IE Events and News
Making Study Abroad Work for You: Resume Writing Tips
Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012
4:00pm
Glendening Annex
International Education External Review Student Open Forum
Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Study Abroad Through their Eyes: Perspectives from Former Study Abroad Students
Thurs. Feb. 23, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 Application Deadline
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00pm
230 Glendening
MIEA Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline
April 2, 2012
International Education
Glendening Hall, Suite 230
240 895-4202
ie@smcm.edu
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Semesters at the Institute for Central American Development Studies focus on economic development, education, environmental studies, human rights, public health, wildlife conservation, and women's issues through two tracks: internships or resource management/sustainable development group study.
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Returning to Campus after Studying Abroad
Logistics for Returning to SMCM
Students are expected to meet the same deadlines as if they were on campus for the offices of:
Preparing to Return Home: What's Up with Culture? For returning students too!
This finalsection in the What's Up with Culture? online course is about capturing memories and saying a "good" Good-bye. As one's overseas journey begins to draw to a close there are a number of simple but important things you can, and should, do to make sure you bring proper closure to your adventure. These range from taking last minute photos and getting addresses of overseas friends and program classmates to being sure to say your goodbyes in a culturally appropriate manner. Read more...
GlobalScholar is an online course set to facilitate learning about study abroad. Organized in three phases, these resources are designed to support student learning as they prepare for departure, study abroad, and continue international learning once home.
Students are Invited to a IE Welcome, Welcome Back Reception
Our Welcome, Welcome Back reception at the beginning of each semester is one of our favorite times throughout the year. It's our opportunity to welcome the students who've been abroad back to campus and to hear about their successes and challenges around the globe. It's also an opportunity to welcome our visiting exchange students and scholars to campus. Our students who've just been abroad know exactly what theinternational students and scholars who are new to campus are experiencing, and we hope these introductions are just the first step in forging new friendships...
Student Advocate for Global Engagement (SAGE) Program
The Student Advocates for Global Engagement program (SAGE) cultivates the academic, personal, social, and leadership potential of students committed to linking global communities at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Through supporting students of diverse backgrounds in academic and multicultural activities and leadership opportunities, the program aims to develop a community of international scholars who will guide the College’s efforts to:
- deepen understandings of cultural perspectives;
- expand knowledge about the interconnections among local, international, and global communities;
- create a campus community climate that is inquisitive and dedicated to appreciating global diversity;
- build skills in self-reflection, personally and culturally; and
- promote global engagement and opportunities to serve local and global communities.
Qualifications
- Must be a current undergraduate student at SMCM.
- Have a strong interest in sharing and learning about culture.
- Have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
