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International Education Week

November 16 - 20

AIFS now affiliated partner

New Study Abroad Advisor

Melinda Farmer joins the SAGL staff as the main contact point for WKU students.

Ms. Farmer returns to WKU after several years working in the study abroad field. She’s a 1999 graduate of WKU with a double major in Religious Studies and French. She earned her MA in Intercultural Relations in 2003 from Lesley University.

Most recently, she worked in the Education Abroad office at the University of Kentucky, and she has traveled widely.

Ms. Farmer will be responsible for…

Providing academic opportunities and guidance for students and faculty who wish to pursue opportunities overseas.
Advises outgoing students
Maintaining resource library and current reference materials
Recruiting for study abroad programs through individual advising, classroom presentations, information sessions, and events
Creating and maintaining recruiting materials for WKU-led programs and exchanges
Conducting outgoing orientation, special events, post-program evaluations and returnee assessment
Gathering required statistics and maintaining databases
Representing the Study Abroad & Global Learning on campus and in wider community
Participating in meetings, conferences and off-campus training sessions
Publicizing and marketing programs
Assisting with new projects and program development.

Please join me in welcoming Melinda back to WKU!

> Get Started

Japan Blog

Travis Plamp is currently on an exchange program at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka, Japan. Follow his story on the Blogs & Links page.

Health Insurance Now Mandatory

Starting August 15, 2009, health insurance is mandatory for students traveling on WKU Study Abroad or Travel Abroad programs.

> Academic Health Plans - premiums and brochure

Faculty and Staff are encouraged to get this insurance as well. Contact SAGL for details

Scholarships for African American Students

The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) have announced that $100,000 in study abroad scholarships will be available for African American students by fall 2010.

NAFEO, an umbrella organization of historically and predominantly black institutions, and AIFS, one of the nation's leading cultural exchange programs, have partnered to provide these scholarships so that an increased number of African American students can have opportunities to gain global perspective. Although some historically and predominately black institutions have strong study abroad programs, a study conducted by the Institute of International Education found that just over three percent of African American students spend time studying abroad.

Students who receive scholarships from the NAFEO-AIFS partnership will have opportunities to study in England, France, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, and South Africa. GRC will provide updates about this program as more information becomes available.

Submit your photos

WKU's Study Abroad Office wants to hear from you. Send a link to your Blog or submit photos. Follow the Archives link above and see past journeys.

Check out individual and program blogs. Submit your link as well by emailing Study Abroad your information.


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Ask a Question About Us Ambassdors Calendar News & Events Announcements SA Facebook Blogs & Links ISSS Study Abroad Home	International Education Week November 16 - 20 > See More! AIFS now affiliated partner > See More! New Study Abroad Advisor Melinda Farmer joins the SAGL staff as the main contact point for WKU students. Ms. Farmer returns to WKU after several years working in the study abroad field. She’s a 1999 graduate of WKU with a double major in Religious Studies and French. She earned her MA in Intercultural Relations in 2003 from Lesley University. Most recently, she worked in the Education Abroad office at the University of Kentucky, and she has traveled widely. Ms. Farmer will be responsible for… Providing academic opportunities and guidance for students and faculty who wish to pursue opportunities overseas. Advises outgoing students Maintaining resource library and current reference materials Recruiting for study abroad programs through individual advising, classroom presentations, information sessions, and events Creating and maintaining recruiting materials for WKU-led programs and exchanges Conducting outgoing orientation, special events, post-program evaluations and returnee assessment Gathering required statistics and maintaining databases Representing the Study Abroad & Global Learning on campus and in wider community Participating in meetings, conferences and off-campus training sessions Publicizing and marketing programs Assisting with new projects and program development. Please join me in welcoming Melinda back to WKU! > Get Started Japan Blog Travis Plamp is currently on an exchange program at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka, Japan. Follow his story on the Blogs & Links page. Health Insurance Now Mandatory Starting August 15, 2009, health insurance is mandatory for students traveling on WKU Study Abroad or Travel Abroad programs. > Academic Health Plans - premiums and brochure Faculty and Staff are encouraged to get this insurance as well. Contact SAGL for details Scholarships for African American Students The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) have announced that $100,000 in study abroad scholarships will be available for African American students by fall 2010. NAFEO, an umbrella organization of historically and predominantly black institutions, and AIFS, one of the nation's leading cultural exchange programs, have partnered to provide these scholarships so that an increased number of African American students can have opportunities to gain global perspective. Although some historically and predominately black institutions have strong study abroad programs, a study conducted by the Institute of International Education found that just over three percent of African American students spend time studying abroad. Students who receive scholarships from the NAFEO-AIFS partnership will have opportunities to study in England, France, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, and South Africa. GRC will provide updates about this program as more information becomes available. Submit your photos WKU's Study Abroad Office wants to hear from you. Send a link to your Blog or submit photos. Follow the Archives link above and see past journeys. Check out individual and program blogs. Submit your link as well by emailing Study Abroad your information.
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