Global Lion March

The Global Lion
E‐Newsletter • March 3, 2010 • A Publication of the University Office of Global Programs
Disaster in Chile—The Facts,
Penn State Support Services,
and Ways to Get Involved

Tips: How to Finance an
Education Abroad and How to
Have a Successful Abroad
Experience in Africa

Global Citizen Spotlight: A
Personal Retrospective
Table of Contents

Contact Us
Directorate of Global
“Touch of Africa” Touches Penn State…………………………..………………………....3 Relations and Promotion
International Opportunities……………………………………………………………..……4‐5 University Office of Global
Terrorism Researcher Discusses Findings…………………………………..……………..6 Programs
Announcements from the University Office of Global Programs…….………...7 410 Boucke Building
Penn State Leads Fulbright Scholar Producers………………………..………………..8 University Park, PA 16802
Information for International Students…………………………………..………………..8 Email: events@ip.psu.edu
Disaster Strikes Again………………………………….…….……………………………………..9 Telephone: 814‐865‐9868
Photo of the Week………………………………………………………………….………………10 Fax: 814‐863‐7039
Tips for “An Education Outside the Box”…………………………….…………………..11 Web site: www.global.psu.edu
Don’t Let the Economy Hold You Back: Financial Aid Opportunities for
Studying Abroad……………………………………….…………………………………………….12
Education Abroad News………………………………………………………...……………….13
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Global Citizen Spotlight…………………………………………………………………………..14 Facebook: Penn State UOGP
Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities………………..…………………..………….15 Twitter: UOGPNews or
General Announcements………………………………………………………………………..16 IntlStudentAdv

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“Touch of Africa” Touches
Penn State
By Christiana Shyllon
The African Student Association the fashion segments of the event
(ASA) hosted their annual Touch of showcasing traditional, yet more
Africa celebration on Saturday, Feb‐ modern African wear.
ruary 27, 2010 at a new location – But Reynolds also adds that an‐
the Bryce Jordan Center. In previ‐ other memorable portion of the
ous years the dinner and show was program was the food and the
held at the Penn Stater. dance team. Reynolds says, “I really
The night starts off with a buffet enjoyed the dance team. They had
dinner at 6:00 PM. Diverse African great energy and were really fun to
cuisines such as jollof rice, fried watch!”
plantain, brown rice, and banana The different parts of the pro‐
cake balls are served. gram promote the many various
Kaday Berete, freshmen, unde‐ cultures of Africa. The perform‐
cided, says this is her first time at‐ ances inform guests who are un‐
tending the program and she en‐ aware of the poverty‐stricken peo‐
joyed every aspect of the show— ple of Africa who struggle and are Kaday Berete showing off her tradi‐
“From the music to the food,” says affected by diseases, with one com‐ tional African attire
Berete. mon infection being the HIV epi‐
“I had so much fun. The energy demic. first generation Nigerian American,
in the room was so powerful, even But ASA also enlightens the and I think there are many miscon‐
if you weren't of African decent, guests about the unique cultures of ceptions about Africa in general,
you felt like you were,” Berete con‐ the different African countries, as and Touch of Africa helps dispels
tinues on about the show. well as the resources and riches of some [of those misconceptions].”
The program for the night con‐ the continent. Ligali, senior, sociology, makes
sisted of acrobats, a keynote Wehnee Browne, senior, biobe‐ the comment that outside of Afri‐
speaker, an African dance troop, havioral health, is a member of ASA can and African American studies
along with a fashion show. The and has attended Touch of Africa classes, there is a lack of knowledge
models for the fashion show were every year since she has been at about the diversity of Africa. Ligali
Penn State students. Penn State.“Touch of Africa show‐ goes on to say that Touch of Africa
Felicia Reynolds, junior, nutri‐ cases the beauty of Africa. The “exposes the Penn State commu‐
tional science, was a model for unity between all these African stu‐ nity to some of the cultural varia‐
Touch of Africa fashion show. “Of dents from different countries with tions of Africa.”
course the fashion show is one of one goal—educating the rest of the At the end of the night, students,
my favorite parts of the evening world and Penn State about Af‐ faculty, staff, family, and friends
because it was so much fun to do,” rica,” says Browne. were able to enjoy the sounds of
says Reynolds. Another student, Temitope Li‐ African music.
The student models elegantly gali, who has only attended the
sashayed down the stage during program once before says, “I am a
For more information about the African Student Association, visit their website at http://psu‐
asa.webs.com/.
International Opportunities
Malaysian Night
Join the Malaysian Student Asso‐ International Coffee Hour
ciation at Penn State for Malay‐
sian Night on Sunday, March 21, Hosted by the Malaysian Student
2010. at 8:00 PM in Heritage Hall, Association
HUB. The event will feature per‐ Join MSA this Thursday, March 4 at International Coffee Hour!
formances from various ethnic Enjoy some tasty Malaysian snacks and tea. Don’t forget to in‐
backgrounds and food. Tickets
vite your friends.
are $3 for Penn State students

and $4 for non‐Penn State stu‐
dents. For more information visit Next Week:
www.psumn2010.wordpress. Join the Latin American Student Association and UOGP for a
com or email Azri Azhar at special coffee hour to celebrate Chilean culture and raise funds
azri.azhar@gmail.com. to assist victims of the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake.

Thai Night
International Coffee Hour takes place every Thursday from 3:30
The Thai Student Association in‐
to 5:00 PM in 410 Boucke Building
vites you to come and celebrate a
new beginning at Thai Night
2010: A Stream of Delightful Col‐ Association, State High Key Club, Penn State’s Got Talent
ors—Loy Krathong Festival. Be a and Ph.D. students of WF ED. This Join the Saudi Arabian Student
part of this memorable event as event will take place on Saturday, Association on March 18 for Penn
TSA pays respect to the Goddess March 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at State’s Got Talent. Enjoy the tal‐
of Water during a night filled with SCASD High School South Building ents of Penn State students as
exotic Thai cuisine, traditional auditorium. Tickets are $5 per per‐ they compete for a $600 grand
Thai dances, authentic Thai coun‐ son at the door. prize. The event starts at 7:00 PM
try music, and a Krathong‐making in Heritage Hall, HUB. This is an
demonstration. The event will World Cultural Festival event not to be missed!
take place on Saturday, March 20 The Paul Robeson Cultural Center
from 6:30 to 9:00 PM in Heritage is excited to announce its upcom‐ Persian New Year Celebration
Hall, HUB. Tickets are on sale at ing World Cultural Festival on The Iranian Student Association
Cozi Thai and in the HUB next to March 16–9, 2010. Join the Cul‐ will host Noe‐rooz Gala on Satur‐
Panda Sushi. For more informa‐ tural Center for a week of cul‐ day, April 3 to celebrate the arri‐
tion email psuthainight tural celebrations including a film val of spring and the Persian new
@gmail.com. festival, ethnic food tasting, inter‐ year. The event will take place in
active dialogue, a Global Arts & Alumni Hall, HUB at 6:00 PM.
Haiti Benefit Event Cultural Bazaar, and an explora‐ Tickets cost $25 for Penn State
Raise money for Haiti while enjoy‐ tion of the global impact of the students, $35 for non‐Penn State
ing an evening of performances at hip hop culture. For more infor‐ students, and $50 for non stu‐
Music of Love organized by the Chi‐ mation visit www.sa.psu.edu/ dents and can be purchased
nese Friendship Association, the prcc. March 22‐23, 10:00 AM to 5:00
Chinese Undergraduate Student PM on the HUB ground floor.
International Opportunities (continued)
International Student Artwork AM to 1:30 PM for a piece of cake! Native American Commerce; Day
Stop by the Global Programs Celebration will be located at the of the Dead; and Jydepotter. The
Lounge (410 Boucke Building) to bottom of the grand staircase on Matson Museum of Anthropology
view artwork by MinSoo Kim, a the food level of the HUB. is open Monday through Thursday
senior in art history. Her artwork 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday
features works she did based on International Theme Dinners 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Admission is
her education abroad experience Offered at Café Laura free. For more information visit
in France. Café Laura, a student‐run restau‐ http://www.anthro.psu.edu/
rant located in the Mateer Building matson _museum.
Teach English in China on University Park campus, has
The Chinese Cultural Center invites announced its upcoming themed University Libraries Sponsors
you to teach English in China. All dinners for the spring semester. International Library Experience
majors are welcome. Basic re‐ Dinner themes include: Authenic Essay Contest
quirements for teaching English in Mexican Cuisine, Southern Italy, Are you an international student
China: standard English speakers Asian Melting Wok, Romantic Cit‐ with a story to share about a li‐
without accent, BA /BS degree or ies of Europe, and more. For more brary in your country? Have you
higher (summer internships avail‐ information visit http:// studied or lived abroad and had a
able for in‐school students); and www.cafelaura.psu.edu. memorable experience with a li‐
20‐65 years old. Benefits: free brary overseas? Then you’re in‐
round‐trip international airfare GSA C.A.F.E. Film Series vited to participate in the Univer‐
paid by your host school if you The Graduate Student Association sity Libraries’ International Library
teach at the same school for one (GSA) invites you to the Critically Experience essay contest. The con‐
academic year, free furnished‐ Acclaimed Film Series (C.A.F.E.) test is open to currently enrolled
apartment, well‐paid positions This series features films from Penn State students from any
with free Chinese lessons, paid around the world. Upcoming films: campus, including international
three‐week winter vacation, and He Died With a Falafel in His Hand students, study abroad students,
travel stipends of 2200 RMB Yuan. (Australia) on March 18 and Some‐ and any students who have experi‐
Required application documents: thing Like Happiness Czech Re‐ ence with international libraries.
online registration on our Web publi) on April 1. Submissions may be in either writ‐
site: www.ChineseCultureCenter. ten or multimedia format, such as
org and one‐page resume empha‐ Matson Museum of audio or video. Winners of the
sizing your teaching related experi‐ Anthropology at Penn State contest will receive cash prizes,
ences. The Department of Anthropology and all participants will receive a
and the College of the Liberal Arts certificate of participation. Entries
Peace Corps Birthday at Penn State welcomes all visitors should be submitted electronically
From March 1‐7, the Peace Corps to the Matson Museum to learn t o D a w n A m s b e r r y a t
will celebrate the 49th anniversary about the field of anthropology dua4@psu.edu by April 2, 2010.
of President Kennedy issuing an through displays of unique and More information about the con‐
Executive Order that created the irreplaceable anthropological test is available at http://
Peace Corps. More than 190,000 specimens from around the world. www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/lls/
volunteers have served in these 49 Current exhibits include: Afghani‐ contest.html.
years of service! Join us in the HUB stan: Land of Discord; Congo Im‐
on Thursday March 4 from 11:30 ages; Continuity and Change in
Terrorism Researcher
Discusses Findings
By Michael Solomon
On Thursday February 25, tiered data collection base look‐ ness of the government re‐
2010, a small crowd gathered at ing at government actions di‐ sponses, with one representing
the Nittany Lion Inn to hear Dr. rected toward terrorists and an act of accommodation and
Erica Chenoweth's talk, “How to relevant perpetrators. Although seven standing for an extreme
Build a Global Counter Terrorism currently looking at several Mid‐ act of repression with intent to
Database.” The discussion, spon‐ dle Eastern countries as points kill. The research coding was pri‐
sored by the Penn State Univer‐ of data analysis, the project's marily done by a computer sys‐
sity International Center for the pilot case focused on the Israeli tem, TABARI, but was also coded
Study of Terrorism, was held government and their actions in where discrepancies appeared
from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in Board‐ retaliation to terrorist attacks by Chenoweth and her col‐
room I. from January 1987 to December leagues.
Dr. Chenoweth, from the 2004. Using Israel as the test Currently, the findings from
University of Colorado, led the country of observation, Chenoweth and Dugan's project
discussion about developing Chenoweth and Dugan found are still in progress. However,
more efficient ways for nations roughly 10,000 relevant counter Chenoweth hopes that by 2010
to deal with acts of terrorism. terrorism actions. she will be able to extend her
She began by stating the prob‐ To more effectively docu‐ research to more Middle Eastern
lems that can arise from re‐ ment their research Chenoweth countries, and establish more
searching government responses and her colleagues took the raw precise measures of analyzing
to terrorism. She claims that the data of 10,000 counter‐terrorist research to more effectively pre‐
lack of thoroughness in the past acts and appropriately classed dict how to best handle acts of
and minimal attempts to com‐ them based on several criteria. terrorism in the future.
pare effectiveness of policies are These criteria included actor and According to Chenoweth, if
both problems of such research. target descriptions of each she is able to aggregate or disag‐
However, Chenoweth, along counter‐terrorist response, ma‐ gregate her research effectively
with colleague Laura Dugan terial or non‐material retaliation, then it will help answer complex
from the University of Maryland discriminate or indiscriminate questions as to why terrorists
aim to be at the forefront of this retaliation, and the mode of re‐ commit acts of terrorism and
groundbreaking research in their sponse from the Israeli govern‐ how governments should best
START‐funded research project, ment based on a seven‐point respond to eliminate the threat
“Dealing with the Devil.” conciliatory‐repressive scale. of future terrorist actions.
Chenoweth and Dugan’s re‐ The seven point scale took
search project features a three‐ into consideration the serious‐
For more information about the International Center for the Study of Terrorism visit http://www.icst.psu.edu/.
Announcements from the
University Office of Global
Programs

International Profile 2009
International Women’s Day Breakfast Just released, UOGP's Inter‐
national Profile 2009 pre‐
Penn State’s University Office of policy; Deanna Behring, director of sents an exciting statistical
Global Programs (UOGP) is pleased International Programs in the Col‐ portrait of international en‐
to announce its third annual break‐ lege of Agricultural Sciences; Polly gagement at the University,
fast in celebration of International Dunn, coordinator of Global Connec‐ featuring statistics on stu‐
Women’s Day, to be held Tuesday, tions’ International Friendship Pro‐ dents studying abroad, inter‐
March 16 at 8:30 AM in Heritage gram; Eva Letwin, member of Board national students and schol‐
Hall, HUB. Featured speaker this of Directors of the Centre County ars on campus, and partici‐
year is Ann Tickamyer, professor of United Nations Association; Jackie pants in the Intensive English
rural sociology and head of the De‐ McLaughlin, associate professor of Communication Program. To
partment of Agricultural Economics biology, Penn State Lehigh Valley; view the International Profile
and Rural Sociology. Her scholarship and Emily Tarconish, graduate stu‐ 2009, visit http://
focuses on rural poverty and devel‐ dent studying counselor education. global.psu.edu/international
opment, gender and work, and social UOGP encourages Penn State fac‐ _students/pdf/profile09.pdf.
welfare provision in the U.S., Indone‐ ulty, staff, and students as well as

sia, and Southeast Asia. She will community members to attend the
International Mosaic
speak on the timely subject of International Women’s Day Break‐
Learn more about interna‐
“Women in Disaster Relief and Re‐ fast in order to learn about the re‐
tionalization at Penn State
covery.” markable contributions of these
In addition, six women from vari‐ women. RSVP by Thursday, March with the International Mo‐
ous Penn State campuses and the 11 to Sandi Richter, Directorate of saic, a publication of the Di‐
local community will be honored Global Relations and Promotion, Uni‐ rectorate of Global Relations
with International Women’s Day versity Office of Global Programs, at and Promotion within the
Spirit of Internationalization Awards. 863‐5973 or smr274@psu. All those University Office of Global
These awards annually honor who RSVP will be eligible to win one Programs (UOGP). The Inter‐
women with international interests of two gift certificates for a free mas‐ national Mosaic keeps
who have shown extraordinary sage at Hair DeZigns in State College. alumni, faculty, staff and stu‐
strength of character and commit‐ The cost of the breakfast is $10 per dents up to date on the latest
ment to the cause of internationali‐ person. international happenings and
zation, whether through a special‐ UOGP is pleased to be joined in explores the stories behind
ized focus on one project, or a vari‐ sponsorship of this program by the the headlines. To view the
ety of initiatives or methods of sup‐ Penn State Center for Women Stu‐ International Mosaic visit
port. dents and by the Penn State Federal http://global.psu.edu/
The 2010 award winners include: Credit Union. In addition, Woodrings publications/mosaic/
Benta Abuya, doctoral student from on South Allen Street is providing mosaic0909.pdf.
Kenya studying education theory and flowers for the occasion.
Penn State Leads Fulbright
Scholar Producers
By Hannah Rishel
The Pennsylvania State Univer‐ derstanding other cultures would often the scholars who come to
sity is one of the leading producers diminish war and promote peace. the United States don’t want to
of Fulbright Scholars among re‐ There are various types of Ful‐ return home, although one object
search institutions. bright programs for faculty, but of the Fulbright grant is to share
This past year Penn State tied the most common is for professors the learning and experience with
for second with New York Univer‐ to take a sabbatical from their the scholar’s home country.
sity, the University of Texas in Aus‐ teaching position to go work on a “Penn State wants to be a
tin, and the University of Washing‐ project of their choice overseas. global university,” said John Keller,
ton. It has been in the top three 12 The applicant must have a compel‐ special assistant to the Vice Pro‐
out of the last 17 years. This year ling reason for completing re‐ vost, who is also Penn State fac‐
Penn State has had five incoming search in that area, such as access ulty Fulbright adviser. “In order for
Fulbright scholars from around the to a certain laboratory or collabo‐ this to happen, the faculty needs
world. ration with an international col‐ international experience. This is a
Senator J. William Fulbright of league. way to get it.”
Arkansas developed the Fulbright “The scholars learn about the In addition to the faculty Ful‐
program after World War II. Ful‐ country and then bring it back to bright scholars, the Penn State
bright’s idea was that if students their homeland,” said Janet Haner, University Fellowships office has
and scholars could take part in in‐ public relations coordinator in information on student grants that
ternational exchange, they would Penn State’s University Office of can provide full funding for mas‐
learn about other cultures, in addi‐ Global Programs, who oversees ter’s or doctoral degrees at institu‐
tion to adding to their academic the faculty Fulbright program at tions overseas.
knowledge. He believed that un‐ Penn State. Haner said that quite
For more information about the Fulbright Program visit http://fulbright.state.gov/
Information for International Students
Magazine Seeks Participants for share your culture with other stu‐ ing February, March, and April,
Multicultural Event dents. Contact Chelsea McCartney trained volunteers meet with indi‐
FLY, a student‐run feminist maga‐ at chel8907 @gmail.com by viduals to provide information
zine, will be hosting a multicul‐ March 15 if you would like your and answer questions regarding
tural event Thursday, April 8 from group to participate in the event. tax forms and tax requirements.
8:00 to 10:00 PM in Alumni Hall, To set up an appointment come
HUB. The event will include vari‐ Tax Assistance Program to the Global Connections office
ous cultural displays, food repre‐ The Tax Assistance Program, of‐ at 404A Boucke Building or the
sentative of those cultures, and fered through Global Connec‐ Global Programs Lounge, 410
performances. Any multicultural tions, helps international stu‐ Boucke Building. Appointments
group is welcome to be involved. dents with their federal, state, can not be arranged by phone or
It will be a great opportunity to and local income tax returns. Dur‐ email.
Disaster Strikes Again
By Lyndsay C. Luff
It’s been said that death comes the situation and promoting the day to offer help to the region.
in threes, but these days it is be‐ safety of the Chilean people. Financial aid is already being col‐
ginning to seem like another “d‐ Secretary of State Hillary Clin‐ lected from all around the world.
word” is creating its own pattern ton touched down in Chile on Sun‐
in twos: disaster. First, the tragedy
in Haiti and now Chile’s catastro‐
phe have people everywhere con‐
Where Can I Go for Help?
cerned. If you are an international student or scholar at Penn State needing
This past Saturday, Chile experi‐ any kind of special attention as a result of the earthquake, contact
enced one of the worst earth‐ Dr. Negar Davis, director of Global Relations & Promotion in the
quakes in history. The magnitude University Office of Global Programs, at 814‐865‐4079.
8.8 quake killed over 700 people For emotional support, contact Penn State Counseling and Psycho‐
and wounded and/or displaced logical Services at 814‐863‐0395.
thousands. This does not include
those who have not yet been
How You Can Help
found since the quake hit. Cash donations, no matter the size, are the most efficient way to
On Sunday, after experiencing help because funds may be transferred quickly to the area so that
thirty nearly equally high magni‐ aid workers may procure the exact items needed and ensure the
tude aftershocks, the region was assistance is culturally and environmentally appropriate. Further‐
hit by a fatal tsunami, killing three more, transportation and warehousing is not required, and items
and wounding 13. Waves were purchased locally support the economy of the region.
reported to reach as high as ten Get together with friends to send one check, easing agency ad‐
feet, sweeping over Pelluhue and ministrative costs. To make sure your donation is used in the best
Talcahuano, Chile and destroying possible way, visit www.guidestar.org for information on non‐profit
hundreds of homes. relief agencies. Also, visit http://global.psu.edu/news/pdf/
Amidst the tragedies, Concep‐ ChileWebRelease.pdf for a list of possible relief agencies.
cion, Chile is facing situations that Text to Help
are adding fuel to the fire. As one Text CHILE to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross
of the regions with the most dam‐ Text CHILE to 23583 to donate $10 to Habitat for Humanity
age from the quake, Concepcion is Text CHILE to 20222 to donate $10 to World Vision
having tremendous issues with Text CHILE to 50555 to donate $10 to the Friends of World Food
looters. These individuals are Program
stealing food, clothing and other Text CHILE to 52000 to donate $10 to the Salvation Army
necessities. Text REBUILD to 50555 to donate $10 to Operation USA
Chilean President Michelle Text 4CHILE to 50555 to donate $10 to Convoy of Hope
Bachelet announced soon after Text CHILE to 85944 to donate $10 to International Medical Corp.
the disasters that Chile is calling SMEAL for Chile
for help during this time of chaos The Smeal MBA program at Penn State will make a donation to the
and crisis. She has already called "Chile ayuda a Chile" organization, by collecting individual contri‐
for thousands of troops to man butions and through the proceedings of T‐Shirt sales. For more in‐
the region in hopes of controlling formation email prj107@psu.edu or visit the “SMEAL for Chile”
Facebook page.
Rainbow over Feteiras, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal
submitted by Paulo Raposo
The Global Lion Photo of the Week features photographs taken by international and American students.
These photos are taken abroad and inside the U.S. To submit a photo to be featured as Photo of the Week,
email Events@ip.psu.edu with subject heading: photo of the week.
Tips for “An Education
Outside the Box”
By Nicole Güven
On Thursday, February 25,
African students, students who Ten Tips for Studying Abroad in Africa:
studied abroad in Africa, and 1. Dress modestly. Leave miniskirts ing to someone. It is considered
prospective study abroad stu‐ and short shorts at home unless rude to start a conversation with
dents discussed life and culture you plan on studying in a major someone if you are chewing gum.
in Africa at “An Education Out‐ city. Some large cities, such as

side the Box.” 6. When attending church, women
Cape Town, South Africa, and La‐ should wear long dresses or skirts,
The session, led by Kristin gos, Nigeria, are westernized and
Thomas, the University Office not pants.
may have more “American” dress
of Global Programs’ promotions standards. 7. Make friends with locals. They

and outreach coordinator, al‐ can help you learn about the cul‐
lowed prospective study 2. Respect your elders. Africans ture and can help you with daily
abroad students to learn more revere their elders and do not call tasks such as shopping.
about different African nations. them by their first names. Often
8. Read about the country and city
“I learned as much as I names such as “Auntie” and
you are going to be living in before
could, seeing as both the pro‐ “Uncle” are used.
leaving the United States. All Afri‐
grams I applied to are new,” 3. Do not use your left hand in can countries and cities are differ‐
said Andy Goga, a sophomore tasks that require only one hand, ent. It’s always important to un‐
who attended the dialogue. “I such as raising your hand in class derstand local customs and to
wanted to get a feel from peo‐ to ask a question. The use of the know how to pack.
ple who have been to Africa, left hand is considered taboo as it
maybe some culture shock and 9. Some Africans prefer you to

is seen as unclean.
language stories.” speak English or French to them;
4. Barter. Do not buy something some prefer you to try to learn
International students from
for the price that is offered to you. their local language. It is country‐
Ghana, Senegal, Sudan, Liberia,
Try to learn the value of things be‐ and city‐specific, so check before
Nigeria, and South Africa at‐
fore shopping and start your bar‐ you go.
tended, as well as Penn State
tering at half the price of that be‐
students who had studied 10. Locals are patient and willing
ing offered. Take someone with
abroad in some of those coun‐ to help Americans. Don’t be afraid
you who speaks the local language
tries. A conversation started that you’re not going to remember
if you need help.
amongst the students and lots every custom or that you’re going
of advice was given to prospec‐ 5. Do not chew gum while speak‐ to slip up.
tive students.
The University Office of Global Programs offers study abroad programs in Ghana, Senegal, South Africa,
Kenya, and Tanzania. Two new programs began this academic year: South Africa, Parks and People; and
Kenya, Wildlife Management and Conservation. To learn more about African study abroad programs, visit
http://gpglobalea.gp.psu.edu/.
Don’t Let the Economy Hold You
Back: Financial Aid Opportunities
for Studying Abroad
By Jaclyn Bealer
With an economy on the de‐ The Whole World ing in a trip abroad) can ease the

cline and Penn State tuition on Stipulations: merit based, non‐ financial strain while still offering
the rise, some students see study traditional location a once‐in‐a‐lifetime experience.
abroad as an expensive idea, To reduce the cost even further,
rather than a financially feasible Diversity Grant‐in‐Aid the UOGP offers scholarships for
goal. Stipulations: need based, race, those choosing an embedded
According to Kristin Thomas, ethnicity, disability program through Penn State.
promotion and outreach coordi‐ PA Commonwealth In addition to the financial aid
nator for the University Office of Stipulations: need based, embed‐ opportunities provided by UOGP,
Global Programs (UOGP), “With ded programs students can also gather funds
the current state of the econ‐ through creative fundraising.
omy, some people think that African and Latin American Aside from budgeting and saving,
they can’t afford to go abroad,” Grant‐in‐Aid Thomas advises those looking to
said Thomas. “You can—it will Stipulations: need based, must study abroad to approach com‐
just take a little extra leg work to be studying abroad in Africa or munity organizations. For exam‐
be able to make that happen. Latin America ple, write a proposal as to why
The funding opportunities are General Grant‐in Aid you want to expand yourself in‐
definitely there.” ternationally and ask to exchange
When planning to study Students trying to cut costs a possible scholarship for presen‐
abroad, Thomas offered three should also investigate the vari‐ tations, community service or
pillars of financing the educa‐ ous program options available. some other form of involvement.
tional opportunity: scholarships, Non‐traditional locations, such as Another option is to visit a local
creative fundraising, and plan‐ Africa, Asia and Latin America, newspaper and pitch a trade: a
ning ahead. not only offer a rich cultural ex‐ stipend for a few articles detail‐
Once students receive their perience, but also help to ease ing your trip. Thomas recom‐
usual semester awards (grants, the financial burden. In addition mends going to outside sources
scholarships, loans) they can to the favorable exchange rate, with which you may already have
budget for exactly how much numerous scholarship opportuni‐ a relationship. It is a great way to
money is needed to support a ties from UOGP help make non‐ raise funds while also thinking
study abroad. Students looking traditional destinations more af‐ globally, but acting locally.
to fund their experience can first fordable for students trying to After a student has paid the
turn to UOGP as a financial study abroad on a budget. billable expenses (tuition and
springboard. Last year, the office If a semester or year abroad is program fees) and says, “Adios”
distributed more than $300,000 too expensive, short‐term pro‐ to University Park, it is important
through its five scholarship op‐ grams such as summer sessions to realize that the financial work
tions: or embedded programs (classes is yet not complete. (continued
offered at Penn State, culminat‐ on page 13)
Education Abroad News
Gilman Summer 2010 Awards visit www.global.psu.edu and
Alleviate the costs of your study click on “Study the European Un‐
Aid Opportunities
abroad program: The Benjamin A. ion Abroad” under “Upcoming continued
Gilman International Scholarship Events.” Thomas said that once abroad,
is running a pilot summer 2010 students can find themselves
award cycle. This is a targeted Grant in Aid for Students in a financial bind if they do
application cycle for students Participating in Education not understand their monetary
who are majoring in a science, Abroad Programs in Africa and situation and fail to strategize
technology, engineering, or math Latin America and budget accordingly.
(STEM) field. 125 scholarships of Penn State University’s Equal Op‐ For instance, if you live in a
up to $5,000 each will be portunity Planning Committee homestay or apartment, try
awarded to students studying (EOPC) and the University Office of making lunch instead of
abroad during the summer of Global Programs are pleased to an‐ spending money at a local café
2010. The deadline for applica‐ nounce a new Grant‐in‐Aid (GIA) everyday. Is it feasible to fly to
tion is April 6. For more informa‐ award for students planning to a neighboring country or can
tion visit http://www.iie.org/ study on Penn State Education you take another mode of
Content/NavigationMenu/ Abroad programs in Africa and transportation? Ask yourself
Programs7/Gilman_Awards/ Latin America. Awards of between questions regarding necessity
Home8PilotSummer2010Fact‐ $500 and $4,000 each are made and you might find a few extra
Sheet.pdf year‐round, with review and selec‐ dollars in your bank account.
Note: student does not have to tion taking place on a rolling basis. Thomas points out that
be studying a STEM field on their For more information visit www. even though patronizing local
program abroad. global.psu.edu . businesses, traveling around
your new home and splurging
Study the European Union Travel Safety on souvenirs are all vital com‐
Abroad As spring and summer breaks ap‐ ponents to the study abroad
Attend an information session on proach, many students are get‐ experience, spending a large
Thursday, March 4 from 11:45 ting ready for trips abroad. Be‐ sum of money does not di‐
AM to 12:15 PM in 412 Boucke fore your departure, check out rectly translate into a success‐
Building to find how you can useful safety and travel informa‐ ful trip abroad.
study the European Union tion at The Bureau of Consular “The places that we’re go‐
abroad. On this semester‐length Affairs Web site, www.students ing to, they enjoy their lives as
program, students may choose abroad.state.gov. Students are well,” said Thomas. “But true
from a variety of English‐taught strongly urged to review the in‐ experience is not necessarily
courses that emphasize the his‐ formation on the site and sign up what we can buy and spend
torical and institutional develop‐ online at travelregistra‐ but those deep cultural inter‐
ment of the European Union, tion.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ to re‐ actions with the people there,
from its internal policies and is‐ ceive the latest travel informa‐ which doesn’t cost a thing.”
sues of culture and multicultural‐ tion from the Department of
ism, to its relations with outside State.
nations. For more information
Global Citizen Spotlight
Featuring essays and blogs by Penn State students around the world
A Personal Retrospective By Athichart Tangpong
As an international student, it is
difficult to attain an accurate im‐
pression of the United States sim‐
ply through the prism of Hollywood
movies. I assumed that the U.S. was
one huge metropolis like New York
City, the country skyline liberally
dotted with skyscrapers and ser‐
viced by a fast and efficient public
transportation system. A country
not unlike my hometown of Bang‐
kok, where there was no lack of
entertainment to enjoy. Homesick‐
ness and culture shock did not
worry me when I departed for State
College.
Imagine my surprise when I
stepped into State College! The Christmas day, alone at home. riched my life in so many unex‐
town was completely different With the passing of time came pected ways.
from what I expected. It was quiet gradual adjustment to life in State Happy Valley may be different
and the downtown area comprised College. Living away from home from big cities like New York City
of just two streets. Going anywhere gave me great opportunities for self but it has its own character. A lei‐
without a car was a major incon‐ ‐discovery and independence. I surely afternoon stroll in a small
venience, especially when I was started to appreciate the American town like Bellefonte on a mild
used to efficient public transport culture and lifestyle. It was an eye‐ spring day or hiking in a beautiful
back home. opener to see the impact college state park like Ricketts Glen bring
Furthermore, the new language football had on people’s lives. their own unique pleasure. The
and cultural differences made it Apart from the excitement of the slower pace of life here was a re‐
harder to communicate and con‐ game, the town and its businesses freshing change. I had time to re‐
nect with people. Harsh winter, flourished whenever our football flect on hobbies which I never had
when the weather was gloomy and team did well. time for before. I rediscovered my
everywhere around me was snow‐ The language barrier got easier passion for photography. With pho‐
covered, was quite a tormenting and I made a lot of new friends tography, I can appreciate the sub‐
surprise. I can still remember the through sports and mutual inter‐ tlety and beauty of things around
loneliness of sitting by the window ests. Friends, especially ones from me…click on link below to continue
and watching snow fall outside on different backgrounds, have en‐ reading.
Athichart Tangpong is an graduate student from Thailand studying computer science and engineering. His blog
entry A Personal Retrospective won honorable mention in the 2009 Picture Your World Multimedia Contest. To
read more of this blog entry and others, visit Athichart’s blog at http://g41act.multiply.com/journal/item/161.
Volunteer and Leadership
Opportunities
Internships Available with the Posner. Take 10 minutes to learn wellness/hw.cfm.
Division of Development and about your leadership style. This
Alumni Relations Diversity leadership inventory will set the Call for Artists
The Division of Development and foundation for establishing your Have you created art that reflects
Alumni Relations Diversity is of‐ leadership identity. The Leader‐ and comments on the past, pre‐
fering internship opportunities in ship Practices Inventory is done sent, and future of Haiti? Share
two fields: alumni relations and on‐line at your convenience, fol‐ your art at Honé, Respe: Art that
fundraising/non‐profit work. Ap‐ lowed up by a hands‐on work‐ Celebrates the Spirit of Haiti.
plicants must be current stu‐ shop (March 16, March 31, or Works in various media including
dents, and they should possess April 6) to help individuals inter‐but not limited to acrylic, water‐
excellent organizational, commu‐ pret their results and maximize color, sculpture, mixed media,
nication, and time‐management their leadership potential. Sign spoken and written word, music,
skills and be able to handle multi‐ up today at www.sa.psu.edu/ and performance art are wel‐
ple tasks and projects simultane‐ usa/studentactivities/. The cost is come. For more information or
ously. Qualified students must be free. For more information con‐ two submit artwork and open
seniors in the academic year tact: leadership@sa.psu.edu mic proposals, contact Toni
2010‐2011. This is a paid intern‐ Pressley‐Sanon at:
ship with a stipend of $1,000.00 Student Health Outreach Program pennstateartforhaiti@gmail.com
f o r t h e s e m e s t e r . Seeks New Members by Friday, March 12.
The deadline to apply for the in‐ HealthWorks, a peer education
ternship is March 19, 2010. To outreach program in University LeaderShape Applications Now
apply, please e‐mail a cover let‐ Health Services, is accepting appli‐ Available
ter and resume to Jordan Ford at cations for the 2010‐11 academic LeaderShape® promotes a com‐
jaf378@psu.edu. year. Applications are due March mitment to leading with integrity
15. All students who are inter‐ that results in extraordinary
Student Leadership Practices ested in health promotion, educa‐ change. Participants experience
Inventory—Take The 360° tion, or advocacy are encouraged intense fun in a relaxed learning
Challenge to apply. HealthWorks educators environment where lessons
Are you or members of your or‐ sponsor University‐wide outreach learned will be remembered for a
ganization looking for a new and events and advocate for health lifetime. The LeaderShape® mis‐
innovative way to improve your both around campus and within sion is to improve society by in‐
leadership style? The Student the larger community for at least spiring, developing, and support‐
Leadership Practices Inventory is one year after completing a train‐ ing students committed to lead‐
a 360° feedback instrument ing course. Training includes a 3‐ ing with integrity. LeaderShape®
based on rating 30 leadership credit biobehavioral health class is a six‐day leadership institute to
behaviors related to the Five in the fall. Peer educators earn be held May 9‐14, 2010. For
Practices of Exemplary Leader‐ additional credits each semester more information contact leader‐
ship defined in The Student Lead‐ they volunteer. To apply visit ship@sa.psu.edu or call 863‐
ership Challenge by Kouzes & http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs/ 4624.
General Announcements
be purchased at the Bus Depot
at 152 N. Atherton St. in State
College or by calling 814‐238‐
1100 or 814‐238‐7971.
Big Apple Express: one‐way $43/
roundtrip $96. Baltimore/DC Ex‐
press: one‐way $38/ roundtrip
$76. Fullington also offers bus
services to Pittsburgh, Philadel‐
phia, Monroeville, and King of
Prussia.

Spaghetti Dinner—Eat In or
Take Out
The Food Science Club will be
hosting its annual spaghetti din‐
ner on Monday, March 22 from
5:00 to 7:30 PM. Tickets are $5
if purchased by March 5 or $6 at
Free Tickets to Penn State Bus Services During Spring the door. Dinner includes spa‐
Basketball Game Break ghetti, meatballs, sauce, salad,
Students with a valid Penn State Looking for something to do this breadsticks, a drink, and des‐
ID can get in free to the Penn spring break? The Big Apple and sert. The dinner will be held on
State Men’s Basketball game Baltimore/DC Expresses offer the second floor of the Food Sci‐
against #6 Purdue! The game express bus service to New York ence building (The Creamery). If
starts at 2:30 PM in the Bryce City and the Baltimore/ you buy ten dinners or more we
Jordan Center this Saturday, Washington DC area. The ser‐ will deliver them to you! (on
March 6. Just show up to Gate A vices are provided by Penn State campus only) You can purchase
with your ID and cheer on the T r a n s p o r t a t i o n S e r v i c e s a ticket from any Food Science
Nittany Lions! For more informa‐ (www.transportation.psu.edu/) club member, or contact Agnes
tion visit www.gopsusports. and Fullington Bus Tours (http:// Lim at aql5033@psu.edu.
com/sports/m‐baskbl/spec‐ www.fullingtontours.com). Tick‐
rel/030210aaa.html. ets can be ordered online or can
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Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of
accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the University Office of Global Programs at 814-865
-7681 in advance of your participation or visit. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its
workforce.
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