Study and Work Abroad Fair today

WMU group studying biology in Belize

Learn how to join the ranks of the more than 200,000 Americans each year experiencing the personal and professional benefits of studying and working abroad to earn academic credit at the Haenicke Institute’s Study and Work Abroad Fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. October 8 in the Bernhard Center’s South Ballroom. Free slice of pizza and a pop, while supplies last! Win a global rail pass or travel voucher!

Studying aviation in Australia, language and culture in China, healthcare in Mexico, art and architecture on the Grand Tour of Europe, or completing an internship in an overseas company are just a few of the options students can learn about at the fair. The fair is also open to the public free of charge.

Monica McClain studied business in London and Paris

Fair attendees will have the opportunity to speak with WMU students who have studied and worked abroad, WMU professors who coordinate programs and courses around the world, and study abroad advisors from the Haenicke Institute, as well as representatives of non-WMU study/work abroad programs touting more than 100 programs conducted worldwide. More than 500 WMU students participate in study and work abroad programs each academic year.

Students of any major working on undergraduate or graduate degrees with or without foreign language skills have a variety of overseas study options to expand their cultural horizons and enhance their educations.  Students may earn major/minor or general education and elective credits at WMU while studying. Some summer programs are also open to mature high school students and adults interested in travel and learning who are not currently attending college.

Read about Greg Flynn's year in Japan

What’s new for the 2008 Study and Work Abroad Fair?

• Expanded opportunities for overseas internships in collaboration with WMU Career and Student Employment Services.
• Three information sessions:
  
  Study Abroad 101 for High School Students—4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  Intern Abroad for Academic Credit—5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Study Abroad 101—panel including financial aid staff and former study abroad students—5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  

• Raffle sponsored by STA Travel for a 10-day Global Rail pass and three $100 vouchers good towards travel booked with STA.
• Free slice of pizza and a pop for students attending the fair, while supplies last.
• Implementation of a new outreach plan to local high schools—juniors and seniors will be invited to the fair.
  

There are many scholarships available for study abroad, including the President’s Grant for Study Abroad that offers up to $10,000 for students studying a foreign language overseas. More than $400,000 in scholarships was awarded to WMU study abroad students in 2007. Additionally, all financial aid can be applied to study abroad programs, including the Kalamazoo Promise and Michigan Education Trust funds.

Representatives from WMU’s Financial Aid office, Career and Student Employment Services, and Sindecuse Health Center will be present at the fair to answer financial aid and health-related questions regarding traveling abroad.

Eric Dial studied history and culture in New Zealand

Display table rentals are available for program representatives and study abroad vendors. Click here for the registration form www.wmich.edu/studyabroad

For more information:

Joe Milostan
Study Abroad Outreach Coordinator
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
Study Abroad and Student Exchanges
Phone: 269-387-5890
e-mail: joseph.milostan@wmich.edu
www.wmich.edu/studyabroad