UNI OVERSEAS RECRUITING FAIR XXXVII
University of Northern Iowa
February 1-3, 2013
-Registration deadline is January 11-save $40 if registered by Dec. 3.
-120+ American international schools will be in attendance.
-Teachers may obtain a registration packet on our web site:
www.uni.edu/placement/overseas
Monthly Archives: November 2012
New Zealand Study Abroad
NEW ZEALAND Study Abroad Opportunity – May 13 – June 7, 2013
Have you ever thought about studying abroad? Concerned about cost, credits, etc.? Well this is the perfect opportunity for you!! This class is a short term experiential recreation/tourism course. This course is taught and led by University of Illinois RST faculty!!! You would register this spring and travel May 13-June 7th – 6 Credit Hours!! (Learn and Experience the Adventure, Really!!)
For more information on this exciting opportunity: Visit http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=saoSCANewZealand
Teach English in South Korea
Park English is looking for ESL instructors to teach in the South Korean school systems. As a member of the Recruitment Agency Organization of South Korea, Park English provides their instructors with a high-quality once in a lifetime experience and there are absolutely no fees involved for their services! Read more about the opportunity here (http://illinois.edu/2006/park_english_pamphlet.pdf) or visit their website at www.parkenglish.com. The application process can take several months so don’t wait, apply today!
GESI: Global Engagement Studies Institute
Greetings from Northwestern University’s Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI)!
GESI provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on communities abroad, while earning Northwestern academic credit. GESI attracts the most passionate and capable students from across the country, and I would appreciate your help in spreading the word about this international program on your campus.
Pathways Scholarship
Dear Future Teachers,
The Golden Apple Pathway Scholars program is open to a limited number of college sophomores. The program provides assistance to the Scholars through their college and early teaching years by providing experience in the classroom, financial assistance and mentoring. The Scholars program receives funding from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
College Improvement Cash Scholarship
ANY College Student (grad or undergrad) may apply for the Dec. 15th, 2012 deadlines. It is the end of the year and applicants are needed for College Improvement’s Cash Scholarship. Students may apply directly and get details at http://www.collegeimprovement.org/collegescholarship.html.
Bailey Scholarship
The FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is now accepting applications for over $150,000 in scholarships for U of I students. All undergraduate students who will be enrolled at UIUC in 2013-14 are eligible to receive awards of $3000. Students graduating in 2013-2014 will also be considered for the $5000 Bailey Leadership Awards.
Boren Scholarship
Please forward to undergraduates interested in overseas language studies or in national security issues:
AGED 260: Intro to Leadership Studies and the Leadership Minor
Due to significant demand, AGED 260 will now be offered in large lecture/discussion breakout format starting this spring 2013. We have opened up 90 additional seats and will continue to offer the course spring and fall semesters. The course is offered this spring on MW 9:00-9:50am with discussion sections at varied times R/F. There are 180 spots available, 80% of these are unrestricted and the rest are restricted to Leadership Studies Minor or Agricultural Education major students.
ENG 315: Learning in Community – Adva strongly recommends
Please share with students the service-learning opportunities in ENG 315, LINC-Learning in Community for Sp13. Students in previous semesters have enjoyed the hands-on, real projects working with and for community partners around the world.
All students – any major, any level – may enroll. We have several new partners and projects with 17 sections meeting at various times: http://linc.illinois.edu.
For graduate and advanced undergraduate students, Project Management opportunities are available: http://linc.illinois.edu/information-project-managers.
Please view our introductory video and share it with students. “What is LINC?” is posted at http://youtu.be/f7s3aniu_40