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WORLD ENDEAVORS NEWSLETTER   

February 2009

World Endeavors
IN THIS ISSUE ...
Study Abroad Scholarships
Intern Abroad Scholarships
9 Semester Programs under $10K

FEATURED PROGRAMS


Intern Abroad in Thailand with World EndeavorsBoost your credentials, gain experience in your field, and spend 1-3 months living in fascinating, friendly Bangkok, Thailand.  Internship placements are available in business, non-profit, environmental science, social services, and health care.  It's not too late to apply for this summer!  Applications are due 12 weeks before your program start date.
 

Up to 50 $250 intern scholarships are available for summer 2009.  Read more here: Intern scholarships

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Summer Study Abroad in Italy with World EndeavorsDoes the idea of spending a month this summer in Florence, Italy, learning to speak Italian and exploring the city's many museums and charming neighborhoods sound too good to be true?  World Endeavors can make your dream a reality with our affordable 4-week program.  Study Italian in a small class setting, immerse yourself in the Italian way of life, and make friends from around the world.  Applications are due April 1 for the June session and May 1 for the July session. 

Up to 50 $350 scholarships are available for summer 2009 study abroad participants.  Read more here: summer study abroad scholarships

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Spring Study Abroad Fairs

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at the spring study abroad fairs!  If you missed us at your school's fair but are interested in meaningful programs abroad, give us a call at 1.866.802.9678 and talk with one of our program advisors! 


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Testimonials

"Having this internship experience has allowed me to look beyond the scope of American business and think of organizations at a more global level" 
-  Rachel, Intern in Spain


"I absolutely loved my volunteer placement!!  Everyone was so willing to make my experience wonderful.  Thank you so much for the best experience of my life.  I cannot wait to go abroad again!" 
-  Elle, Volunteer in Nepal


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STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS
 

World Endeavors programs have always been some of the most cost-effective out there, but studying abroad just became even more affordable.  World Endeavors is proud to offer several great study abroad scholarships for 2009 - don't miss this chance to see the world!
 
WE Semester Study Abroad Scholarships - World Endeavors will offer up to 50 scholarships of $1,000 to participants on any of our semester study abroad programs.  Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on a short essay, and scholarship essays are due on the deadline for the specific study abroad program. 
 
WE Summer 2009 Study Abroad Scholarships - World Endeavors is offering 50 scholarships of $350 for participants in three of our most popular study abroad programs: Angers, France; Florence, Italy; and Valladolid, Spain.
 
WE Filipino American Study Abroad Scholarships -- World Endeavors is proud to offer up to 10 scholarships of $1,500 to Filipino-American students applying for the Fall 2009 semester at the University of the Philippines - Diliman.  Dates for the fall semester are May 31 - October 24, 2009. 

Please see the scholarship page on our website  for further information about available scholarships.
INTERN ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

In this increasingly globalized economy, international work experience is the best way to boost your resume and stand out from the crowd.  With the current state of the economy, this is more important now than ever before, and our intern scholarship can help to make this experience possible. 

WE Summer Intern Abroad Scholarship - Participants in an international internship program of 3 months or longer with start dates between May - August 2009 are eligible for a scholarship of $250.  Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a short essay.  Internships start year round and are open to current students and graduates. 

Please see the scholarship page on our website  for further information about available scholarships.

9 SEMESTER PROGRAMS UNDER $10K

World Endeavors has always worked hard to make studying abroad affordable.  We know firsthand the value of international experience and want to make it accessible to as many students as possible.  With the current economic downturn on everyone's minds, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our most affordable and rewarding study abroad programs around the world.  Combined with the study abroad scholarships World Endeavors is offering in 2009, some of our semester programs cost under $7,000, including tuition and housing! 

So, where can the student on a budget go this year?  Below is a list of 9 life-changing semester programs under $10k. 

EUROPE
Seville, Spain -Learn Spanish in the heart of southern Spain's Andalucía region. 
Fall application deadline: April 1

Valladolid, Spain - Great for the student who truly wants to immerse himself in Spanish culture.  Fall application deadline: April 15

Angers, France- Angers, located in the Loire Valley just an hour and a half from Paris, offers a great base for studying French language and exploring the French countryside. 
Fall application deadline: June 1

ASIA
Bangkok, Thailand (Mahidol University)- Mahidol offers courses in English in liberal arts, sciences, mathematics, language, and more. 
Fall application deadline: June 1


Bangkok, Thailand (Thammasat University)- Thammasat's Thai studies semester is a great option for area studies students who want to immerse themselves in Thai culture. 
Fall application deadline: March 15

Manila, Philippines- Spend a semester at the flagship campus of the University of the Philippines, taking courses in English. 
Fall application deadline: March 15

Yantai, China- Begin studying Chinese or improve your language skills in Yantai, located halfway between Beijing and Shanghai. 
Fall application deadline: June 1

LATIN AMERICA
Guayaquil, Ecuador- Take business, area studies, and liberal arts courses on Blue Hill College's campus in the hills overlooking Guayaquil, Ecuador. 
Fall application deadline: June 1

Cuernavaca, Mexico-Students at all levels of Spanish language proficiency can study Spanish and live with a host family. 
Fall application deadline: June 1

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