Weekly GEO Bulletin - 3/30/2021
Check out this week's Bulletin to stay up-to-date on what's happening! This week includes direct exchange program deadlines, an Alumni Instagram Takeover, and more!
Study Abroad Office: CSU Dominguez Hills
Spring Intersession 2021 with their Bulgarian Partners
Course dates: May 26 - June 30, 2021
Spring intersession is open to non-CSUDH students
Online Instructions and Virtual Visits with their Bulgarian Partners!
Some Courses Include:
- BUS 495: Understanding Financial Statements and Stakeholders Perspectives
- ANT 495: Anthropology of Performance ANT 341: Folklore Bulgaria
- ANT 102: Ancient Civilizations (GE Area D2)
- ANT 100: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GE Area D1)
For more information about this program contact Racheal Wangui at rwangui@csudh.edu.
Burgundy School of Business (BSB)
Deadline: April 1st, 2021
Study for a semester or year at Burgundy School of Business (BSB) on this exchange program!
One of the best business schools in France, BSB is a human-sized school, known for its student support and unique teaching methods. The BSB campuses are distinctly urban. Located in the city centers of Dijon and Lyon, both are accessible by public transport or on foot and are close to all amenities. Shops, restaurants, and bars, museums, parks, sports clubs, libraries… coming to BSB is more than a simple semester abroad. It is a unique experience of life in BSB, in France, in the heart of Burgundy, in Dijon and Lyon. Located 1:30 and 2 hours respectively by train from Paris, the cities of Dijon and Lyon are among the most dynamic metropolitan areas in France, only a few hours from the major European capitals.
EM Normandie
Deadline: April 1st, 2021
With our Direct Exchange program with EM Normandie, you can choose to study Business in one of five locations!
- Caen, France
- Only two hours from Paris, the Caen Campus is located in the northern Higher Education and Research hub, which hosts some 14,000 students. The Caen Campus has recently been enlarged to provide an improved setting to welcome you.
- Le Havre, France
- Located in Normandy’s largest city and only two hours from Paris, the School’s historic campus in Le Havre is at the heart of a maritime metropolis, with cutting-edge modern architecture and an ideal blend of countryside and coastal living.
- Paris, France
- With an exceptional location in the 16th District, the Paris Campus offers an innovative and stimulating working environment in the heart of France’s economic and cultural capital.
- Oxford, England
- The Oxford Campus is located in the centre of this historic city, which is world famous for Oxford University, the oldest in the English-speaking world. Oxford is a cosmopolitan and dynamic city, located just 80 km from London.
- Dublin, Ireland
- The Dublin Campus is located near the Financial District. Dublin has experienced unprecedented economic growth in recent years thanks to many start-ups and major corporations including GAFA.
With 5,000 students of more than 50 different nationalities welcomed each year, 9 languages taught, and nearly 70 foreign visiting professors, you can experience multiculturality and cultural diversity with EM Normandie.
University of Leeds
Deadline: March 30th, 2021
Every year more than 9,000 international students choose to study at the University of Leeds, making their campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in the UK. Enroll with them and you'll join a community of outstanding academics. They’re among the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021. They’re also part of the Worldwide Universities Network which comprises 16 research-intensive institutions and addresses issues of global significance. Leeds is a lively, multicultural city in the centre of the UK. It's one of the country's largest and fastest-growing cities and has a leading reputation in business, culture, and sport. Leeds is well connected, nationally and internationally, with excellent transport links. It’s only 30 minutes from Leeds Bradford international airport and one hour from Manchester airport. The city is well-connected to other parts of the country by rail and you can reach London in just over two hours. Watch some of their international students as they show you around the city and the campus here.
Niigata University
Deadline: April 1st, 2021
As a research-oriented university, they boast several world-leading research institutes, including the Brain Research Institute and the Research Institute for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery as well as a university hospital providing high-level medical care as an advanced treatment hospital for the region. Niigata City is a beautiful port city with a population of about 800,000. Although the city allows people to lead their lives with comfort and convenience being a great domestic and international transportation hub, Japan's pristine landscape can still be found and traditional culture remains untouched. You can make your life more comfortable with the low cost of living in Niigata compared to the Tokyo area. Niigata City is one of the biggest commercial cities on the Japan Sea coast offering shopping areas and delicious restaurants as well as lots of places to see. Niigata is easily accessed from major cities in Japan as well as around the world as being served by an international airport, the seaport, bullet and local trains and numerous expressways.
My German University
Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 | 12 pm - 1:15 pm | The link to the webinar registration page is here
My German University is the largest database for English-taught degree programs in Germany. Their mission is to help international students on their way to study in Germany. In addition to their Study Finder with more than 2,100 bachelor’s and master’s programs, they also have detailed information on their site over various topics regarding studies in Germany e.g. how to apply for a visa, student life in Germany, application tips, and more!
My German University has one of the most intuitive platforms for students to find information over any topic on studying in Germany. Their goal is to guide students through the process of studying in Germany. They do this by offering several opportunities, including:
- The largest database of English-taught degree programs in Germany
- Counseling on finding a specific degree program (e.g. German-taught degree program)
- Free webinars for students over various topics (scholarships, top universities, etc.)
- Free counseling for students and parents via email and live webinars
- Free account creation on the My German University platform
Alumni Instagram Takeover: Diana D'Alessandro
Friday, April 2nd, 2021
Studied away: CSU International Programs 2015 - 2016: Nanterre University in Paris, France
Instagram: @ssustudyaway
We will be having our next Alumni Instagram Takeover this week! Come watch an SSU study abroad alumna, Diana D’Alessandro, share her experiences studying away in Paris, and reflect on how her study away experience continues to impact her life even after graduation.