2008 Woodie Awards
Study Abroad Fair provides students options for education
Natalie Cutter
Issue date: 1/30/08 Section: News
Students unsure about studying abroad were given a point in that direction on Monday and Tuesday at the University of Northern Colorado.
The Center for International Education had their annual Study Abroad Fair on Monday and Tuesday in the University Center. The fair offered everything from information about financial aide to testimonials from previous study abroad students and information about past programs.
Monday was a warm up event for Tuesday's fair. The center offered highlights of old programs, scholarships and financial aide information, career opportunities,information for graduate students and advice for how to incorporate the experience of study abroad into a resumé.
Tuesday was the main informational event for students to learn about their choice destination. International partners were available to talk to individual students about their personal goals with study abroad. Tuesday also offered information about financial aide.
The fair was designed to help those students who simply thought about studying abroad, but never put enough thought into it to find out a little more information.
"We want to get the word out, get all the information out there," Joe Tort, Study Abroad coordinator, said. "Increasing the visibility of the Center for International studies lets students see how much we offer; how much study abroad offers to add to your college experience. There are over 300 programs available in 50 countries."
The fair offered information about travel to everywhere from Asia to Australia. All the information offered was balanced, so even if students' sights were set on a less common place, the fair gave students all the information they need.
"Mostly we just want to offer students a chance to bridge the gap between cultures," Kelli Buck, a UNC graduate and representative from Up With People, said. "I have been hooked since I found Up With People. It really is a life-changing experience."
Up With People is a a hands-on international education program that offers students a chance to travel the world and even network with professionals in their career field.
In addition to all the advice and information the fair presented, there was also a $200 raffle drawing to help cover travel expenses for students. The travel voucher could be presented to anywhere the student was headed; it was not limited to a certain place.
"We want to show people the advantage of a global experience," Dave Penny said, a representative from Up With People. "Students in our program can meet cultures around the world and get a hands-on experience to see cultural diversity, all the similarities and differences."
The Center for International Education had their annual Study Abroad Fair on Monday and Tuesday in the University Center. The fair offered everything from information about financial aide to testimonials from previous study abroad students and information about past programs.
Monday was a warm up event for Tuesday's fair. The center offered highlights of old programs, scholarships and financial aide information, career opportunities,information for graduate students and advice for how to incorporate the experience of study abroad into a resumé.
Tuesday was the main informational event for students to learn about their choice destination. International partners were available to talk to individual students about their personal goals with study abroad. Tuesday also offered information about financial aide.
The fair was designed to help those students who simply thought about studying abroad, but never put enough thought into it to find out a little more information.
"We want to get the word out, get all the information out there," Joe Tort, Study Abroad coordinator, said. "Increasing the visibility of the Center for International studies lets students see how much we offer; how much study abroad offers to add to your college experience. There are over 300 programs available in 50 countries."
The fair offered information about travel to everywhere from Asia to Australia. All the information offered was balanced, so even if students' sights were set on a less common place, the fair gave students all the information they need.
"Mostly we just want to offer students a chance to bridge the gap between cultures," Kelli Buck, a UNC graduate and representative from Up With People, said. "I have been hooked since I found Up With People. It really is a life-changing experience."
Up With People is a a hands-on international education program that offers students a chance to travel the world and even network with professionals in their career field.
In addition to all the advice and information the fair presented, there was also a $200 raffle drawing to help cover travel expenses for students. The travel voucher could be presented to anywhere the student was headed; it was not limited to a certain place.
"We want to show people the advantage of a global experience," Dave Penny said, a representative from Up With People. "Students in our program can meet cultures around the world and get a hands-on experience to see cultural diversity, all the similarities and differences."
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