Studying abroad brings students together
Michele Bailen
Issue date: 8/31/09 Section: News
After a nice semester, summer or lifetime spent in a different country, the Center for International Studies held their biannual Welcome Back get-together. The center welcomes students back from their studies twice a year.
In the fall, it is hosted for students who traveled the previous spring or summer, while the spring party is for those who studied abroad the previous fall.
Spring and summer 2009 study abroad students as well as incoming foreign exchange students gathered in Stipes 501 for pizza, a prize-winning activity and the chance to share their experiences.
Lindsey Tevoert, senior recreation, park and tourism administration major, studied in Australia from February 2009 to July 2009, and she really enjoyed her experience as well as the Welcome Back event.
"It was interesting seeing all the international students and study abroad students in the same room," Tevoert said.
At least 40 students from Spain, France, Australia, Italy, Sweden, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Taiwan and Germany were in attendance at the Welcome Back dinner.
Jayme Doyle, senior recreation, park and tourism administration major, studied in Australia this past summer and also attended the event.
"I'm glad my friend told me about it because I had no idea. It could be a little better advertised," Doyle said.
With the national study abroad annual turnout factoring out to only one percent, more and more students are encouraged to study in different countries.
In order to boost student participation, the Center for International Studies is holding their annual Study Abroad Fair next Wednesday, Sept. 2. It is being held in the University Union Plaza from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The fair, which is held every fall, is an informational interest fair where any questions will be answered, and students will share their experiences for those interestedKim McDaniel, staff study abroad advisor, is looking forward to the fair.
"It's good to see how we work, who we are, and it's cool to get everyone in the same room who are from different countries and had different study abroad experiences,"McDaniel said.
Money is a big issue when making a decision to study abroad, so the Center for International Studies is also holding a "How to Find Money" workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Lincoln Room at the Union. Many different programs and solutions will be introduced and discussed to help students pay for a great experience in another country.
Students are encouraged to attend the upcoming events in the next couple weeks and are also welcome to join the e-mail list for more information on upcoming events and meetings.
In the fall, it is hosted for students who traveled the previous spring or summer, while the spring party is for those who studied abroad the previous fall.
Spring and summer 2009 study abroad students as well as incoming foreign exchange students gathered in Stipes 501 for pizza, a prize-winning activity and the chance to share their experiences.
Lindsey Tevoert, senior recreation, park and tourism administration major, studied in Australia from February 2009 to July 2009, and she really enjoyed her experience as well as the Welcome Back event.
"It was interesting seeing all the international students and study abroad students in the same room," Tevoert said.
At least 40 students from Spain, France, Australia, Italy, Sweden, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Taiwan and Germany were in attendance at the Welcome Back dinner.
Jayme Doyle, senior recreation, park and tourism administration major, studied in Australia this past summer and also attended the event.
"I'm glad my friend told me about it because I had no idea. It could be a little better advertised," Doyle said.
With the national study abroad annual turnout factoring out to only one percent, more and more students are encouraged to study in different countries.
In order to boost student participation, the Center for International Studies is holding their annual Study Abroad Fair next Wednesday, Sept. 2. It is being held in the University Union Plaza from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The fair, which is held every fall, is an informational interest fair where any questions will be answered, and students will share their experiences for those interestedKim McDaniel, staff study abroad advisor, is looking forward to the fair.
"It's good to see how we work, who we are, and it's cool to get everyone in the same room who are from different countries and had different study abroad experiences,"McDaniel said.
Money is a big issue when making a decision to study abroad, so the Center for International Studies is also holding a "How to Find Money" workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Lincoln Room at the Union. Many different programs and solutions will be introduced and discussed to help students pay for a great experience in another country.
Students are encouraged to attend the upcoming events in the next couple weeks and are also welcome to join the e-mail list for more information on upcoming events and meetings.
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