Columbus State University Volume 11, Issue 1 THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION NEWSLETTER CSU WELCOMES FORT SCHOLAR Columbus State University is proud to as New York City. These experiences have U.S., such as the Civil Rights Movement welcome the Mildred Miller Fort Visiting allowed Dr. Kessler the opportunity to live of the 1960’s, are in many ways specifi c to Scholar in European Studies, Dr. Mario under two very different kinds of societies. America.” Kessler, for the 2009-2010 academic When speaking of Americans, Dr. Kessler Dr. Kessler believes the general CSU year. A tenured professor at the Center for believes that “there is no generalized body to be very interested in his classes. Contemporary History that is associated answer for whether or not Americans are Emphasizing the social aspect of his with the University of Potsdam, Dr. Kessler neccessarily good or bad, you can fi nd any academic topics, Dr. Kessler seeks to teaches courses in nineteenth and twentieth “analyze the underlying motives and century German and European history. themes of historical movements such as Kessler’s research is in contemporary modern fascism and genocide” and the European labor history, European anti- political and historical climate of early Semitism and intellectual history. While 20th-century Europe. Students “seem to at CSU, Dr. Kessler will teach “A History react very strongly to digging deeper into of European anti-Semitism” and “Europe the historical memory of the Holocaust and since 1945” for the fall semester, and “A major European labor movements.” History of Two Germanies” and “Labor Growing up under the German History since 1848” for the spring. Democratic Republic, Kessler remembers Receiving his doctorate under the becoming attracted to the popular culture of German Democratic Republic educational the United States during the late 1960’s and system before the fall of the Berlin Wall, stereotype in any groups of individuals,” 1970’s. Films such as Apocalypse Now, Kessler’s academic background brings but that, above all, he has “felt a general Coming Home and Strawberry Statement a new expertise and perspective to the good will towards him as he has lived in the exposed Kessler to various artistic and History and Geography Department. When U.S. and taught in the U.S. South.” While social movements within the United States, asked about his general impressions of a German national, Dr. Kessler has felt and with their dissimination into Eastern CSU, Kessler is exceedingly excited and “no serious obstacle in acclimating to U.S. Germany, allowed for a familiarization impressed, stating that “the faculty have culture” in general and feels that the United of American culture. Additionally, Dr. been extremely helpful and courteous” in States “offers many great opportunities Kessler enjoys a love of American 60’s accommodating him with materials and for young people to understand the world music, and is an ardent fan of artists such as support. around them.” When asked about some Bob Dylan, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The student body, Dr. Kessler states, fundamental differences between the Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and Leonard “is generally very bright and receptive to U.S. and his experience in the German Cohen. In addition to academia, Dr. Kessler ideas and themes of global culture and Democratic Republic, Dr. Kessler states enjoys and follows both European and U.S. development.” After spending the fi rst that “the development of U.S. capitalism sports, mostly track and fi eld. Excited about years of his academic life in East Germany, has played a fundamental role in forming the coming year, Dr. Kessler is “looking Dr. Kessler has lived in and traveled the American character in many ways,” forward to and meeting with more students extensively through parts of the U.S., such and that historical “movements found in the during his stay here at CSU.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR The start of a new academic year is an connection between the two. CIE is ready to energizing opportunity to meet new faculty, assist departments in their efforts to increase INTERNATIONAL LEARNING staff and students. It is also an exciting time faculty and student participation. Simple COMMUNITY for the Center as we develop and expand measures, such as links to the CIE website options for global learning. This year CSU and distribution of study abroad information P. 3 will offer more new study abroad programs during advising, can increase student than during any previous year. There are seven participation. Faculty involvement in teaching new programs, each of which offers students or developing study abroad is also vital to EXPERIENCING CHINA AND a different pathway to global competency increasing student participation. There are OXFORD through international and experiential learning. many other strategies including participation in We are fortunate to have so many faculty the ILC, internationalization of curricula, and P. 4 members who are eager to develop these international faculty development. programs abroad for their students. The CIE website also provides information The International Learning Community about international student enrollments CSU ALUMNI AWARDED (ILC) continues to be one of the most over the past several years. International FULBRIGHT successful international programs on campus. students are an important resource for campus This year we anticipate offering forty-four internationalization. The rise in international P. 5 classes with more than one thousand students enrollments this year is encouraging but participating in the ILC. Faculty members further increases in the number of international teaching these classes work with their students at CSU would mean more NEW STUDY ABROAD colleagues to integrate learning outside the international perspectives in each classroom OPPORTUNITIES classroom and across disciplines. The ILC and across the campus. Faculty members may lectures, Global Dialogues and fi lms have been wish to consider the World at Reach program P. 6 well attended with large numbers of student which arranges classroom presentations or participants. The ILC classes help students dialogues with international students. Our realize that international learning is a vital part International Student Service Scholarship ONE COUGAR WORLD of their college experience and encourages their (ISSS) students are always ready and eager P. 7 pursuit of global competency through study to perform such service as part of their ISSS abroad, co-curricular programs and classes. award. As the departments and colleges at Our goal is to integrate the elements of CSU embark on their strategic planning, international education to build a holistic global CIE would like to play a role in their learning experience for students that is greater efforts. With the institution’s strategic than the sum of the individual activities or commitment to expanding study abroad and experiences. When our students develop global international education, CIE looks forward knowledge, awareness and behaviors, they will to supporting the efforts of academic units. succeed at the workplace, in their community, The “Campus Internationalization” section and wherever they may travel in our globally of the CIE website (http://cie.colstate.edu/ interconnected world. Through international campusinternationalization.asp) includes education Columbus State University expands information about study abroad participation the horizons of our students and empowers our by major and faculty participation in study students to become global citizens. abroad by department. There is a clear

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION The Center for International Education leads the university’s effort Staff Includes to internationalize CSU. The Center enriches and broadens students’ - Dr Neal R. McCrillis, Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Eminent Scholar Chair of International Education, Director of the CIE and faculty members’ understanding of world cultures by providing and Associate Professor of History opportunities for international education. - Dr. Julie Ballenger, Assistant Director of the CIE and Professor Our mission is to coordinate and develop international programs, of Biology promote greater campus awareness of the international area through - Adam Johnson, International Student Coordinator activities and publications, cultivate an international curriculum, and - Maggie Miller, Study Abroad Coordinator promote campus and community collaboration. - Christine Murphey, Administrative Coordinator - Eric McRoberts, Publications Student Assistant - Amber Dees, Work Study Student - Anastasia Olkhovaya, ILC Student Assistant VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY, 2009-2010 Among the many programs offered by the who will be giving a series of lectures at to the global community. Discussing CSU Center for International Education, the Center for International Education. In important concepts such as the impact the International Learning Community addition to internationally of modern nationalism, globalization, (ILC) allows students various opportunities themed lectures, fi lms such as My Neighbor ethnicity and identity, and religion, students to internationalize their education and gain My Killer, Soldier Child, The Notebooks from all backgrounds are able to gain new global competency. To meet these ends, outlooks on important issues. Combined the ILC is structured to offer a number with courses such as Comparative of course offerings in order to integrate Schedule of Upcoming Events Politics, Cultural Anthropology and Art students’ learning into key global themes. Appreciation, “Global Dialgoues” adds For the 2009-2010 academic year, 28 October 20: Ishmael Beah, Author of yet another important layer to the global faculty members are involved in the A Long Way Gone (12:30 pm, University education that both international and program, offering courses in 13 disciplines, Hall) domestic students come to CSU to gain. such as Anthropology, Art, Business, Dan Ross speaks highly of students’ Communications, English, Environmental October 27: Notebooks of Memory desire to be active in ILC programs, stating Studies, Geography, Geology, History, (12:30 pm, Spencer Event Hall) that after being introduced to “some of the Spanish, Theatre, Political Science, and issues and having attended an international Sociology. A wide variety of events are November 16: Children of Heaven (7:00 fi lm or a session of global dialogues, their held to bolster the international character pm, Spencer Event Hall) enthusaism increases quickly.” Dr. Amanda of each course. While in the ILC, students Rees, of the History and Geography attend internationally-themed fi lms and November 17: Global Dialogues Department, views the “ability to have lectures, take part in events such as “Global (6:30 pm, Spencer Event Hall) a conversation, to question, to compare Dialogues,” participate in fi eld trips, experiences of different cultures,” as one and join organizations such as the One November 18: Global Dialogues that is essential to the workings of the ILC Cougar World Association, which seeks to (6:30 pm, Spencer Event Hall) program. In speaking of the response of foster relationships between international students to the ILC program, Dr. Rees says and U.S. students on the CSU campus. November 19: “The Death of Traditional that it “allows students the opportunity to For each academic year, the ILC pursues News” (12:30 pm, Spencer Event Hall) become engaged in global issues,” based on an international theme and this year’s the “great network of co-curricular activities courses are integrated into “Connecting that enrich classes offered on campus.” Our World(s).” Each faculty member of Memory, Beat the Drum, and Children Stating that students are “very excited” to in the ILC emphasizes the theme in of Heaven will be screened for students. take part in such academic activities, even his or her class and integrates the co- The impact of the “Global Dialogues” is “bringing their friends“ to ILC events. curricular activities into the course material. signifi cant. Scheduled for Wednesday and The program “extends the classroom” for Additionally, for the 2009-2010 academic Thursday nights, “Global Dialogues” allow faculty members as well, allowing for a year, students are able to enjoy the benefi t international and domestic students to more diverse learning experience as a whole. of Fort Visiting Scholar Dr. Mario Kessler, communicate openly on issues that pertain 2009 Study Abroad Photo Competition 1st Place: Samantha Harrell 2nd Place: Clayton O’Dell Art and Archaelogy in Peru CSU in Mexico, Cuernavaca VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 PAGE 4 MODERN AND ANCIENT: EXPERIENCING CHINA By Vanessa Calderon My trip to China began sixteen years and to Zhengzhou University. Zhengzhou interesting and valuable, because they were ago, when I was looking at my dad’s atlas is the capital city of Henan Province, the related to China and the surrounding Asian and I saw a picture of this long structure that most populated province in China with 100 countries. would follow the shape of the mountains and million people. The university is the only We spent three and a half weeks in get lost with the sunset in the background higher education institution in the province Zhengzhou. The people, the food, the fi eld of the image. He saw me looking at it and and therefore the size of the campus was trips and the courses made me think I did he said to me “That is the Chinese Great surprising. We had a welcome party not want to leave China. But the time went Wall.” I looked at him and said, “Well, I do and each of the students was assigned a by so fast that I could not believe that my not know where China is, but one day I will “Chinese Buddy.” He or she would make program was coming to an end. We had a go there.” Three months ago I was able to sure we did not get lost on campus and sad farewell from Zhengzhou University make my dream come true, by participating and our newly made campus friends. With in the USG Asia Council China Summer a bittersweet taste we went off to Shanghai, Program. our last stop. Shanghai feels like it is taken Beijing is a beautiful city, with lots of from a science fi ction book. The Maglev gardens, fl owers and trees everywhere. The train, the modernity, the fashion, the cars, sun rarely shines due to pollution, but it is the streets, the people, the food, they all still a city with charm. In Beijing, we were seem surreal. It gives the impression of able to visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden being in New York, in Berlin, somewhere City, the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen west, but it is China. After having spent Square. more than four weeks in China, traveling Our next destination was Xian, the city and discovering ancient cultures and of peace. It is considered to be the richest traditions, it felt weird being in such a city, due to its cultural and historical city where Starbucks, McDonalds, Pizza legacy. The environment is different as would make sure we had a great time doing Hut, Mercedes Benz and Porsche were well. It is as if the sense of greatness of the fun activities and getting to know other everywhere. The Maglev train ride that past was felt in their people, in the way the Chinese students. took me from Shanghai city to the Pudong city was constructed. There, we visited the My buddy’s English name was “Gina” International Airport at 501 km/h or 311 Terracotta Warriors Museum. That visit and she was a law student who wanted mph, was the outstanding closing to my took my breath away; I could not believe wanted to pursue a career in business law. journey. With sad eyes I had to say good- what my eyes were seeing. The display She took me around campus, and also off bye to China, but with a happy heart I was of thousands of handmade warriors, each campus and showed me her city. Besides able to say “Thank you for this beautiful uniquely represented and not repeated the fun, I had to study. The courses I took, month and for showing me the beauty and was overwhelming. After two days there, “Comparative Politics” and “Introduction essence of an amazing country and people we had to keep on going with the journey, to Mass Communication” were very like China.” STUDYING ABROAD IN OXFORD BY HAYLEY MCGEE In the summer of 2008, I took my fi rst application in I spent a lot of time asking the CIE totaling over $2,000. Slowly and trip to England on a study abroad program questions of a current Visiting Student surely my dream was becoming a reality, through CSU. I only spent 3 weeks in and the Center for International Education and a year at Oxford was becoming more Oxford and traveling around the country Director, Dr. Neal McCrillis. Both of them and more plausible every day. and in that short amount of time I instantly were able to ease my anxiety about living Family is the most important thing in the fell in love with everything English. Even and studying in another country. As far as world to me and I know I will miss them though I had wanted to go back to England funding goes, I was blessed to have a family but I also know how proud they are of me since the day I left, I wasn’t sure I was ready that was willing to support me any way they and how many times they have all said they to live and study there for an entire year. I could. Of course, it didn’t hurt to discover wish they had had this opportunity when received the application in September and that upon applying for the program I would they were in college. People tell me all the since it wasn’t due until December, I had a be eligible for the Spencer Scholarship, time that I’m going to have a great time and few months to mull it over. The decision to which allows students to attend Oxford for that it is the experience of a lifetime. turn in my application was a hard one that the same price as it costs to attend CSU. took months of careful consideration and I also learned that my HOPE Scholarship To follow Hayley’s travels, visit her persuasion. money would be transferable and I was online blog at: www.cant-go-back-now. In making my decision to turn my awarded 3 different scholarships from blogspot.com VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 PAGE 5 CSU STUDENT AWARDED FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP CSU can now claim it has a Fulbright more familiar with her study abroad Sydney’s main focus for her Fulbright Scholar in their ranks. Sydney Lanier options, Sydney participated in the Yeats is the use or the omission of the female graduated from Columbus State International Summer School in Sligo, voice in male-authored literature during University in May 2007 with a Bachelor Ireland. She was only there for two the period of Irish independence. The of Arts (cum laude) in English Language weeks but the study was intense. Sydney Fulbright covers 10 months of study, and Literature. She left the US on then became obsessed with the idea of but Sydney is planning to stay on and September 8 to pursue a degree in Irish studying in Ireland and started looking finish her PhD at Queen’s University in Studies from Queen’s University in for ways to achieve this goal. She found Belfast. Belfast, Northern Ireland. Sydney She is excited about living in Belfast. was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Sydney encourages all students to take Scholarship, a flagship international advantage of the international study education exchange program sponsored opportunities available at Columbus by the U.S. Government. The Fulbright State University. She told CIE that organization seeks to increase mutual she “had such an amazing, enriching understanding between the people of the experience traveling to Germany on United States and the peoples of other that first program that [she] just had countries. to tell everyone I could about the Sydney was introduced to global possibilities for them.” When applying travel while participating in a study for scholarships and grants for study abroad program to Germany in the abroad, she suggests that students summer of 2006 through the USG out about the Fulbright award only one look for these opportunities and take European Council. After she returned to month prior to the final deadline. full advantage of them. Last year, CIE Columbus, Sydney worked at the Center The United Kingdom is typically one awarded over $150,000 in scholarships, for International Education for the of the Fulbright Commission’s most grants and stipends. She reminds all 2006-2007 academic year as a student competitive awards. Last year there students that travel gets more difficult assistant. Sydney described working at were almost 500 applicants for 11 grants. and more expensive once you’re out CIE as helping her to “learn the in’s and In March, as a part of her application of school. To find out more about the out’s of international study.” She says process, she had a phone interview Fulbright Scholarship, please visit their that she “gained a lot of confidence in with the director of the UK Fulbright website (http://us.fulbrightonline.org/ simply talking about studying abroad” Commission and a representative from home.html) or make an appointment which she thinks helped her in the the US Embassy in London. Her grant with the study abroad coordinator at the Fulbright selection process. is the highest awarded for UK studies – Center for International Education. After working at CIE and becoming 20,000GBP or approximately $33,000.

COMING TO CSU FROM JAPAN: NEW EXPERIENCES By Boreum Kim My name is Boreum Kim. I am from World. I was also impressed when I went students seem to have more room to openly Japan. I came to Columbus State University to the CSU Writing Center. When I had communicate with their instructors, asking as an exchange student from Kansai Gaidai. many diffi culties in writing a paper in more questions and comments than in Since I am the fi rst exchange student from English, they helped me a lot, and gave me Japan. I like the view of the CSU campus; my university to CSU, I had no information good advice. It was so helpful. They are it is very beautiful. Compared to my about Columbus State except their always willing to help students from other Japanese campus, it offers more beauty in homepage. So I was a little nervous before countries. What really surprised me was the its landscape and surrounding area. There is I came to Columbus. But, after arriving, level of personal commitment professors at also another campus, the RiverPark campus, all of my anxiety vanished immediately CSU display. They are so nice and kind! which is only 15 minutes away by shuttle after being able to meet some students, They always care about students and helped Every building is so beautiful and professors and, especially, staff of the me studying for exams after class too. unique. I am so thankful to come to CSU Center for International Education. My experiences at CSU have been as the fi rst student from Kansai Gaidai. If I We had two orientations and those enlightening and in a lot of ways, different could choose the university as an exchange were good opportunities to get closer to from what I am accustomed to in Japan. student again, I would choose Columbus other international students and people The size and structure of CSU classes State University without hesitation. at the International House. They told us allows for a more hands-on approach to about many exciting programs such as learning, as I am able to form a relationship the Global Dialogues and One Cougar with my professors Also, here at CSU VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 PAGE 6 RECORD NUMBER OF NEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS The Summer of 2010 will offer a record equity, discuss multicultural differences in wide variety of activities and fi eld trips number of new study abroad opportunities football (soccer), and evaluate the societal to further their fi rsthand experience and for Columbus State students. The importance of sporting events. Students will knowledge of local culture. During their programs themselves are varied in nature, be able to earn credit by taking PHED 5545. stay, students will visit the National incorporating locations and academic Columbus State is proud to announce its Museum and Ministry of Culture, Gender environments from Britain to Uganda second study abroad program to Africa. and Community Development in Kampala, and South Korea. Each location offers a Headed by Dr. Wakoko and Dr. Studstill of the TASO Women’s AIDS Center, Mengo broad range of academic courses, allowing King’s Palace, the Kasubi Tombs, Lake students to learn at some of the most Victoria Beach, as well as attend various prestigious institutions in the world. New Study Abroad Programs local cultural performances. Additionally, Beginning on May 14, 2010, Shakespeare’s while staying at the Makerere University London will allow students the opportunity Spring Break Guest House, students will have the to examine the interrelationship of theatre opportunity to visit with local host families. Cross-Cultural Perspectives in and culture during the Renaissance. Sport The Center for International Education is Focusing on dramatic literature and live also excited to annnounce the fi rst business theatrical productions, Dr. Becky Becker Maymester program in South Korea. Headed by Dr. will provide a contextual environment to Hogan and Dr. Ha, students will be able expand students’ abilities to appreciate Shakespeare’s London to earn credit in BUSA 3555 and MISM and analyze the works of William 3118. With few prerequisities required, Shakespeare. Students will be able to take Uganda most business students will be able to take two courses while in the program, THEA advantage of the exciting opportunities to 3176 (Theatre History/Literature 2) or Music in China network with regional business leaders and ITDS 1145 (Comparative Arts). The cost visit the Kia headquarters. The program of the London program is $4900, which is Business in Korea will be offered during Maymester 2010. an all-inclusive fee that includes airfare, Summer For other students, the newly created accommodations, travel on the London TESOL program in Korea will be offered Underground, museum entrance fees, Education in England during the summer of 2010. Upon theatre tickets and program insurance. As completion of three courses for the CSU with all study abroad programs, tuition for TESOL Practicum in Korea TESOL Certifi cate, students will have each course remains the same as studying at the opportunity to immerse themselves in CSU, with all federal and state grants and Asian culture through teaching English to loans transferring completely, including the Sociology Department, the study abroad elementary and middle school children. the HOPE scholarship. Additionally, CIE program to Uganda will feature unique Students will spend a week at the Pukyung offers many scholarships that help students opportunities for students to experience the National University from July 19 to 25, pay for their study abroad programs. nature of both modern cultural development then teach in the classroom from July 26 CSU has another new academic program and traditional folkways and customs. While to August 6. The total cost of the program in England for students seeking to earn credit Uganda experienced turmoil in recent years, is less than $500, which includes all travel toward their teacher education degrees. this program will seek to show that the accomodations, meals and insurance. Created to help prepare those entering the country is at the heart of African economic One other additional program offered in fi eld for the high level of student diversity in development, and is exploding with culture Asia is the China Music summer program. the classroom, it’s available to all students and art. Lasting from May 6 to June 16, Offered during Maymester, students will who are planning to teach. The program will the program cost will total $3890, which be able to earn credit through taking either be in Northumbria University in Newcastle. includes airfare, accommodations, meals, MUSC 4555/6555 or MUSP 3359/6306. Students will be able to take EDCI 2120 in-country transportation and national park With a focus on exposing students to the and be able to fully immerse themselves in entrance fees. Students will be able to take history of the music in China, the program the UK educational system. Students will two of three courses during the Uganda will also include fi eld trips to landmarks meet on the CSU campus from May 31 study abroad program. Their options such as the Great Wall of China, the Jade to June 3, and travel to England June 6 to include ITDS 1156 (Understanding Non- Buddha temple, and the Xian Terra Cotta June 21. The total program cost is $2900, Western Culture), ANTH 5515 (People, Warriors Museum. The program will which includes travel, food and lodging. Politics & Religions of Central Africa) also include choral performances by the Also CSU will be offering an additional and SOCI 3107 (African Women and students. new program in England: Cross-Cultural Development). The SOCI 3107 class will Perspectives in Sport. This March program additionally offer graduate credits for those will allow students the opportunity to furthering their post-bachelors education. identify issues and practices in gender Students in Uganda will take part in a VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7 ONE COUGAR WORLD One Cougar World (OCW), CSU’s for valuable and respected scholarships. League and the South East Model African international and internationally minded The International Student Service Union simulation. The OCW has teamed student organization, is off to a great Scholarship (ISSS) helps international up with the Global Village, a residence start this fall. With visits to Atlanta students financially by waiving out- life program, to provide opportunities and a Culinary World Tour planned on of-state tuition, and has been awarded for international and domestic students September 28, the OCW is busy getting twice to Marealle, in 2007 and 2009. living on campus to come together and students involved from all walks of As an OCW student, Marealle has form lasting relationships that further life. One of the newest additions to the worked hard to bridge the gap between the organization’s cause. By socializing OCW repertoire was the International domestic and international affairs, and associating with students who Soccer Tournament on October 2. as an attendee of the 2009 Georgia reside on campus, OCW students can More and more students are getting International Leadership Conference create a stronger foundation while involved in the OCW this semester and a regular member of the Model Arab encouraging cross-cultural learning. due to its new status as a student-led organization. All activities are planned for students by students. This gives students an opportunity to interact cross-culturally and to enhance global awareness here in Columbus. “Students tend to be more in tune with the needs of other students and that is what makes OCW great,” says Vanessa Calderon, OCW president. OCW Vice President Wamba Marealle emphasizes several key programs at CSU that have contributed greatly to his personal academic development. Programs such as “World at Reach” have helped him develop strong communication skills, so he was able to “comfortably deliver a presentation about my country to approximately 100 students” while at Veterans Memorial Middle School. OCW also works to help students prepare for and compete

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK: NOVEMBER 16 - 21

Monday, Nov. 16 • 7 pm: “A Night Around the World” Dinner (Benefi t dinner • 1 pm: Opening Ceremony for international education and Heifer International) • 7-9 pm: Children of Heaven, fi lm Friday, Nov 20 • 11 am-1 pm: “International Food and Fun Fest!” Closing Tuesday, Nov 17 Ceremony at the Cougar Lounge • 5 pm: Information Session - Study Abroad • 6 pm: International Fashion and Dance Review sponsored • 6:30-8 pm: Global Dialogues by One Cougar World, the African Student Organization and the CSU Salsa Club. Wednesday, Nov 18 • 12:30 pm: Hot Wings & Hot Topics: Challenges and Saturday, Nov 21 Opportunities Abroad • 9-11:00 am: International Visitation Day • 6:30-8 pm: Global Dialogues

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SEMESTER PROGRAMS Education in England CSU in Oxford, England - Dr. Bonita Flournoy 569-2884 - Spend a semester at the oldest English university Shakespeare’s London Edge Hill University - Dr. Becky Becker 507-8403 - Study in the heart of Lancashire, near Liverpool and Manchester Uganda Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland - Dr. Florence Wakoko 565-3579 - Spend a semester in beautiful western Ireland SUMMER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS ISEP Exchange Programs CSU in Oxford, England (June - August, 3 sessions) - 100 institutions around the world - Classes in literature, geography and art (3 weeks) - $3,135 plus tuition Kansai Gaidai, Japan Cuernavaca, Mexico (June) - Range of courses in English plus Japanese language study - 8 credits in Spanish, Dr. Alyce Cook 568-2054 Laval University, Quebec London, England (June 17 - July 23) - French speaking university exchange for history majors - 6 credits in theater, psychology, literature, art and political science (5 weeks) Northumbria University, Newcastle, England $5,350 plus tuition - Semester or year-long study in one of 200 majors Paris, France (July 1 - August 5) Zeppelin University, Germany - 6 credits in communications, geography, photography, sociology, criminal justice, art - Spend a semester by the Bodensee, near Lake Constance - 5 weeks, $5,795 plus tuition Kingston University St. Petersburg, Russia (May 28 - June 26) - Spend a semester in London - 8 credits in history, literature, geography, economics, business or Russian SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS - 4 weeks - $4,100 plus tuition Archaeology in Peru Bonn, Germany (June 23 - July 28) - Dr. Warren Church 507-8093 - 6 credits in business, German, history, political science, environmental science (5 Biology in Costa Rica weeks) - $5,000 plus tuition - Dr. Julie Ballenger 569-3015 Madrid, Spain (July 1 - August 6) Contemporary Health Issues on Andros Island, Bahamas - 6 credits in literature, Spanish, art, religion, history - Dr. Kathleen Hughes 568-2325 - 5 weeks - $5,200 plus tuition Art in Japan Program Waterford, Ireland (June 17 - July 23) - Prof. Hannah Israel 507-8312 - 6 credits in art, music,geology, literature and others. Servant Leadership in Costa Rica - 5 weeks - $4,700 plus tuition - Dr .Stuart Rayfi eld 565-3665 Zhengzhou, China (May 7 - June 7) Cross Cultural Perspectives in Sport in the UK - Study at Zhengzhou University in central China MAYMESTER La Serena, Chile (July 3 - July 29) Music in China - Study history, geography, culture and art at the University of La Serena - Dr. Fred Cohen 649-7244 TESOL Practicum in Korea (July 19 - August 8) Business in South Korea - Contact Dr. Seon Jeon 569-2564 - Dr. Jong Ha 562-1662 and Dr. Pat Hogan 568-5028