Reasons for Studying Abroad
- It is important to prepare our undergraduates to live and work in
a global society and study abroad is one of the ways in which this can
be accomplished.
- Recent federal reports cite a language and cultural skill shortage
in more than 70 agencies critical to national security, public diplomacy
and economic competitiveness.
- Studying abroad accelerates skill building and strengthens strategic
relationshps.
- Studying abroad improves the door to new career options.
- Living in a foreign country helps students better understand the world
at large as well as their own culture.
--Lincoln Study Abroad Commission
LSSU Study Abroad Programs
You
may spend one or two semesters abroad, or study abroad for a few weeks
during the summer or a winter break, while earning LSSU credits!
Internships
are also available!
Study in Africa
Tentative Date:
May 2008
Explore
the ecology and management of Sub-Saharan Africa
Estimated Cost: $4,000/student
Program
Description:
A
two-week camping excursion in parks and reserves in southern Africa
will expose students to African ecosystems, wildlife, and culture.
Major objectives of the course are to:
- Become familiar with
teh flora and fauna of African ecosystems
- Identify the juman impacts
on Africa's natural resources
- Understand the different
tools employed to manage African ecosystems and wildlife
- Recognize societal constraints
on African ecosystems and the role of these constraints in management
Students
will have the opportunity to visit with land managers and scientists,
explore ecosystems up close by bushwalks and game drivers, and learn
about African culture.
This
course will be dual listed as a RECREATION and BIOLOGY course, but students
from all disciplines are welcome!
Questions?
Contact Dr. Sally Childs (Parks & Rec) at: schilds@lssu.edu
or
Dr. Ashley Moerke (Biology) at: amoerke@lssu.edu
Study in China
Summer
and semester programs at:
Interested
in an internship in China?
Summer 2008 in China
LSSU-China Study Abroad Program
May 12 – June 18, 2008
•
Explore China and experience its culture first-hand by studying at Shanghai
University and visiting four other cultural and historical
cities: Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Xi'an.
•
This program offers two 3-credit courses . Students
will take two of the following four TENTATIVE
courses (taught in English):
a)
A Survey of Chinese Culture (fulfills 3 hours of General Education Humanities
requirement)
b)
Chinese Cultural Diversity (fulfills 3 hours of General Education Diversity
requirement)
c)
Beginning Chinese (3 credits, may count towards graduation)
d)
Economy and Business in Contemporary China (3 credits, may count towards
graduation)
•
All majors welcome and no Chinese language ability required.
•
Cultural, historical, and business related field trips included.
•
Unique opportunity to expand your international horizon and build your
resumé.
•
Travel with and led by LSSU faculty.
•
Limited scholarships available.
Program
Fee: $5,449.00 including the following:
•
LSSU tuition and fees for 6 credits
•
Round-trip airfare between Sault Ste. Marie and China
•
Lodging and two meals per day (lunch & dinner in China)
•
Travel insurance
•
Field trips in Shanghai
•
A one-day excursion to Suzhou and a two-day excursion to Hangzhou (two
famous cultural and scenic attractions in China )
•
A three-day trip (June 11-13) to the ancient capital city of Xi'an (will
visit world-famous Terra-Cotta Warriors, Xi'an City Defense Wall, the
Bell Tower, etc. and watch Tang Dynasty Show)
•
A four-day trip (June 14-17) to the capital, Beijing (will visit World
Cultural Heritage sites such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City,
the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Ming Tomb, etc. and watch Beijing
Night Show and a Beijing Opera)
•
Admission fees to museums, attractions, acrobatic show, river cruise
and more!
Not
included:
•
Passport and visa fees
•
Textbooks, laundry, drinks, some local transportation, independent travel,
and personal expenses
•
Vaccination fees
Date
of departure for China: Monday, May 12, 2008
Date
of departure for U.S. from Beijing: Morning of June 18 (arrival in the
U.S. on June 18, 2008)
Deadline for Application:
January 31, 2008
Deadline for Deposit
of $1,300: January 31, 2008 (Deposit counts toarward program
fee.)
Deadline for Program
fee: April 11, 2008
To apply, please click the
link below and download the Application Form.
Application
Form 08 Summer in China
Passport and Visa
You will need a passport and
a visa to enter China. Your passport must be valid six months after
your trip back. For information on application or renewal of a U.S.
passport, and travel abroad, please go to the website:
http://travel.state.gov
To apply for a Canadian passport,
please go to the website:
http://www.ppt.gc.ca
Click the following link for
pictures of the Summer 2007 in China program.
http://www.lssu.edu/open_photos/slideshow43.php
For
more information, please contact:
LSSU
International Education at:
114
Arts Center
E-mail:
internationaled@lssu.eduinternationaled@lssu.edu
Tel.
(906) 635-2181
You
may also contact Dr. Tom Schirer at tschirer@lssu.edu or Tel. (906)635-2593.
Summer 2008 Study Abroad in Costa Rica
At La Universidad de Costa Rica San José
Come
and study Spanish at La Universidad de Costa Rica for six weeks.
Immerse
yourself in intensive language learning and memorable cultural
experiences.
Program
Fee: $5,497
(This
price does not include a $100 registration fee)
YOUR
TOTAL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE WILL COVER:
8
credit hours tuition for LSSU
All
course fees, textbooks and transcripts
Shared
(double) rooms and 2 meals a day for 6 weeks
Roundtrip
airfare from Detroit to San José
Travel
and health insurance for unplanned emergencies
La
Universidad de Costa Rica San José offers students the chance
to:
-
learn Spanish and experience culture through immersion
-
study Spanish 4-5 hours every day for 6 weeks
-
visit places of interest
-
make new friends from all over the world
For
more information, please contact:
- Professor
Disney: ldisney@lssu.edu
- Professor Konnis:
lkonnis@lssu.edu
French Tour
Would
you like to visit France in 9 days and earn 4 credits?
When:
May 9--15, 2008
Cost:
$2,347
Community people
are coordially welcome for this fantastic trip!
For more information, please
contact Dr. Marcel Pichot at: mpichot@lssu.edu
Study in France
Institut
D'Etudes Francaises Pour Etudiants Etrangers
UNIVERSITE
DE PAU ET DES PAYS DE L'ADOUR
An exceptional Location:
- Less than an hour from the mountains, the Atlantic coast and Spain
- An urban area with a population of 140,000, famous for its castle,
its history as an "English city" and its find food
- A University city
- A long-standing tradition of teaching French language and culture
within the University
- An infrastructure designed to welcome international students
- An ability to adapt constantly to the changing students
- Specialised teachers, using modern methods and resources
Validation, certification
- Attendance certificate and assessment for all at the end of the stay
- Examinations, diplomas: (for the upper ability groups of intermediate
level and above)
- Certificat Pratique de Langue Francise (CPLF)
- Diplome D'Etudes Francaises (DEF)
- Diplome Superieur d'Etudes Francaises (DSEF)
Meals
Student restaurant and cafeteria.
- Extra-curricular activities
Sport: Within the University.
A wide variety of cultural activities are organised
by the University's Cultural Action Service.
The APAEE: Association Paloise d'Accueil des Etudiants
Etrangers (Association for the Welcome of International
Students) organises
excursions.
Compulsory before the arrival.
For more information,
please contact: Dr. Marcel
Pichot: mpichot@lssu.edu
Study
in Japan
- At the Japan Center for
Michigan Universities located in the city of Hikone,
Shiga Prefecture, Japan
- For information on summer,
semester and year-long programs, visit the web site: www.isp.msu.edu/jcmu
- And contact the program
coordinator Professor James Moody at: jmoody@lssu.edu
External
Scholarships
If you need external scholarships or financial assistance, you may search
for information from the following list:
Award
for Study in Asia (Freeman ASIA )
Bridging
Scholarships for Study in Japan
British
Council of the USA
Charles
Darwin University Engineering Scholarships
CollegeNet:
Breaking the Tuition Barrier
College
Board Online Scholarship Search
Council
Bowman Scholarship
Deutscher
Akademischer Austauschdienst
East
Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students
FinAid.com
Scholarships
FastWeb:
Free Scholarship, College Searches & Financial Aid Tools
Fulbright
U.S. Student Program
Gilman
International Scholarship for Undergraduate study abroad
Grants
for Individuals: International Travel & Study Abroad
International
Education Financial Aid
ISIC
Scholarships Database
NSEP
Undergraduate Scholarships
NSEP
Graduate International Fellowships
Rhodes
Scholarship Trust
Rotary
International
Studyabroad.com
- Financial Aid Information
Scholarships
for Students of Color
Scholarship
Resource Network Express
Questions?
Please
contact:
LSSU
International Education at:
114
Arts Center
E-mail:
iinternationaled@lssu.eduinternationaled@lssu.edu
Tel.
(906) 635-2181
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