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Interested in Russia and Eastern Europe? Curious about how to study and travel around the globe? Please join the Slavic Club, and the Russian and Eastern European Studies Program (REESP) for an informative meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, in Fahy Hall, room 236. Professor and Director of REESP, Nathaniel Knight, Ph.D., will talk about how to obtain a certificate and/or minor in Russian and Eastern European Studies and meet REESP faculty members. Information on lectures and other events sponsored by RESSP, opportunities for studying Russian, and details on the award-winning Slavic Club will also…

In the labyrinthine journey of job interviews, the question “Tell me about yourself” often emerges as the quintessential ice-breaker, setting the stage for a narrative that’s as comprehensive as it is concise. To the uninitiated, this might seem like a casual, even redundant question, almost a formality before delving into the heart of the interview. However, this inquiry, seemingly simple, carries a weight of significance, providing candidates a golden window to steer the interview in a favorable direction right from the onset. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a fresher stepping into the corporate world, mastering the art of…

Students are engaging with members of the community to learn more about studying abroad options. File Photo/The Daily Campus On Tuesday, Sept. 20, on Fairfield Way, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., UConn welcomed several representatives from the 200-plus programs related to studying abroad that huskies can sign up for.  Lines of tents filled with posters and brochures — plus free souvenirs —  enlightened interested students with opportunities for internships, semesters abroad, trips over the summer and so much more.  The event was hosted by the Office of Experiential Global Learning, whose main purpose is to help students plan opportunities…

Administrators at Duke Kunshan University said that campus would return to normal this fall semester, but some classes are still taking place online. For the first time since early 2020, the entire DKU student body is on-campus, with the exception of juniors on Duke’s main campus for their study abroad semester. Almost four years later, DKU is operating nearly as it did pre-pandemic with one major difference — some classes still remain completely virtual for students. On Jan. 6, Dean of Undergraduate Studies Marcia France sent an email to all DKU undergraduate students anticipating that in the fall of 2023,…

Music Credits: Intro and Outro Song – Sequential Elements Written By Sander Kalmeijer Performed By The Galaxy News TRANSCRIPT: [Evelyn Gallardo]: Hello Runners! Welcome to this first episode of Runner Abroad, by The Runner On Air. In this series, we will be talking about the different aspects of studying abroad. I am your host Evelyn Gallardo and I will be accompanied by Melisa Magaña in this episode. We spoke to Gabriela Ochoa, advisor for the international students and programs. She is a former CSU Bakersfield student who also studied abroad. She opened up about her experience as an abroad student…

Wed, 09/20/2023 – 01:03pm | By: Ivonne Kawas Students in The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Air Force ROTC program, Ashleigh Allen and Grant Matheny, were selected to participate in Project Global Officer (Project GO) — an intensive language instruction and cultural immersion program.  Project GO is a nationwide program offering fully-funded scholarships for language education, domestic or study-abroad, and cross-cultural experiences to prepare cadets for effective leadership positions. This initiative is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and administered by the Institute of International Education. Ashleigh Allen, a native of Sarasota, Fla. majoring in kinesiology with a minor in…

The author, Berkley junior, Bella Bakeman, sits in a coffee shop, “The Garden Cafe,” in Brighton, England. Bakeman studied abroad this summer through USAC’s London Imperial Summer program, while abroad she embarked on various solo-excursions (Photo illustration by Bella Bakeman). As the flight began its descent and my ears started clogging, I watched the minutes go by. One minute, two minutes, until 20 minutes had passed and we were still sitting on the tarmac at the JFK airport. As I watched my phone hit 8:59 p.m. – I got a notification from JetBlue that my connecting flight had closed.  The…

Many more Indian students are heading for studying abroad this fall than ever, leading study abroad consultants have told Economic Times. As per the report, this comes as a result of various factors including rising aspirations for a foreign education and career, an increase in applicants from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Moreover, this also comes as foreign institutions increasing their focus on India by offering more financial aid and scholarships. As per the report, this record surge in Indian students for studying abroad also comes amid a drop from Chinese student applications. Study abroad platform Leverage Edu CEO…

My 18-year-old cousin is inconsolable. He was denied a student visa at the US Embassy for reasons we don’t understand. He claims that all his documentation was complete, and his father, a wealthy Abuja businessman, had provided evidence of his ability to meet his obligations to the young man. My cousin wanted to study engineering at Pennsylvania State University, one of the prestigious US universities. He graduated top of his class from a top-rated Secondary School last year. For him, studying in the US has been a lifelong ambition. But now, he doesn’t know what to do and his parents…

Clemson is expected to have a new starting kicker on Saturday when the Tigers host No. 4 Florida State in Death Valley. Coach Dabo Swinney got word over the weekend that former backup Jonathan Weitz is still actively enrolled as a Clemson student, pursuing an online master’s degree in data science and analytics from his Charleston, S.C., hometown. Weitz, who retired from football last spring, still has another year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and agreed on Sunday to come out of retirement. Weitz is on track to graduate with his master’s degree in December. He recently accepted…