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The Office of Study Abroad is now located in Memorial Hall 344!
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 309-298-2504
Upcoming Events/News:
John Cabot University Info Meeting
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
3:30 pm.
University Union Boardroom (1st floor)
A representative from John Cabot University in Rome will be here to answer any questions you may have about studying abroad at John Cabot for the summer or semester. Courses offered in English!
WIU in Belfast Interest Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3:30 p.m.
Morgan 302
Come learn about this three week faculty-led to Northern Ireland! Study at Queen's University and earn UNIV 379 (3 hrs) and HIST 379/679 (3 hrs). Travel dates: July 15-August 4, 2012.
Study Abroad Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3:30 p.m.
Chicago Room (1st floor in the University Union)
Come learn about the study abroad process, avaialable programs, scholarships and more! Study abroad may be more flexible and affordable than you think!
Browse our study abroad programs by location:
North America/Central America/South America
Resources:
How to Find Money to Study Abroad Workshop
Handout on Medical Report/Physicals Information
New Diversity Scholarship Available
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is offering a new Diversity Scholarship program for students participating on semester/year-long programs through GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. The scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to eligible students of ethnic minority who are willing to share their experience with family, friends and student colleagues upon their return.
Special Thanks:
Thanks to everyone for coming to the Study Abroad Fair! Special thanks to those who donated prizes:
Inselhaus Bed and Breakfast and Aurelios Pizza
Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners!
Atageldi Atageldiyev is a sophomore Pre-Supply Chain Management major. Atageldi was awarded the Massey Scholarship in the amount of
$500
NZD. The scholarship was awarded in recognition of academic and personal merit. This scholarship is awarded by Massey University in New Zealand to students who will study through the ISEP Direct program at Massey.
Afsha Merchant is a senior Psychology and Spanish double major studying at the University of Granada. Afsha won a $1,500 Diversity Scholarship from CEA which is "For CEA students from diverse backgrounds and/or for students who have had a personal experience with diversity." This scholarship has a range based on the affiliate status of the home university of the student; Afsha was awareded the highest amount possible.
Carlie Nelson is a senior Elementary Education major who will be studying abroad spring semester at James Cook University in Australia. She was awarded the Drs. James F. and Syndy M. Conger Study Abroad Scholarship in the amount of $500. This award is intended to assist WIU students who want to study abroad for a semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Joshua Schoenhardt is a junior Marketing major who will be studying abroad at Griffith University in Australia. He was awarded a $1,300 travel grant from AustraLearn sponsored by Qantas to cover the cost of round-trip airfare to Australia.
Follow Our Students:
Follow our student, Jacob Woodworth, who is stuyding abroad at Ming Chuan University in Taiwan:
View pictures of the faculty-led program, Agriculture Down Under, led by Dr. John Carlson and Dr. Marietta Loehrlein:
https://picasaweb.google.com/drjcarlson/Australia2011#
Check out this article highlighting the Ag students program in Australia.
What Students Have to Say:
“One of the best decisions I've ever made in my life.”
- Cheyenne Dorsey, Ewha Womans University, Korea
“I’m just blown away by my experience and hope everyone can go global as part of their academic program. You will definitely have a different mindset and different outlook upon returning.”
- Raymond King, Birmingham City University, UK
“Studying abroad is only the beginning to developing a greater understanding of the world that will leave you feeling fulfilled and yet somehow looking for more.”
- Joshua Wood, Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
"I have embarked on a dream that I never ever thought I would be so fortunate to realize. ..I have found a home far away from home, and I will be terribly sad to leave yet eternally grateful for the teachers I have found and the friends that I have made."
- Leah Trevor, Colegio de Espana, Spain
Visit the CIS Forum! Have a question about studying abroad? Need to sell some stuff or sublease an apartment? Looking for a roommate? The CIS Forum is for all students!
