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Learning Abroad Fair Wednesday September 17, 2008
The annual Learning Abroad Fair is on Wednesday Sept. 17, 10:00-2:30, on the West Bank. In addition to Learning Abroad Center staff, the fair features representatives from learning abroad programs. Add it to your calendar, as this is a great opportunity for students to communicate directly with program experts, and for faculty and staff to get a first-hand look at the breadth of international opportunities available.
University of Minnesota Students Receive Scholarships
Nathan Olson, a Japanese and English double major, received a Bridging scholarship from the US-Japan Bridging Foundation.
Sarah Engstrom has been accepted to participate in the 2008-2009 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals..
Study Abroad & Graduation
A recent study shows that University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) students who study abroad graduate at a higher rate than students who do not, regardless of college, freshman academic profile, or ethnicity. Graduation rates for students doing study abroad are about 50 percent higher than overall graduation rates (check all statistics). "These numbers confirm that carefully planned study abroad opportunities do not need to delay graduation while the sense of purpose and self-confidence that students develop may enhance their commitment to timely graduation," said Gene Allen, former associate vice president for international programs.
Learning Abroad Center in UMNnews
When studying abroad in challenging times, students help bring the world together. In addition to learning about their new surroundings and culture, these students become de facto ambassadors for the United States. That role of ambassador has new meaning in today's global climate. Read more in UMNnews.
Last modified on August 27, 2008 |