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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Let's follow Arianna Williams in N. Ireland - Spring 2012
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Thursday, November 3, 2011
London Performance Showcases Opportunity
Every theater major hopes for that one big break, and study abroad in London during their junior or senior year has to rank up there with great opportunities. While our SMU students were in London, Brother William scheduled a stop to see their performance of the comedic satire "Greater Tuna" at TARA Studio. Not only is the overseas experience an extraordinary opportunity for our students, from reviews of the show, it seems that Londoners also look forward to the return of our students each year.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
London Group 2011
Our London Group for Fall Semester is off to a great start!!
The London Eye
Group in front of Big Ben
The London Eye
Group in front of Big Ben
Monday, June 13, 2011
Staying Healthy While Abroad
Eat, Drink and be Wary
Thinking about sampling the native cuisine? Of course you are! Enjoying local delicacies is part of the wonderful experience of overseas travel, but eating the wrong things could make you very sick. Many countries don’t have the same food handling and preparation standards found in the United States. Food that is not stored or cooked properly could make you sick. Do your research on which local foods and drinks to avoid.
~Stay away from raw foods.
~Choose your local restaurants carefully. If it looks dirty in the dining room, it could be worse in the kitchen.
~Local water supplies could also be a breeding ground for bacteria. Always use bottled water (even to brush your teeth), and beware of fake bottled water – tap water sold as bottled.Be aware that ice may also be made from local tap water.
~Practicing healthy habits, like washing your hands regularly, will help ensure that you stay healthy and enjoy your entire trip.
While you are keeping your eye on what you are drinking, make sure you keep an eye on who’s pouring it as well. Without sounding too scary, there’s the possibility of being served something you didn’t order. A number of illegal drugs can be slipped into your drink. These drugs can make you sleepy, unaware, or even unconscious. Remain aware of your drinks and:
~Don't drink anything you did not open yourself or that you didn't see being opened or poured by a bartender.
~Always watch your drink at parties and bars and get a new one if you leave it unattended for a while.
Retrieved June 13, 2011 from Students Abroad.com http://studentsabroad.state.gov/health/stayinghealthy.php
Thinking about sampling the native cuisine? Of course you are! Enjoying local delicacies is part of the wonderful experience of overseas travel, but eating the wrong things could make you very sick. Many countries don’t have the same food handling and preparation standards found in the United States. Food that is not stored or cooked properly could make you sick. Do your research on which local foods and drinks to avoid.
~Stay away from raw foods.
~Choose your local restaurants carefully. If it looks dirty in the dining room, it could be worse in the kitchen.
~Local water supplies could also be a breeding ground for bacteria. Always use bottled water (even to brush your teeth), and beware of fake bottled water – tap water sold as bottled.Be aware that ice may also be made from local tap water.
~Practicing healthy habits, like washing your hands regularly, will help ensure that you stay healthy and enjoy your entire trip.
While you are keeping your eye on what you are drinking, make sure you keep an eye on who’s pouring it as well. Without sounding too scary, there’s the possibility of being served something you didn’t order. A number of illegal drugs can be slipped into your drink. These drugs can make you sleepy, unaware, or even unconscious. Remain aware of your drinks and:
~Don't drink anything you did not open yourself or that you didn't see being opened or poured by a bartender.
~Always watch your drink at parties and bars and get a new one if you leave it unattended for a while.
Retrieved June 13, 2011 from Students Abroad.com http://studentsabroad.state.gov/health/stayinghealthy.php
Friday, March 18, 2011
Sievers shares experiences in CC-CS newsletter
Rachel Sievers, who went to Spain in 2009, has a piece in this CC-CS (Center for Cross-Cultural Studies) newsletter under “Alumni Stories.” To read the article, go to www.spanishstudies.org/index.php?id=720.
(Rachel's on the left)
(Rachel's on the left)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Asking the Right Questions:
The following is a list of issues to consider and questions to ask when looking for an appropriate study abroad program. Along with speaking with program administrators in the U.S., it is suggested that you ask to speak to students who participated in the program in the past. If possible, speak directly with one of the program administrators abroad to find out both the strengths and weaknesses of the program.
Courses Available: What courses can be taken abroad? Will they be taught by U.S. home campus professors or foreign university faculty or local nationals? Do they have Ph.D.s, Master’s Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees? Have they taught U.S. students? Is the set-up traditional classroom or experiential learning?
Transfer Credit: It is important to know how courses taken abroad will count towards your U.S. degree program (major, minor, language, general education, etc.).Ask your academic advisor about the transferability of study abroad courses into your U.S. degree program.
Housing: Is housing provided as part of the program? Is it in an international university dorm? With a family/homestay? In an apartment? What part of the city? How far from where the courses are offered? Near public transportation?
Cost: What are the costs of the program, including tuition, administrative fees, room and board, international travel, in-country travel and excursions, extra costs?
Where?: What country/region/city do you want to study in? Where in the city are the program office/courses located? Is it in a modern city, a rural location, or a developing area with limited resources?
How long?: Is the program available for a year, semester, quarter, summer, short-term?
When?: Will a program session be offered when you are planning to go, or when you are available to participate? How will the season and schedule abroad compare to that at your home campus?
Language: Do you want to study in a country where the language is not English? How much language training should you have before going? What type of language training is offered abroad? Are courses offered in both English and the other country's language?
Support Services: Does your U.S. home campus provide academic advisement and counseling to students through program orientations (some campuses require that all students take a semester-long course before studying abroad)? What types of support services and administrative offices are in place abroad?
Who’s in Charge of Safety?: Is there someone at the U.S. office and abroad who is specifically responsible for students' health and safety? What policies and procedures do they have in place?
Program Evaluations: Quality programs will take part in regular evaluations of their programs, with feedback from staff, faculty, and students. Ask if you can see these evaluations.
Retrieved 1-28-2011 http://www.studentsabroad.com/qualityprograms.html
Courses Available: What courses can be taken abroad? Will they be taught by U.S. home campus professors or foreign university faculty or local nationals? Do they have Ph.D.s, Master’s Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees? Have they taught U.S. students? Is the set-up traditional classroom or experiential learning?
Transfer Credit: It is important to know how courses taken abroad will count towards your U.S. degree program (major, minor, language, general education, etc.).Ask your academic advisor about the transferability of study abroad courses into your U.S. degree program.
Housing: Is housing provided as part of the program? Is it in an international university dorm? With a family/homestay? In an apartment? What part of the city? How far from where the courses are offered? Near public transportation?
Cost: What are the costs of the program, including tuition, administrative fees, room and board, international travel, in-country travel and excursions, extra costs?
Where?: What country/region/city do you want to study in? Where in the city are the program office/courses located? Is it in a modern city, a rural location, or a developing area with limited resources?
How long?: Is the program available for a year, semester, quarter, summer, short-term?
When?: Will a program session be offered when you are planning to go, or when you are available to participate? How will the season and schedule abroad compare to that at your home campus?
Language: Do you want to study in a country where the language is not English? How much language training should you have before going? What type of language training is offered abroad? Are courses offered in both English and the other country's language?
Support Services: Does your U.S. home campus provide academic advisement and counseling to students through program orientations (some campuses require that all students take a semester-long course before studying abroad)? What types of support services and administrative offices are in place abroad?
Who’s in Charge of Safety?: Is there someone at the U.S. office and abroad who is specifically responsible for students' health and safety? What policies and procedures do they have in place?
Program Evaluations: Quality programs will take part in regular evaluations of their programs, with feedback from staff, faculty, and students. Ask if you can see these evaluations.
Retrieved 1-28-2011 http://www.studentsabroad.com/qualityprograms.html
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