Save the date! MIISP Info Session - September 18 2:00, Michigan League, Michigan Room

MIISPer in South Africa is having ALL the fun!

Pauline Harrington (MIISP participant) is on an adventure of a lifetime in Cape Town, South Africa! She's gaining valuable experience on her internship, while also finding time to explore! 

Follow her adventure here: paulineharringtoncapetown.wordpress.com/

Education Abroad Office - Closed Friday, July 31!

The Education Abroad Office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 31! We will reopen Monday, August 3!

Exciting things happening at the IC!

The International Center has been hard at work completing stage-one of a multi-stage strategic plan (bit.ly/1RYLExm). We have carefully crafted a new vision statement, identified our core values and core work, and sketched out goals to accomplish in our five-year plan. We are very excited about the future of the International Center and are grateful for the exceptional leadership our Director, Jennifer Schrage, and other members of the International Center leadership team have shown over the last eight months. The International Center is now prepared for the implementation of permanent leadership and to further improve our core work as a center (bit.ly/1D2A1yY).

We are excited to announce (bit.ly/1KoP0CP) that we are launching our search for a permanent International Center director. During the interim period, International Center Director, Jennifer Schrage, and the leadership team will continue to provide the guidance needed to maintain the consistent and high quality services the university depends on.

Stay tuned!

Brandon in Delhi: An MIISP Adventure

Follow Brandon's adventure in India! bit.ly/1CUaMii

Teach English in Micronesia and Thailand with WorldTeach!

Go on an adventure and teach abroad!

WorldTeach Micronesia: Teach English, math or science in secondary schools for an academic year. Program is subsidized by the Chuuk, Kosrae and Pohnpei Ministries of Education, a fully funded program, which covers the volunteer support items below. Program departs late August 2015, returns June 2016.

WorldTeach Thailand: Teach English in elementary and high schools in northeastern Nakhon Phanom Province. Live in teacher housing or with a host family. Program is subsidized by Partner Schools, leaving a marginal cost for volunteers of $1500 total.  Program departs in early October 2015 and returns in June 2016.

Micronesia and Thailand volunteers receive:

• Housing (teacher apartment or host family)
• Monthly stipend of US $300
• Visa sponsorship
• Health & emergency evacuation insurance
• Month long in-country orientation focused on teacher training, language and cultural immersion, health and safety briefing
• Mid-Service Training Conference, and End of Service Conference
• Meals and housing during orientation and conferences
• Transportation between training and placement sites
• Support from full time, in-country Field Director
• Professional development through Teacher Quality Program, including mentorship by remote Teacher Quality Coordinator

To learn more:

Micronesia

• WorldTeach Pacific webinar
• Webinar Q&A
• Video of a day in the life of a Micronesia volunteer
• Read reviews from previous volunteers

Thailand

• WorldTeach Thailand Webinar
• Video of a day in the life of a Thailand volunteer
• Read reviews from previous volunteers

Qualifications: Applicants must be native English speakers, of any nationality, and be between the ages of 21-73. A Bachelor's degree is required at the time of departure for yearlong programs. No teaching experience is necessary. An interest in teaching, international development and intercultural exchange are attributes of a strong candidate.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis until August 1st. Year program applications require a resume, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, a university transcript, and an interview. Start your application on our website, or email admissions@worldteach.org.

Keep Calm and Learn New Languages! 65 Languages Offered at U-M

We've said it before and we'll say it again, learning languages is vitally important when learning about different cultures and when preparing to travel abroad! 

Did you know U-M offers 65 different languages?! Do yourself a favor and take advantage of these resources! http://bit.ly/1KYgm45

‪#‎MGoAbroad‬ ‪#‎languagelearning‬