jayhawks abroad vol.8
thebest place Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangoon, Myanmar
This is the largest Buddhist shrine in the world, plated in gold, with a 72 karat diamond at the top. It was a beautiful structure and it was incredibly insightful to have the opportunity to meditate among the monks.
Patti Degner
Nikko National Park, Nikko, Japan
This well preserved national park is home to some of the most breathtaking Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines that Japan has to offer dating back to as far as the 8th Century. UNESCO has deemed these buildings a World Heritage Site, which gives them the proper attention and preservation they deserve.
Scott Friesen
St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro), Vatican City The basilica’s intricacy and beauty amazes, and is an incredible sight whether you’re religious or not. The wait is well worth it to see the masterful art, and connect with others over the realization of how small and simultaneously talented and influential humans are.
Carmen Ortiz
The Giant’s Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
This geographical phenomenon, located on the northern coast of Ulster, consists of more than forty thousand interlocking basalt columns. Steeped in local folklore and legend, The Giant’s Causeway is said to have been carved into the coast by a giant named Finn McCool. This local mysticism, in combination with the stunning geography, makes it an incredible and magical sight to behold.
Megan Reschke
Mal País, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
This remote beach town is perfect for the ultimate “tico” getaway. The area is known for its mouthwatering sushi, yoga classes, and surfing. Spend a weekend relaxing and enjoying the one of a kind “Pura Vida” lifestyle.
Jackie Langdon
Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest, Hungary
This medicinal thermal bath is serves as a giant hot tub for the city of Budapest. Soaking under the stars and watching the steam from the hot thermal pools rising up is the perfect end to the day.
Melody Stratton
Iskanderkul, Tajikistan
Named after Alexander the Great, this small glacial lake is one of Central Asia’s most gorgeous tourist destinations. Be sure to take a dip in the sky blue water after a morning hike in the mountains surrounding this beautiful lake.
Ben Ale-Ebrahim
Changdeok Palace, Seoul, South Korea
The Prospering Virtue palace, built by King Taejong, the third king of the Joseon dynasty. This beautiful palace with its secret garden, transports visitors to a different time and it is almost as if you can see the elite of this time strolling through its many courtyards.
Keyana Branch
Son-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
ne of my first weeks in Kyrgyzstan, O we went to this gorgeous mountain lake and stayed in the yurts. It was my first introduction to kumis (fermented mare’s milk), traditional Kyrgyz nomadic culture, and the raw beauty of Kyrgyzstan.
Ashlie Koehn
Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Australia
Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef was like seeing a whole new world that exists underwater. We saw so much life, from tiny corals growing on the side of rocks to giant sharks and barracudas, something we never get the chance to see on land. It was a life-changing experience that opened my eyes to how vast the world really is.
Paige Stingley
San Gerardo de Rivas/ Chirripó National Park
The tiny community is the beginning and end of one of the best activities to do while in Costa Rica. Climbing the countries tallest mountain, Cerro Chirripó, should begin with a stay in San Gerardo. Not only to get an early start on your hike, but to take in the beauty of this quiet, mountainous town and to rest up and refuel upon your descent. The sunsets over the mountains are of unrivaled beauty.
Dylan Jacobs
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highlighted programs Summer internship in Prague Spend 8 weeks interning abroad in Prague, one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Central Europe. Internships available in business, strategic communications, film and media studies, journalism, political science, art, and law. This is an English-speaking internship program.
Humanities & Western Civilization in Rome This faculty-led summer program will explore the Western tradition from the ancient world through the early modern period in the Eternal City. This program includes excursions to Florence, Siena, and Pompeii.
Business & culture in Cuba Business and Culture of Cuba: On this faculty-led summer program, students will experience the culture of Cuba and learn about the Cuban economy, business practices, and potential for future business development. Plus, the program will include beautiful destinations throughout Cuba, including Playa Ancón, considered by many travel writers to be Cuba’s most spectacular beach
Archaeology in Israel Spend three weeks working side-by-side with volunteers from around the world doing hands-on, cutting-edge archaeological excavation in Israel. No experience or previous knowledge of archaeology required.
Legal History in Cambridge Study legal history in Cambridge, England, home to one of the world’s oldest universities, and experience traditional English student life by living and taking classes in Trinity Hall, founded in the fourteenth century.
info center 105 Lippincott Hall 1410 Jayhawk BLVD 9-5, M-f 785.864.3742 studyabroad@ku.edu studyabroad.ku.edu You have questions. We have answers.
Summer in Japan: Then and Now Interact with Japanese people to immerse yourself in Japanese history and culture on this three-week summer program that includes visits in Hiratsuka, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Osaka. No Japanese language experience required.
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But don’t take our word for it! Speech-Language-Hearing major Brigid Derby interned at Elliott’s Corner Pediatric Therapy Clinic in Beijing, China. “Through my internship experience, I learned about the diversity of the profession, what it is like to work in a private practice setting, different strategies to assist Chinese-English bilingual children, and the organization of the online medical database Clinko. Having clinical experience as an undergrad has been incredibly beneficial.” Secondary English Education major Thompson Deufel received a Freeman Foundation scholarship to intern in Gwangju, South Korea at the Kyunghwa Girls’ High School during the summer term. “The most beneficial aspect of my internship was the real life scenarios of teaching that we were not only given the opportunity to witness, but also given
1. Eligible programs: any credit-bearing internship program of 6 weeks duration or longer in one of the following Asian countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam. Internships should be for a minimum of 20 hours per week during the summer or 10 hours per week during the semester. 2. Who is eligible? ALL KU undergraduate and graduate students who are US citizens or permanent residents. The Office of Study Abroad offers several internship programs in Asia: • International Internships in Shanghai, China: This 8 week summer program places students of all majors in full-time professional internships (32 hours/week) in a wide variety of industries. Internships are conducted in English. • TESOL Practicum in South Korea: This 6 week summer program provides English-based teaching internships at the Kyunghwa Girls’ Private School in South Korea to students pursuing elementary or secondary education degrees or to those students pursuing undergraduate degrees in English, Linguistics, or East Asian
• Individualized sudy abroad financial advising is available in our office. Call 785-864-3742 for an appointment!
• The average semester scholarship is $5000
• The Office of Study Abroad gives out more than a half million dollars in scholarships every year.
• Architecture Internships in Asia: This seven month program provides 5th year Architecture students pursuing the Masters of Architecture degree an internship in a top architectural firm in South Korea, Malaysia, or Singapore.
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“International internships enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the different cultures, economies, systems and values of peoples across the planet, and to apply that perspective to the context of the professional work environment” said Angela Perryman, Director of the Office of Study Abroad.
This is an incredible opportunity for ALL KU students. Here are the details:
Languages and Cultures with a desire to teach as a profession.
In addition to these programs offered by KU, here are some additional internship programs that would be eligible to receive funding from the Freeman Foundation Scholarship Fund. • CET Public Health and Service Learning Internships in Vietnam (Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Community Health, and Social Welfare majors)
• The Education Abroad Network Internships in Chiang Mai, Thailand (all majors) • CET Academic Programs in China (all majors, Fall and Spring semester programs only) • Michigan State Japan Summer Internships (advanced Japanese language skills required, internships in all fields) • Internships in Japan (all majors) • CIEE Summer Global Internships in Singapore (all majors) • CIEE Summer Global Internships in Hong Kong (all majors) Visit the Office of Study Abroad in 105 Lippincott to learn more about these opportunities. But hurry! The deadline for applications for Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 awards is March 1.
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Why Intern Abroad?
the chance to be a part of. By working hands on in the field, and in a true ESL classroom, the experience gained was far more beneficial than any lecture we could have taken” stated Deufel.
• Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition rates on KUsponsored programs
The KU Office of Study Abroad (OSA) has received $400,000 in funding to provide significant scholarships to KU students interning abroad in Asia over the next two years. Provided through the generous support of the Freeman Foundation, this grant will enable the Office of Study Abroad to award approximately 40 scholarships of $4,000 - $6,000 each year to students interning abroad in Asia.
• Most students can apply the scholarships and financial aid they already receive when they study abroad.
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$9,320 $14,792 $16,636 $20,126 $12,210 Semester
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finding yourself I thought studying abroad in Holzkirchen, Germany, would be an excellent way for me to improve my German. Six weeks of constant opportunities to practice--great, not too long--I would be in and out in no time with nine credit hours under my belt, along with an improved knowledge of the German language and culture. And in a sense, I was right. I did refine my German -- I picked up useful idiomatic phrases, corrected a few ungrammatical habits, and, overall, gained an ease and fluidity with the language I would have been hard-pressed to obtain otherwise. I learned many things about German culture and history, too -- through excursions, reading assignments, and living and breathing the German lifestyle 24/7, my understanding of the culture expanded as much as my understanding of the linguistic. But this summarizes just the tip of the iceberg of how I enriched myself by choosing to study abroad. Those seemingly short six weeks left a deep and permanent impression on my character in a way I would have never foreseen, precipitating my learning and growth in ways vastly transcending the confines of any classroom. Spending any appreciable length of time in a foreign culture is wonderfully disorienting. It snaps the ego-inflated mind back into the reality of its small place in the grand scheme of things. It may hit
you hard or hardly at all, but it will hit you. Whether you break down in a train station in Munich because you can’t, in your jetlagged state, figure out the tangled mess of a map and array of letters and numbers meant to be a schedule, or whether you just stop dead in your tracks for a split second in the Alexanderplatz (as I did) as the masses hustle and bustle about you, as your friends crack jokes and show off their bargain purchases, because you’re caught off guard by the subtlest, most ineffable feeling rumbling quietly in your gut that is your realization of how tiny you really are; how alone, though you’re in the most populous city in all of Germany. You can lose yourself in more than one way when the bonds of years upon years of habit in your mind are smashed apart by the shock of being transplanted into another culture, when you find yourself, at times, in almost what seems to be another world, whose rules, both spoken and unspoken, you are still laboring to internalize, struggling with things you had so taken for granted at home, things like a fine-tuned control over the very way you project yourself to other humans in your speech and mannerisms. Studying abroad isn’t meant for those seeking comfort. It is meant for those who dare to confront the boundaries of their comfort and prod at them until they explain themselves. Studying abroad tests you; it puts you in situations where you
will learn what you are really made of at heart, situations in which you will be forced to cope, learn, grow, and better yourself, whether this be in minute ways or in fundamental ones. You may find trouble in the confused frown of a shopkeeper to whom you offered a far too literally translated “Have a good day!”; you may find it in Salzburg, Austria, where you miss the last train of the night back to Germany; you may find it in your host parents’ awkward dinnertime political conversations chockfull of high-level vocabulary; you may even find it in a fellow study-abroad student -- falling in love abroad is a known hazard, after all. As it turns out, the things you might have once felt so lost about aren’t that important after all. Indeed, people are more alike than they often make themselves out to be, regardless of which hands they may use to hold their silverware, regardless of the carbonation level of their drinking water, regardless of how they feel about resting their feet on furniture. You lose yourself, and then you find yourself. Regardless of where the trying moments may lie, if you allow it, somehow, somewhere, amidst all the twists and turns of the paths of your experience, you will find yourself, too. Frank Kim, Summer in Holzkirchen, Germany
a fashionista’ s guide forasemesterinEurope need one bag--was 49 pounds, just under the limit!
Even after I got to Ireland, I realized that despite this extensive editing process, I had still overpacked. I did not need all four pairs of jeans. Two would have sufficed since I don’t wear jeans very often. I also packed too many blouses. I bought very minimal fashion items during my stay, and was successfully quite fashionable without repeating outfits. Below is an edited packing list of what any trendy traveler would need: Every day wear • One or two pairs of jeans • A nice pair of pants, nice leggings, a skirt, a dress, or something else appropriate for a night out • 4-5 nice shirts, 2-3 t-shirts that can be layered • 2 sweaters, cardigans, or other warm tops that can be layered
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am a fashionista--one who enjoys waking up in the morning and creating a spectacular outfit to show off to the world. In the states, my extensive wardrobe is available at my fingertips and I can choose between 10 different scarves for one single outfit, but when packing to study abroad in Ireland, I knew I was going to have to limit myself. As I tried to pick out what I was going to bring with a 50 pound limit, including all of my other essentials, I couldn’t help but wonder, would I have to be unstylish in Europe? I started packing by first editing my closet and donating items I was tired of. Surprisingly, this trick cut
my wardrobe nearly in half. I then cleared a rack in my closet hanging up only the basic, versatile pieces I would need and those which I felt I could not live without--the ones that solely define me. I then let those pieces hang for about a week, editing out the pieces I thought were just not right, or too valuable to me in case they got lost. Fitting my traveling wardrobe into my suitcase was my last editing process. I left behind those items which were too bulky or heavy, were too trendy/not versatile enough, or were impractical for the weather conditions of my destination. When I finished, my sole piece of luggage--trust me, you only
• A week’s worth of socks and underwear Shoes • Stylish sneakers for the dual purpose of exercising and lots of city walking; a nice pair can be dressed up or down • Depending on the season and where you might be going, bring sandals and/or boots in a neutral color. Try to find a pair that is fashionable, practical, and comfortable. • Women might want to pack flats, which can be used for everyday wear or dressed up for going out. Don’t bring heels. They are a waste of space and you’ll
never wear them. Men may want a nice pair of oxfords or other fashionable shoes.
Outdoor wear • I did not pack a heavy winter coat--it takes up too much space. Instead, I purchased one in country at a local second-hand shop, and will donate it before I leave. Note: black coats are the most common in Europe • Quality rain jacket, best in a muted color (grey, black, brown) • Warm blazer to wear over nice outfits • Fleece or Flannel--it’s all about layers in the unpredictable weather. Accessories • A large everyday bag, like a purse or cross-body bag, can be used as a school, day trips, the gym, and groceries • A small bag with a cross-body strap (or nice outfits with deep pockets) help you stash your wallet and keys when going out • Scarves can easily transform an outfit, keep you warm, and don’t take up much space in luggage. • Keep other accessories, like jewelry, simple. Final tip: Pick a color scheme (dark colors, especially black, will help you blend in more seamlessly in Europe) and bring clothes primarily from that color family—blues, blacks, or browns work well—and then pack shoes that coordinate well with those outfits. Audrey Danser, Semester in Ireland
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ACROSS 3 Students will study business and culture in this once off-limits island nation 4 Study introductory Arabic this summer in this North African country 6 Intern abroad in this Central European capital for 8 weeks this summer 9 Education majors can teach abroad in this Southeast Asian country 10 Study healthcare and social policies in this Nordic country 12 Meet engineering professionals and visit energy industries and facilities in this island country 13 Study language, environmental studies, business, and more in this Western European nation
14 Volunteer at an archaeological dig site in this Middle Eastern country
8 Experience Pura Vida in this Central American destination
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13 Study the influence of the natural environment on the development of civilization in this Mediterranean destination
1 KU students will study legal history this summer at this famous English university 2 Learn about services for Children with special needs in this Andean country 5 Visit important cultural sites and learn more about the intriguing society in this East Asian country 7 Practice Spanish and live with a host family in this beautiful Spanish city
15 Study western civilization in the place where all roads lead
Answers will appear on the Jayhawks Abroad blog on Thursday, February 4. jayhawksabroad.dept.ku.edu
Arabic Studies in Ifrane, Morocco Archeology in Israel Architecture in Europe Bilingual Spanish Language Intensive for Social Workers Bonn International Summer Course British Summer Institute in the Humanities Business and Culture of Cuba Business in China Business Internships in Dublin, Ireland Chemical & Petroleum Engineering in Poland Digital Media Message Development in Scotland Early Childhood Unified in Costa Rica Education in Carpi, Italy Education Teach Abroad – India Education Teach Abroad – South Africa Engineering in New Zealand Environmental Studies of Europe Healthcare and Social Policies in Sweden Historical Tour of Ancient Israel and the West Bank International Social Services: A Costa Rican Perspective International Social Work: An Italian Perspective Internships in Dublin, Ireland Internships in Germany Internships in London, England Internships in Madrid, Spain Internships in Prague, Czech Republic Internships in Shanghai, China Internships in Sydney, Australia Language and Culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina Language and Culture in Florence, Italy Language and Culture in India Language and Culture in Nicaragua Language and Culture in Salvador, Brazil Language in San José, Costa Rica Language Institute in Eutin, Germany Language Institute in Holzkirchen, Germany Language Institute in L’viv, Ukraine Language Institute in Paris, France Language Institute in Zadar, Croatia Language, Literature, and Culture in Barcelona Law in Ireland Law in Istanbul, Turkey Legal History in Cambridge, England Natural Environment and Civilizations in Greece Professional Studies in Stuttgart Services for Children with Special Needs in Peru Summer in Japan: Japan then and Now Supply Chain Management in Northern Europe TESOL Practicum in Korea Theatre in Greece Typography, Printing and Papermaking in Italyl Visual Art in Japan Western Civilization in Rome, Italy WHU Summer Institute WU Vienna Summer University
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