Upcoming deadlines for Study Abroad:
The application deadline for most programs in Summer 2007 is March 1st. Please consult our website, www.international.psu.edu, for more information.
The priority deadline for programs for Spring 2008 is April 1st. We encourage all students to get their applications in by this deadline, but especially those applying for exchange programs or programs in popular destinations like Europe or Australia. The final application deadline is September 15, 2007.
Study Abroad 101
Wednesday, February 7
4:30-5:15 PM
410 Boucke
Interested in studying abroad? At this info session, we’ll give you the basic information you need to start planning a semester, year or summer abroad. Did you know that Penn State offers about 180 programs in over 40 countries on six continents? We’ll help you understand the differences between all the different program options. We’ll tell you about the application process and the costs of studying abroad. You’ll hear from students who studied abroad in the past and have the opportunity to ask them questions about their experiences.
Spring Semester in Lille, France
Monday, February 19
4:30-5:30 PM
410 Boucke
Education Abroad has just launched a new exchange program at the Institut de Sciences Po (Political Science Institute). This university offers courses in Political Science, European Studies, History and a variety of other subject areas in a multicultural, international environment. Lille is situated in Northeastern France, on the border with Belgium, and less than two hours from London, Paris and Brussels. Many courses are taught in English, and students with advanced level French can take classes taught in French. If you are interested in the Lille exchange program let Professor Bernhard (mhb5@psu.edu) know and he will put you on listserv for future announcements.
For information about all Education Abroad programs, visit www.international.psu.edu/ea.
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The Maastricht Summer Program on European Integration
This program includes an on-site component in Maastricht for one month and a two-week study tour that visits Amsterdam, Strasbourg, Paris, Brussels, and Frankfurt. This year the Political Science department has only reserved 12 spots, so please apply early.
For those of you out of state, this program charges in-state tuition only. Reduced tuition per credit is a great way to convince your folks that a summer program in Europe need not be outrageously expensive.
You can also go to the website for “European Political Integration” Summer Abroad 2007 program and apply online at: http://www.personal.psu.edu/mhb5/Maastricht.htm
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Institute for Political Science (Science Po), Lille, France
Political Science has established a new semester abroad program in France, at the Institute of Political Science in Lille. Lille is large French city not far from the English Channel, situated about half-way between Paris and Brussels. Beginning in the Spring of 2008 (next year), we will send four students a year for a semester there. There will be courses available both in English and French, and French language instruction. If you are interested in the Lille exchange program let Professor Bernhard (mhb5@psu.edu) know and he will put you on listserv for future announcements
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INTERN AT THE ATLANTIC INITIATIVE, BERLIN
The Atlantic Initiative (www.atlantic-initiative.org) is seeking an English-speaking intern for its Atlantic Community program.
Applicants should have knowledge of the US foreign policy community, its publications and think tanks, as well as an interest in transatlantic relations. Successful candidates will have excellent English writing skills and be familiar with new communications media on the web (social-networking sites, wikis, blogs, forums). Editorial experience at an English-speaking publication would be an asset. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is essential, as is a working knowledge of German. Translation skills are a plus. The internship will take place at the Atlantic Initiative's Berlin office and is for a minimum of three months.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter with CV and writing sample to staff@atlantische-initiative.org.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) program
The Chicago-Kent PreLaw Undergraduate Scholars program ("PLUS") offers a unique and unforgettable experience for college students who are interested in the legal profession. This rigorous four-week program is designed to provide students with a "taste" of the law school experience. The program is primarily directed at undergraduate college students from disadvantaged groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession.
Visit the website at http://www.kentlaw.edu/adm/plus to download the summer 2007 PLUS application and learn more about the PLUS program.
This summer the program will run from Monday, June 4 to Friday, June 29, 2007. Submit the following PLUS application materials by the Monday, March 26, 2007 deadline: summer 2007 PLUS application, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and an official transcript.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at plus@kentlaw.edu.
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VISIT 3 law schools in one day
Join the ULS and MULA for a day trip to three Philadelphia-area law schools: Villanova, Drexel, and Temple!
On Friday, February 23rd, we will tour the campuses, eat lunch with law students, and sit in on a real law school class!
Costs are $15 for members, $25 for non-members, and we will leave at 6 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The trip is an excused absence from class, because it is for a university-sanctioned activity.
Don’t miss this opportunity – Seats are filling up fast! To sign up, e-mail Chelsea at cre131@psu.edu.
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Emancipation Proclamation
As some of you may know, a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation is on display in 104 Paterno (Special Collections Library). There's an exhibition the same room about the history of instructional drawing books in America. Please visit the website at http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/lauc