Cross-Cultural Adjustment Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-02-10 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | 107, Taft Hall |
| This session will explore the aspects of cultural adjustment associated with living and studying in another country. Preparing for, and coping with, cultural differences will be discussed along with issues such as culture stress, culture shock and reverse culture shock. Each Session is limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by February 9th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Summer Study Abroad Fair | |
DATE: | 2009-02-11 |
TIME: | 11:00:00 AM - 03:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Memorial Union Ballroom |
| Learn about URI Faculty-led Summer Study Abroad Program opportunities. Study abroad program providers that offer summer abroad options will also be available. | |
Visa & Passport Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-02-18 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| The study abroad experience also involves challenging foreign immigration rules and visa application procedures that can sometimes cause a lot of stress during your pre-departure preparation. This workshop will discuss how to prepare for the visa application process. Each Session limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by February 17th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
National Student Exchange Application Deadline | |
DATE: | 2009-02-25 |
TIME: | 09:00:00 AM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Application deadline for students applying to the National Student Exchange for the 2009-2010 academic year. |
| Application deadline for students applying to the National Student Exchange for the 2009-2010 academic year. | |
Visa & Passport Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-02-26 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| The study abroad experience also involves challenging foreign immigration rules and visa application procedures that can sometimes cause a lot of stress during your pre-departure preparation. This workshop will discuss how to prepare for the visa application process. Each Session limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by February 25th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Study Abroad Health & Safety Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-03-10 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| As with all other aspects of planning for a semester abroad, when it comes to your health, the sooner you begin the planning the better. We will explore health and safety issues as they relate to your semester abroad and the international environment. A 20 minute ÒSafety & Study AbroadÓ video will be viewed during this session. Limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by March 9th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Visa & Passport Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-03-11 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107,Taft Hall |
| The study abroad experience also involves challenging foreign immigration rules and visa application procedures that can sometimes cause a lot of stress during your pre-departure preparation. This workshop will discuss how to prepare for the visa application process. Each Session limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by March 10th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-03-24 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by March 23rd. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Study Abroad Health & Safety Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-03-25 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| As with all other aspects of planning for a semester abroad, when it comes to your health, the sooner you begin the planning the better. We will explore health and safety issues as they relate to your semester abroad and the international environment. A 20 minute ÒSafety & Study AbroadÓ video will be viewed during this session. Limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by March 24th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
National Student Exchange Placement Meeting | |
DATE: | 2009-03-25 |
TIME: | 04:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Galanti, 3rd Floor, URI Library |
| Mandatory meeting for students that applied to the National Student Exchange for the 2009-2010 academic year. | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-02 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by April 1st. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-08 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by April 7th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Study and Travel in Non-Western Countries | |
DATE: | 2009-04-09 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Studying around the world has its rewards and challenges however, studying in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East involves preparing for, and coping with, a complexity of issues that are not typical in the United States. This session explores some of the challenges (i.e. health, communication, travel, etc.) students planning a semester abroad may face and how to prepare for them. Limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by April 8th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Study Abroad with API | |
DATE: | 2009-04-14 |
TIME: | 11:00:00 AM - 01:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Memorial Union, Booth 1 |
| Learn about API's study abroad programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland and Spain | |
Visa & Passport Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-15 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| The study abroad experience also involves challenging foreign immigration rules and visa application procedures that can sometimes cause a lot of stress during your pre-departure preparation. This workshop will discuss how to prepare for the visa application process. Each Session limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by April 14th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-16 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by April 15th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Cross-Cultural Adjustment Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-22 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| This session will explore the aspects of cultural adjustment associated with living and studying in another country. Preparing for, and coping with, cultural differences will be discussed along with issues such as culture stress, culture shock and reverse culture shock. Each Session is limited to 15 participants. Sign-up by April 22nd. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-23 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by April 22nd. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-24 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by April 23rd. To register contact the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Pre-departure Planning Workshop | |
DATE: | 2009-04-29 |
TIME: | 03:30:00 PM - 04:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Aside from applying to a study abroad program and getting accepted, there are a multitude of tasks and procedures that need to be completed before you begin your program overseas. This session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the administrative processes andprocedures students will face prior to departure. Other topics discussed will be related to packing, insurance,financial matters and practical travel tips. Each session limited to 15 participants.Sign-up by April 28th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
API Pre-departure Meeting | |
DATE: | 2009-04-30 |
TIME: | 04:30:00 PM - 06:30:00 PM |
PLACE: | Atrium 2, Memorial Union |
| Academic Programs International(API) representative, Julie Leitman, will be on campus to assist API fall 2009 program participants with planning their semester abroad and to answer questions. All API participants are welcome but sign -up is still required by April 27th.Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Study in Lat. Amer, Asia, Africa, the Mid. East | |
DATE: | 2009-04-30 |
TIME: | 09:30:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | International Center, 37 Lower College Rd. |
| Studying in these regions of the world has its own rewards and challenges. This session will explore some of the unique challenges students may face in these countries. ALL students studying in these regions are welcome but registration for the session is still required. Continental Breakfast served. Sign-up by April 29th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
AustraLearn Pre-departure Meeting | |
DATE: | 2009-05-01 |
TIME: | 01:00:00 PM - 03:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Room 318, Memorial Union |
| A rep. from Australearn will be on campus to assist fall 2009 program participants with planning for their semester abroad and to answer questions. ALL AustraLearn participants are welcome but sign-up for the session is still required by April 29th. To register contact the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
Before You Leave Day | |
DATE: | 2009-05-01 |
TIME: | 09:00:00 AM - 03:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | OIE/NSE, Taft Hall, Room 107 |
| For all visiting exchange students leaving URI at the end of the spring 2009 semester. Come say farewell and tie up all loose ends for a smooth transition home. | |
Mandatory Study Abroad Pre-departure Paperwork Due | |
DATE: | 2009-05-01 |
TIME: | 09:00:00 AM - 04:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Office of International Education, Room 107, Taft Hall |
| Mandatory Pre-departure paperwork for students studying abroad for the fall 2009 semester must be complete and on file in the Office of International Education. Paperwork found at: www.uri.edu/international/study_abroad/paperwork.htm | |
AIFS Pre-departure Meeting | |
DATE: | 2009-05-01 |
TIME: | 03:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM |
PLACE: | Atrium 2, Memorial Union |
| American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) rep., Jen McKernan, will be on campus to assist AIFS fall 2009 program participants with planning for their semester abroad and to answer questions. ALL AIFS program participants are welcome but sign-up for the session is required by April 29th. Register by contacting the OIE at 874-5546 or oie@etal.uri.edu | |
