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Upcoming Deadlines and Events - Fall 2009


October 20  - Annual SIUE Study Abroad Fair! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Goshen Lounge of the MUC. For flyer click HERE.

November 5, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch discussion: "Life after Study Abroad: International Experiences of SIUE Study Abroad Alum Ian Williams." Location: MUC International Room. For more info call 650-3781.

November 7 - SIUE International Night - International dinner and cultural show with music, dance and entertainment. Begins at 6 pm in the Meridian Ballroom of the MUC. Tickets ($12 for students and $15 for faculty, staff & general public) are available at the MUC Information Center until Nov 3.

November 15 - Study Abroad Ambassador Scholarship application deadline

December 11 - Study Abroad Orientation Program for students departing for study abroad in Spring 2010.

March 1, 2010 - Application deadline for most Summer & Fall 2010 study abroad programs.

Study abroad is an enriching and eye-opening adventure, where learning extends far beyond the classroom. The experience will expose you to new ways of thinking, living, and viewing the world. Benefits include the opportunity to learn about another culture firsthand, learn an entirely new language or become fluent in one you have already studied, you can travel, fulfill major and minor coursework requirements, and develop new intellectual pursuits, skills, and perspectives. By living within another culture, you are likely to gain a new understanding of, and perhaps even appreciation for, the United States and its way of life. You can also expect to make friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Early planning is the key to successful study abroad. Hundreds of study abroad opportunities exist; they differ in location, duration, curriculum, language, degree of cultural immersion, cost, and many other factors. In order to find the program that is the right “fit” for your personal and academic objectives, you should begin planning your study abroad experience at least one semester before you actually depart. See planning for study abroad for additional guidelines.

Study Abroad Opportunities Brochure (pdf file)