GEO Weekly Bulletin - 11/9/26
Week 14: 11/9/2026-11/15/2026
Happy Fall!
Coffee & Culture: Native American Indian Culture
Join the IEEC club for our Native American Indian-themed Coffee & Culture this week. IEEC is super excited to collaborate with the Office of Tribal Relations here at SSU for this week's Coffee & Culture. Rather than the global ambassadors leading this meeting, staff from the Office of Tribal Relations will lead the discussion about Native American Indian culture. This will be a great event, so don't miss out!
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, October 29th
📍International Hall 107
USAC Program Highlight:
South Korea
Choose from two beautiful campuses: Gwangju, featuring traditional Korean style alongside modern vibes, or the smaller coastal city of Yeosu,
Further your language skills with Yeosu’s intensive Korean language program or choose from a variety of courses on the Gwangju campus.
Join in various field trips and extracurricular activities, which may include a boat cruise, Gwangju May 18th Memorial Park, Korean Folk Village and Temple Stay, Gyeongju, Busan, the Boryeong Mud Festival, and more.
Taste some of the best food in South Korea, like the famous raw marinated crab in Yeosu or a meal with a large variety of banchan (side dishes) in Gwangju.
Enjoy stunning scenery by hiking Mudeungsan mountain in Gwangju or walking the trails of Odongdo island in Yeosu.
GPA Requirement: 2.5
International Education Week !
Next week, SSU is celebrating International Education Week.
The Global Engagement Office and IEEC are hosting many events to celebrate international education!
Look at the events page on the Global Engagement website here: Global Engagement Office Events Page!
One event, for example, is the Language Bites event, where students are sharing a five-minute presentation about different languages, like Spanish, French, German, and Japanese
This will be a great way to learn about other cultures, as well as meet other global students. Students from SRJC and SSU are attending. See you Wednesday, November 18th for the event!
Important Upcoming Deadlines
Study Abroad through CSUIP - Rolling admissions
Study Away through National Student Exchange (NSE) - Rolling admissions until Nov. 30th
Here are some examples of universities that are still accepting NSE applications:
- Cleveland State University - Deadline Nov. 13th
- Frostburg State University - Deadline Dec. 1st
- Vermont State University - Deadline Dec. 4th