UMass IPO: Education Abroad & Exchange

Financial Aid Workshops Spring 2008

kes@ipo.umass.edu (Kate Smith) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:59:54 -0400

Announced: Meetings for Fall & Year Abroad 2008-09

URGENT On-Campus Housing Bulletin

nac@ipo.umass.edu (Nancy Condon) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:59:31 -0400

If you want on-campus housing for Spring 2008, please review the bulletin on the housing website under news and announcements. Fall 2008 students will be able to use on-line room selection through SPIRE.Students who are on exchange will automatically be given an appointment for each period and do not have to request one! Once a student has selected an assignment, they will not be given future appointments. If a student wants to upgrade or change their assignment they may do so during the summer.

Travel Assistance Award Application [PDF, UMA students only]

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:59:11 -0400

Deadlines: May 1 for following Year, Fall, or Summer, November 1 for SpringAwards: up to $2,000 per student per semester. For Fall, Spring, Summer, or Year. Please submit the completed application to:International Programs Office, Hills South 467University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003

Gilman International Scholarship Program Online Application Now Open

jbernhar@ipo.umass.edu (JoAnn Bernhard) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:58:52 -0400

Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities.

The American Academy of Diplomacy is sponsoring an essay contest

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:58:22 -0400

for students with a first prize of $8,000 and an all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC to discuss their essay with a senior State Department official. The contest is open to any American citizen who is an international affairs undergraduate or graduate student. The essay must be less than 1500 words evaluating and making a recommendation on policy. The deadline is June 9, 2008. For complete details, please visit the American Academy of Diplomacy or contact AAD.

USAC Scholarship

csosa@ipo.umass.edu (Cris Sosa) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:57:43 -0400

USAC is offering a $1,000 scholarship for business students applying to their Spring 2008 Program in Shanghai, China. See Cristina Sosa for details in Hills South, 4th floor

UMass Amherst students receive scholarships to study in Asia

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:57:27 -0400

AMHERST, Mass. — Eleven students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have been awarded scholarships for study in Asia during the next year. The scholarship awards range from $750 - $7,000 depending on the length of study and the source of the scholarship...

Unite For Sight Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

abroad@ipo.umass.edu (Education Abroad) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:56:56 -0400

With the assistance of volunteers like you, Unite for Sight restored sight to 10,062 patients and provided eye case to 300,000 in 2006 and 2007. The goal of Unite For Sight and its partner eye clinics and communities is to create eye disease-free communities. Unite For Sight's volunteers (local and visiting) work with partner eye clinics to provide eye care in communities without previous access. The eye clinic's eye doctors and Unite For Sight volunteers jointly provide community-based screening programs in rural villages. The clinic's eye doctors diagnose and treat eye disease in the field, and surgical patients are brought to the eye clinic for surgery.

China & Taiwan Information Meeting

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:31:56 -0400

September 20, 4:15PM in Herter 601

Australia Information Meetings: When, Where & How to Study in Australia

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:31:34 -0400

September 5, 4:30PM
September 7, 4:00PM
September 11, 4:30PM
September 18, 4:30PM

Japan Information Meeting

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:30:27 -0400

September 13, 4:00PM

London and Sydney Internship Information Meetings

astroud@educ.umass.edu (April Stroud) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:30:03 -0400

September 12, 4:30PM
September 14, 4PM
September 19, 4:30PM

Korea, India & South East Asia: Information Meeting

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:29:13 -0400

September 6, 4:15PM
September 27, 4:15PM

Information Meetings in Advising Center, 4th Floor Hills South

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:30 -0400

Study Abroad 101: When, Where, and How to Study AbroadMondays & Wednesdays at 9-9:30AM & 4:30-5PM through September.

Returning from Studying Abroad?

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:11 -0400

Undergraduates are needed to serve as conversation partners and cultural informants for international graduate students. This is a great opportunity for you to reach out to the UMass international community and help those international students new to our campus!

NEW Education Abroad Fair

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:00:48 -0400

Sept 24th, 4-6PM in the Campus Center Ballroom.All undergraduates invited. Raffle prizes! It's not too late to go abroad Spring 2008, or start planning ahead for '08-'09. UMass programs and approved Non-UMass programs for UMass students. Come and check out your options!

Fulbright Program: The 2008-09 U.S. Student Competition

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:00:16 -0400

Application Deadline: October 19, 2007 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, equips future American leaders with the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly global environment by providing funding for one academic year of study or research abroad, to be conducted after graduation from an accredited university. Check our Scholarships section for more info.

Study Abroad Reentry Conference for New England

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:59:45 -0400

Nov 3, 2007 from 9AM-5:30PM at Northeastern UniversityAll New England study abroad returning students are invited. See StudyAbroadConference or email for more info.

IPO Summer Hours

abroad@ipo.umass.edu (Education Abroad) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:59:05 -0400

During June, July and August, IPO walk-in hours are 8:30AM - 1:30PM and by appointment from 1:30PM - 4:30PM

UMass Amherst students receive scholarships to study in Asia [PDF]

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:58:46 -0400

AMHERST, Mass. – Eleven students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have been awarded scholarships for study in Asia during the next year. The scholarship awards range from $750 - $7,000 depending on the length of study and the source of the scholarship...

UPDATE New Passport Requirements Waived for the Summer

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:58:23 -0400

In response to the backlog in passport processing, the Departments of State and Homeland Security announced that those traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean may travel without a passport in hand through September 30. They will be required to present a government-issued photo identification and an official proof of application from the U.S. Department of State.

The Barbara B. Burn Memorial Scholarship Winners!

astroud@educ.umass.edu (April Stroud) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:58:00 -0400

The 2007 recipients of this Barbara B. Burn Memorial Scholarship are:Jimin Ha '08, Mathematics, international student from the Republic of KoreaEmerald Shirley, '09, Social Thought and Political Economy, who will study abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, during the 2007/2008 academic year.

UMass Amherst/Boston Program to China [PDF] still open!

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:57:37 -0400

Participants can earn three undergraduate credits in History or East Asian Studies. A non-credit option is available.May 31-June 20, 2007, Beijing, China

Important! Last-Minute Financial Aid Workshop

kes@ipo.umass.edu (Kate Smith) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:53:46 -0400

May 2, 4PM Campus Center Room 905-09

Internship in Sydney, Australia!

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:48:50 -0400

It's not too late for Fall 2007
Gain work experience and take classes in your field!
Application Deadline Extended: May 1

Mandatory Financial Aid Workshops for Fall '07

kes@ipo.umass.edu (Kate Smith) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:15:45 -0500

March 15, 4PM Campus Center Room 917
March 28, 3PM Campus Center Room 917
April 10, 3PM Campus Center Room 174-76
April 16, 5PM Campus Center Room 165-69
April 25, 4PM Campus Center Room 917

2nd Meeting of ICE (International Cultural Experience)

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:14:11 -0500

We would like to announce the second meeting of ICE (International Cultural Experience), and the event of Spring 2007 - Fujianese Teahouse. This is to be held on March 7th, Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, located at the 3rd floor Lounge of Herter.Be on time to savor hot scrumptious meals!
For more information about the event and the organization, check out our website.

Africa & Middle East Information Sessions

rpaulson@educ.umass.edu (Rebecca Paulson) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:13:04 -0500

Feb 7, 4:30PM Hills South 455
Feb 20, 4:30PM Hills South 455

Australia/New Zealand Information Sessions

rpaulson@educ.umass.edu (Rebecca Paulson) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:12:33 -0500

Feb 6, 4:30PM Hills South 455
Feb 12, 4:30PM Hills South 455
Feb 13, 4:30PM Hills South 455

London/Sydney Internship Information Sessions

astroud@educ.umass.edu (April Stroud) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:11:58 -0500

Feb 9, 4PM Hills South 455
Feb 15, 12 Noon Hills South 151
Feb 23, 4PM Hills South 455
March 1, 12 Noon Hills South 151

Travel Assistance Award Application (For UMass Amherst students only)

fsadvisor@ipo.umass.edu (International Students) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:22:00 -0500

Deadlines: June 1 for following Year, Fall, or Summer. January 1 for Spring.
Awards: $100–$860 per student per semester. For Fall, Spring, Summer, or Year. Please submit the completed application to:
International Programs Office, Hills South 467
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003

Passports Required for Air Travel to United States as of January 23

abroad@ipo.umass.edu (Education Abroad) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:00:45 -0500

The Departments of State and Homeland Security announced today that therequirement for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermudato present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air fromany part of the Western Hemisphere will begin on January 23, 2007.

Information Sessions

abroad@ipo.umass.edu (Education Abroad) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:00:21 -0500

Paris Program
December 7, 4:00-5:00 Hills South 455
Australia & New Zealand #1
December 7, 10:00-1:30 Campus Center Concourse
Australia & New Zealand #2
December 7, 3:00-4:00 Campus Center Concourse

Pre-Departure Orientation Meetings

abroad@ipo.umass.edu (Education Abroad) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:59:41 -0500

Asia: UMass Program Meeting #2
December 4, 4:30-6:30 Hills South 455
Egypt: AUC Exchange Only
December 5, 4:30-6:30 Hills South 455
UK: UMA Exchange Only
December 6, 5:30-7:30 Herter 301
UK: CAPA Internship Only
December 7, 5:30-7:30 Herter 301
South Africa: UCT Exchange Only
December 7, 5:30-7:30 Hills South 455
Australia: CAPA Internship Only
December 8, 12:00-2:00 TBA
Spain: UMass
December 12, 4:30-6:30 Herter 301
API: Spain, Italy, France, Ireland
December 14, 11:30-1:45 Hills South 105
Costa Rica: API Only
December 14, 4:00-5:30 Hills South 455
Denmark
Next Week TBA
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
December 16, 1:00-4:00 Campus Center 174-76

Meetings for Study Abroad in Asia

fostermo@ipo.umass.edu (Laurel Foster-Moore) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:53:17 -0500

Information about opportunities in Asia available in the Education Abroad Advising Center, Rm. 455 Hills South; open Monday - Friday, 10 - 4 Please come and see us! Scholarships are available!

China & Taiwan
Nov. 6, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Herter Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge
Japan
Nov. 20, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Herter Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge

International Education Week (Nov 13-17, 2006) Event

ryam@ipo.umass.edu (Richard Yam) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:30:55 -0500

International Cultural Experience (ICE), which is an international student organization at UMass Amherst, cordially invites you to attend the International Cultral Night on November 13th, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Campus Center Auditorium. Please come and join us to celebrate the International Education Week with cultural performances, fashion show and free raffles.

Oviedo Informational Meeting

csosa@ipo.umass.edu (Cris Sosa) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:50:23 -0500

Herter 4^th Floor Lobby, October 30^th 7:00PM (Free Pizza!)
If you have 4 semesters or the equivalent of college-level spanish you can still go abroad for Spring 2007!! The UMass Program in Oviedo, Spain is still accepting applications. Why stay in cold, drab UMass when you can be in beautiful Spain for the Spring semester?

The UMass/Baden-Württemberg Science and Technology Exchange

reginejohn@ipo.umass.edu (Regine S John) — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:37:32 -0500

24-29 September 2006

Financial Aid Workshops

cjl@ipo.umass.edu (Carol Lebold) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:56:02 -0500

UMass undergraduates going abroad Spring 2007 who receive financial aid (any loans, scholarships, fin aid), must attend one of the following:

Weds, Oct. 25, 4:00 PM in Campus Center 904-08
Thurs, Nov. 2, 5:00 PM in Campus Center 162-75
Tues, Nov. 7, 4:00 PM in Campus Center 162-75
Mon, Nov. 27, 4:00 PM in Campus Center 162-75
Tues, Dec 5, 3:00 PM in Campus Center 162-75

Returning from Studying Abroad?

hugus@ipo.umass.edu (Frank Hugus) — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:37:32 -0500

UMass IPO: Education Abroad & Exchange

Financial Aid Workshops Spring 2008

URGENT On-Campus Housing Bulletin

Travel Assistance Award Application [PDF, UMA students only]

Gilman International Scholarship Program Online Application Now Open

The American Academy of Diplomacy is sponsoring an essay contest

USAC Scholarship

UMass Amherst students receive scholarships to study in Asia

Unite For Sight Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

China & Taiwan Information Meeting

Australia Information Meetings: When, Where & How to Study in Australia

Japan Information Meeting

London and Sydney Internship Information Meetings

Korea, India & South East Asia: Information Meeting

Information Meetings in Advising Center, 4th Floor Hills South

Returning from Studying Abroad?

NEW Education Abroad Fair

Fulbright Program: The 2008-09 U.S. Student Competition

Study Abroad Reentry Conference for New England

IPO Summer Hours

UMass Amherst students receive scholarships to study in Asia [PDF]

UPDATE New Passport Requirements Waived for the Summer

The Barbara B. Burn Memorial Scholarship Winners!

UMass Amherst/Boston Program to China [PDF] still open!

Important! Last-Minute Financial Aid Workshop

Internship in Sydney, Australia!

Mandatory Financial Aid Workshops for Fall '07

2nd Meeting of ICE (International Cultural Experience)

Africa & Middle East Information Sessions

Australia/New Zealand Information Sessions

London/Sydney Internship Information Sessions

Travel Assistance Award Application (For UMass Amherst students only)

Passports Required for Air Travel to United States as of January 23

Information Sessions

Paris Program

Australia & New Zealand #1

Australia & New Zealand #2

Pre-Departure Orientation Meetings

Asia: UMass Program Meeting #2

Egypt: AUC Exchange Only

UK: UMA Exchange Only

UK: CAPA Internship Only

South Africa: UCT Exchange Only

Australia: CAPA Internship Only

Spain: UMass

API: Spain, Italy, France, Ireland

Costa Rica: API Only

Denmark

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Meetings for Study Abroad in Asia

International Education Week (Nov 13-17, 2006) Event

Oviedo Informational Meeting

The UMass/Baden-Württemberg Science and Technology Exchange

Financial Aid Workshops

Returning from Studying Abroad?