West Virginia University hosts the Annual Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the WVU Mountainlair Blue and Gold Ballrooms.

The Study Abroad Fair provides students with the initial contacts and information that have led students on their journey. According to the Office of International Programs, in 2008-2009 more than 1,000 WVU students traveled to another country for study abroad courses.

The Study Abroad Fair offers students a chance to discover opportunities and gather information from a range of study abroad representatives. It features more than 20 faculty-led spring and summer programs and 31 different WVU study abroad exchanges.

Representatives of 19 other organizations will be on hand to discuss other overseas’ options. Table displays will feature photos, videos, brochures catalogues and other information to help students better understand the programs. Local travel agencies and University staff will be available provide information on financial aid, travel arrangements, health insurance, foreign health requirements, and cultural activities.

The WVU study abroad network is worldwide. The University offers programs and exchanges in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Czech Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Trinidad-Tobago and Turkey. Among our affiliates are the Center for International Studies and The American Institute for Foreign Study.

The Office of International Programs has a Study Abroad Resource Room on the downtown campus at 336 Stansbury Hall (third floor) that offers an array of study abroad resources.

Information: http://www.wvu.edu/~intlprog, OIP@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-6955.

-WVU-

9/17/09

CONTACT:
Jason Burns
304-293-6955×33170

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