International Education Week
Focus: Explore the World on a Shoestring Budget
April 20th - 24th, 2009
CSU, Chico’s International Education Week is held each semester. The week will be full of many activities and events to promote the internationalization of our campus, with a specific focus on studying abroad on a budget. Festivities will include international forums, lectures and an Study Abroad Fair.
The goal of this week is to internationalize the Chico State campus by educating and informing students about the wonderful opportunities they have to explore and immerse themselves in other cultures, languages and lifestyles abroad.
Events:
Monday, April 20th
Explore the World on a Shoestring Budget: Financial Aid
Find out tips and secrets about financing your time abroad. A representative from the financial aid office, and students with experience traveling the world "on the cheap" will be here to answer all of your questions, and show you how you can afford a semester or year abroad.
Presenter: Casey Dinsmore, Financial Aid Adviser
Student Services Center 150 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 21st
Study Abroad Fair
Come to the Free Speech Area for information on all things international, to see performances by cultural groups on campus, to talk to your regional peer advisor, or to meet with the Study Abroad staff! Study Abroad Coordinators will be conducting office hours on the quad, and fun international activities will take place.
Free Speech Area from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Lost in Translation: Celebrating Culture Through Photography
A picture is worth a thousand words…especially when you are capturing a foreign culture on film! See student photos and hear their interpretations of culture as depicted by their art. Photos will be used as a starting point for telling stories of learning to live in a new culture, while maintaining a sense of humor.
Presenter: Tasha Dev, Study Abroad Coordinator with a student panel
Student Services Center 150 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22nd
Work Your Way Around the World: International Internships and Careers
Get tips and information on how to get your foot in the door to an international career! Hear the inside scoop on getting an internship or job that will let you live your dream of working abroad.
Presenter: Ken Naas, Career Center
Student Services Center 150 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 23rd
Taste Test Your Travels and Dreams: International Dinner
Taste foods from cultures around the world and enjoy live music and dancing. Mazal Tov Cocktail will be playing Israeli/Jewish rock and roll, Israeli folk dance music, and Beatles tunes. They have appeared at Café Coda, the Big Room at Sierra Nevada, and regularly at Congregation Beth Israel.
Tickets: $10.00 advance; $12.00 at door --- Available in SSC 406
Hosted by: UNITE (Universal Networks in Travel and Education)
Sylvester’s Café from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Admission to all events is FREE. For more information, please e-mail the Study Abroad Office at: studabr@csuchico.edu