What’s new for the 2008 Study and Work Abroad Fair?
• Expanded opportunities for overseas internships in collaboration with WMU Career and Student Employment Services. • Three information sessions: Study Abroad 101 for High School Students—4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Intern Abroad for Academic Credit—5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Study Abroad 101—panel including financial aid staff and former study abroad students—5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Raffle sponsored by STA Travel for a 10-day Global Rail pass and three $100 vouchers good towards travel booked with STA. • Free slice of pizza and a pop for students attending the fair, while supplies last. • Implementation of a new outreach plan to local high schools—juniors and seniors will be invited to the fair. There are many scholarships available for study abroad, including the President’s Grant for Study Abroad that offers up to $10,000 for students studying a foreign language overseas. More than $400,000 in scholarships was awarded to WMU study abroad students in 2007. Additionally, all financial aid can be applied
