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HORIZONS: Study Abroad Alumni Newsletter
Fall 2006
In this, our third year, we have celebrated collaborative growth. 94 students studied abroad in 35 locations around the globe. This last summer the UAB Departments
of Foreign Languages and Literatures and Accounting and Information Systems collaborated in a phenomenal program that combined International Business with Italian language
and culture in Florence, Italy. Also, the School of Business was busy with their other collaborations: Our first ever groups to both Jaen, Spain in conjunction with the UAB
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures to learn about Spanish culture, history, language and economic growth in the EU and a fantastic journey to Anshan, China
where students participated in internships while learning about International Business and International Business Law in the heart of Birmingham's sister City. Through the leadership
of Dr. Cathleen Cummings, UAB Study Abroad headed East to study the Art and Art History of India. We continue to excel toward meeting and exceeding UAB Undergraduate
Scorecard goals. As we look toward the summer of 2007, we have some truly "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences ahead for our UAB Students. Plans are in place for new
and exciting joint programs such as Drs. Ken Marion's and Jim McClintock's Ecology of the Galapagos, and experience in Tunisia for students to study Arabic, French, and
International Politics (led by Drs. Lamia Benyoussef and Nikolaos Zahariadis), Archaeological Field Studies in Egypt (led by Dr. Sarah Parcak and cross-listed with African
American Studies with Dr. Askhari Hodari), and Anthopological studies in Fiji (led by Dr. Sharyn Jones). Additionally, this coming year, we will see the continuation of
our most popular programs in Florence, Italy for Art History and Italian language, The Dominican Republic for Creative Writing and Spanish Literature in English Translation,
and Jaen, Spain for Spanish History, Culture and language. We also experienced
growth in our Reciprocal Exchange Programs. At the close of 2007 we will have hosted an unprecedented 16 international exchange students from Spain, Japan, Germany, Italy
and Sweden. We also sent 13 UAB Students on semester-long study abroad experiences - up from 6 last year. As is always the
case, the collaborative efforts between individual students and the UAB Study Abroad Program are the most rewarding because I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting each of you
and assisting you through the process of identifying the study abroad programs that would suit your needs. It has been
even more fun to see you return and recount your amazing stories of learning, adventure and personal growth.
I hope that each and every one of you has experienced some life-changing
aspect of your study abroad program and that you are finding ways to help those
around you understand the importance of opening one’s mind to a more global
perspective.
I hope you enjoy, learn and potentially contribute to the development of this
newsletter. Let your study abroad
story be heard!
Safe Travels Always,
Director, UAB Study Abroad Program
UAB Celebrates International Education Week 2006
November 11-17, 2006
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of
international education and exchange worldwide.
This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of
Education is part of our effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a
global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and
exchange experiences in the United States.
For more information about IEW
at UAB
click here
Rainforest Ecology Program in Costa Rica Offers Students Practical Field Training Like No Other
For several years Drs. Ken Marion and Jim McClintock have led a group of
students to Costa Rica to complete
on-site field work as part of their
Rainforest Ecology course. This
year, the dynamic teaching duo continued their long history of successful study
abroad programming by bringing Biological studies to life for 19 UAB students by
leading a trek into the field to experience the Costa Rican Rainforest close-up.
For information on Drs. Marion’s and McClintock’s Tropical Ecology
program in the Bahamas for May , 2006, click here!
Photo by: Jennifer Stannard
Rainforest Ecology
Costa Rica May, 2005
Studying Art History and Italian with the Renaissance Masters
Also in May of 2005, UAB
students traveled to Florence, Italy with UAB faculty members Dr. Katherine
McIver (Art and Art History) and Professor Belita Faki (DFLL) to study Art
History and Italian language in "The Cradle of the Renaissance." The birthplace
of Dante and
Michelangelo and home to other such greats as Brunelleschi, Donatello, Masaccio,
Botticelli and Michelangelo, Florence (Firenze) welcomed UAB students and gave
them the chance to explore her streets, cathedrals, museums and riverbanks to
learn Art History from the masters. While not touring the city and
discussing art and architecture, students were immersed in Italian language
classes which helped them to come closer to understanding the cultural context
of Italy and being able to interact on a daily basis with their Florentine
surroundings.
Florence, Italy
Art History and Italian
May, 2005
Students Experience Columbus’ New World
First-Hand
This past May 2005, students
had the opportunity to participate in a unique study abroad program in the
Dominican Republic led by UAB faculty members Drs. Carlos Orihuela (Dept. of
Foreign Languages & Literatures) and Dr. Linda Frost (Honors Program and Dept.
of English). From May 6-27, 2005, students traveled to La Republica
Dominicana to learn about the history of the Dominican Republic and the
literature it has generated from Christopher Columbus to Julia Alvarez.
Students traveled from the metropolitan to the back country, from Santo Domingo
to the remote Jarabacoa where they lived for one week on the coffee farm of
famed Dominican author Julia Alvarez who engaged the students in discussions
about the creative writing process and how she has been able to capture the
hearts and minds of her readers with her poignant Dominican
characters. With the knowledge gained from these readings and by using the
settings, conversations, and events of the "New World" of the Dominican Republic
that daily confronted and surprised them, the students in this course developed
their writing skills through Creative
Writing workshops entitled "A New World In New Words in the Dominican Republic."
This program was a magical mixture of adventure, living literature and deep
cultural exploration
that has changed the lives of each participant forever.
Dominican Republic Faculty -Led program
acclaimed author Julia Alvarez
July,
2005
Students Planning on Graduating in May of 2007:
Apply for a U.S. Student Fulbright Fellowship in May, 2006
"Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the
purpose of the international scholarship program." – Senator J. William
Fulbright
THE U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM:
· Awards grants to U.S. citizens in all fields of study.
· Operates in more than 140 countries worldwide.
· Awards more than 1,100 grants to U.S. students to study overseas.
· Offers one academic year of study, research, or teaching assistantship
experience.
· Projects may include university course work, independent library or field
research, or professional training in the arts.
THE U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR:
· Recent BA/BS graduates, master's, and doctoral candidates.
· Young professionals.
· Artists.
THE U. S. STUDENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO:
· Provide opportunities for personal development and international experience.
· Allow students to design their own programs, including University coursework.
· Library or field research.
· Classes in a music or art school.
· Independent projects in the social or life sciences.
· Assistant teach English.
· A combination of these or other projects.
To find out more information on how to apply
click here!
Study Abroad Preview 2006
The following are just a few of the tentative SUMMER programs we are planning
for 2006!
Italian Language & International BUSINESS in Florence, Italy
Dates: May, 2006
Courses: Italian and International Business – 6 credits
Cost: $2000-$3000.
Asian Art History in India
Dates: May, 2006
Courses: Art History 400-500 level – up to 6 credits
Cost: $3000-$4000.
Spanish Language & Business in Jaen, Spain
Dates: May, 2006
Courses: SPA 200-400 level and IB – 6 credits
Cost: $3000-$3900.
International Business in London, England
Dates: May, 2006
Courses: IB 490 OR MBA 698 – 3 credits
Cost: $2000-$3500.
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