Fulbright Information Session

TODAY!

5240 Weill Hall (School of Public Policy)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This information session will be conducted by Lora Seery, Program Manager at the Institute for International Education in New York, headquarters of the Fulbright program. She will give a special presentation on the Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship, which provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in a foreign government ministry or institution in partner governments. 

Summer Opportunities Info Session! Funding, Internships, and Study

To register for the information session, please click here.

For more information on specific opportunities, visit ii.umich.edu/wcee/opportunities/studentfunding.

Thurs., Dec 5th @ 4 PM | Peace Corps General Info Session

Where will you take your career?

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about your post-graduation plans, whether a year from now or a few years down the road. If you're interested in a government career, life abroad, service work, foreign languages or applying the theory of your coursework to real world problems in health, education, the environment, agriculture, community development and entrepreneurship, consider working abroad with Peace Corps!
Check out the map of Peace Corps placement openings to see where adventure and the foundation for your international career awaits:

Peace Corps Openings Map

Peace Corps employs, trains and funds international development work for graduates in 76 countries around the world. Learn more about working abroad for Peace Corps and "the toughest job you'll ever love." Come to next week's information session and get your questions answered!

NEXT WEEK

Thursday, December 5 from 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: International Center, Room 9 (adjacent to the Michigan Union under West Quad)

Learn about the University of Michigan's long history with Peace Corps. Hear about the international work of local Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and learn about the application process, what PCVs do, where they go and how Peace Corps service opens diverse career pathways for RPCVs. Get your questions answered and even learn about grad school partnerships between Peace Corps and universities across the country, including nine with U of M.

You can also stop by our campus office to chat with us every week! Please see below for our office hours and like us on Facebook to stay on top of on all things Peace Corps!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Brian Smyser + Katie Collins

University of Michigan Peace Corps Office
International Center, Room 10
peace.corps@umich.edu | 734.647.2182

For more information...

Online:

University of Michigan Peace Corps Office Website
University of Michigan Peace Corps Facebook

Office Hours:

Monday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm + 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tues, Nov 5 @ 4:15 PM | Cross-Cultural Solutions Information Session

Come check out Cross-Cultural Solutions and the international volunteer opportunities they have in 10 different countries! Opportunities include improving education for children, improving access to health services, supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS, working at orphanages and with the elderly!  

 

Information session  

Tuesday, November 5th

@ 4:15 p.m.

International Center, Room 9

603 E. Madison Street

 

There will be FREE treats and information about the many opportunities offered by CCS! Alumni of the trip will also be present! 

Contact elirich@umich.edu or fishsara@umich.edu for questions! 

 

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Fulbright Information Sessions - June

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

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Information Sessions Wednesday, June 12 Friday, June 28 Sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in room 2609 SSWB. Laptops are welcome and encouraged. Upcoming Webinars Wednesday, May 29 2:30-3:30pm Click here for more information 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 September 9, 2013 at noon.   Advising:  Applicants should attend an information session and familiarize themselves with the Fulbright website, paying particular attention to the About, Countries, 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. Open office hours for advising on a first come, first served basis from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (walk in, call in, or Google chat during those times). Heather Johnson (hdilla@umich.edu) is the advisor for undergraduate students, alumni, and all ETA applicants.  Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Info Session: Study in Freiburg, Germany

Photo courtesy of http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis/ 

Academic Year in Freiburg: Info Sessions

Tuesday, March 19

MLB 3308 @ 2PM

Wednesday, March 20

MLB 3308 @ 10AM

Interested in studying in Germany? Come to one of our info sessions to meet the AYF associate program director and learn more about scholarships, courses, housing, student life, and more!

Intern Abroad! AIESEC Info Sessions tonight & tomorrow

AIESEC is the world's largest student run organization with internships in 110 countries and a database of over 10,000 internship opportunities.

Graduating early or need an internship for the summer?

Interested in going abroad?

Attend an info session:

TONIGHT, February 26th, 6-7 PM

Wednesday, February 27th, 6-7 PM

Both sessions will take place in 3330 Mason Hall

If you are interested, but cannot make it to an info session, email: aiesecmichigan@gmail.com

For more information:

www.facebook.com/AIESECMichigan

http://www.aiesecus.org/michigan/ 

Info Session Today @ 3 PM: Study Abroad in Spain, Argentina, or Puerto Rico through Spanish Studies Abroad

Study in Spain, Argentina, or Puerto Rico through Spanish Studies Abroad

SUMMER 2013 Opportunities Still Available

Info Session Today @ 3:00 PM

International Center, Room 9

Find out more here

Can't attend? Contact Will Froehlich (will@spanishstudies.org) 

Note: This is a Non-UM program. Talk to academic advisors about credit transfer 

Upcoming Info Tables & Session: Boston University Study Abroad & U-M Dearborn Summer Management Program in Italy

Upcoming Education Abroad Information Tables & Events

Click on links for more information about each program - opportunities are still available for Summer 2013!

Boston University Study & Internships Abroad

Study & internship programs in several countries around the world

Information Table: 

Thursday, February 14th

11:00-3:00 PM

Michigan Union, Ground Floor Lobby

U-M Dearborn:

The International Summer Program in Management (ISPM-Italy)

Business-focused study abroad program in Padua, Italy for Summer 2013

Information Table: 

Friday, February 15th

11:00-1:30 PM

Michigan Union, Ground Floor Lobby

Information Session:

Friday, February 15th

2:00-3:00PM

International Center, Room 9

Info Session (2/12): Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Virtual Internships with the U.S. Department of State

Please share with students interested in internships with the U.S. Department of State. This program is open to all U-M students. Thanks!

Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Virtual Internships with the U.S. Department of State

Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Frey Foundation Classroom, 1210 Weill Hall

Interested in combining coursework with an internship in Washington DC or at a U.S. embassy overseas during the Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 semester?  Not able to be away from campus during the 2013-2014 academic year, but interested in a part-time virtual internship that links you to an office in Washington or a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas? 

 

If so, be sure to attend this session with Diplomat in Residence Jim Ellickson-Brown, who will review the application process for the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program. Also present will be a panel of University of Michigan students who will discuss their experience as interns with the Department of State as well as strategies for developing a competitive application and managing part-time studies together with an internship.  

 

During the session, Mr. Ellickson-Brown will also discuss the Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) program, which provides students an opportunity to work with an office in Washington or U.S. diplomatic mission overseas on a specific project on a part-time basis throughout the school year. 

 

Interested students are also encouraged to contact Mr. Ellickson-Brown directly at ellickso@umich.edu for more information and assistance in applying for these opportunities. Deadline for applying for Fall 2013 internships is March 1. This program is open to all U-M students. Sponsored by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

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Amy Fredell, MA Career Development

Recruitment Services Coordinator

Graduate Career Services

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

University of Michigan

735 South State Street, 2200 Weill Hall

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-3091

734-615-9557

fordschool.umich.edu/careers