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LETTER FROM THE OSA
Dear Jayhawk,
Studying abroad opens up a world of opportunity to thousands of college students every year. Academically, students get the chance to study topics they may never have the opportunity to on the KU Lawrence campus. It is a mind-expanding and life-altering experience. Just ask anyone who has studied abroad. One of your best resources for information on studying abroad can be a student who has returned from studying abroad. You'll find several experiences related here in this issue.
Our Fall Study Abroad Fair is another great opportunity for you to meet with students who have returned from studying abroad. The Study Abroad Fair is this Wednesday, September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the 4th floor lobby of the Kansas Union. You will have the opportunity to speak with returned students, faculty and OSA staff about studying abroad as well as pick up information on all of KU's study abroad programs.
Your next step is to stop by the Office of Study Abroad Resource Library, located in 105 Lippincott Hall. The library, open 9-5, Monday through Friday, is staffed with Peer Advisors who can answer your questions and help you discover your options. They can help you figure out the next step in choosing a program, direct you to information on scholarships, and provide names of Study Abroad alumni who would be happy to talk to you about their experiences. The Peer Advisors are also recent study abroad participants, so they are not only familiar with what KU has to offer but they also remember well what the process was like for them.
See you at the Fair. .and remember if you are interested in studying abroad over Winter Break, Spring Break or the Spring semester the deadline for applying is October 1!
Sincerely,
Natalie Parker Outreach Coordinator Office of Study Abroad
P. S. Remember the Office of Study Abroad has opportunities to study abroad in over 50 countries and in more than 25 languages! We also have many programs taught through the English language. Come in and find the program that is right for you.
CONTACT US:
See a Peer Advisor!
Walk-ins: Monday-Friday,
9a.m.-5p.m.
105 Lippincott
Phone: 785-864-3742
Fax: 785-864-5040
Email: osa@ku.edu
Website: www.studyabroad.ku.edu
The University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad Lippincott Hall, Room 108 1410 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence,KS 66045
GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAM (GAP)
The Global Awareness Program (GAP) is a program at KU that offers students a broader view of the world and recognizes undergraduates' international experiences. Students can have an international experience through study abroad, taking classes with an international focus, foreign language study, or participating in international co-curricular activities.
Undergraduates in any major can earn global awareness certification. Students completing this program will have their international experience noted on their official KU academic transcript. They will also receive a certificate from the Office of International Programs.
Students who have already completed some or all of the requirements will receive retroactive credit. More than 1000 students have already registered and 224 have already received their certification since the program started in Fall 2004.
Fall Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 10am -12 Noon.
For more information about GAP contact:
Jane Irungu
GAP Coordinator
Office of International Programs
Strong Hall Room. 300, Tel. (785) 864-7265
gap@ku.edu
www.international.ku.edu
UPCOMING INFO MEETINGS
- Freeman-ASIA Scholarship Thursday, September 13 3:00 p.m.
International Room, Kansas Union
- Australia Thursday, September 13 4:00 p.m. International Room Kansas Union
- NSEP Scholarship Tuesday, September 18 3:00 p.m. Walnut Room, Kansas Union
- Hong Kong Tuesday, September 18 4:30 p.m. Walnut Room Kansas Union
- Japan Wednesday, September 19 4:30 p.m. 4071 Wescoe
- NSEP Scholarship Tuesday, October 16 3:00 p.m.
International Room, Kansas Union
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