NEW PRE-APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ELECTIVE COURSES: Click Here to check out the NEW process for study abroad courses
GILMAN International Scholarships:
If you will be studying in the Spring 2006 term please do keep in mind that there will be a separate Spring 2006 application cycle for
programs that begin between the dates of December 15, 2005 and April 15, 2006. This cycle
will include winter inter-session and January programs of at least four weeks in length. The online application for the Spring 2006 cycle will be available in mid-summer and the application deadline will be September 19, 2005.
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Administered by: Institute of International Education
Gilman International Scholarship Program
520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740
Houston, Texas 77027
gilman@iie.org
www.iie.org/gilman
· So, you want to Study Abroad · Narrowing Down the Options· Planning your Trip
· Health and Safety Concerns· Managing Money Abroad· Life in Another Country
· Living with the Locals· Keeping in Touch with Home· Life After Study Abroad
Please visit Agapy Publishing to purchase this book: http://www.agapy.com/studyabroad.html
General
Information Sessions!
Your first step to Study Abroad
Through Fall and Spring semesters
Tuesdays at 4p.m. and Wednesdays at 1p.m.
216 Minor Hall
Study Abroad Fair:
 Date: September 22nd, 2004
What: Pictures from the Study Abroad fair are now available online!
Click here to view them!
$$ FOR STUDY IN JAPAN
***REMINDER: Deadline April 5, 2005***
The Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ) Bridging Scholarship program will award 60 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in fall 2005.
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. The scholarships are funded by donations from U.S. corporations and foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded 500 scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan. Most recently, 33 students from colleges and universities in 22 states received scholarships for the Spring 2005 semester.
The deadline for applications is April 5, 2005. Successful applicants will be notified by May 30. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need.
In addition, Morgan Stanley will award two $7,500 scholarships to undergraduate students who will be studying abroad in Japan during the 2005-2006 academic year and who have an interest in economics and international finance. Applicants must submit a research paper on one of several designated public-policy topics together with an application for the Bridging Scholarship program.
Fall 2005 programs are those beginning between August and October 2005 and continuing for at least three months. (Summer program participants are not eligible for Bridging Scholarships.) Students planning to study abroad in Japan beginning in Spring 2006 should apply in October 2005 for the Spring 2006 scholarships.
Information on the Bridging and Morgan Stanley scholarships and downloadable application forms are available at ATJ's Web site:http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html . Printed application brochures are also available.
Absentee
Voter Information see under Students
Abroad:Keeping in Touch
See the Study Abroad Photo Contest
Winners! <Click
Here>
The
following is housing resource ( i.e., finding or listing sublets):
http://www.offgrounds.com
The Study Abroad Club is a student-run organization (a C.I.O) that offers support to students returning from abroad and gives advice to those considering doing so. <Click Here>
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
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This information is current as of today, Wed Aug 3 16:10:35 2005.
Worldwide Caution
August 02, 2005
This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of
terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas.
This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated March 8, 2005 and expires on
February 2, 2006.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of
terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S.
citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that
demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. Ongoing
events in Iraq have resulted in demonstrations and associated violence
in several countries; such events are likely to continue for the
foreseeable future. Nation-wide elections in Afghanistan scheduled for
mid-September may also trigger violent anti-American actions.
Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations
continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple
regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These
attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations,
kidnappings, hijackings and bombings. Extremists may elect to use
conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and
private interests. The latter may include facilities where U.S. citizens
and other foreigners congregate or visit, including residential areas,
business offices, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels
and public areas.
In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train
attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for
terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition,
extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible
targets.
U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of
vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to
bolster their personal security. For additional information, please
refer to A Safe Trip Abroad found at http://travel.state.gov.
U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of
alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend
public services to assess their security posture. In those instances,
U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide
emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to
monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S.
embassy or consulate.
As the Department continues to develop information on any potential
security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat
information through its Consular Information Program documents,
available on the internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to
information on the internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information
on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S.
or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
(End of State Department Public Announcement)
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