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Appalachian State University’s 2-year study abroad project was one of seven projects to receive a $100,000 study abroad grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The goal of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is to foster positive relationships between people of the U.S. and other countries, and international and cultural exchange between universities is a great way to do this.
This new project will be directed by Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, associate vice chancellor for international education and development at the university. With the help of the grant for study abroad the project will be divided into 3 phases:
- Phase I- The university will send groups of faculty and staff for two-week visits to the partner institutions in Egypt, India, South Africa and Taiwan.
- Phase II - Faculty and staff from partner institutions in Egypt, India, South Africa and Taiwan will visit Appalachian for two weeks of an internship-type experience based in the Office of International Education and Development.
- Phase III - Appalachian faculty and staff will visit partner institutions in Egypt, India, South Africa and Taiwan for a mix of summer and semester-long visits.
The university believes that mixing both semester abroad programs and summer study abroad programs will encourage students to study abroad, teach abroad or join an internship abroad.
Overall, this study abroad grant is a great opportunity for Appalachian State University to develop international programs that will reach a wide variety of universities.
Source: Appalachian State University News
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