Category Archives: Travel

Study Abroad in Antigua, Guatemala UT Faculty Led Program

The Fall 2011 Casa Herrera Program is a great way to learn about
Mesoamerica, Archeology, History of Central America, Spanish or Indigenous
Languages while studying and living in breathtaking Antigua, Guatemala.

NEW! 3 scholarships of $2,000 are available for this program. Come to an
info session to learn more about this exciting new program!

Info Sessions are held in ART 1.412 in The Mesoamerica Center located in the
ART Building. All info sessions are from 11-12, drop by anytime between
those hours and ask for Paola Bueche. Pizza and sodas will be provided, so
RSVP if you are coming to a particular session.

February 22
February 24
February 25

Casa Herrera Fall 2011 PROGRAM FEE
There is a program fee of $5,500 which includes home stay accommodation,
most meals, field trips, international health insurance, cell phones and
tuition for the language course. Students are responsible for UT tuition (or
equivalent registration fee for non-UT students), airfare and personal
expenses.

Classes offered are cross listed:

€ ARH 370 – Ancient Maya Writing and History (Cross listing: LAS 327, ANT
324L)

€ ARH 347L – Archaeology of Mesoamerica (Cross listing: ANT 324L)

€ HIS 329 – History of Guatemala (Cross listing: LAS 366)

€ HIS 329 – Religion and Culture in Latin America  (Cross listing LAS 366)

Top 10 Reasons why you should be interested in studying abroad:

1. Study abroad is the optimal way to learn a language.
2. Study abroad provides the opportunity to travel.
3. Study abroad allows you get to know another culture first-hand.
4. Study abroad will help you develop skills and give you experiences a
classroom setting will never provide.
5. Study abroad expands your worldview and creates global awareness
6. Study abroad gives you the opportunity to break out of your academic
routine.
7. Study abroad enhances employment opportunities.
8. Study abroad can enhance the value of your degree.
9. Study Abroad develops leadership skills
10. Study Abroad allows to enhance your curriculum with international
Internships

Paola Bueché
Senior Program Coordinator
Mesoamerica Center
ART 1.412
1 University Station D1300
Austin, TX 78712-0337

Office Phone: (512) 471-6292
website: http://www.utmesoamerica.org
http://www.utmesoamerica.org/casa/
http://www.utmaya.org/

Rotary International Scholarships

Rotary International offers scholarships for an academic year abroad, but students need to plan 18 months to a year ahead.

We will have Rotarians visiting UT to discuss the scholarship and the application process:

Monday, Feb. 14, at 2 pm in  WOH 2.116 (Study Abroad Office).

The website describes the scholarship as: “The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors academic year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.

http://rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx

UT Alternative Spring Break

UT’s Alternative Spring Break is a fun way to spend your break while
also giving back to the community, building your resume and making new
friends. This year, we will be working with Habitat for Humanity in
Jacksonville, FL, Teach For America in New Orleans, LA and Memphis, TN
as well as at a camp in Argyle, TX for people with disabilities.
Please contact LAHer/Humanities major Shelby Carvalho at asbtexas@gmail.com for more information!

UT for REED: Rural Enhancement through Education and Design

UT for REED: Rural Enhancement through Education and Design is a student organization at The University of Texas in Austin with the mission of international development through the design and implementation of projects that meet healthcare needs in developing countries. We are currently working on four projects: The Honduras Project, The Mali Signs Project, The Jordan Water Project and The Kenya Irrigation Project. Students from our group have traveled to Mali, Honduras and the US Gulf Coast several times to implement projects. We are now planning on traveling to Honduras, Kenya and Jordan over summer 2011. More information on these projects can be found on our website: http://sites.google.com/site/ut4reed/.

Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships Due Feb 4, 2011

Consider applying for a FLAS academic year or summer fellowship through the Center for European Studies.  These are very prestigious and substantial scholarships.

Roughly 25% of the awards must go to students who are working on priority languages as defined by the Department of Education.  The only strictly European language
that is defined as a priority is Portuguese.  However, the Center is very much hoping to award fellowships to students who wish to work on Russian, Arabic, Hindi, etc. (languages that are, of course, “priority” for the Dept. of Ed.) so long as the students’ study of the language applies to their work on European area studies.
trust you’ll have some students who fit the bill.

Beyond that, 75% of the fellowships will be awarded to students who are not working on priority languages.

More details are available here:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/european_studies/Undergraduate-Program/Financial-Aid-FLAS.php

LAH Spring Study Abroad Scholarship Applications due Friday, Nov 5!

Are you studying abroad this Spring? If so, remember to apply for the LAH Study Abroad scholarships by the deadline this Friday!  You can apply online through Global Assist: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/student/abroad/globalassist.WBX

If you have any trouble applying, please let me (Linda) know, and I will wrangle with the online system.

LILAS Study Abroad Scholarships

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies is announcing our
competition for Summer 2011 undergraduate travel grants for study abroad in
Latin America. Students must attend a degree-granting institution and bring
back at least six hours of college credit.  Awards are $2,500 apiece.  Below
is the link to access the online scholarship applications.

The deadline is November 9.

https://utdirect.utexas.edu/scholarship/student/menu.WBX?s_scholarship_owner
=LLAS&s_user_role=S

Study Abroad Scholarships

Studying abroad this Spring?  LAH students and Humanities majors who will be studying abroad in the Spring are eligible to apply for the LAH study abroad scholarship.  Priority will be given to students working on the acquisition of a foreign language.

Now is the time to apply for Liberal Arts Honors Study Abroad Scholarships for Spring 2011. The deadline is:

5:00 pm November 1, 2010 for Spring 2011.

The application requires a one-page statement of his or her study abroad plans. The statement should include where and what the student will be studying, the projected cost involved, and the role that study abroad and the mastery of a foreign language plays in the student’s academic and career goals.

Please submit your application online through the study abroad online scholarship application, Global Assist and select “Get Started”. The website will prompt you to set up an online profile and show you a list of scholarships which criteria you meet. If you are applying for a study abroad program not affiliated with UT, please enter program code 300999.

Swedish Endowment Scholarships

Purpose of Award

For study in Sweden

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all UT students, graduate and undergraduate, for study in Sweden in spring 2010.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 UG/ 3.5 G

Requires two letters of recommendation.

Award amounts: varies

DEADLINE: October 15, 2010

To apply, go to

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Programs/Scholarships.php

Top 10 College Women Competition

Glamour magazine would like to invite you to apply for our Top 10 College Women Competition. We’re looking for dynamic young women with leadership experience, academic excellence and inspiring goals. Winners receive a $5,000 cash prize, recognition in Glamour and a trip to New York City for an awards luncheon.


Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2010—2011 academic year is eligible to enter.

Students can read about our former winners, and download an application on our website here:

http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/2010/09/meet-the-top-10-college-women-of-2010-amazing-women-you-havent-heard-of-yet

The deadline is December 1, 2010.