Sonoma State University

Weekly GEO Bulletin - 11/8/2021

Check out this week's Bulletin to stay up-to-date on what's happening! This week includes a look at the JET program, some information about IEW, and an invitation to IEEC’s Friendsgiving.

Left photo is of a student at University of Leeds; middle photo is of a student in front of Hollyrood Palace; right photo is of a student in front of a Silent Film Museum; text reads "GEO Updates 11/8"
Tan background; images of typical Thanksgiving food at bottom; text reads "Friendsgiving Feat Nov 19th"
Photo of toddlers eating at a table togther at a pre-school of sorts; text reads "JET Teaching Program in Japan"

Events

International Education Week is Next Week! 

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If you’re interested in studying away or have a passion for learning about new cultures, be sure to check out International Education Week! There are interesting zoom meetings every day, each focusing on different subjects. There will be presentations on travel, dance, and even fashion! The best part? All of the meetings are free and open to any SSU student that wants to drop in. Click the link above to access the schedule and all of the meeting links. 

 

IEEC Friendsgiving Event

November 19th from 5-7 PM in 200A International Hall

The IEEC is happy to announce that we will be hosting a Friendsgiving dinner on Friday the 19th! We’ll be providing turkey and some drinks, but feel free to bring a dish that reminds you most of your home or holidays with your family; this event will be a potluck! Click here to sign-up for the event and if you wish to bring anything.

 

Opportunities

JET Program Application Due November 20th

https://jetprogramusa.org/how-to-apply/

The JET program is the perfect opportunity to experience living and working in Japan. This program sends participants all over Japan to work as Assistant Language Instructors or Interpreters. This is a year-long paid program and applications are due by November 20th so make sure you apply soon! If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact hope.ortiz@sonoma.edu.