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Upcoming Events: Study Abroad Programs

8/22 - First day of classes

9/7, 9/9, 9/22 - Gilman Volume 1, Issue 1 August 2011 Scholarship Workshop

9/13 - Boren and Gilman Scholarships workshop Welcome to Study Abroad Programs 10/13 - Study Abroad Fair Greetings from the Study for every GA State student to that the office thrived during 11/14 - How to Afford Study Abroad Programs office at have a meaningful internation- a period of significant activity Abroad Workshop Georgia State University! My al experience during his or and transition. 11/15 - Spending a name is Jeremy Billetdeaux, her time at the university. Semester Abroad panel and I am the new Director of If you have any questions 11/16 - Broadening Study Abroad Programs. I am Some other exciting or need any assistance related changes include: welcoming a to study abroad, please con- Horizons panel coming to GA State after working in the Education new Study Abroad Coordina- tact us. We are here to help, 11/17 - Crossing Paths, Abroad office at tor, Maggie Miller, who joined and we look forward to Crossing Cultures Interna- for six years. us from Columbus State Uni- working with you to expand tional Photo Competition versity in mid-July. We are Georgia State University‟s Ceremony and Reception I am extremely pleased to also pleased to welcome Dr. borders far beyond down- be a part of the Study Abroad Jun Liu, from the University of town . Scholarship Programs team, and I look Arizona, who will serve as the ~ Jeremy Billetdeaux S h o u t - O u t s ! forward to creating more university‟s new Associate international education oppor- for International Initi- Director Study Abroad Programs Summer/Fall Global tunities for students as the atives. Also, I must give spe- Experience Scholarship: University works to interna- cial accolades to Dawn Fos- Michael McNorrill, Brittany tionalize our campus and cre- ter, our Assistant Director, Cullins, DaChelle Chenault, ate a more dynamic and visible who served tirelessly as Inter- Shelli Williams, Caitlin global presence. My goal is im Director and made sure Lemmond, Elise Blankenship, Brittany Dunkley, Hannah Stewart, Jennifer Gibbs, Study Abroad Scholarship News Ralph Culpepper, Joshua Smith, Nicole Griffin, There are many scholarships program. There are federally- Did you know? Chelsea Crouch available for students wishing funded scholarships, such as the  You can use your regular finan- to participate in a study abroad Boren and the Gilman, in addi- cial aid and scholarships for stud- program! The Study Abroad tion to a surprising number of Summer/Fall Gilman ying abroad? YES - this also Scholarship: Programs office offers the In- funding opportunities through includes HOPE! David Brown, Nicholas ternational Education Fee (IEF) non-government and non- Buck, Alexandre De Croy, scholarship and the Global university organizations and  The Study Abroad Programs Javahnda Kea, Oladunni Experience Scholarship, which companies. office can review your study Okunato, Julia Shyu, Joshua abroad scholarship essays are offered year round. To find out more infor- Smith, Kelsey Springer, (excluding IEF and Global Experi- Georgia State University mation, please visit Sarah Wheat ence Scholarship)! Don‟t let a academic departments also www.gsu.edu/studyabroad for scholarship essay stand in be- provide discipline-specific scholarships and visit the Schol- tween you and free $$! And 313 Summer/Fall scholarships for those wishing arship Resource Center in IEF Scholarship winners! to participate in a study abroad Sparks Hall 251.

10 Park Place, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30303 | P: (404) 413-2529 | F: (404) 413-2531 | www.gsu.edu/studyabroad Student Spotlight Travel Tips Plan on doing some travelling once your study abroad program is over? Here are some tips and tricks to help you save time and money! Student Name: Mike Lunney Program: GSU‟s “Cross Cultural How to get there: Websites like Eurrail.com, BritRail.com, and Perspectives on Health and RailEurope.com are great for booking train passes or point-to-point Human Services in Costa Rica,” tickets. For an even cheaper option, try Eurolines.com for busses. May 2011 For cheap flights, check out easyjet.com and ryanair.com.

What degree program are you Where to stay: Not only are hostels fun, but they are cheap too! currently enrolled in at GSU? Look at Hostelworld.com or FamousHostels.com for the best beds I am a post-baccalaureate stu- in town! dent working toward entrance into a Physician‟s Assistant graduate Money Saving Tips: Eating out for lunch instead of dinner can program. I am also an EMT at Grady Memorial Hospital. save you money while also letting you experience the local cuisine. Did you have any international experience before this trip? ... Buying day or week passes for public transportation is always a Yes, I went to Germany in 2006 for the World Cup and Costa Rica for my money saver. If you‟re even more adventurous, look into renting a honeymoon in 2009. Having international experience better prepared me bike for as little as 7€/day in many major European cities! ... Longing for this trip. for the Mediterranean? Italy and France can be expensive; explore What is your favorite memory from your experience? other options like Croatia! We took a group excursion to a national park located on the beach. After trekking through the rainforest, we alternated taking nature walks with Trivia Time! relaxing on the beach. It was a learning experience coupled with relaxation. 1. What country was once known as „New Holland‟? What advice do you have for other students? A) Belgium B) Australia C) South Africa Students should not worry about the logistics or the cost. Do your re- 2. What Arab nation has the highest percentage of Christians? search on different programs and go with your instincts so that you can A) Lebanon B) Syria C) UAE experience different cultures. This hopefully will instill a desire to go out 3. What country‟s airport sits at the lowest level in the world? and see new things and meet new people with the ultimate effect of unifying A) The Netherlands B) Tanzania C) China us as a global family to overcome certain obstacles. There‟s a whole world 4. If you study abroad in Germany, what currency will you use? out there that you can read about and try to understand, but there is no A) German Mark B) Kroner C) Euro substitute for first-hand experiences!

A big thank you to Daniel SAP Staff Question “13 hours from Detroit to Tokyo. That was Jansen and Bevelyn Ukah when I realized that “What’s the longest flight you’ve ever taken?” for all of their hard work the only way I‟ll see and contributions to our Asia again is from “8.5 hours from Chicago to Paris. the comfort of a first office! Your co-workers That‟s really my longest flight. If it -class seat.” - and students will miss were any longer, I would die.” Amanda, Advisor you. Best of luck to both - Jeremy, Director of you in grad school!

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7m below sea sea below 7m – (at Netherlands The A, 3. Christian) “10 hours from Zurich to At- asleep - on the runway in (39% Lebanon A, 2. Australia B, 1. Answers: Trivia lanta. During the flight I discov- NY because of a delay!” - ered The Big Bang Theory, Brendan, Advisor Friend us! which is now a favorite show!” GSU Study Abroad - Dawn, Assistant Director “10 hours from Atlanta to Paris. I sat next to “8 hours from Atlanta to London. a woman who was as

I met a man who was incredibly hungry as I was, and we nice but talked the entire flight, talked the flight at- even when they turned the lights tendant into giving us a Follow us! second dinner!” - Sonya, off and the entire cabin was @GSUStudyAbroad quiet!” - Maggie, Coordinator Intern