Category Archives: Study Abroad

Informational Meeting, Study Abroad

REMINDER Illinois Abroad Australia INFO SESSION

Please help spread the reminder that we are hosting an Info Session on Tuesday, April 28 from 12:15 – 1:00 and Wednesday, April 29 from 4:15 – 5:00 in Room #3019 Huff Hall (Khan Annex) about the “Global Health and Diversity” course that will take place in Australia over the 2015-2016 Winter Break term. This course has been a popular course for students interested in health-related studies abroad.
 
We will focus on a variety of concepts comparing health issues in the U.S. and Australia. Students will be particularly interested in the health care, aging, disability, and maternal and child health aspects of the course.  Lena Hann, Clinical Instructor in the College of Applied Health Sciences School of Public Health, will be the instructor for the course.  In order to have an idea of attendance numbers, please have students register for the meeting at http://goo.gl/forms/A17XHzGR1d
 
Thank you in advance for sharing this information with your students.  These presentations are different from the ones that Study Abroad is holding for New Zealand and Australia and are the last information sessions that we will be holding before the end of the semester.  We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out about this program. 
 
Best regards –
Julie Bobitt, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program

 

Informational Meeting, Study Abroad

Study Abroad Info Sessions

Are you considering study abroad for the semester or summer?  Are you interested in living and learning in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand?
If so, the Study Abroad Office invites you to attend one of the following information sessions:

Study Abroad in the United Kingdom & Ireland
Tuesday, May 5
5:00-6:00 pm
1066 Lincoln Hall
Study Abroad in Australia & New Zealand
Wednesday, May 6
5:00-6:00 pm
1066 Lincoln Hall
Learn more about program details, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, meet your study abroad advisor, and chat with study abroad returnees!

 

Informational Meeting, International study, Study Abroad

Illinois Abroad Australia INFO SESSION

Hello everyone!
 
We are hosting an Info Session on Tuesday, April 28 from 12:15 – 1:00 and Wednesday, April 29 from 4:15 – 5:00 about the “Global Health and Diversity” course that will take place abroad in Australia over the 2015-2016 Winter Break term. This course has been a popular course for students interested in health-related studies abroad.
 
We will focus on a variety of concepts comparing health issues in the U.S. and Australia. Students will be particularly interested in the health care, aging, disability, and maternal and child health aspects of the course.  Lena Hann, Clinical Instructor in the College of Applied Health Sciences School of Public Health, will be the instructor for the course. 
 
Please share this with your students and encourage them to attend one of the information sessions next week.  These are the last information sessions that we will be holding before the end of the semester.  We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out about this program. 
 
Best regards –
Julie Bobitt, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program
International study, Scholarships/Fellowships, Study Abroad

UK & Ireland Scholarships Info Session & Application Workshop

Fancy a fully-funded graduate degree at a top British or Irish university?  Join us to learn about a group of scholarships that allow you to pursue your academic goals in the United Kingdom and Ireland!

 

This informational session and application workshop is targeted to juniors, seniors, and graduate or professional students, and will provide an overview of the Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes scholarships.

 

When: Thursday, May 7, 3:30-5:00pm

Where: 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building (entrance near Coble Hall)

 

We will discuss the:

  • basic eligibility requirements,
  • selection criteria, and
  • application processes for these awards.

 

The University of Illinois’ newest Marshall Scholar, Jacob Calvert, will be on hand to share his application experience!

 

The latter portion of the event will help participants begin to craft their applications for these scholarships.  This is a great opportunity to strategize and get feedback on your ideas for your application essays.  The priority deadline for the Marshall and Gates Cambridge scholarships is June 1, 2015, and the required campus deadline for many of the UK/Ireland scholarships is August 25, 2015, so now is the time to get started!

 

For more information: topscholars@illinois.edu

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Thank you,

 

Richelle Bernazzoli, Ph.D.
National and International Scholarships Program  |  University of Illinois

International study, Study Abroad

Study Abroad in Tokyo & Taipei – Application Deadline April 22

Study Abroad: Summer 2015

Understanding Japan and Taiwan in Global Settings

(EALC 199 at 3 credits)

 

Still looking for an opportunity to study abroad this summer?  Gain new perspectives on Japan and Taiwan by participating in the U-Tokyo and NTU Summer Program. Together with students from the top universities in Japan and Taiwan, you will acquire significant knowledge, become inspired by Japanese and Taiwanese culture, and experience the dynamic cities of Tokyo and Taipei.  The University of Illinois is the only American university participating!

 

The University of Tokyo and National Taiwan University have joined forces to create the course outlined below, combining them with an exciting social program. This course is aimed at students with general interest in international relations, East Asia, political science, and economics. The language of instruction for the course is English.

 

Students will attend class lectures on (1) politics and international relations, (2) culture and society, and (3) economics and management, students will learn what’s going on in Japan and Taiwan in global settings especially in their relation to China and US. Field trips to government, businesses, and NGOs will deepen their understanding of the class topics.  Participants from all three universities will be divided into work groups to present findings of independent research projects.  Illinois students will each produce a documentary of their experience that will be shared with the Illinois campus.

 Summer 2015 deadline: April 22, 2015

 

To apply: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11317

 

For more information contact Clair Bryan at sao-asia@illinois.edu.

Study Abroad

Info Session Tonight: Study Abroad in Australia

A final reminder that the first Information Session for the Australia study abroad course “IHLT 498: Global Health and Diversity” is tonight at 5:15 p.m. in 1002 Khan Annex, Huff Hall.
This 2015-2016 winter break course is a great way for students who want to study abroad but do not have the time to commit to an entire semester.
Additionally, this unique course is open to undergraduates and masters-level students and will take an interdisciplinary approach to examining a variety of health issues abroad.
Please share with your students!
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Lena R. Hann, MPH, CHES 
Clinical Instructor | Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

 

Informational Meeting, International study, Study Abroad

Vienna Urban Archaeology Program: Info Session March 9 noon 2036 Lincoln Hall

Please spread the word about this new URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY Program in Vienna info session

 

When:  Monday, March 9th

When: Noon

Where:  2036 Lincoln Hall—the Honors Commons (easy to access by the South-East Stairwell)

What:  Organizers from Vienna via Skype will present to tell you about the program and answer questions

 
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS!

These programs will be of great value for students interested in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Museum and Heritage Studies, German language, Urban Studies, Architecture, Art History, Landscape Architecture, Medieval Studies, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Material Sciences.

 

NEW!!!
URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY PROGRAM
in VIENNA, AUSTRIA
FALL 2015

 

In Vienna, the past — with all its glories and catastrophes — is all around you. And no-one has a better view of this extraordinary history than the city’s Archaeology Division, the municipality’s official unit for research and education. Its members are literally tasked with unearthing Vienna’s past, digging for the city’s secrets and sharing them with an eager public.

 

12 Undergraduate Credits in ANTH (6 Advanced Hours)

  • No Prior Coursework or Archaeological Experience Required
  • No Language Requirement
  • Total Cost (Including Transportation and Lodging) at the Same Level as a Semester on Campus
  • Optional Additional Courses Available

    For more info

http://www.histarch.illinois.edu/Vienna/

 

Application
https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11300

 

Application Deadline: March 15th

Informational Meeting, International study, Study Abroad

Study & Intern in South Africa: Info Session & Extended Deadline

Study & Intern in South Africa
Study Abroad Info Session

Wednesday, March 4 at 5:00 pm in 3019 Huff Hall

This program in South Africa provides students the opportunity to study in Durban and intern in Cape Town. Coursework at the University of KwaZulu Natal’s International School provides the foundation for understanding historical and contemporary South Africa. Upon completion of coursework, students will move to Cape Town to complete a twelve-week internship. Internship opportunities are available from every major and are identified based on students’ academic and/or professional interests. By linking coursework in Durban with an internship in Cape Town, students will not only gain an understanding of current affairs in South Africa, but also valuable professional experience. This program is available for the fall semester.

Extended Fall 2015 Deadline: March 15, 2015

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All the best,
Anna Fairbairn
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Anna Fairbairn
M.S. Student in Agricultural & Applied Economics
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Informational Meeting, International study, Study Abroad

Costa Rica Extended Deadline/Info Session

Spanish in San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica
Study Abroad Info Session
 
Monday, March 2 , 5:00 – 5:50 PM, LH 1024
 
Study abroad in the beautiful, lush environment of Costa Rica.  Put your academic and interpersonal skills to the test at a program site with caring host families, diverse volunteer opportunities, and very few tourists.  You’ll benefit from studying in a school with small class sizes and a strong support network.  This program fosters the opportunity to develop close relationships both inside and outside of the classroom.  Plus, all of the Spanish courses are pre-approved for credit at Illinois!  
Come learn more about this great program from past participants!
 
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Living: Host Family
Academic Areas: Spanish Language, Latin American Cultures
Extended Summer/Fall 2015 Deadline:  March 15, 2015
 
Create an application to the program at the following address:
 
*Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office

Best,

Clair Bryan
Ed.M. | Higher Education
Specialist for International Projects
Spain, Latin America, & Asia
Illinois Study Abroad Office