Archive for the 'Study Abroad' Category

Africa students dominate higher education abroad

Students from sub-Saharan Africans seeking higher education are the most mobile in the world, with one out of 16 studying abroad, according to a new study carried out by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
By contrast, only one out of every 250 North American students goes overseas for higher studies, which […]

November 29th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

MSU tops study abroad rankings

For the second year in a row, Michigan State University has been named the top public university in the nation for study abroad in a report by the Institute of International Education.
In the 2004-05 academic year, the most recent year for which figures are available, 2,385 MSU students - and more than 6 percent of […]

November 21st, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

Organization offers study-abroad funds

Local high school students can apply for scholarships to study abroad through the ASSE International Student Exchange Program.
Students can spend an academic year, three-month period or summer holiday in Europe, Asia, South America, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa. Students ages 15 to 18 can qualify based on academic performance, character references and a desire […]

November 21st, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

Helping Latinos study abroad

Advocates of programs that allow college students to study abroad are working to put the programs within reach of more Latinos.
Officials at Global Learning Semesters Inc., an organization that promotes study abroad programs, say Latino students enroll in international study programs at about half the rate of all college students.
The organization has partnered with the […]

November 8th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

Study Abroad program offers chance to work, study in China

Ever want to see how big that wall in China really is?
Well, now is the time to find out for yourself, as the University of Northern Iowa study abroad program is offering students the opportunity to travel to Dongguan City, China to teach English to school-aged children.
“This opportunity came up last year, and the three […]

November 8th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

U.S. seeks to expand study-abroad program

When he decided to spend a semester in Budapest last year, Manveer Sahota, 22, didn’t know much about the country of Hungary, other than it was part of the old Austrian Empire.
“I wanted to enrich my knowledge of that area and kind of go into the unknown,” said Sahota, who is one of about 200 […]

November 3rd, 2006 - Posted in Education, Scholarship, Study Abroad

Students learn more about studying abroad

Academic credit, language acquisition, practical experience, resume building and an experience of a lifetime are all reasons why students should study abroad.
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Office of International Studies and Programs will host an informational meeting at 1 p.m. for students interested in studying abroad.
According to Study Abroad Coordinator Jimmy Brazelton, the orientation is […]

November 3rd, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

HACU and Global Learning Semesters to Provide $8 Million in Study Abroad Scholarships

HACU (the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities) and Global Learning Semesters, Inc. are undertaking a 10-year partnership to address the factors hindering Hispanic study abroad with the goal of reducing the gap in Hispanic participation in study abroad by 50%. Hispanic students study abroad at about half the rate of all college students due […]

November 3rd, 2006 - Posted in Education, Scholarship, Study Abroad

Scholarships To Help Hispanics Study Abroad

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has teamed with Global Learning Semesters Inc. in a decade-long partnership to get more Hispanic students to study abroad. The centerpiece of the effort is Global Learning’s commitment to make available more than $8 million in scholarships to HACU students through the Hispanic Study Abroad Scholars program.
HACU […]

November 3rd, 2006 - Posted in Education, Scholarship, Study Abroad

Study abroad presents increased opportunities

In your Oct. 26 story (”Fair gears toward internships abroad”), you propose study abroad workshop at the Purdue University. I also think it is very good experience for students to go abroad. There are many purposes for travel such as shopping, studying, and sightseeing. The non profit organization Global health Clinic plans special travel include […]

November 3rd, 2006 - Posted in Education, Study Abroad

International students eligible for financial aid

Stanford University is preparing a plan to offer financial aid to international undergraduate students — an expensive and ambitious move that would open up a whole world, literally, of new applicants.
“We live in a global environment,” said Richard Shaw, Stanford’s dean of admissions and financial aid. “The idea that we can bring together the best […]

October 27th, 2006 - Posted in College Grant, College Loans, Education, Financial Aid, Student Loan, Study Abroad

Engineering Students Celebrate Scholarship Success

Students from across the University’s engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding academic achievement at a special presentation ceremony this week.
Six students were presented with scholarships and cash prizes by the Dean of Engineering, Dr Richard Millar, at the event on the Jordanstown campus.
Dr Millar said: “The Faculty is delighted to be able […]

October 14th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Scholarship, Study Abroad