Posted by Tim on January 31, 2020 in Study Abroad
Learn how you can earn UB credit studying overseas! Attend the Study Abroad Fair to learn about 80+ UB programs, meet with UB faculty regarding their unique faculty-led programs, gather information on financial aid and available scholarships, and chat with study abroad alumni about their international experiences to learn how you can fit studying abroad into your degree program at UB.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM in the Student Union Lobby
This course will begin by comparing the United States and
Costa Rica health care system. Costa Rica, a middle-income Latin American
country, rivals those of the U.S. in many health indicators while spending much
less. The Costa Rican system focuses on health promotion and primary care to
improve the health of vulnerable and needy population groups resulting in
improved health for all. During this experience, students will explore various
public health topics, including the difference in lifestyle in multiple areas
around the country, health disparities between different ethnic groups, and how
environmental health impacts human health. Various public health topics such as
child health, substance use, mental health, and diet and lifestyle will be
explored during different experiences and in-country lectures.
For more information please contact: Jessica S. Kruger, Ph.D., CHES at jskruger@buffalo.edu
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Community Health and
Health Behavior
School of Public Health and Health
Professions
We are accepting applications for the 2020 course offerings of the Jamaica Field Service Project Abroad. This service learning program for university students is accredited by the State University of New York, and is open to qualifying students.
As a participating university, I would appreciate it if you would share the details of the upcoming 2020 course offerings with your students and colleagues. These 10 day service learning trips to Jamaica take place during college breaks, and are scheduled as follows:
May 28 to June 7
June 11 to 21
During our 2020 course offerings, we will again be volunteering in the local primary schools of Jamaica by bringing school supplies and tutoring in a number of areas – including literacy, art, science, math, music, physical education, and health. Students in the course prepare for their work with a combination of web-based materials, as well as supervised on-site instruction in Jamaica.
Students may arrange for three academic credits or observation or practicum hours for this supervised field experience course in Jamaica. You can find additional program info, including photos and testimonials from past participants at the program website – www.jafsp.org. Any student who is interested in attending or would like further information may email the Jamaica Field Service Project at willse@potsdam.edu.
The program is assisted in Jamaica by the Rotary Club and Peace Corp members of Jamaica. Many students are successful in seeking financial assistance for this experience either through their local Rotary Clubs, or directly from their university’s study abroad or financial aid offices, for this 10 day study abroad course in Jamaica.
I look forward to offering this opportunity to your students. If you or your students have any questions about the upcoming 2020 course offerings, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Eric Wills
Executive Director
Jamaica Field Service Project
State University of New York at Potsdam
US 518.288.8652
JA 876.357.4350
willse@potsdam.edu
wills@jafsp.org
http://www.jafsp.org
If you are a freshman or sophomore and are interested in possibly winning a grant to study abroad in the UK this summer,
read on!
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three or four week programs for US undergraduate students. Participants can explore
the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
There are four summer institutes this year:
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Glasgow (Technology, Innovation and Creativity)
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Bristol (exploring the intersection of arts, activism and social justice)
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Belfast (understanding Ireland from a Northern Irish perspective)
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Aberystwyth (contemporary issues in Identity and Nationhood, through the lens of Wales)
The Institute costs covered by the Fulbright Commission and its partner institutions include:
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Return US-UK airfare
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Tuition and fees at the host institution
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Accommodation
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In some cases, a small daily allowance for meals
To be eligible, students must*:
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Be a US citizen and possess a US passport
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Have had little or no study/travel outside of the US or North America
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.7
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Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
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Be able to participate in the program in its entirety
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Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes
The deadline is February 11th, so this is something you’re interested in, you’ll want to start working on now. If you
are interested in applying, drop me an email.
See fuller descriptions of the programs here: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes
Alternative Break programs let you volunteer, perform community service and have unique learning opportunities during your fall break (Thanksgiving), winter break or spring break. By spending time immersed in a new community, you’ll learn about your role as a global citizen, make new friends and connections, and discover how you can become an agent of change.
Trip destinations and dates include the following:
- New Orleans, LA – January 19-25
- Dominican Republic – March 14-21
- Washington. DC – March 15-21
- Buffalo, NY – March 16-20
Applications are now due October 15, 2019.
Check out the UB Classics in the Mediterranean Winter 2020 Program!
UB Classics in Italy is a winter session program that will take place around the spectacular and historic Italian cities of Naples and Rome. The program is designed to provide a vivid introduction to the art and archaeology of the ancient Greco-Roman world, while savoring the cultural attractions and achievements of all of the important eras of later Roman and Italian history, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to the Fascist era to today.
It’s an incredible opportunity for students to travel to Rome and Naples, earn UB credits, and learn about Italy’s ancient history from an expert in the field! It is perfect for students who still need to fulfill an Arts or Humanities UB Area in their Global Pathway and/or could use CL 391: Art and Archaeology of Rome to fulfill a minor/major program requirement/elective.
The application deadline is October 15, 2019!
MHIRT Introduction
The San Diego State
University Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research
Training program (SDSU MHIRT) is a component of the national MHIRT program
funded by the National Institutes of Health. We provide international training
experiences to students from health disparity backgrounds with a goal of
encouraging such students to pursue careers in biomedical, clinical, and
behavioral health research. The ultimate mission of the MHIRT program is for
MHIRT trainee alumni, through their careers as researchers and medical
professionals, to work to reduce, and eventually eliminate, healthcare
disparities in the United States.
The
SDSU MHIRT Program is always interested in receiving applications from
exceptional candidates. In addition to meeting the below criteria, we are
looking for applicants with a high level of emotional maturity,
professionalism, and dedication to improving the research and outcomes of
populations affected by health disparities post matriculation. To be eligible
for the MHIRT program you must, at minimum, meet the following criteria: You
must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- You
must come from an NIH specified minority group underrepresented in
biomedical research. (Please visit our Program Overview page for more
information).
- You
must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Undergraduate
applicants must have junior or senior class standing at your institution.
Previous undergraduate research experience is highly recommended.
- Master’s
students must have previous research experience in the area of our MHIRT
training programs.
- You
must show a commitment to pursuing a career in research, public health, or
another field, focused on health disparities.
The American
Institute of Indian Studies welcomes applications for its summer 2020 and
academic year 2020-2021 language programs. Programs to be offered include Hindi
(Jaipur), Bengali (Kolkata), Punjabi (Chandigarh), Tamil (Madurai); Marathi
(Pune), Urdu (Lucknow), Telugu (Hyderabad), Gujarati (Ahmedabad), Kannada
(Mysore), Malayalam (Thiruvananthapuram), Mughal Persian (Lucknow), Sanskrit
(Pune) and Pali/Prakrit (Pune). We will offer other Indian languages upon
request. For summer Hindi we require the equivalent of one year of prior Hindi
study. For summer Urdu, we require the equivalent of one year of either Hindi
or Urdu. We can offer courses at all levels, including beginning, in other
Indian languages for the summer. Summer students should apply for FLAS or other
funding if available at their institutions to cover the costs of the program.
Funding for Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu is available through the U.S.
State Department’s CLS program (see www.clscholarship.org). AIIS has some funding available for
summer students who cannot procure their own funding. This funding is allocated
on the basis of the language committee’s ranking of the applicants. AIIS will
award language fellowships, on a competitive basis, to academic year and fall
semester students, which would cover all expenses for the program. Those
eligible for these fellowships are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who
will have had the equivalent of at least two years of prior language study by
September 2020. AIIS offers Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Urdu and other languages at
all levels for the fall and academic year although fellowships would only be
available for students who will have had the equivalent of two years of prior
language study by the beginning of the program.AIIS will offer
funding to masters students to complete a capstone project of their choosing
upon completion of the summer program. The application deadline is December
31, 2019. Applications can be downloaded from the AIIS web site at www.indiastudies.org.
For more information: Phone: 773-702-8638. Email: aiis@uchicago.edu.
The United Kingdom: UB Semester in London Spring 2020 Program offers 2-3 Sociology courses (SOC 467, SOC 358, SOC 499 –optional) AND 6 credits of an internship! There will be an information session TODAY (Wednesday, September 18) from 5-6pm in NSC 216. All are welcome to attend!
Learn more about the hundreds of study abroad
programs available to UB students. UB faculty and staff will be
representing their faculty-led study abroad programs. Additionally,
representatives from other SUNY campuses will be on site to
advertise the study abroad programs they sponsor (and which are
available to UB students). Come chat with students who have studied
abroad and learn how you can fit studying abroad into your degree
program at UB!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Student Union Lobby
