
The Institute for International Education (IIE) released its 2009 Open Doors report today. The document reported that 262,416 students studied abroad in the 2007-2008 academic year (the most recent data)...

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) The students just got back from the field study course in Mexico -- studying archaeology and history with firsthand exploration of the crafts, dance, food, and monumental ancient architecture of the land of the Mayas.

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Got a
great study abroad story? Know someone who might? The 2009 Student Diplomat
Video Contest is your chance to share your study abroad experience, tell the
world how you furthered global understanding, and win $300. The deadline has recently been extended to December 15. The contest is open to U.S.
undergraduate stu...dents who are currently studying abroad or have recently
returned from a study abroad experience. Videos should focus on how their
experiences have helped to advance global understanding and shaped them as
global citizens. Participants are also encouraged to consider how their study
abroad experience has served as a bridge to cross-cultural understanding,
promoted peace, and positively impacted the local community in which they
studied. Check out this link for more info.Read More
great study abroad story? Know someone who might? The 2009 Student Diplomat
Video Contest is your chance to share your study abroad experience, tell the
world how you furthered global understanding, and win $300. The deadline has recently been extended to December 15. The contest is open to U.S.
undergraduate stu...dents who are currently studying abroad or have recently
returned from a study abroad experience. Videos should focus on how their
experiences have helped to advance global understanding and shaped them as
global citizens. Participants are also encouraged to consider how their study
abroad experience has served as a bridge to cross-cultural understanding,
promoted peace, and positively impacted the local community in which they
studied. Check out this link for more info.Read More
Source: www.nafsa.org
NAFSA is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field.

Starting in fall 2010, USAC will be adding a service-learning component to its program in Bangalore, India. The 1-credit Service Learning course provides students with a unique opportunity to experience Indian culture and society...

USAC Factoids 40: The number of programs USAC offers 25: The total number of countries USAC has program sites...

After this piece in the New York Times this weekend, we're ready to pack our bags for Pau or Bilbao or San Sebastian... how about you? http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/travel/27basque.html?emc=eta1

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Check out a video some University of Nevada, Reno students made for a class project. Have you made a USAC video? Send us a link - usac@unr.edu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hds2_dePd 0g

“How Study Abroad Changed My Life” Presented by: Eric Vetter, VP of Business Development for IGT Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 12:...
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