Study Abroad Week 2007
October 22 - 26, 2007 is Study Abroad Week at Santa Clara University. It is the principal recruitment event of the year to bring awareness to international educational opportunities. If you are planning to study abroad at all during your undergraduate years, then you need to participate in some or all of the planned activities during the week especially Study Abroad 101.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Study Abroad 101 5:30 - 7:00 Mayer Theater
The International Programs Office staff and Peer Advisors will discuss the most frequently asked questions about study abroad procedures including program options, eligibility requirements, cost, financial aid policy, timeline, application deadlines, how to apply, among others. All students who are interested in studying abroad during their time at Santa Clara must attend this session. Particularly recommended for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, but Freshmen are also encouraged to attend.
Science Majors Abroad: Information Session 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Daly Science 202
Are you planning to major in the sciences? Do you know the best places to study abroad and fulfill science majors? Prof. Janice Edgerly-Rooks will talk with students on the specific programs that are ideal for you.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Gonzaga-in-Florence Program
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Benson Parlors BC
Donna Ryan from Gonzaga University will talk about the Zag’s study abroad program in Florence, Italy. (www.gonzaga.edu). Donna will be available for one-on-one advising at a table in the Benson Lobby on Monday and Tuesday, 9-5 and Wednesday 9-noon.
Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Benson Parlors DE.
Steve Hutcheson, study abroad counselor from Duke University will talk about biological research stations in Costa Rica (http://www.ots.duke.edu). Also visit Steve at the OTS table in Benson on Monday from 10- 5.
SyracuseUniversity
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Daly Science 207
Michael Calo from Syracuse University will talk about Syracuse’s study abroad programs in Beijing, Florence, Hong Kong, Madrid, Santiago, and Strasbourg (http://suabroad.syr.edu). Visit Michael at his table in the Benson Lobby on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-1:30.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
ArcadiaUniversity
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Daly Science 206
Darci Counsell from Arcadia University’s Center for Education Abroad will lead an information session on Arcadia’s programs in Australia, China, Equatorial Guinea, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, South America, Spain, Wales, and numerous Summer Program opportunities. (http://www.arcadia.edu/cea). Also visit Darci at her advising table in the Benson lobby on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:30 – 1:30.
The John Felice Rome Center
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
O’Connor 206
Elyse Lyons from Loyola University Chicago will lead an information session on their program in Rome (www.luc.edu/romecenter). Elyse will also be available at her table in Benson Lobby on Monday, Tuesday, 11-2.
Direct Exchange Programs
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bannan 241
Study Abroad Peer Advisor Sarah Smialowicz and other students who participated in the Exchange Programs will lead this information on the direct exchange opportunities in Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, and Sweden (http://scu.edu/studyabroad/options/directexchange.cfm). Also visit the Study Abroad table in Benson on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 – 2.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
O’Connor 105
Julia Wheeler will lead this information session on the many academic tracks at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark (www.dis.dk). She will also be available to meet with students at her table in Benson lobby on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9- 4.
Institute for International Education of Students (IES)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Daly Science 207
Martha Ponce Cassani from IES will host this information session on the more than 75 programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Ecuador, England, European Union, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, and its most popular program among SCU students in Barcelona, Spain (https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/home.html). Martha will also be available to meet with students at her table in Benson lobby on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10 – 3.
School for Field Studies (SFS)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
O’Connor 106
Lili Folsom from SFS will lead this information session on the array of environmental studies programs in Costa Rica, Turks & Caicos, Kenya, Mexico, and Australia (http://fieldstudies.org/). She will also be available to talk individually with students at her table in Benson Lobby on Wednesday, 9- 3.
Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
O’Connor 204
Kellie Sullivan from CIEE will talk about CIEE’s study abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Ghana, Hungary India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Southern Carribean, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam (http://ciee.org/study.aspx). Kellie will also be available at the Benson lobby on Wednesday, 10- 2.
The Beijing Center (TBC)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
O’Connor 105
Greg Savarese from TBC will discuss the wide variety of courses, excursions, and student services at The Beijing Center in China (http://thebeijingcenter.org). You can also visit Greg at his table in the Benson lobby on Tuesday, Wednesday, 9 – 2.
BostonUniversity
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
O’Connor 204
Andi Walgren will discuss BU’s engineering and science programs in Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, and Spain (http://www.bu.edu/abroad/science/). Andi will also be available to talk individually to students at her table in Benson on Wednesday, 11-5 and Friday, 9-2.
Ask a Study Abroad Staff
Have Questions? We Have Answers!
The International Program staff will be available to talk to students about SCU-operated programs, application process, financial aid policy, and to answer all your questions. The staff and Peer Advisors will be available at the International Programs table in Benson to answer your questions.
October 22 - 25, 2007. 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Benson Lobby
Talk to a Peer Advisor
Hear it from seniors who have studied abroad
Sometimes it's best to hear it from fellow students who have studied abroad. We have Peer Advisors who have recently returned from studying abroad and are available to talk with you about their own experience. Stop by the International Programs table in the Benson lobby (all week) to chat with these students.
Click here to meet the Peer Advisors
More information and updates will be posted on our website (www.scu.edu/studyabroad). Please don’t hesitate to call our office 408-554-6940 if you have any questions 
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