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Apply to Stockholm Summer Arctic Program – Deadine February 1

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SUMMER COURSE IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN AND THE NORWEGIAN ARCTIC

SAO-LAS: Stockholm Summer Arctic Program
“Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic”
Program Dates: June 10 – July 15, 2013

In this intensive six-week program, participants study the multifaceted history of human settlement in the Arctic, engaging with political, environmental and cultural perspectives. UIUC students participate together with students from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.  Taught on location in Stockholm, Sweden and Svalbard, Norway.  The program fulfills 6 hours of course credit (GLBL 499, ESE 497, SCAN 496). Enrollment is open to both science and non-science majors – applicants must be junior status or have instructor’s consent. Program Fee: TBA.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013

Contacts:  Sherry Danielson, SAO Program Coordinator, at sdaniel2@illinios.edu
Laura Hastings, Interim Director, LAS International Programs, at lhasting@illinois.
Additional information available at the Study Abroad Office website at:
https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10859

 

Ecuador Course Abroad Info Session

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

 Info Session:

Wednesday, January 23, 4:00 pm

1051 Lincoln Hall

 Application Due: February 11, 2013

More Information on the Study Abroad Website: http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/userfiles/pages/facultyledprog.aspx

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.

Questions? Contact Michelle Castro at mccastr2@illinois.edu.

Summer Research Opportunity in Tokyo

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Summer Research Opportunity-University of Tokyo

 The Graduate School of Science at the University of Tokyo will offer summer research internship opportunities to qualified undergraduate students. The program is a grant program, named UTRIP (the University-of-Tokyo Research Internship Program). The features of the UTRIP program are as follows:

* Six-week research-centered program for students who wish to obtain a Master’s or Doctoral

degree in natural science areas.

* Providing financial support to all participants including housing for the full period of six week,

coverage for traveling costs to, and from Japan (up to 100,000 yen) as well as stipend of

60,000 yen to cover some personal expenses in Japan. No program fees will be charged.

* Eligibility: Undergraduate students of a Bachelor’s degree program. At selection, however, the

priority for nomination is given to applicants in their junior years.

* Application process: All application materials will be accepted at the

given site.

* Please check for the application procedure at: http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/utrip/apply-now/

The program details are available at the website below:

http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/utrip/program/

Please contact me at the email address:

soeda.sachiko@mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp, if you have any questions.

Matthew Price, PhD.

Undergraduate Research and National and International Scholarships Coordinator

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Fifth Floor, Illini Union Bookstore

807 South Wright Street

Champaign, IL 61820

Study Abroad Fair Tuesday!

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A Study Abroad Fair will be held this Tuesday, January 22nd from  11am-4pm in the Union. We will have a full staff of Study Abroad Advisors working at the fair to help students select programs based on their majors, minors, professional or personal interests. We have a program for everyone!

Please also note that if students are interested in studying abroad, they can do 1 of 3 things:

1.) Go to a First Steps Info Session held Mon-Wed, 4pm-5pm in International Studies Building 101 (the Study Abroad Office)

2.) Watch the First Steps Video Series online.

3.) Or they can stop by the Study Abroad Office to meet with a Peer Advisor for more information.

For all of our events, deadlines, and info sessions, please visit our Events and Deadlines page.

 

Bridget Doyle

Outreach Coordinator

Study Abroad Office

Student International Academic Affairs

910 S. Fifth St., 112 ISB, MC-480

Champaign, IL  61820

Phone: (217) 333-6322

www.studyabroad.illinois.edu

I4I and IPS Scholarship Applications

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Applications for the I4I Scholarship and the IPS Scholarships have been opened on the Study Abroad website.  The deadline for the applications is Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:59 pm.

Start an application for the I4I Scholarship here: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10625
Start an application for IPS Scholarships here: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10930

PLEASE NOTE:  Previously, you could apply for the I4I Scholarship and all the IPS Scholarships in one application.  Now the applications are separate.  If you want to apply for both the I4I Scholarship and the IPS Scholarships, you must complete both applications.  If you choose, you can use the same essays for both applications, or you can tailor them to the specific scholarships.  Please contact me with questions.

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Andrea Wagner

Coordinator of International Scholarships

International Programs and Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

507 E. Green St., Ste. 410

Champaign, IL 61820  MC 417

ph: 217-244-5771

fax: 217-265-0810

awagne@illinois.edu

Illinois for Illinois and International Studies scholarship application deadline Sept. 17

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The deadline is approaching for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and International Programs & Studies (IPS) Donor-Funded scholarship applications.  Both scholarships are used to fund study abroad opportunities for Illinois students.  I have sent notifications to undergraduate students who intend to study abroad during Winter Break 2012, Spring 2013, and Calendar Year 2013.  Please feel free to forward the following information to colleagues and students and direct questions about the scholarships to me.

The final deadline to apply for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and International Programs and Studies (IPS) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarships for study abroad programs during Winter Break 2012, Spring Semester 2013, and Calendar Year 2013 is September 17, 2012. The application closes at midnight. Do not miss this deadline!

·         UIUC undergraduates who are participating in an upcoming University-approved study abroad program are eligible to apply for the I4I.  Last year, approximately 1 in 4 applicants received an I4I Scholarship.

·         UIUC undergraduates with a 3.0 or above who are participating in semester-length programs abroad (unless otherwise noted on the website) are eligible to apply for IPS Donor-Funded Scholarships.  The applicant success rate for IPS Scholarships is approximately 1 in 12.

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

For more information about study abroad scholarships, please visit http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/cost/scholarships.aspx.

Best regards,

Andrea

 

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Andrea Wagner
Coordinator of International Scholarships
International Programs and Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
507 E. Green St., Ste. 410
Champaign, IL 61820  MC 417
awagne@illinois.edu

Fall and Winter Study Abroad Courses

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FallWinter FacultyLed CoursesAbroad

Dear Students,

Welcome back to campus!

NOW is the time to start planning how to spend your winter break!  The attachment has 13 exciting options for you to spend your winter break in a very meaningful way by participating on a fall/winter faculty-led course abroad.

The deadline to complete an application is coming up on September 10, 2012.  We look forward to reviewing your application!

Best,

Stacy Billman and Jenna Krosch

Coordinators for Short-Term Programs

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Study Abroad Office

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

115 International Studies Building, MC 480

910 South Fifth Street

Champaign, IL 61820

Tel: +1.217.333.6322

Fax: +1.217.244.0249