VCU Study Abroad Blog

This aritcle was in the New York Times...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/travel/23pracopenskies.html?em&ex=1206676800&en=68b7dcb8b6ff370a&ei=5087%0A

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Studying abroad regularly makes headlines in The New York Times. Check out this first article titled "In Oil-Rich Mideast, Shades of the Ivy League," VCU's program in Qatar is specifically mentioned!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/education/11global.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Here are some other interesting pieces on the NYT Web site including an article and corresponding slideshow:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/education/10global.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/02/01/education/20080204GLOB_index.html

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Announcing the Glimpse Abroad Magazine Spring 2008 Photo Contest

Whether juggling, singing or strumming a guitar, performers roam the streets the world over, braving the elements to bring a smile to your face. Let's see them in action! Participation is open to study abroad students and anyone else who has lived or traveled overseas.

The contest represents an exciting opportunity for your photography to be evaluated by National Geographic photographers and photo editors!

The deadline is *Monday, April 14, 2008*. The first-place winner will receive a $500 travel credit voucher, courtesy of Travelosophy and see his/her photo on the cover of the 2009 Glimpse Calendar. Eleven runners-up will see their photos included in the 2009 Glimpse Calendar.
Click here to view the 2008 calendar.

This contest is sponsored by Travelosophy: Start planning your trip!
(http://www.itravelosophy.com)

For more info, visit: http://glimpse.org/contests.php

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If you are interested in learning French language and culture in France this summer, please attend a general information session regarding this program. The program offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in French history as you travel from Paris through the famous French countryside and experience their unique culture. An information session will be held on Monday March 17 at 4:00pm in the Commons Richmond Salon Room III. If you are unable to make it please visit the website http://www.vcu.edu/oie/eao_ss/2008/france_students.html for an application and more information or contact Nasha Lewis at nlewis7@vcu.edu or 804-827-7882.

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