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Priority Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The priority application deadline for summer 2013 College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Applications is Wednesday, May 1, 2013. 

Applications will be accepted after this priority deadline, but will be considered on a funds-available basis.

Applicants for enrichment funds must be enrolled in a Liberal Arts degree program and be seeking enrichment funds to support activities such as internships, study abroad, or undergraduate research.  Applicants must be accepted to their enrichment activity prior to submitting an application for enrichment funds.  Liberal Arts majors do not have to be registered as full-time students during the summer semester to be eligible for summer funding.  Students who have graduated in May 2013 are not eligible for funding.

Please visit the College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds website for general guidelines and application instructions.  

Friday, March 29, 2013
11:30 AM
Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall
(Schreyer Honors College)

Walter Jackson, Program Manager with the US Student Fulbright Program Division at the Institute of International Education (IIE), will be speaking to students who are interested in learning about Fulbright grants for study, research or teaching assistantships abroad.

Attend an information session for undergraduates and graduate students. Friday, March 29th in the Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall (Schreyer Honors College) Doors open 11:30! A light lunch will be served.

Please RSVP to sja1@psu.edu or 814-863-8199 by Thursday.

Students can visit the University Fellowship Office for more information about the Fulbright Program and other grants and funding opportunities.

Reminder: DEADLINE for SPRING 2014 STUDY ABROAD is APRIL 1, 2013. 

Applications for Spring 2014 study abroad programs must be submitted by Monday, April 1, 2013.

A second round of applications for Spring 2014 will be opened in June, with a September 15 application deadline; however, not all programs are available through that second round of applications. For the best selection of programs, apply by April 1st! 

To start your application, go to http://gpglobalea.gp.psu.edu/
 

The School for Field Studies (http://www.fieldstudies.org/) is visiting campus next week and information sessions are scheduled for students interested in learning about their programs. Penn State works with SFS on approved semester abroad programs to:

• Kenya/Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies & Public Health
• Costa Rica - Sustainable Development Studies
• Panama - Tropical Island Biodiversity and Conservation Studies
• Australia - Rainforest Studies
  

Summer sessions are also offered at the above locations as well as semester and summer sessions to non-PSU affiliated locations of:

• Bhutan - Himalayan Forests, Watersheds, & Rural Livelihoods
• Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Resource Studies 

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions in 122 Ag Admin:

• 3:00-4:00pm on Wednesday, March 20
  
• 10:15-11:15am on Thurs, March 21
  

For more information, contact Ketja Lingenfelter, Ag Sci Study Abroad Coordinator at ketja@psu.edu.

Are you interested in studying abroad in Italy in the Spring of 2014? Kate Fox, Education Abroad Advisor for Italy, will be hosting a group advising and information session detailing the various programs offered in Italy, no appointment necessary!

The sessions will be held at the following dates and times in 412 Boucke:

Thursday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m.

Monday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, March 22 at 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Also discussed will be costs of studying abroad, scholarships, and the application process. Come prepared with questions and ready to take notes on the various study abroad programs in Italy!  Questions? Contact Kate Fox at kaf29@psu.edu.

Interested in study abroad but concerned about finances?  Attend "Paying the Way for Study Abroad: Scholarships and Grants" on Thursday, January 17, at 4:00 p.m., to learn more about scholarships, grants, and funding sources available to cover study abroad costs.

The session will take place in 410 Boucke Building, or you can join online through Adobe Connect at https://meeting.psu.edu/educationabroad/.

For more information, please refer to the Education Abroad Week schedule of events.

The Spring 2013 Education Abroad Week, which is scheduled for January 14-18, 2013, will feature a variety of study abroad information sessions and events that will allow students to learn about different programs, where and how to begin the process, and how to pay for study abroad. 

The College of the Liberal Arts, Smeal College of Business, and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management will host information sessions or programs, and all sessions are open to Penn State students across majors.  The week's events will feature programs and courses in Brazil, England, Tanzania, Jamaica, Mexico, Italy, Israel, and more.

Education Abroad Week includes the Liberal Arts Summer Study Abroad Program Open House and Student Panel scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.  This event is a great opportunity to talk with Liberal Arts faculty leaders and students who have participated in study abroad programs.

For more information on Education Abroad Week, please refer to the complete schedule of events.  Please contact Kristin Thomas, University Office of Global Programs, with questions.

The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US citizens to study in the United Kingdom.  These summer programs provide the opportunity for U.S. undergraduates (over the age of 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to go to the U.K. on a three, four, five, or six week academic and cultural summer program.

Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded U.K. university, explore the culture, heritage, and history of the U.K., and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research, and communication skills.

There are nine summer programs available for U.S. students in 2013.  Their locations and themes, which cover academic areas including English literature (Shakespeare's Globe) to archaeology (Durham) to History (Bristol), are listed below:

• AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare's Globe
• Durham University Summer Institute - The Northern Borders of Empire to the Making of the Middle Ages
• King's College London Summer Institute - Learning, Inventing, and Reinventing: The British City, Past and Present
• Nottingham Trent University Summer Institute - Creativity, Culture, History and Heritage
• Queen's University Belfast Summer Institute - Understanding Ireland: Northern Perspectives
• Scotland Summer Institute (NEW!) - Scotland: Identity, Culture and Innovation
• University of Bristol Summer Institute (NEW!) -Slavery and the Atlantic Heritage
• University of Exeter Summer Institute (NEW!) - Leadership, Sustainability and the South West
• Wales Summer Institute - Contemporary Wales: Industry, Politics, Culture and Change.

The Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs, including round-trip airfare from the U.S. to the U.K., tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals, and in some cases, a small daily allowance. Please read the Terms and Conditions before submitting an application.

For additional information about the Fulbright U.K. Summer Institutes, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document.

All applications are due Monday, March 11, 2013, by 1:00 p.m.

Penn State students interested in applying to one of the Summer Institutes are encouraged to contact Dr. Ruth Mendum from Penn State's University Fellowships Office for advice on making a competitive application.

Are you thinking about studying abroad this summer? A number of Penn State Liberal Arts faculty members lead summer study abroad programs, which are great short-term opportunities to gain international experience.  Learn more about the various summer ed abroad programs and talk with the faculty leaders during an informal open house event on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.  The open house will take place in the lobby of Sparks building, followed by a student panel at 7:00 p.m. in 124 Sparks.

The study abroad programs represented include:

• Allihies: Representing the Irish Landscape, Literature and Visual Arts
• Cairo: Study Tour of Egypt
• Florence: Ancient and Medieval History
• London: Literary London
• Reggio Calabria, Italy: Language and Culture
• Rome: Study Tour of Roman History and Archaeology
• Salvador, Brazil: Culture, Business and Language
• Tel Akko, Israel: Excavation, Survey and GIS, Conservation/Public Archaeology, Archaeological Sciences and Underwater Archaeology
• Todi: Italian Language, Art History, and Visual Arts

The panel discussion will feature Liberal Arts students who have participated in various study abroad programs.  You'll be able to hear about their experiences and ask them questions about program selection, applications, and their experiences abroad.

As a reminder, application deadlines for study abroad are:

• Academic Year 2013-2014: January 20, 2013  
  
• Fall 2013: January 20, 2013     
  
• Summer 2013: February 1, 2013