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What's Going On in Study Abroad?
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STUDY ABROAD PREPARATION CLASS
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Offered every FALL semester
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AL 200 Cultural Difference and Study Abroad (3 cr.)
Tu, Th 10:20-11:40 AM -
Course catalog description: Tools for understanding and interacting with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Awareness of an sensitivity to cultural difference and the role of language study in understanding cultural difference. Preparation for continued study of and exposure to different cultures and languages through study abroad.
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Thinking about studying abroad? Well, now's your chance to find out why Michigan State is a national leader in study abroad!
The Study Abroad Fair is a comprehensive information fair for students (and others) interested in learning more about the many exciting study abroad opportunities available at MSU. It is held once a year in the MSU Union.
Fall 2009 Fair:
September 24, 2009
12 Noon - 6 PM
MSU Union
At the Study Abroad Fair you can:
- Talk with the program leaders about individual programs
- Chat with students who have already participated
- See amazing photos and artifacts from around the world
- Talk with academic advisers and representatives from the Office of Financial Aid
- Check with the MSU Travel Clinic about health issues
- Get your passport and photos (Passport application processing by the East Lansing Post Office will be available for students who come prepared with all necessary documents and payments. Visit U.S. Department of State - Passports for information on what materials are necessary for passport processing. University Relations will also be on hand to take your passport photos. Checks (preferred) and cash will be accepted as payment - no credit cards.)
- Enter a raffle to win a gift certificate to the Spartan Bookstore
- As a returnee, you can find out how to continue your international experience
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Internship – Volunteer – Teach – Work ABROAD
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
MSU Union Second Floor
This fair is for students who have thought about or are considering…
- volunteering, teaching, internships or short-term work abroad
- an internationally-focused career
- funding for an international experience
Nearly 50 MSU international units and external international organizations provided information and resources about internships, volunteer, work and teaching abroad, internationally-focused careers, and funding sources for international experiences. This fair complements the semi-annual study abroad fairs, but does not showcase classroom-based study abroad offerings.
2008 International Opportunities Fair participants and descriptions
ATTENTION RETURNED AND FUTURE STUDY ABROAD PARTICIPANTS!
The Office of Study Abroad and the office of Career Services and Placement present: Unpacking your Study Abroad Experience: How to sell your Study Abroad experience to employers and graduate schools.
There are no more sessions scheduled for the Spring Semester. Check back for future offerings.
This interactive and highly informative session will give you the information and skills you need to effectively present your study abroad experience in your résumé, application cover letters, and during job interviews. Among other topics, you will learn about…
- How to best place your study abroad experience on your résumé and curriculum vitae
- How to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and skills you have acquired through study abroad in application cover letters
- How to link these skills to the requirements of prospective employers and admissions criteria of graduate schools
- How to highlight your study abroad experience and skills during job interviews
- How to go about finding a job with a multinational employer
- learn about a program from the faculty leader
- find out about applying to study abroad
- ask questions
- meet with fellow study abroad participants
PROGRAM |
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CHINA - Early Childhood Education in a Bilingual, Multicultural Context (Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Academic Year 2009-10) |
Tuesday, July 7 |
3:00 PM |
9 Human Ecology |
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR
- What?: Your chance to make new friends from all over the world while enjoying free Bigby's coffee!
- When?: Every Friday afternoon from 4:00-6:00 PM
- Where?: International Center Food Court, Spartan Room "B"
