Monday, August 13, 2012

WorldTeach: Opportunities in Latin America starting in Winter 2013

If you'll be graduating at the end of December or have already graduated, check out the announcement below sent by the organization, WorldTeach.  

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Graduating this winter and looking for post-graduate plans?
Interested in Latin American Studies and looking to examine theories via field experience?
Want to brush up on or perfect your Spanish? 

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, read on!

In partnership with Ministries of Education and local organizations,
WorldTeach volunteers serve in 6 Latin American countries:

Guyana
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Panama

While volunteers in Guyana teach math and science, volunteers in the Chile
Patagonia Sur Year (different from Chile program) teach environmental
studies, and those in the remaining programs teach English at various
levels. The majority of the programs depart in Jan or Feb of 2013, with the
exception of Guyana which departs in August. Our programs vary in length,
allowing volunteers to choose among summer, semester, and year-long
programs. Those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching abroad
might also be interested in participating in our accredited TEFL
certification program. *We invite you to learn more about these programs at
our website www.worldteach.org. **Many of **the programs have a deadline in
October, so make sure to get started on your application soon!*

WorldTeach is a well-established NGO founded in 1986 by a group of Harvard
students who were motivated by the desire to promote education at the local
level in places where teachers and resources were lacking. Each year, we
send about 500 volunteers, impassioned by that same desire, to the local
schools and the host communities in developing countries around the world
that have specifically requested our support. Since our inception, we have
placed over 5,000 volunteers, providing them with teacher training,
language preparation, and field support, empowering them to affect lasting
change on the community they work with so that their influence will survive
their experience. Fully and partially funded programs available for
year-long and semester programs.

--
Thanh Nguyen
Director of Marketing and Admissions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldTeach
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/worldteach
Blog: http://worldteachnow.blogspot.com/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/worldteach/
Tumblr: http://worldteach.tumblr.com/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldteachusa

WorldTeach
One Brattle Square, Suite 550
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
www.worldteach.org
tel:  857.259.6646 ext. 201
fax: 857.259.6638

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Last Chance! Final Fulbright Information Sessions of 2012

**Final Sessions of 2012**



Information Sessions
Thursday, August 2
Tuesday, August 7

Sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in room 2609 SSWB. Laptops are welcome and encouraged.
Description: The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.  The U.S. Department of State makes Fulbright fellowships available to approximately 1,700 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 135 countries worldwide.  
At the information session, a U-M Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive.
Language requirement: Varies by country.
Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this program through the University of Michigan, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project.
Deadline:  The U-M deadline is Monday, September 10, 2012.  
Advising:  Applicants should attend an information session andfamiliarize themselves with the Fulbright website, paying particular attention to the AboutCountries, and Applicants sections.  After attending an information session applicants should meet individually with the appropriate Fulbright Program Advisor: 
  • Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) is the advisor for graduate students, professional school students, and all applicants in the arts. 
  • Heather Johnson (hdilla@umich.edu) is the advisor for undergraduate students, alumni, and all ETA applicants.