Category Archives: Study Abroad

Course Announcements, Study Abroad

Info Session for Stockholm Summer Arctic Program, Thursday 4-5 PM

SAO-LAS: Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015
“Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic”
SCAN 386/GLBL 386/SESE 386 – 6 credits
 
Program Dates: June 3 – July 5, 2015
Study Abroad Office Application Deadline:  January 31, 2015
Information session: Thursday, January 22, from 4-5pm (International Studies Building, Rm. 232)
 
In this intensive five-week program – for science and humanities students – program participants will learn about issues related to climate change and human presence in the Arctic from interdisciplinary perspectives.  UIUC students participate together with students from KTH-Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and will spend two weeks in the Arctic.  This year’s field sites will be located in Northern Sweden, with time spent in Kiruna, followed a stay in the Swedish mountains at the Tarfala Research Station, and ending with a stay at the Abisko Research Station near Lake Torne Träsk.  Applicants should have junior status (for Fall 2015) or consent of the instructor.
 
Program contacts:
For questions regarding the application process, direct emails to: kmstrom2@illinois.edu Kristen Stout, Advisor for International Projects in mainland Europe.
Create an application to the program at the following address:
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Scandinavian Studies, European Union Center, Global Studies, Earth Society & Environment and INSPIRE.
Study Abroad

Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015!

We are hosting one final Information Session on January 22nd from 4-5pm (location: ISB #232), and once again ask for your help in getting the word out by distributing the announcement below.  As always, we thank you for your support!

SAO-LAS: Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015 – “Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic”
GLBL 386/SCAN 386/SESE 386 – 6 credits
 
Program Dates: June 3 – July 5, 2015
Study Abroad Office Application Deadline:  January 31, 2015
Upcoming Information Session:  
     Thursday, January 22nd, from 4-5pm
     International Studies Building, Rm. #232

 


In this intensive five-week program – for all students! – program participants will learn about issues related to climate change and human presence in the Arctic from interdisciplinary perspectives.  UIUC students participate together with students from KTH-Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and will spend two weeks in the Arctic.  This year’s field sites will be located in Northern Sweden, with time spent in Kiruna, followed by a stay in the Swedish mountains at the Tarfala Research Station, and ending with a stay at the Abisko Research Station near Lake Torne Träsk.  

Program contacts:
For questions regarding the application process, direct emails to: kmstrom2@illinois.edu Kristen Stout, Advisor for International Projects in mainland Europe.
Create an application to the program at the following address:
Program Partner Course Site:

Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Scandinavian Studies, European Union Center, Global Studies, Earth Society & Environment and INSPIRE. 

 

Course Announcements, Study Abroad

GLBL 298: Education & Development in Andean Ecuador (deadline Feb 1)

Spring/Summer 2015 Faculty-Led Course Abroad
GLBL 298: Lumbisi, Ecuador
Education & Development in Andean Ecuador
Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Study Abroad Office
 
 
GLOBAL STUDIES COURSE ABROAD (GLBL 298) 6 credits
Students run a summer camp in collaboration with an Ecuadorian NGO, developing professional skills in the areas of:
– Teaching, classroom management, and curricular design in health, arts, environment, and ESL
– Interpreting, translation, and cross-cultural communication in Spanish and English
– Leadership and management
– Ethnographic research and critical analysis in the social sciences
“I believe that we all have to be teachers of some sort in the future and it is necessary to learn the skills required to
educate others effectively.” –Habibat O.
“This experience has helped me figure out my career path.” –Aymber J.


 
2015 PROGRAM FEE: $3,565 – $4,215
Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Included: round-trip airfare Chicago-Quito, housing, meals, program excursions, and international insurance
Not Included: Books (est. $25), optional cell phone rental ($50), and personal expenses (est. $500)
 
2015 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $4,140 – $4,790
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities are available for students who participate on Faculty-Led Courses Abroad. Please visit the online brochure page of this program to learn more.
 
PROGRAM DATES
June 28 – August 8, 2015
On-campus meetings: Second 8 weeks of Spring 2015 term; Mondays 5:00-7:30 pm, location TBD
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 1, 2015
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions you may have or for more detailed information on the program, please contact:
LAS Global Studies:
Kate Grim-Feinberg
 
Study Abroad Office:
Adam Heinz
 

 

Course Announcements, Study Abroad

Study Crisis Diplomacy Abroad

Kindly pass this along to interested students. It’s a great opportunity for student who might not otherwise have a chance to study abroad.

SUMMER STUDY IN VIENNA

This summer, the Department of Political Science once again offer a study abroad course in Vienna with Professor John Vasquez. There will be one FINAL INFORMATION SESSION on Monday, January 26 in Wohlers Hall 245 at 5pm.  The course offered is PS 394 Crisis Diplomacy.  This advanced hours, study abroad course will count as “in-residence” as its taught by a professor from this campus.  The course has two components: A section on Global Governance where students attend briefings in Vienna at the UN, International Atomic Energy Agency, OSCE, and the US mission to the IAEA and an historical section where students compare crises that go to war with those that do not from 1816-1945. The course will be given in the first summer session May 18-June. Additionally, two long weekends provide an opportunity to travel in Europe, allowing you to visit international cities like Venice, Munich, Budapest and Prague. A course syllabus, more information about fees and related opportunities can be found at the course website: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10886   Contact Prof. Vasquez for more information at vasqueja@illinois.edu.
—
Joseph Hinchliffe, PhD
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Political Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Course Announcements, Informational Meeting, Study Abroad

SU15 Stockholm Summer Arctic Program: Announcement regarding final Information Session

The Study Abroad Office is hosting one final information session on January 22nd from 4-5pm (location: ISB #232), and are asking for your help in getting the word out by distributing the announcement below.  Thank you for your support!

SAO-LAS: Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015 – “Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic”

GLBL 386/SCAN 386/SESE 386 – 6 credits

 

Program Dates: June 3 – July 5, 2015

Study Abroad Office Application Deadline:  January 31, 2015

Upcoming Information Session:  Thursday, January 22nd, from 4-5pm (Location: International Studies Building, Rm. #232)

 

In this intensive five-week program – for science and humanities students – program participants will learn about issues related to climate change and human presence in the Arctic from interdisciplinary perspectives.  UIUC students participate together with students from KTH-Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and will spend two weeks in the Arctic.  This year’s field sites will be located in Northern Sweden, with time spent in Kiruna, followed by a stay in the Swedish mountains at the Tarfala Research Station, and ending with a stay at the Abisko Research Station near Lake Torne Träsk.  Applicants should have junior status (anticipated for Fall 2015) or consent of the instructors.

 

Program contacts:

For questions regarding the application process, direct emails to: kmstrom2@illinois.edu Kristen Stout, Advisor for International Projects in mainland Europe.

Create an application to the program at the following address:

https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10859

Program Partner Course Site:

https://www.kth.se/abe/inst/philhist/historia/utbildning/http-www-kth-se-abe-om-skolan-organisation-inst-philhist-historia-utbildning-environment-and-society-in-a-changing-arctic-1-359250/environment-and-society-in-a-changing-arctic-1.523400

Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Scandinavian Studies, European Union Center, Global Studies, Earth Society & Environment and INSPIRE.

Study Abroad

Deadline Feb. 1: Summer SAO Faculty-Led programs

I wanted to send a brief reminder that Summer 2015 Faculty-Led programs co-sponsored by the Study Abroad Office are online and accepting applications: http://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/illinois-programs.
Most program deadlines are on Feb. 1 (Winter Break is a good time for students to discuss with their parents!); I’ve included a flyer below and also attached.
These are 1-6 week programs over Summer (and Winter Break) that are a great fit for students who want automatic Illinois credit, a program that fits a busy schedule, and more support overseas. Illinois faculty and staff lead groups of 12-25 students to teach an Illinois course for Illinois credit abroad. 
If you have any questions, I am the advisor for these programs and would be happy to assist!
Thank you for your partnership and Happy Holidays,
Adam Heinz
Specialist for International Projects
Study Abroad Office | Student International Academic Affairs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Course Announcements, International study, Study Abroad

Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015!

Please see the details below for the Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015. You’ll notice there is an upcoming Information Session on January 22nd. Please pass the following message along to your students to help us promote this fantastic study abroad program, which is sponsored by many on campus:

SAO-LAS: Stockholm Summer Arctic Program 2015 – “Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic”
GLBL 386/SCAN 386/SESE 386 – 6 credits
 
Program Dates: June 3 – July 5, 2015
Study Abroad Office Application Deadline:  January 31, 2015
Upcoming Information Session:  Thursday, January 22nd – International Studies Building 232

 
In this intensive five-week program – for science and humanities students – program participants will learn about issues related to climate change and human presence in the Arctic from interdisciplinary perspectives.  UIUC students participate together with students from KTH-Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and will spend two weeks in the Arctic.  This year’s field sites will be located in Northern Sweden, with time spent in Kiruna, followed a stay in the Swedish mountains at the Tarfala Research Station, and ending with a stay at the Abisko Research Station near Lake Torne Träsk.  Applicants should have junior status (anticipated for Fall 2015) or consent of the instructors.
 
Program contacts:
For questions regarding the application process, direct emails to: kmstrom2@illinois.edu Kristen Stout, Advisor for International Projects in mainland Europe.
Create an application to the program at the following address:
Program Partner Course Site:

Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Scandinavian Studies, European Union Center, Global Studies, Earth Society & Environment and INSPIRE. 

 

Career opportunities, Internship, Study Abroad

Academic Internships

Academic internships in political science are open to all majors.  There is still time to earn credit in association with an internship here in Urbana-Champaign. We will have a new State Representative, Carol Ammons, and a new State Senator, so it is an exciting time.  Congressman Davis’s office is also accepting applications.  Law, health, immigration, and environmental groups are looking for you!

You can earn political science credit with any political internship, here in Champaign-Urbana, in Washington (deadlines approaching in Feb. and Mar.), or abroad with the State Department.  There are currently student interns in Vienna, Paris, and New York.  There are also study abroad internship programs. Come to open office hours for more information with: Professor Marie Henehan, Tuesday, Dec. 16 , 3-6 pm DKH 403

—
Joseph Hinchliffe, PhD
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Political Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Course Announcements, International study, Study Abroad

Announcing 2 New Anthropology Study Abroad Field School Programs

UIUC Anthropology Department is pleased to announce 2 new Study Abroad Field Schools.

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

2015 Field School Application Form — Please complete and return by December 30, 2014.
 
 
URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY
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 Hours 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 information, contact Chris Fennell (cfennell@illinois.edu) or Matti Bunzl (matti.bunzl@wienmuseum.at).
International study, Scholarships/Fellowships, Study Abroad

I4I and IPS Study Abroad Scholarships

I am excited to notify you that the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and International Programs and Studies (IPS) Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship Programs are now accepting applications.  The applications, as well as detailed information about the scholarships, are available at http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=schi4ips and http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=IPSschol.  Please note that the I4I and IPS scholarship applications are due February 18, 2015. 
 
Thank you for your help in encouraging students to take advantage of these study abroad funding opportunities.  I am attaching a copy of our full scholarship listing as an additional resource for students.  

 

Scholarship Opportunities – 10.24.14

—
Elizabeth Stickel
Specialist for International Scholarships
International Programs and Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign