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A newsletter for NAU Study Abroad Alumni |
Number I |
April 2006 | |
Please send any information to add to a newsletter to Matthew Geisler (Matthew.Geisler@nau.edu).
Work Abroad Programs AEON - Teaching English in Japan BUNAC - The British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) allows participants to experience short-term work in Britain (England, Scotland, or Wales) for up to six months any time of the year. English Teaching Program in China - Spend a year teaching English conversation in a public school of Shenzhen, China’s economic miracle adjacent to Hong Kong. EPIK - English Teaching Program in Korea FrenchCulture.org - Teaching English in France Fulbright Student Program - Engligh language teaching opportunities in select countries as well as opportunities in Business IAESTE - IAESTE offers paid summer internships in over 80 countries in engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural/physical sciences, architecture, and agricultural science. Application deadline is in January. International Cooperative Education Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) Labour Mobility - How to look for work in ...? What about unwritten national rules in job hunting? How to write an international CV? What about cultural differences? The American-Scandanavian Foundation University of Michigan's web guide to finding work (short-term, internship, volunteer) overseas US State Department Employment Opportunities Vietnam Works - Work opportunities in Vietnam |
The Land Bridge Writers Group My name is Zachary Jernigan. For the Fall semester of 2005, I received scholarships from NAU's International Office and the Institute of International Education's Gilman International Scholarship. With these scholarships, I was able to study in Santiago, Chile. It was an amazing experience for me - one that I hope to share with others, and in return hear of others' experience. To celebrate international learning in Northern Arizona, I have formed The Land Bridge Writers Group. We only meet two more times this semester at Bookmans (1520 S. Riordan Ranch Rd.), but it's still a good time to join! We will meet at 6:30 pm on April 18th and May 2nd. You can bring writing samples if you like. Contact me at 928-282-7433, enjino9@netscape.net, www.myspace.com/santiagocolumbar or www.groups.myspace.com/thelandbridge Thanks!
GOT PHOTOS FROM ABROAD? You can't live with 'em, you can't live without 'em: our Spring 2006 Photo Contest explores that venerable institution that we call "family." Submit photos of families in your host country to win a spot in our 2007 Glimpse Calendar. Our Grand Prize winner also gets a $500 travel voucher, courtesy of STA Travel (http://www.statravel.com)! DEADLINE: Monday, May 22, 2006 GET INVOLVED: Follow our contest submission guidelines, available here: QUESTIONS? Email editor@glimpsefoundation.org or call us at (401) 632-0750. & From Glimpse Magazine... Dear Students,
We we need your expert insight! Glimpse Quarterly, an international news, travel and culture magazine that publishes articles written by study abroad students and international volunteers, is introducing a number of new departments. Help us help our readers better acquaint themselves with the world by sharing your thoughts on one or more of the following topics.
Reality Check:
Stereotypes are rarely true, but there's almost always truth in stereotypes. Choose one prevalent U.S. stereotype about residents in your host country and discuss the extent to which your own experiences supported or refuted it.
Faux Pas:
We've all had 'em: those embarrassing moments that arise because we missed out on some linguistic or cultural subtlety. Whether you've accidentally made advances toward your professor or announced to a puzzled host parent that you prefer bones for breakfast, we want to hear about it!
Trend Watch:
Who knew that mullets are currently the rage for young men in Santiago, Chile? Tell us what fads, gizmos, songs, TV shows, etc. dominate popular culture in your host country.
Eatables:
Sauteed crocodile? Share with us the tasty (or not-so-tasty) dishes that challenged your taste buds while abroad.
Reviews:
You laughed. You cried. You emerged a more enlightened you. What books, movies and music albums provide a true sense of the cultural realities of your host country?
If you're interested in contributing full-length feature articles about your experiences abroad, click here:
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Questions? Email us at: editor@glimpsefoundation.org
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG AMERICANS TO VOLUNTEER IN RUSSIA! IREX (the International Research and Exchanges Board) is currently accepting applications for American participants for its U.S.-Russia Volunteer Initiative (USRVI). IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education,
strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2006 (Program subject to the availability of funds.)
Applications can be 1)requested from usrvi@irex.org or 2)downloaded from www.irex.org or www.irex.ru starting April 12, 2006.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goal of the U.S.-Russia Volunteer Initiative (USRVI) is to engage both Russian and American citizens, organizations, and businesses in cooperative volunteer activities through short-term bilateral exchanges. USRVI provides a unique opportunity for young people interested in promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and/or Community Development to volunteer for approximately eight weeks in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and/or governmental service centers throughout Russia and the United States. Volunteers will be placed with organizations working to promote Healthy Lifestyles and/or Community Development.
Those selected will be offered pre-service training and orientation in Moscow prior to beginning their volunteer assignments. Immediately after completing their assignments, volunteers will be invited to a capstone conference in Washington, D.C. with their counterparts in order to share their experiences. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to
collaborate with their Russian home/host organizations in developing follow-on projects after returning home.
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM
* Round-trip travel from volunteer's home city to their host city;
* Visa processing;
* Limited accident and sickness insurance;
* Housing and monthly living allowance; and
* Pre-service training, orientation, and capstone conference.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer applicants should:
* Be available to participate in the program between late September and late November 2006 (final dates to be determined).
* Be available for semi-finalist interviews in mid-June.
* Be a US citizen and currently hold a valid, active international passport.
* Be between the ages of 20 and 30 at the time of the application deadline.
* Be able to receive and maintain a Russian visa.
* Submit a completed application with all required documents by the application deadline.
Russian language ability is not required of American participants, but is strongly encouraged.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Oksana Jensen at IREX by e-mail at USRVI@irex.org or by phone at
202-628-8188. TESL - What is it? http://www.nau.edu/english/ling/index.html Ever thought about teaching English overseas? Having a certificate or degree in TESL can help. NAU's department in English offers two opportunities for graduating undergraduates: a certification program and a Master of Arts degree. The TESL Certificate provides foundational coursework and a coherent educational experience for people wishing to teach in a range of settings with ESL and EFL students, or wanting an Arizona ESL Endorsement . The Certificate program is intended for a) persons wishing to teach English language skills abroad, b) teachers at community colleges who teach L2 students, and c) K-12 teachers seeking ESL Endorsement through NAU courses. Northern Arizona University's English Department offers a 37-unit Master of Arts degree in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (MA-TESL). This degree combines a strong theoretical foundation in applied linguistics with practical training in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The principal goals of the program are to provide the linguistic theory necessary for ESL teachers, to equip teachers with practical skills of language teaching, and to prepare students for further study in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. Upon graduation, NAU's MA-TESL graduates have been hired for positions such as the following:
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