澳门六合彩历史记录

Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

Internships


Internships in Ecuador and Puerto Rico

Project Description

The Title VI Project "Communities as Agents of Change: Language and Area Studies for a Sustainable Futureis committed to diversifying and strengthening international education across 澳门六合彩历史记录. This is a project that resulted from collaboration between 澳门六合彩历史记录 and Spoon River College and has received funding for the next 3 years.

Snapshot

Location(s) Ecuador, Puerto Rico
Term Summer 2019
Credit To be determined by different majors
Pre Departure Sessions TBD
Travel Dates Departure:听End of May (estimated) and Arrival: End of June (estimated)
Housing Host families & Hotels
Passport Required
Internship/Volunteer Options Public Health, Water Conservation, Micro Businesses, Education, Land Management, Gender and Microlending
Student Eligibility Sophomore, Junior, Senior (Freshmen could be considered under special consideration)

听For interested students, the program provides up to 12 scholarships for the minimum amount of $1000. Take advantage of this opportunity

ECUADOR
Estimated Cost* $1500 - $1700
Included in the fee Accommodations, meals and logistical support
Application Deadline March 21, 2019
Duration听 4 weeks: Exact dates TBD
Final payment May 3, 2019

* Airfare not included

PUERTO RICO
Estimated Cost* $1,500 - $1700 听 听
Included in the fee Accommodations, meals and logistical support
Duration听 4 weeks: May 20 - June 20, 2019
Application Deadline March 1, 2019
Final payment May 1, 2019

* Airfare not included

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Dr. Gloria Delany-Barmann, Project Director

BIo Dr. Gloria Delany-Barmann is a professor of Bilingual/Bicultural Education at 澳门六合彩历史记录. Her interests include topics related to first language maintenance, teacher preparation, sociolinguistics, indigenous education, language policy and planning. She had worked and conducted research in Guatemala and Bolivia in the area of teacher preparation. Currently, her research centers on dual language immersion and the interaction of micro and macro level planning in the implementation of dual language programs in rural areas.

Dr.Heather McIlvaine-Newsad, Project Academic Advisor

Heather Dr. Heather McIlvaine-Newsad is a professor of anthropology at 澳门六合彩历史记录. She specializes in areas of Gender and the Environment, Disaster Research, Local Food Systems, Applied Methods, Germany, India, Ecuador and Dominican Republic. McIlvaine-Newsad also leads short-term study abroad courses to Germany, India and Puerto Rico. She is a member of Society for Applied Anthropologist (Fellow), National Women鈥檚 Studies Association and International Farming Systems Association.

Dr.Pedro Bidegaray, Project Co-Director

Pedro Bidegaray Dr. Pedro Bidegaray is an anthropologist who serves as director for the Office of Study Abroad and Outreach in 澳门六合彩历史记录. As an anthropologist, he has focused on development issues and education in Latin America and Africa. He promotes and facilitates institutional engagement domestically as well as internationally, expands the relevance and benefits of international education across campus. Additionally, he facilitates initiatives that help academic programs serve the local and international community.

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Announcements

  • Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!

    Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.

  • Apply for passports NOW!

    Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.

  • Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Wednesday, September 27
    Thursday, September 28
    Wednesday, October 11
    Thursday, October 12
    Location: Memorial 338
    Time: 4pm
    For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.


    Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
    For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.


    Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Tuesday, October 3
    Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
    Time: 4:30pm
    For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.


    Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Thursday, October 5
    Location: Garwood 10
    Time: 4pm
    For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.


    International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
    Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
    For details, please see the International Trade: Costa Rica Info webpage.

     

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Contact Us

Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

Memorial Room 348

309-298-2504