GEO Weekly Bulletin - 01/26/26
Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester! A special welcome to our new international students and welcome back to those who were abroad last semester!
Welcome Seawolves!
The International Office and the IEEC welcome you all back for the Spring Semester! We hope it will be an amazing semester. A special welcome to our new international students! We hope to see you around the International Hall and at IEEC events.
Photo Contest for Returning Study Away Alumni TODAY!
Remember to upload photos to be voted on during the Welcome Reception!
To enter the photo contest, using Google Photos or email, share up to three high-quality photos from your study away experience with [email protected] by Wednesday, January 28, before 11:59 PM! Be sure to include your name, your study away location, and the location of the photo in the email. The winner of the photo contest will be selected at the Welcome Reception and will win a prize! Photo entries will also be highlighted during the semester. Below are some contest entries from previous years!
*Please note that by entering the photo contest, you are giving the Global Engagement Office permission to retain and use the submitted photos for future marketing.
Upcoming Events:
Welcome Reception TOMORROW!!
Welcome new exchange students and returning study away students at the Welcome Reception! This is a great opportunity to make new international and local friends, as well as meet our global ambassadors who are here to help you with your interest in studying abroad and all things global culture!
12:00-1:00 pm
Thursday, January 29th
International Hall
Beyond the Classroom: NSE's Experiential and Field-Based Programs
National Student Exchange (NSE) provides accessible collegiate study away to undergraduate students at member colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (NSE Site)
Join the Zoom to learn about the NSE's Experiential and Field-Based Programs NSE has to offer!
1:00-2:00
Thursday, January 29th
Gilman Scholarship Workshops
Scholarship Deadline: March 5th, 2026
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, supports students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, enhancing skills crucial for national security and economic prosperity. It is a competitive, merit-based scholarship available to Pell Grant recipients or those who will receive a Pell Grant during their term of study abroad. Join us to work on your scholarship application!
Get more information on upcoming workshops and events for the Gilman Scholarship here!
12:00-1:00 pm
Friday, February 6th
12:00-1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 10th
Upcoming Deadlines:
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Through the generous support of Academic Travel Abroad (ATA), the Fund for Education Abroad was established in 2010 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to address the need for an independent scholarship provider to enable more American college students to study abroad. Since 2010, FEA has awarded over $4.6 million in scholarships to 1369 undergraduates, helping students from all over the United States follow their dreams of studying abroad.
FEA remains the only national independent non-profit study abroad scholarship provider funded exclusively with philanthropic support. (FEA Site)
Due: February 4th, 2026
Upcoming Faculty-Led Program
These immersive programs offer hands-on, experiential learning around the world, combining professional practices, language and cultural study, service learning, and industry engagement. Students gain real-world experience in education, human rights, and global business through site visits, community partnerships, and academic exploration in locations such as San Miguel de Allende, Washington, D.C., and South America’s premier wine regions.
Applications are coming up! Get more information on upcoming experiences here!
Teaching Experience in Mexico: February 1st
Human Rights in Washington D.C.: February 5th
Wine Business in South America: February 5th
USAC Highlight: Rabat, Morocco
USAC has a new program for Summer 2027!! Spend your days immersed in Moroccan culture and Arabic study while living with a host family in Rabat, where daily life includes bustling souks, shared meals, and meaningful cultural exchange. As Morocco’s welcoming coastal capital, Rabat offers historic sites, cafés, beaches, and a walkable, student-friendly environment with a mild climate. You’ll study at the Center for Cross-Cultural Learning, participate in lectures and cultural events, and explore Morocco through included field trips and easy weekend travel to cities like Casablanca, Fes, and Marrakesh.
SSU Event Highlight: Tuesday Night Trivia
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 each date.
The team with the highest score overall from all four dates will win a grand prize. (AS Site)
Themes:
Disney Channel, Superhero, one hit wonders, American Cuisine
6:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 3rd
Lobo's Pub