Boren Scholarship: The Deadline to Apply is February 3!
The national deadline for Boren Scholarships applications 5 pm EST
The Boren Scholarships provide an amazing opportunity to fund undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad in parts of the world that is critical to the United States’ interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Scholarships can be awarded up to $25,000!! Make sure to view their website for more information:
https://www.borenawards.org/eligible-programs
International Game Night: Among Us on February 4 at 7PM!
Zoom meeting ID: 8962111939
SSU GEO is having our first event of the semester: Among Us Night! This game splits players into two camps: crewmates and impostors. For crewmates, the objective of the game is to complete a series of tasks and survive. Impostors, on the other hand, want to kill most of the crewmates onboard; once there’s an equal number of impostors and crewmates left alive, the impostors win. Participants get the chance to win a Door Dash gift card! Can't wait to see you all there!
Application Deadlines
CSU IP Priority Deadline is February 15!
If you want to apply to study abroad through CSU International Programs for the Fall ‘21 semester or Academic Year, make sure to submit your application by Feb. 15! The Priority Deadline is particularly important if you want to apply to our more competitive programs, listed below, which are not likely to be available after February 15. Be sure to check out all of your location options on the CSU IP Website!
Locations that may not be available after February 15:
Germany: Business Honors at University of Mannheim
South Korea: Yonsei University
United Kingdom: Kingston University
United Kingdom: Swansea University
United Kingdom: University of Birmingham
United Kingdom: University of Bradford
United Kingdom: University of Bristol
United Kingdom: University of Hull
NSE Preferred Deadline is February 15!
When you apply on National Student Exchanges’s Prefered Deadline you can get $25 off your application fee!!! It is possible to participate in NSE after the priority deadline, but after this date, some universities are no longer available, and some are only available on the host payment plan/plan (A). The later in the year that you submit your application, the fewer options that are available to you, as many schools are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Be sure to check out all of your NSE options and start your application on the NSE website!
Tip of the week
Research classes at your desired location!
When deciding on which program you would like to apply to, make sure to research what classes you can take there and compare them to the classes you need to graduate! Check out information on the study away program websites, and research the classes that are available on the host university websites.
CSU IP Cancels Southern Hemisphere Programs for Fall 2021
Why programs were canceled:
Due to the unpredictable trajectory and impact of COVID-19, CSU IP has made the decision to suspend Australia, Chile, and South Africa. This decision was not made lightly and was primarily decided based on the earlier start date of these southern hemisphere countries (July). CSU IP also considered the following factors: vaccine availability in the U.S. and the host country, active COVID-19 cases in-country, recent increase/decrease COVID-19 case trends, CDC and State Department guidelines, visa availability and requirements, in-country COVID-19 protocols, CSU IP on-site support and resources, and host university Fall 2021 suspensions and/or virtual campus plans. Your safety and support while participating in a study abroad program is always a top priority.
What are good alternatives?
Students who had been interested in applying to one of these canceled locations have various options available, including, deferring applications to Spring 2022 or Calendar Year 2022. Additionally, students who were interested in:
Australia are encouraged to consider Ghana, UK Hull or Birmingham, NSE Canada.
Chile can apply to Mexico, Spain, or NSE Puerto Rico.
South Africa can look into Ghana.
Of course, all students can consider the many programs we have available here at SSU, listed on our Programs webpage.