NEWS/EVENTS

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
It's that time of the year again when we are all gearing up to send you guys abroad. Below is the recruiting schedule (it wll be update as we schedule new events):

Program: Religions of India
Date: Tuesday, February 9
Place: International Center, Room 410
Time: 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm (Pizza and drinks will be provided.)

Program: Semester in Granada
Date: Thursday, February 18
Place: International Center, Room 410
Time: 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm (Pizza and drinks will be provided.)

The OIP Team is going Green...

In our quest to help save the planet, the OIP team is proud to offer our online application.

This is a first for our office and we are very excited. While we know there may be hiccups, we would ask you to smile at them and let us know where issues may be occuring in the software.

Look above the "Study Abroad" on your right, see the "Apply here" button - go for it! Apply to study abroad with Southern Miss!

We promise it will be a life changing experience!

2009 International Education Week photo contest winners

SOUTHERN MISS
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS APPLICATION 2010-11

Thinking about studying abroad in Granada? Let us help persuade you...click here for ppt .

Southern Miss Study Abroad and Exchange Programs now include Granada, Spain

NEW PROGRAM BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS:

STUDY ABROAD IN GHANA

SEMESTER/YEAR ABROAD IN THE HAGUE

SEMESTER/YEAR ABROAD IN THE PERU

President Martha Saunders signs proclamation in celebration of Southern Miss International Education Week
November 16 - 20, 2009

Governor Haley Barbour’s proclamation in honor of International Education Week

Record Luckyday Study Abroad Scholarships Awarded at Southern Miss

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton regarding
International Education Week

Photo: Spanish Culture Spotlighted during Southern Miss International Education Week

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2009 International Education Week photo contest winners

2007 IEW photo contest
2007 IEW photo contest winners

The dates and deadlines for the following programs are now available:
Religions of India
Austrian Studies: Music or German in Vienna
Spanish in Spain
British Studies
Writers in France: Creative Writing at The Abbey
Spanish in Mexico

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The American-Scandinavian Foundation announces awards for study in Scandinavia
2010-2011

8 years later, a Caribbean Studies participant is still using her study abroad experiences in every day life. Click here to read more.

Are you a Golden Key International Honour Society member? Click here for study abroad scholarship opportunities.

An Overview of Study Abroad Scholarships & Resources

This month's highlight:
UNESCO Laura W. Bush Fellowship

Quick check! Program deadlines, click here.

Southern Miss Student Receives Prestigious Study Abroad Scholarship

To request an official transcript for credit awarded through a study abroad program click here.

Off the Beaten Path

NEWS/EVENTS

EXCHANGE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 5.

Student Peer Group to Promote Southern Miss International Programs

"Officials from The University of South Alabama visit Southern Miss in September to discuss cooperation on study abroad programs"

Robin Carr, who will teach a theatre course on British Studies in 2010, wins teaching artist award.

You would like to study abroad? Would you like to speak to former participants who are ready to tell their stories of learning and adventure? You need to contact the Southern Miss International Programs Peer Advisors.

Amber Beckham, a former Abbey student, talks about her experiences and how it’s helped her get where she is today.

Dr. Phil Melling, University of Swansea, Wales and Dr. Susan Steen, Southern Miss International Programs (April 2009)

Semester in Granada fall 2009 group photo.

Come join us next fall!

Internship Opportunity

Fulbright U.S. Student Competition
Deadline: Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Gilman Scholarship 2009-2010
Online application for Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 is now open! Application deadline is October 6, 2009! Apply Now!

Traveler's Health Information

NOTICE:
Information on traveling abroad pertinent to American college/university students, http://studentsabroad.state.gov/.

National Security Education Program [Undergraduate scholarships, Graduate fellowships, and Flagship language programs]

International Programs offers a variety of study abroad programs during the fall, spring, summer, during the academic semester, and through international exchange partnerships.