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Welcome to the webpage for study abroad and international students, we have an extensive webpage, so take your time and look through it!

News Update
Study in Shanghai
The Government of Shanghai is interested in increasing the number of foreign student studying in the area. There are over 20 institutions of higher education in the metropolitan area, and the goal is to have 60,000 international students in the city by 2010. To make this happen, the Government of Shanghai is awarding scholarships to international students in amounts from $500 to $5,000.
Work in Africa During the Summer
Tired of taking classes, but want a study abroad experience? Consider working with a non-governmental development organization in Africa for the summer. Visions in Action offers work experiences in several projects related to rural and community development. Additionally, they offer a program that provides a small stipend for work in more difficult settings.
Earthwatch
Earthwatch offers more than 100 opportunities for hands-on environmental work all over the world. Most will not generate academic credit, but will make you feel that you did your part.
Contact CIE for more information about these and other programs. Click on 'Contacts'

Scholarship Deadlines
Rowe Scholarship: 1 May
Study Abroad Scholarships: 15 March
Boren Scholarship: 1 February
Check out the new study abroad financial aid pages for more scholarship opportunities!

"Today there can be no quality education which is not simultaneously an international education. More important, international education is indispensable to eventual global security and peace. As Rodrigo Caraza, former president of Costa Rica, has said bluntly: ' If you want peace, you must educate for peace.' "

Leland Miles, President of the University of Bridgeport, and President of the International Association of University Presidents

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