.

SERVICE PROJECTS: Our group creates and conducts a month-long summer enrichment experience in ‘global studies’ – offering modules on ESL, Environmental Science, Sports & Wellness, and Arts & Cultures around the World. (Students receive instruction in teaching methods and strategies). Campers range in age
from 5-15, with older ones serving as ‘leaders’ to support our student instructors. We also help in a community garden.

EXCURSIONS: On weekends, we travel around the country to experience first-hand the tremendous cultural and natural diversity that Ecuador offers.

STUDENT LIFE: We live with families in the small community of Lumbisi, which is also where we do our service projects. Spanish is not required for this program, but even minimal knowledge is highly recommended. Lumbisi is close to urban communities and about 45 minutes from the center of Quito.

Estimated total cost: $3,396
Program fee is $2,921 and includes round-trip airfare Chicago-Quito, housing, meals, program excursions, and international insurance. Extra costs NOT included in the program fee include books (est. $75) and personal expenses (est. $400).
$500 scholarships are provided for all LAS students and Education
students also get $500 from COE. Please see your college for
more information.

APPLICATION DUE: March 1, 2013
More Information on the Study Abroad Website:
http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/userfiles/pages/facultyledprog.aspx
*Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the
number of participants. Total cost is ESTIMATED and is BEFORE
scholarships.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Castro at mccastr2@illinois.edu

Money for Study in Sweden

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The Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures is pleased to announce an award competition to facilitate study abroad in Sweden during summer 2013 or academic year 2013-14.  The Anna Jensen Memorial Scandinavian Award is a prize in the amount of $1,500 to facilitate study or research in Sweden.  To apply, please submit a 500-word application statement and include your most recent University of Illinois transcript (unofficial is fine). Ideal applicants are students who have been taking Scandinavian courses, or who articulate plans to do so during their time of study abroad. The statement should clearly outline:

 

• your reasons for applying

• how a period of study in Sweden is important to your studies and to your future career plans

• how you expect to use the award (you may include a basic budget)

• what your plans are to continue Swedish and Scandinavian Studies once you return.

 

You may also address in your application if there are special needs or circumstances that motivate your application.

Submit all application materials to the mailbox of Dr. Mark Safstrom, 2090 Foreign Languages Building by 4:45 PM on February 15, 2013.

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2013 Study Abroad Opportunity: International Sustainable Ag in Brazil

May 11-25, 2013

What are you doing the Summer?

Brazil’s agriculture has undergone rapid industrialization. Just like in the US, Brazilian commodity farmers are forced to deal with rising costs of inputs, increasing dependence on chemicals and large equipment, falling prices and degraded resources. In short, the same issues and principles of sustainability that are found everywhere.
In ACES 298, you will study the many issues of sustainability in an international setting. You will start on an organic coffee farm, meet Brazilian farmers striving to protect their farms and communities while increasing their profits growing a variety of crops. You’ll stay in a sustainable community and learn about permaculture, holistic living and local food. And you will explore a variety of different ecosystems you can’t find in Illinois.

Sound interesting? Email or call for more info:
aslan@illinois.edu or 217/621-7974
The University

Study Abroad in Honduras-Summer 2013

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Service & Experiential Learning in Agriculture, Food Science and Nutrition

STUDY ABROAD HONDURAS – SUMMER 2013

Program Details

This program, in partnership with Zamorano University and the Honduras Spanish Center, provides participants a unique set of experiences in an interdisciplinary and multicultural setting. Come and learn about food systems, cultural aspects of designing technologies to deliver nutrition, intricacies of school lunch programs, and share your perspectives with peers from over 20 different countries.

 Program components

1. Conversational Spanish: provided by the Honduras Spanish Center.

2. Family-Living Experience: an introduction to the Honduran culture and language.

3. Experiential learning:  Hands-on activities on different aspects of the agri-food system at Zamorano University.

4. Research and Service Learning: participate in collaborative research projects led by Dr. Andrade directed at exploring topics such as food insecurity, low-cost fortification technologies, and adequate nutrition in low-income households.

 

Program duration: 4 weeks, May 12-June 9,  2013 (Summer Session I)

Cost: $2,900 –  $3,200 (all inclusive, scholarships available–up to 60%)

Eligibility: Undergraduate students, (first preference ACES students)

Contact Us:  Dr.  Juan Andrade: jandrade@illinois.edu

Mr. Julio Lopez: jrlopez@illinois.edu

Apply: http://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/  (Program Search: Honduras Nutrition)

Summer Teaching Opportunity in China

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Interested in gaining teaching experience this summer?  Or spending time in China?

 The College of Education is sponsoring the
Summer Teaching Opportunity in China
8 weeks—Mid-June through mid-August 2013

Teach in Shanghai and other cities across China (will travel teach in a different city most weeks)
Earn 3 credit hours

  Application due by March 8, 2013 to Lucinda Morgan; notification of acceptance will be issued no later than March 18, 2013

 For additional information or application, contact Lucinda Morgan (Lmorgan4@illinois.edu),

Coordinator for the Greater China Initiative for the College of Education

Program Details

• Opportunity for students with major/minor in Education to teach in China for 8 weeks during the summer of 2013.

• Focus for teaching is on personal development and improving English language abilities for elementary students through music, drama, and sports.

• Earn 3-credit hours for the Fall 2013 semester.

• Will be partnered with high school students from Yew Wah School of Shanghai
Changning for the teaching experiences (http://www.ywies.com/shanghai/index.php); Yew Wah students will help translate for Illinois students and Illinois students are expected to demonstrate leadership and provide direction for Yew Wah students.

• Accommodation, food, and transportation within China provided; Participating students responsible for international airfare to China (approximately $1,200-1,800 USD), program fee ($1,000 USD), passport & China visa (approximately $140 USD), necessary immunizations, international travel insurance, optional travel during week 4, & personal spending money for the duration of the 8 weeks; Education students eligible for $500 scholarship offered through College of Education.

Tentative Schedule

1st week-  Orientation in Shanghai at Yew Wah International School Shanghai Changning; daily Chinese lessons
2nd week-  Lead Leadership Camp for Shanghai elementary school students at Yew Wah campus in Shanghai; daily Chinese lessons
3rd week– Teach Summer Camp for elementary students in Zhejiang or Jiangsu Province; daily Chinese lessons
4th Week- Optional to travel or week of teaching
5th-8th Week- Teach Summer Camp for elementary students in southwestern China

 Please complete the following application information if interested:

Name:

UIN:

Phone:

Cumulative GPA:

Year:

Major:

 

 

Please explain what about this experience interests you; specifically, why do you want to participate (approximately 300 words)?

 

 

Spanish for Educators Program in Peru-Summer 2013

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This is a friendly reminder that online registration is now available for the Spanish for Educators Program in Lima Peru program this summer.

Program Components

Psychology Seminar:  Participants will shadow teachers in Lima.  The program will also feature guest lectures from Peru’s private and public education systems. Extra role-playing Spanish classes allow practicing of classroom conversations and parental meetings.

Spanish Course:  Six weeks of intensive Spanish language course taught at Ecela Lima.  This is equivalent to two semester courses and levels from Novice to Advanced are welcomed.  Inquire about earning college credit.

Next Step ->

Need More Information? Request Catalog & Info Sheet
-OR-
Ready to Pre-Register? Online Registration Form 
                                          (no payment or commitment at this time)

Please direct any questions to education@ecela.com and we will respond promptly.  You may also phone us at 1 (347) 329 5506.

GLBL 298 courses abroad this spring!

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Spend three weeks of your summer experiencing life in a different country, earning academic credit, and enhancing your learning through a field study! Deadline to apply is February 11th!

 

LAS Global Studies is offering five GLBL 298 courses this spring that go abroad this summer.  Topics range from service learning to business to history and travel to Jordan, Croatia, Ecuador, Turkey and Israel, or Italy.  All of the courses are taught in English (or the language being studied) and offer ample opportunities for you to explore local culture and contemporary life. Classes carry three hours of college credit and are taught by University of Illinois faculty.  Program fees range from $3,000-$5,000 and include accommodations, airfare, excursions and many meals.   Scholarships available!  Go to http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/international/coursesabroad/summer/ for more information or contact the Global Studies office at globalstudies@illinois.edu!

Education Study Abroad Info Session

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College of Education Study Abroad Information Session

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

4:30 PM to 5:45 PM in Education 176

This session will discuss Study Abroad in general, and education related programs in particular, highlighting upcoming programs to Ecuador and China. College of Education students who have studied abroad will speak about their experiences, and program coordinators will be on hand to discuss individual programs.

Financial Aid and scholarships will also be discussed.

Application deadline for Summer/Fall programs is February 11th.

Deadline for I4I scholarship is February 4th.

FREE PIZZA!

China Study Tour Presentation

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You are cordially invited to attend:

China Study Tour Presentation

Presented by the Education students who participated in the China Study Tour
during winter break (12/26/12 – 1/11/2013) as part of the EPS 199 course,
China’s Education Systems:
Pre-K-16 Teacher Preparation & Experiences in Rural and Urban Classrooms

Thursday, January 31, 4-5PM, Room 192 College of Education

 

Chinese appetizers will be served.
We hope you can attend and hear our students tell about their experiences.

Special thanks to the following offices for their financial support that made the study tour possible for our students:

  • The Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies Center (CEAPS) 
  • Freeman Foundation
  • College of Education Office of International Programs Office 

 

Kathy Ryan

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

College of Education

120 Education Building, MC-708

1310 South Sixth Street

Champaign, IL 61820

217/333-2800

kmryan@illinois.edu

International Service Learning Program

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 GESI: GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE

Are you passionate about global change, committed to learning by doing, and ready to engage in hands-on international development?

The summer 2013 Global Engagement Studies Institute at Northwestern University will equip you to:

*Work directly with local communities and community organizations in Uganda, India, Bolivia, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, or South Africa

*Earn two Northwestern course credits (the equivalent of 6 semester credits)

*Leverage the strengths, rather than list the weaknesses, of the communities in which you live and work abroad

*Live with a host family and immerse yourself in another culture for eight weeks

*Work in teams to design and implement an original development project in youth and education, environmental development, microfinance, gender and development, global health, social enterprise, human rights, and more

 To learn more: Fill out our 3-minute interest survey, visit www.gesi.northwestern.edu, or email our office at gesi@northwestern.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until March 1, 2013 for summer 2013.  Apply today for the best chance of being accepted to your first choice GESI location.

We hope you’ll join us from June 17-August 24, 2013 to be part of sustainable development and collaborative change on the GESI program.

—

Meghan Ozaroski

Program Manager

Center for Global Engagement at the

Buffett Center for International & Comparative Studies

Northwestern University

620 Library Place

Evanston, IL 60208

T: 847.491.5932

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