International Education Week
November 14-18, 2022
Created by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, this annual celebration promotes the benefits of academic and cultural exchange. UO had 1,071 Ducks study abroad last year, will you be one of them?
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Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) Info Session DIS offers academic year, fall and spring semester, and summer programs in Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. These programs are customizable with students getting to choose academically rigorous courses in a wide variety of subjects. All classes are taught in English from local faculty with opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. |
10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. | Condon 360 |
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Italy Study Abroad Programs Info Session Have you ever imagined strolling through a Tuscan villa, gazing upon the artwork of Renaissance masters, while eating the best gelato in the world? Live out that dream this summer, while earning credits toward your degree! Learn about the amazing programs, including Creative Writing, Wine Marketing, Exploring the Dolomites, Painting & Drawing, and Intensive Italian Language. |
2-3 p.m. | Straub 245 |
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STEM Info Session Learn about study abroad programs, requirements and scholarships available for students in STEM. |
3-4 p.m. | PSC Social Commons |
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Fall Language Circles Language Circles are conversation groups led by native and/or proficient speakers. Students of all levels can learn and practice languages through informal conversation. The weekly sessions include German, Japanese, French, Spanish, English, Mandarin, Korean and Arabic. |
4-7 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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Explore the Dolomite Mountains in Italy: Study Abroad Info Session Earn six upper-division credits for a variety of majors through experiential learning in Italy, plus four mandatory and required pre-departure sessions in May before departure. During this 14-day journey, students will experience the best of the Dolomite Mountains through hiking, education and digital storytelling. A program alumni will be sharing their experiences from the trip. |
5-5:30 p.m. | Zoom |
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Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice in Bolivia Info Session Learn about the three-week long summer program from faculty leaders and professors, Dr. Derrick Hindery and Dr. Juan Eduardo Wolf. This program focuses on pressing contemporary issues, including self-determination and autonomy; indigenous peoples and climate justice; oil/gas/mining conflicts on indigenous territories; legal developments and challenges; natural resource management in indigenous territories; development encroachment; conservation of biodiversity related to indigenous peoples’ intellectual property rights; and indigenous agroecology. |
1:30-1:50 p.m. | Global Scholars Hall (GSH) 123 |
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Spanish-Speaking Study Abroad Opportunities: Info Session Students can fulfill Spanish major, minor, or the two-year language requirement while studying abroad during the summer or for a quarter or semester during the academic year. This info session cover program options in Spain and Latin America, language requirements and the application process. |
3-4 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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SOJC Study Abroad Fair Learn about programs including Journalism in London, Advertising and PR in London, Instagramming Paris: Media Unfiltered and more. While mostly designed for SOJC majors and minors, non-SOJC students have participated in past programs and are invited to join the information session. |
4-5 p.m. | Allen Hall Atrium |
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Global Health in Ghana Info Session Join study abroad advisors to learn about the Global Health, Development and Service-Learning in Accra program. This opportunity is ideal for students who have career aspirations in the fields of community and international development, social work, psychology, mental health, medicine, or public/global health. Offered during the summer and fall semester, UO students can earn up to 14 credits which can be applied towards the Global Health minor and other upper-division credits. |
1:30-1:50 p.m. | Chapman 220 |
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Exchange Programs Open House An exchange allows students to enroll directly at a foreign university for a semester or for an entire academic year and take courses in a wide range of academic disciplines. This open house will begin with a short presentation about exchange programs and include time for questions and help finishing GEO applications. This is a drop-in event so students can join at any time during the hour. |
3-4 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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Food and Oceans in Aotearoa New Zealand Program Info Session Learn about the summer program, Food and Oceans in Aotearoa, from its faculty leaders. Students in this interdisciplinary program will have the chance to learn first-hand about Oceanians’ relationship with the land and ocean from their first colonization of the South Pacific until the 21st century. This program earns eight credits and is ideal for students in history, food studies, environmental studies and anthropology. |
3:30-3:50 p.m. | Allen 221 |
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Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop There are over 40 scholarships available to help fund study and intern abroad experiences. This workshop will discuss how to fund a study abroad experience including how to use financial aid and approach application essays. |
4-5 p.m. | Lillis 112 |
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Study Abroad in France: Info Session Learn about study abroad opportunities in France including Instagramming Paris, French Immersion in Angers, The Ethics and Politics of Alpine Ecosystems in the Alps and exchange opportunities. Get to know an advisor, program options, requirements and more. |
3-4 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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Study Abroad in the UK: Info Session Meet GEO study abroad advisors, explore the 15+ different programs available in London and Dublin, and get a chance to ask questions about programs requirements, finances and the application process. |
4-5 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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Study Abroad Club Panel Welcome to the relaunch of the study abroad club! In this panel, meet the new club leaders, chat with study abroad alumni about their experiences and get to know more about the study abroad options you have. There will be snacks, games and time to ask all the questions about study abroad. |
5-6 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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GlobalWorks Internships Info Session Join a presentation about how GlobalWorks connects students with local professional internships around the world to provide individualized placements. Students can earn up to 12 UO credits and gain life-changing work experience in a different culture. Learn about the different sectors, locations, requirements and application process. |
12-1 p.m. | Mills International Center |
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Study Abroad Faculty Panel Learn more about Exploring the Dolomites: Landscape, History, Ecology, and Literature in Northern Italy and Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice in Bolivia from the faculty leaders. This is an opportunity to learn about program requirements, ask questions and hear about experiences. This is a hybrid event so attendees can join either in person or via Zoom. |
1-2 p.m. | Lillis 112 & Zoom |
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Intern abroad: GlobalWorks Internships Open House Another opportunity to join a presentation about how GlobalWorks connects students with local professional internships around the world to provide individualized placements. Students can earn up to 12 UO credits and gain life-changing work experience in a different culture. Learn about the different sectors, locations, requirements and application process. |
4-5 p.m. | Straub 252 |
International Student Spotlights
