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World Endeavors Newsletter, February 2014

An elephant kiss.
Gestures:
Nonverbal Communication Around the World

 

A kiss on both cheeks.  A slight bow.  A lengthy handshake.  A hug. Holding hands walking down the street.  A head "bobble".  Nonverbal communication is as varied and fascinating as the cultures inhabiting this planet, and sometimes just as surprising or confusing.  In the month of February, when we in the States celebrate (or don't, for philosophical reasons) a holiday centered on connecting with other people, let's take a look at some of the different ways humans connect around the world.  Read More...

 

 


5 Things to Do in: Jaipur, India

Jaipur is the largest city in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan and offers a diverse amount of attractions--ancient palaces, observatories, and street markets full of beautiful fabrics await. Read on for our top five things to do in Jaipur! Learn More...



hogwarts train Surviving My Worst Day Abroad - Part 1

Adia, Outreach Coordinator with World Endeavors, writes about her most challenging day abroad, which also happened to be her first. 

 

I landed at London Gatwick jetlagged and dehydrated, with only a vague sense of where I was supposed to go to catch the train to London.  According to my "Getting to the Dorm from the Airport" packet I'd gotten from the University, I could pay for my ticket once I was already on the train, saving me from having to deal with confusing ticket machines and foreign currency, or worse, having to (ugh) actually talk to someone and display my ignorance for everyone in that tiny part of the airport who would surely be staring at me, wrinkling their noses at the pungent odor of inexperience wafting from my brain.

 

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Featured Alum Video: Meg
Intern in Nepal
 
Meg was a Physical Therapy Intern in Pokhra, Nepal.  As part of her World Endeavors program, Meg kept a video blog.  She gave her video blog some extra flair with music and photo clips.  Check out her video on traveling from the States to Pokhra, Nepal.  Watch Meg's video on YouTube.

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Featured Staff Member: Samantha Bergner
Accounting & Finance Coordinator
 
Samantha, a UW - Eau Claire alum who graduated with a BA in Mass Communication/Public Relations, will graduate from Metropolitan State University this spring with a degree in Accounting.
 
Samantha studied abroad in Grantham, England at Harlaxton College.  While studying, she stayed in an 18th-century manor house (Downtown Abbey, perhaps?).  While abroad, Samantha traveled to Ireland, France, Wales, and many other areas inside Great Britain.
 
When she's not globe-trotting, Samantha enjoys running, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors.
 
Of her time at World Endeavors, Samantha says, "World Endeavors has given me the opportunity to continue to relive my study abroad adventure through other students having a life changing experience..."
  

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Summer Study and Intern Scholarship Opportunity

This month, World Endeavors introduces the Study with a Purpose and Intern with a Purpose Scholarships! 

If you want to create meaningful, positive change while abroad and at home, World Endeavors can help.  WE will award up to $500 for summer internship participants and up to $1250 toward study program participants (depending on study term dates). 

Scholarship applications are due by March 15th, 2014.

Want to learn more?  Check out the details on our website.


Want to know more?  Give us a call or send us an email.  We're happy to help!

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