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What's Going On in Study Abroad?
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STUDY ABROAD PREPARATION CLASS
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Offered every FALL semester
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AL 200 Cultural Difference and Study Abroad (3 cr.)
Tu, Th 10:20-11:40 AM -
Course catalog description: Tools for understanding and interacting with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Awareness of an sensitivity to cultural difference and the role of language study in understanding cultural difference. Preparation for continued study of and exposure to different cultures and languages through study abroad.
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Thinking about studying abroad? Well, now's your chance to find out why Michigan State is a national leader in study abroad!
Study Abroad Fairs are comprehensive information fairs for students (and others) interested in learning more about the many exciting study abroad opportunities available at MSU. They are held twice a year in the MSU Union.
Fall 2008 Fair:
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Spring 2009 Fair:
Thursday, February 5, 2009
At a Study Abroad Fair you can:
- Talk with the program leaders about individual programs
- Chat with students who have already participated
- See amazing photos and artifacts from around the world
- Talk with academic advisers and representatives from the Office of Financial Aid
- Check with the MSU Travel Clinic about health issues
- Get your passport and photos (Passport application processing by the East Lansing Post Office will be available for students who come prepared with all necessary documents and payments. Visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for information on what materials are necessary for passport processing. The Instructional Media Center will also be on hand to take your passport photos for $11.00. Checks and cash will be accpeted as payment - no credit cards.)
- Enter a raffle to win a gift certificate to the Spartan Bookstore
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As a returnee, you can find out how to continue your international experience
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Internship – Volunteer – Teach – Work ABROAD
This fair, held annually in October, is for students who have thought about or are considering…
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volunteering, teaching, internships or short-term work abroad
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an internationally-focused career
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funding for an international experience
Nearly 50 MSU international units and external international organizations will provide information and resources about internships, volunteer, work and teaching abroad, internationally-focused careers, and funding sources for international experiences. This fair complements the semi-annual study abroad fairs, but will not showcase classroom-based study abroad offerings.
2007 International Opportunities Fair participants and descriptions
Attention Returned and Future Study Abroad Participants!
The Office of Study Abroad and the office of Career Services and Placement present: Unpacking your Study Abroad Experience: How to sell your Study Abroad experience to employers and graduate schools.
Upcoming sessions will be announced soon.
This interactive and highly informative session will give you the information and skills you need to effectively present your study abroad experience in your résumé, application cover letters, and during job interviews. Among other topics, you will learn about…
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How to best place your study abroad experience on your résumé and curriculum vitae
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How to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and skills you have acquired through study abroad in application cover letters
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How to link these skills to the requirements of prospective employers and admissions criteria of graduate schools
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How to highlight your study abroad experience and skills during job interviews
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How to go about finding a job with a multinational employer
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learn about a program from the faculty leader
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find out about applying to study abroad
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ask questions
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meet with fellow study abroad participants
The Office of Study Abroad is pleased to announce our collaboration with the International Center Library, a campus resource for international literature and publications. The library serves as a resource for students and faculty alike by housing various collections, by providing classroom and presentation space, and by supporting MSU's five Area Studies Centers. The library seats 150, each seat equipped with electrical outlets and internet connections for laptop computers. Three full-web access computers with e-token printing are available for use.
OSA currently houses its travel publications in the library with plans under way to expand its collection of periodicals and books on international issues, culture, intercultural education and communication, and other topics related to study abroad. We encourage students to use these resources as they research study abroad options and prepare themselves for an international experience. It is also expected that the library will be used as a venue for Study Abroad orientations, presentations, and forums.
If you haven't visited the International Center Library lately, please stop by soon. It is located just off of the first floor lobby of the International Center in Room 115. It is open to the public as follows*:
| Sunday | 3-9 |
| Monday - Thursday | 12-9 |
| Friday | 10-3 |
| Saturday | Closed |
* Please note, the library is closed to the public during Academic Council and Faculty Council meetings (every 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2:30-5:30pm, September-May)
What?: Your chance to make new friends from all over the world while enjoying free Beaner's coffee!
When?: Every Friday afternoon from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where?: International Center Food Court, Spartan Room "B"
Do you have an event for the Study Abroad online calendar? E-mail Inge Steglitz at steglitz@msu.edu with the date and details about the event. We will post all suitable events to this site.
