tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32800686712241295172026-04-18T00:27:47.857-07:00MGoAbroadThe University of Michigan International Center's Education Abroad Office | Centralizing information on global opportunities for the Michigan community | Go Blue, Go Abroad!U-M International Center's Education Abroad Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04924018095149230763noreply@blogger.comBlogger495125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-10040242960565198412016-05-24T13:18:00.001-07:002016-07-05T09:55:40.380-07:00Follow Our 2015-2016 MIISP Student Blogs!
Check out what our group of MIISP students are doing this summer!
First Name
Last Name
Blog Link
Grace
Beckman
http://gracegoesglobal2016.blogspot.com
Ahad
Bootwala
http://viewsfromthe56.weebly.com
Nina
Chen
https://ninachenadventures.wordpress.com
Gaia
Cicerchia
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543569266092123324noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-7387417770063197192015-11-30T05:22:00.000-08:002015-11-30T05:22:16.475-08:00Wallenberg Summer Travel Award Application is NOW OPEN!
Applications open for
2016
Wallenberg Summer Travel Awards
For more than seven
years, a group of U-M students come back from a summer abroad, transformed.
They travel to the Dominica Republic, Peru, the Philippines, Uganda,
Ecuador and elsewhere in the world. They work to mitigate water pollution,
assist grassroot community health organizations, support youth in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-39298707414807788132015-11-17T08:55:00.004-08:002015-11-17T08:55:50.787-08:00Myth-Busting Study Abroad: Graduation Delay? - International Education Week 2015
It's day 2 of International Education Week and
here is our second installment of:
Myth-Busting Study Abroad!
#MGoAbroad #IEW2015
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-43215711933298350582015-11-16T11:11:00.001-08:002015-11-16T11:11:24.356-08:00International Education Week! Myth-Busting Study Abroad: The Cost of Study Abroad
International Education Weeks is finally here!
In honor of this, the International Center Peer Advisors have been working with Peer Advisors from the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) and theInternational Programs in Engineering - University of Michigan to develop a series of videos that debunk myths of studying abroad! Here's the first installment featuring our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-72942492318757083992015-11-12T08:13:00.001-08:002015-11-12T08:13:52.722-08:00International Education Week = NEXT WEEK!
International Education Week starts next week (Nov.16-20)!
Check out what we have going on next week on the International Center's website: internationalcenter.umich.edu/ #MGoAbroad
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-9749390520945106022015-10-30T05:54:00.003-07:002015-10-30T05:54:57.978-07:00Happy Halloween! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-59415908420505980392015-10-29T07:59:00.000-07:002015-10-29T07:59:30.012-07:00Peace Corps Information Session Tonight!
Peace Corps Information Session TONIGHT!
Food will be provided!
When? Thursday, October 29 at 5pmWhere? 1230 Weill Hall, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Come learn about how you can serve as a Peace Corps volunteer from a great returned Peace Corps volunteer panel! #applyPC University of MichiganPeace Corps Michigan
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-63104789933764470652015-10-19T06:00:00.002-07:002015-10-19T06:00:41.644-07:00Submit your story for Lost in Translation!
Have you had an international adventure and want to tell your story?
Lost in Translation is the event for you!
We're still accepting stories, so don't forget to yours by this
THURSDAY, 10/22!
umsi.info/story-submit
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-45324290368551064652015-10-13T05:18:00.004-07:002015-10-13T05:18:32.895-07:0055th Peace Corps Anniversary Documentary Screening! TONIGHT!
In celebration of 55 years of Peace Corps at U-M, join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM for a Screening of the Peace Corps documentary, "A Passing of the Torch" in the Vandenberg Room, Michigan League! (There will be snacks!) #MGoAbroadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-12012836778879615312015-10-07T05:50:00.002-07:002015-10-07T05:50:38.763-07:00Funding for Int'l Internships and Research Panel TODAY!
Join us TODAY!
Funding for Internships and Research Abroad!
12:00 PM, Room 1636 SSWB
This panel will cover funding options for overseas internships and research opportunities, for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Representatives of several U-M funding offices will provide information, and you will be able to meet with them individually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-91912456374104023032015-10-05T09:48:00.001-07:002015-10-05T09:51:10.866-07:00Peace Corps 55th Anniversary Celebration! Oct 13 & 14, Mark Your Calendars!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-68735461730853651622015-09-16T08:24:00.002-07:002015-09-16T08:24:23.678-07:00MIISP Info Session THIS Friday! 9/18 2PM, Michigan League Michigan Room!
Are you interested in doing an internship or service program abroad, but don't know how to get started? MIISP will help you find a program, try to find funding, and prepare you for your experience!
Join us for an information session this Friday, September 18 at 2:00 PM in the Michigan League, Michigan Room!
The application deadline for MIISP is September 27!
Find the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-32827401319045707222015-09-09T11:30:00.000-07:002015-09-09T11:30:10.371-07:00International Center at Festifall and the Global Educational Fair, TOMORROW!
Find the International Center TOMORROW at:
Festifall (Diag, 11-4)
AND
U-M Global Education Fair
(Michigan Union Ballroom,12-4)!
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-1354252949195295822015-09-01T06:23:00.000-07:002015-09-01T06:23:01.289-07:00International Career Pathways Series is almost here!
The International Career Pathways panel series is almost ready to launch! Check out our line up of events here: bit.ly/1Evujpu
Don't miss the first two sessions:
International Employment Myths & Opportunities 9/15 @ 6PM, Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium
International Internships for Undergraduates 9/17 @ 6PM, Ross School of Business, Blau Auditorium
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-62488346088017633402015-08-24T09:52:00.001-07:002015-08-24T09:52:22.697-07:00International Student Orientation is in full force!
The international student orientation is well underway and we couldn't be more thrilled with the new group of students this year! Looking forward to another exciting year of intercultural engagement at the International Center!
Follow the International Center Peer Advisor blog here: http://umichiss.blogspot.com/
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-58445937903477423462015-08-21T05:34:00.002-07:002015-08-21T05:34:39.892-07:00MIISP in Addis Ababa!
#FlyAwayFriday MIISP participant, Julia Keim, spent her summer interning in Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia where she worked with four students from a local university, and observed at a hospital in the labor and delivery ward and maternity wards! Read about her #adventure here: jlkeim.blogspot.com
Interested in doing an international internship?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-36916111660590283982015-08-17T09:34:00.000-07:002015-08-17T09:34:13.661-07:00Save the date! MIISP Info Session - September 18 2:00, Michigan League, Michigan RoomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-7608392212146162392015-08-07T05:43:00.000-07:002015-08-07T05:43:06.966-07:00MIISPer in South Africa is having ALL the fun!
Pauline Harrington (MIISP participant) is on an adventure of a lifetime in Cape Town, South Africa! She's gaining valuable experience on her internship, while also finding time to explore!
Follow her adventure here: paulineharringtoncapetown.wordpress.com/
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-63644743364780772692015-07-30T14:01:00.001-07:002015-07-30T14:01:09.759-07:00Education Abroad Office - Closed Friday, July 31!
The Education Abroad Office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 31! We will reopen Monday, August 3!
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-80909674881434708202015-07-27T10:25:00.001-07:002015-07-27T10:25:25.009-07:00Exciting things happening at the IC!
The International Center has been hard at work completing stage-one of a multi-stage strategic plan (bit.ly/1RYLExm). We have carefully crafted a new vision statement, identified our core values and core work, and sketched out goals to accomplish in our five-year plan. We are very excited about the future of the International Center and are grateful for the exceptional leadership our DirectorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-39802630616002601652015-07-24T05:31:00.000-07:002015-07-24T05:31:50.399-07:00Brandon in Delhi: An MIISP Adventure
Follow Brandon's adventure in India! bit.ly/1CUaMii
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-62796269146752451982015-07-20T11:35:00.002-07:002015-07-20T11:35:26.537-07:00Teach English in Micronesia and Thailand with WorldTeach!
Go on an adventure and teach abroad!
WorldTeach Micronesia: Teach English, math or science in secondary schools for an academic year. Program is subsidized by the Chuuk, Kosrae and Pohnpei Ministries of Education, a fully funded program, which covers the volunteer support items below. Program departs late August 2015, returns June Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-54019005381748295622015-07-09T10:42:00.001-07:002015-07-09T10:42:48.194-07:00Keep Calm and Learn New Languages! 65 Languages Offered at U-M
We've said it before and we'll say it again, learning languages is vitally important when learning about different cultures and when preparing to travel abroad!
Did you know U-M offers 65 different languages?! Do yourself a favor and take advantage of these resources! http://bit.ly/1KYgm45
#MGoAbroad #languagelearning
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-36327079789252382262015-07-07T05:39:00.000-07:002015-07-07T05:39:11.145-07:00Being Blind Abroad: Don't let anyone tell you, you can't study abroad
Podcast Episode 1: 10 Tactile Tips for Navigating Abroad
http://bit.ly/1KLkhky
"Don't let anyone tell you, you can't study abroad..."
Welcome to Ripple Effects: Travelers with Disabilities Abroad, a podcast brought to you by Mobility International USA, where we hear the powerful and vivid stories from people with disabilities going abroad and the positive impact these experiencesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3280068671224129517.post-49399100383347088112015-06-29T05:45:00.003-07:002015-06-29T05:46:25.145-07:005 Weeks in Portugal!
MIISP participant, Chris Anderson, finished his 5th week on
his #internship in #Portugal!
Follow the last few weeks of his adventure
here: bit.ly/1JjdFbp #MGoAbroad
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