Weekly GEO Bulletin - 9/20/2021

Check out this week's Bulletin to stay up-to-date on what's happening! This week includes a look at applying to NSE schools, a reminder to check out the IEEC Welcome Event, and a link to a fun interview with one of SSU International Students!
September 17, 2021
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Left is a photo of David Hall standing near the ocean with an SSU t-shirt on; right says "Interview
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Background photo is a of people on a pier at sunset; it reads "Tip of the week: Direct Exchange Dead
Bottom half is a photo of a person taking a photo of a mountain range from the top of another mounta
Dark grey background with dark and light blue electronic instrument accents; a light blue banner cov
Left is a photo of David Hall standing near the ocean with an SSU t-shirt on; right says "Interview
Photo of a street in France on the right; the left is a blue background and says "Apply to EM-Norman
Dark green background with white and neon green squiggle accents; it reads "Spring NSE Deadline Appr
Background photo is a of people on a pier at sunset; it reads "Tip of the week: Direct Exchange Dead

IEEC Welcome Event

Welcome Event 9/23/21 12-1 PM, Outside by International Hall

The IEEC’s Welcome Event is coming up quickly! Join the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) on Thursday 9/23 at 12 pm to get a peek at some of the fun things they have planned for the rest of the semester and make some new friends! Meet international students, have a chance to experience a different culture, and mingle with students who have study abroad experience. 

 

Interview with an International Student

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Learn more about David Hall, an international student currently attending Sonoma State all the way from Leeds. See what he misses about home, his favorite things about being a Seawolf, and his big plans for seeing California. 

 

National Student Exchange Fair

NSE website

Hoping to study away in the United States or Canada for Spring 2022? Check out the National Student Exchange program! NSE has opportunities to spend a summer, semester, or year checking out a new school while still enjoying the ability to use your SSU financial aid. Check out their website as soon as possible as each school has a unique application deadline. You can also find pre-recorded information sessions that cover a variety of topics like universities in specific regions of the US and Canada, Beach/Island campuses, Big Sports Schools, and City Campuses! Please reach out to Hope Ortiz at hope.ortiz@sonoma.edu if you have any questions about applying. 

 

Deadline Reminders

EM-Normandie Direct Study Abroad Deadline: October 1st

https://sonoma.abroadoffice.net/index.html

Are you a Business Major interested in studying abroad? Consider EM-Normandie! This is a direct exchange program with Sonoma State, meaning you will be able to pay SSU tuition and use your financial aid while abroad. EM-Normandie is one of the top business schools in the world and through EM Normandie you can apply to study in France, Ireland, or England! The application deadline is approaching quickly so apply while you can! Drop into GEO Peer Advising to review your application or reach out to hope.ortiz@sonoma.edu for more information. 

 

TIP OF THE WEEK: Keep track of direct exchange deadlines!

https://sonoma.abroadoffice.net/index.html

SSU has direct exchange programs with multiple universities with unique deadlines. If you’re interested in going to Japan, France, or the UK, make sure to check out the website for more information on upcoming application deadlines. Meet with a GEO Ambassador if you have any questions or reach out to Hope Ortiz at  hope.ortiz@sonoma.edu.