GEO Weekly Bulletin - 11/10/25
Coffee & Culture this week: Africa/Ghana
Join the IEEC for Coffee & Culture this week! ☕💀
Learn about the amazing programs that are available for you to study in Africa, with a focus on the Ghana program. There will be quizzes as usual. Remember to bring your friends to test your knowledge on the continent of Africa!
⏰ 12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, November 13th
📍 International Hall 107
IEEC Event: Craft Night
Join the IEEC for Craft Night! We will be making fall-themed and winter-themed paper crafts and coloring to welcome the cozy season.
⏰ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📅 Thursday, November 13th
📍 International Hall Lobby
NSE Virtual Fair Session: Gems of the East Coast
Learn about all of the amazing opportunities the National Student Exchange (NSE) has to offer on the East Coast!
Find more virtual fair sessions here!
⏰ 12:00-1:00
📅 Thursday, November 11th
📍 Register here!
Teaching Experience in Mexico Information Meeting
Hear a bit more about one of the many unique faculty-led programs we have to offer for the summer! Embark on a transformative 17-day journey this summer with Sonoma State University’s Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning in Mexico Program! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and education system of San Miguel de Allende through hands-on practicum placements in bilingual schools, interactive workshops, and Spanish language classes. Strengthen your teaching practice, deepen your cultural understanding, and gain the tools to better serve bilingual and English learner students. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as an educator and global citizen, apply today!
⏰ 12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Wednesday, November 12th
International Education Week is Next Week!!
Join us for the Go Global Study Away Fair! Explore study abroad options, meet partner programs, and enjoy international foods and vendors. Discover your next adventure!
⏰ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
📍 Salazar Plaza
Deadlines
NSE - Alaska Mester Deadline: November 15
AlaskaMester offers visiting students a semester-long, transformative learning experience centered on Alaska’s unique biogeographical and cultural landscapes. Through exceptional coursework, students explore Alaska’s natural history, resources, and the effects of climate change in the Arctic. Each spring, participants from across the country join a cohort program at UAF, combining academic study with immersive outdoor and cultural experiences—like aurora walks, permafrost exploration, ice climbing, and glacial expeditions—for an unforgettable semester in the North.
Apply here for Spring by November 15th!
The NSE is still accepting applications for SPRING!
You still have a chance to apply to many Universities across the US territories, as well as in Canada, such as Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan College (Puerto Rico), Université de Montréal (Québec, Canada), or Tuskegee University (Alabama), and many more.
Find all the campuses still open for applications here!
USAC Program Highlight: Alicante, Spain
Study Spanish and European/Mediterranean studies in Alicante, a vibrant coastal city in southeast Spain. Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Alicante offers sunny weather, golden beaches, and a rich cultural heritage. Through the University of Alicante and USAC programs, you can immerse yourself in language learning, European society, and Mediterranean culture, completing up to two years of Spanish in one semester. Enjoy engaging courses, field trips to Madrid, local festivals, and opportunities for internships and integration with local students. With its lively cafés, outdoor lifestyle, and stunning modern campus, Alicante is the perfect place to live, learn, and experience the Mediterranean way of life.
Apply for Summer 2026 by March 15, 2026!
🔗 Get more information here!
SSU Event of the Week: Boards & Boba
Looking to test your knowledge? Compete in teams of up to five members for a chance to win a prize! (Teams in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win a prize.) (AS site)
Themes: Guess the Celebrity Baby Photo, Guess the Movie by Emoji, Guess the Logo, Guess the Flag
⏰ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📅 Wednesday, November 12
📍 Ballroom B&C