Category Archives: International study

International study, Other departments, Undergraduate research

Summer Research in India

The University of Illinois is participating in an India-Illinois research exchange called the Khorana Program.  It’s geared toward STEM, agriculture, medicine, and public health students who wish to spend their summer 2013 (June and July) conducting research – in this case conducting research abroad.  The program is run through UW-Madison with the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC).  Students do not receive academic credit.
 
Last summer, UIUC hosted 4 Khorana scholars from India and we will host even more this coming summer.  We would also like to make it a true exchange program by sending Illinois students to India this summer. 
 
The funding for Illinois students going to India is very good – accommodations and meals are covered for all participants, and most or all undergrads will get either airfare covered or a $500-1,000 stipend.  Some grad students will get both the stipend and airfare.  And the Charles Wert India-Illinois scholarship through International Programs and Studies might be able to cover at least some of the students’ out-of-pocket expenses. Going to India next summer through the Khorana Programs seems to be extremely affordable.
 
I have attached a flier with additional information for students. 
 
Please let me know if you have questions! 
 

Khorana 2013 flier

 

International Programs and Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Career opportunities, International study, Seminars

The Clinton Global Initiative University

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Dear Student,
 
Apply now to attend CGI U 2013 at Washington University in St. Louis, which will take place from Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7, 2013.  CGI U is President Clinton’s initiative to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.  Each CGI U student must make a Commitment to Action: a specific plan of action that addresses a pressing challenge on campus, in the community, or in a different part of the world.
 
The early decision and travel assistance application deadline is Friday, November 30,2012.
 
The final application deadline is Wednesday, January 30, 2013.
 
CGI U is proof that young people have the power to make a significant impact by confronting some of the world’s most urgent challenges.  We hope to see you in St. Louis.
 
Clinton Global Initiative University
www.cgiu.org | 212-710-4492
 
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Twitter:
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Apply now to attend CGI U 2013, President Clinton’s initiative to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.  CGI U attendees come together to make a difference in five focus areas: Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. CGI U 2013 will take place at Washington University in St. Louis from Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7, 2013. Travel assistance deadline is November 30, and final application deadline is January 30. Apply now: http://cgiu.org/apply

 

International study, Seminars

Translation Study Abroad Program Info Session TODAY — Thurs., November 8th at 12:30pm

TRANSLATION STUDY ABROAD IN THE EUROPEAN UNION INFO SESSION TODAY.  The Center for Translation Studies will host an info session for the Summer 1 2013 Translation Study Abroad program TODAY, Thursday, November 8th at 12:30pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge ( 1080 Foreign Languages Building).   Please join us for lunch and an opportunity to meet the CTS director and faculty,   learn more about the Translation Study Abroad program and have your questions answered.     If you are planning to attend and have not yet RSVP’d,  please RSVP to Elizabeth Mosley at emosley@illinois.edu as soon as possible so that we will know how much food to order.

Translation Study Abroad 2013 Info Session.pdf


Center for Translation Studies & Classics Department
School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics

International study, Other departments, Seminars

Translation Study Abroad Program Info Session — Thurs., November 8th at 12:30pm

The Center for Translation Studies will be hosting an info session for the Summer 1 2013 Translation Study Abroad program on Thursday, November 8th at 12:30pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge ( 1080 Foreign Languages Building).   Below is a message from our director with details about the Translation Study Abroad program.  Please join us for lunch on Thursday, November 8th at 12:30 pm for an opportunity to meet the CTS director and faculty,   learn more about the Translation Study Abroad program and have your questions answered.     Please RSVP to Elizabeth Mosley at emosley@illinois.edu by Monday, November 5th so that we will know how much food to order.

 

Translation Study Abroad 2013 Info Session

 

International study, Other departments

New Zealand


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
 
Photos on this site are from the students that traveled from Illinois Spring 2012 – Check it out!
Feel free to contact LoriKay Paden at lkpaden@illinois.edu for questions.
 
 
Thanks,
LoriKay Paden
Academic Advisor/Lecturer
Recreation, Sport and Tourism
International study, Other departments

Education Majors CAN Study Abroad!

PRE-TEACHING, ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS

What if we told you that not only is it possible to study abroad as a pre-teaching or education student, but that doing so could be CRUCIAL to your professional development as a future teacher? If you were already thinking about studying abroad, this is your excuse—and if you haven’t thought about it before, you should start now!  The earlier you start planning (freshmen, this time is golden!), the more options you have.  

Come Monday, November 5th to the Education Building, Room 2 from 4-5 to learn about why YOU should go abroad as a future teacher and tips on how to do it while working towards your certification.  The presentation will be given by two education students (who have studied abroad for a semester and work at the Study Abroad Office) as well as Adva Waranyuwat, Director of Secondary Education.  What are you waiting for—this could change your life!
 
Course Announcements, International study, Other departments

Spanish Major/Minor

I’m sure you are aware it is even more possible to double major since now the Gen Eds. take up even less of the 120 hours to graduate. If a student does well in Spanish and enjoys studying the language, it just makes sense to add it as a second major. Please encourage your students to attend the Spanish Major Information meeting today at 4:00 in the Lucy Ellis Lounge of FLB.  Additionally, our SIP Year Abroad in Barcelona Program also makes is easy to complete the bulk of the major in one year abroad. We will have information meetings for that on October 30 at 4:00 and Nov. 6 at 5:00. Both are in the Lucy Ellis Lounge. Students interested in either of these two things can also send an e-mail to me requesting information.
 
For those who are not in LAS, there is one more Spanish Minor Information meeting this semester on November 13 at 5:00 in the Lucy Ellis Lounge of FLB.  Please let students know who might be interested. Students can send an e-mail requesting information about the minor if they cannot make the meeting or they can wait until next semester when meetings will resume.
 
The date the Major restriction will be lifted for all Spanish courses above the 100 level is November 30 at 9 AM. Please tell students they will always find this date within the details section of the course description.
 
Beth Chasco
Undergraduate Spanish Advisor
4004 FLB MC-176
Walk-in hours posted weekly on:
Activities, Career opportunities, International study

International Virtual Career Fair

The International Virtual Career Fair is a great chance for international students to talk with top companies interested in hiring them for their home countries and/or the US.  Please contact me at vspring@illinois.edu if you have any questions.
 
 
VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR * REGISTER NOW * LEARN MORE HERE (Plus, iPod Nano Drawing)
NOVEMBER 7-8, 2012: International Students & Alumni will Meet recruiters live online..It’s easy!
 
Below are the registration links that could be linked to the images:
International VCF home page: http://international.careereco.net/
 
 
Tori Spring
Assistant Director, Employer Connections for Special Populations
The Career Center
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
715 S. Wright Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-0820
International study, Scholarships/Fellowships, Seminars

Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships

**FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR STUDENTS**

Are you interested in foreign languages?  Do you enjoy learning about different cultures?

APPLY FOR FLAS FELLOWSHIP!

Attend one of the FLAS INFORMATION SESSIONS

(both for Graduate & Undergraduate Students):

October 29th 4-5pm, room 126 LISB, 501 E. Daniel St.

October 30th 4-5pm, room 126 LISB, 501 E. Daniel St.

The information workshops will feature information on FLAS Fellowships with presentations by the Area and International Centers FLAS coordinators. In addition to a general overview of FLAS fellowships and particular requirements for various Area Centers, you can get tips on how to write a successful application; what supporting documents you need; and who is appropriate for a recommendation.

 

Fellowship Amount

  • Academic Year Fellowships
    • Graduate students may receive full tuition and fee waiver and a stipend of $15,000 payable over the academic year. Eligibility for tuition waiver varies by home department and school.
    • Undergraduates receive $10,000 for tuition and fees and a $5,000 stipend.
  • Summer Fellowships
    • $5,000 towards tuition for a summer language program as well as required Illinois fees and a $2,500 stipend. In some cases, a travel award may also be made.

FLAS Fellowships support graduate and undergraduate study in modern foreign languages in combination with area studies, international studies, or international or area aspects of professional studies. The following languages, classified by Center, are approved by the U.S. Department of Education for FLAS fellowships at Illinois.

Note: Undergraduates cannot apply to study French, German, or Spanish. Undergraduate fellowships are only available for intermediate to advanced study of less commonly taught languages, which are defined as modern languages other than Spanish, German or French.

  • Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS): Advanced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Tibetan. *CEAPS is accepting applications only from graduate students. Undergraduate students are not eligible to apply thorough CEAPS.
  • Center for Global Studies (CGS): Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Lingala, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian or Croatian, Swahili, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, or Wolof; or at the advanced level* (third-year or above) Chinese or Japanese.
  • Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS): Brazilian Portuguese, Quechua or any other Amerindian Language, or at the advanced level (third-year or above) Spanish.
  • European Union Center (EUC): Arabic, Bosnian-Serbian-Croatian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, French, German, Greek (modern), Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, or Turkish. *Priority will be given to less-commonly-taught languages (languages other than French, German, Spanish) and higher-level language study.
  • Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center (REEEC): Bosnian, Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Bosnian-Serbian-Croatian, Turkish, or Ukrainian.

 

For more information about FLAS Fellowships and eligibility requirements, please visit the FLAS Fellowships at Illinois website. 

 

FLAS Fellowship application deadline: 5 PM, 8 February 2013. Graduate students should check with their home departments about internal departmental deadlines