NAU HISTORY DEPARTMENT
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
2013-2014 GUIDE (updated 11/15/13)
Study, Intern, Volunteer, Work Abroad
Global Learning Opportunities for Students of History and History/Education
Be part of an international community at NAU
that promotes awareness of our diverse and changing world.
“To be at home in all lands and all ages is the mark of an educated person.”
For more information on any of the options below, contact Prof. Lindsay Wilson at
Lindsay.Wilson@nau.edu
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1) How can you be part of an international community before, after, or without ever
leaving NAU to study abroad?
A) Participate in the International Friends Student Program.
(Apply no later than the first week of a semester.)
This is a partnership between international students attending NAU and domestic NAU
students. Fill out an application form and Center for International Education in room 200
of Blome Hall, and you will be matched with an appropriate partner. Partners are
matched according to age, gender, languages spoken, and interests. The program
coordinator will email you the contact information for your partner about one week after
the application deadline.
B)Join the International Friends Program, Flagstaff International Friendship
Program, or NAU International Club.
Learn about different cultures and meet interesting people from around the world. For
more information check out the webpage, http://nau.edu/CIE/International-StudentScholar-Services/International-Organizations-Programs/ To check out upcoming events
and photos, join NAU International Club's online group on Facebook. Type “NAU
International Club” in the search box, then “Join this group” in the upper right corner.
C)Join Conversation Partners at NAU.
Be paired with one of 160 international students enrolled in the Program in Intensive
English for language and cultural exchange. For more information, contact Betsy Buford
at 523-7356 or e-mail Conversation.Partners@nau.edu.
D) Attend film showings from the NAU International Film Series held in LA135
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For the schedule, log into the Department of Modern Languages
website, http://www.nau.edu/IntFilms. For more information, contact
Astrid.Klocke@nau.edu. The Sedona International Film Festival is also screening films
monthly at Harkins, often followed by discussions led by NAU faculty.
See their schedule at www.sedonafilmfestival.com.
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E) If you've studied abroad, share your experiences with students who haven't had
such an opportunity at the History Department Global Opportunities Showcase and
Celebration, held annually in October of November.
F) Be a volunteer peer advisor for the Center for International Education.
You can participate in e-advising, information sessions, classroom presentations, and predeparture orientations. At the same time, you will gain valuable communication skills
and have a great volunteer experience to add to your resume. A mandatory peer advisor
training is held at the end of August. This opportunity is only open to study abroad
alumni. Contact Kyle.Conway@nau.edu for more information.
G) Win a prize from the CIE for a wonderful photo that you took while you were
abroad. There are four categories: landscape, pictures of locals, students, and
monuments.
H) Participate in international student orientation and welcome students as they
arrive on campus in August. Contact the Center for International Education at 523-2409.
I) Get to know the international students in your history classes.
Roster of international students studying history at NAU in fall, 2013:
Marie Biansan
France
Gabriel Cameron
United Kingdom
Henri Southern
United Kingdom
Yuya Temma
Japan
Aline Valais
France
Menno Van Diermen Netherlands
Emily Walker
United Kingdom
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2) How can you learn about study abroad opportunities?
A)Go to the Center for International Education's website at
http://edabroad.nau.edu/ for a wealth of information about study abroad programs,
internships abroad, service learning abroad, scholarships, financial aid. You can also find
blogs and videos.
Check here, too, for the schedule of information sessions offered every semester at the
Center for International Education in Rm. 200 of Blome Hall.
C)For answers to specific questions, contact a Study Abroad Advisor assigned to the
region in which you are interested:
https://edabroad.nau.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=StaffMain.Home
D. University Studies Abroad Consortium provides excellent programs for students
who appreciate more support staff at universities abroad and a full array of cultural tours
and social activities. For more information, see http://usac.unr.edu/
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3) When are applications due?
Deadlines for fall study are January 25 or April 1, depending on the program.
Deadlines for summer study are usually March 1.
Deadlines for most spring study programs are August 25 or October 1.
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4) Who is eligible to study abroad?
Requirements generally include a 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing or above.
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5) How can you be sure that courses you select from a study abroad site will transfer
into credits for courses that you need to graduate from NAU?
It's important to consult with your advisor and have courses approved in advance of
your departure by Eric Meeks, Chair of the History Department.
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6) How can you finance study abroad?
NAU has a specialist in financial aid for study abroad whose name is Esther Cuellar.
You can contact her Esther.Cuellar@nau.edu or 523-6079. She can answer questions at
all stages of your study abroad planning experience.
Program costs vary by program. Direct exchanges generally involve no extra tuition.
Out-of-state students may find that the tuition for some study abroad programs cost the
same or less than NAU tuition. USAC (University Study Abroad Consortium) offers
financial aid to NAU students and a guide to many external scholarships. See
http://usac.unr.edu/moneymatters/financing/scholarships.aspx.
Be aware of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
It aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including but not limited to: Students with high financial
need; students studying in non-traditional countries, especially those outside of Western
Europe; Australia and New Zealand; students with diverse ethnic backgrounds; students
from a diverse range of institutions; students with disability. In spring 2012, the
following NAU students received Gilman scholarships: Justin Bigelow, Estonia;
Christine Brunson, South Africa; Magali Chavez, Japan; Michael Martinez, Italy;
Heather Plaza, France; Sean Poole, United Kingdom. For more information, see
http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program.
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7) How can you learn about student teaching abroad opportunities?
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools is currently in hiatus.
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8) How can you learn about volunteer service with the Peace Corps?
NAU has a record of sending more graduates on Peace Corps assignments
throughout the world than other institutions of its size. It also has a lively group of
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alumni eager to share their Peace Corps experiences with students. In many cases, their
Peace Corps experiences served as the first step in careers dedicated to public service.
For more information, see http://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Student-Resources/PeaceCorps/ and www.peacecorps.gov and contact Prof. Pete Fulé at Pete.Fule@nau.edu.
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9) How can you learn about internships abroad?
A) CIE is beginning to offer internship, service learning and research abroad
opportunities. Contact Danielle Varnes at Danielle.Varnes@nau.edu or 523-2602.
She has listings of internships at art and archeological museums in Chile, England,
Italy and Thailand, as well as at a non-profit organization working to promote better
relations between Muslim and non-Muslim community members in Spain.
The Siena School for Liberal Arts, a study abroad program focusing on art history,
offers art restoration internships.
You can find additional internship opportunities if you: 1) Go to
http://edabroad.nau.edu/ 2) Click on “Programs” (left) 3)Click on "Types of Programs"
4) Choose Global Research and Internship Program or Fieldwork Experiences.
B) For information on teaching English in Japan after graduation, see Prof.
Leung.
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10) Roster of History Dept. Faculty with Knowledge of, or Experience with,
Specific Study Abroad Programs:
Prof. Charles Connell: ASU Summer Study Abroad at University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England (July-August) Application deadline, March 1. For more
information, see http://acmrs.org/academic-programs/cambridge.
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Prof. Cynthia Kosso: NAU Faculty-Led Summer Trips to Greece, Italy, and Turkey
Prof. John Leung: Beijing International Studies University, Hong Kong Baptist
University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Fujian Normal U., China. JET program
combines studying abroad (though not for NAU (course credit) with teaching English in
Japan, usually after baccalaureate graduation. South Korea (Ewha University for
Women, Seoul) Program.
Prof. Lindsay Wilson: University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) Programs,
especially the semester, year-long, and summer programs in Pau, France, and the NAU
summer program in Annecy, France.
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11) Roster of History Students with Study Abroad Experience:
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Bradshaw, Nancy
Summer 2013
Creger, Chelsea
AY 2010-11
Brendan Davey
Summer 2013
Davis, Riley
Spring 2011
Deakin, Carrie
Summer 2011
Doerer, Joseph
AY 2008-9
Drenten, Teresa
Spring 2010
Easterly, Claire
Spring 2012
Gemind, Philip
Spring 2012
Gonzalez, Jacqueline Spring 2010
Grimes, Stephanie
AY 2008-9
Gruenewald, Brittany Summer 2011
Hack, Christina
Spring 2013
Havel, Elly
Spring 2011
Hazelton Jones, Anna AY 2009-10
Hicken, Leslie
AY 2008-9
Hoffman, Katie
Spring 2013
Hudson, Jessica
Spring 2013
Kellogg, Matthew
AY 2009-10
Klinefelter, Jackson Spring 2012
Koszarek, Zachary Spring 2010
Krauss, Jamie
AY 2012-13
Landrum, Kelsey
Spring 2013
Lopez, Melissa
Fall 2008
Machado, Kathryn
Fall 2012
McClelland, Robert Spring 2010
McDonnell, Sean
Summer 2013
McGee, James
Spring 2013
Meassick, Marika
Fall 2011
Mitchell, Katelyn
Summer 2013
Katherine Mohn
Summer 2013
Moreno, Evelyn
Summer 2010
Penner, Christine
Spring 2009
Pilch, Andrew
Spring 2012
Pugh, Baily
Fall 2011
Reid, John
Summer 2012
Robitaille, Marc
Fall 2009
Rogers, Kelly
Summer 2012
Rubin, Hannah
Spring 2013
Rush, Abigail
Spring 2010
Salerno, Joseph
Spring 2012
Sheble, Margaret
Summer 2011
Shelton, Paul
Summer 2012
Snelling, Sarah
Summer 2012
Sloan, Danielle
Summer 2011
Strunk-Hintz, Samantha Summer 2013
NAU in Paris, France
United Kingdom
NAU in Morocco
Costa Rica
Spain
Germany
Chile
Siena, Italy
Mexico
Mexico
France
Chile; USAC in Alicante, Spain
USAC in Luneburg, Germany
Italy
France
India
USAC in Stirling, Scotland
ISEP in Accra, Ghana
Germany
Netherlands
Costa Rica
Osaka, Japan
NAU in San Jose, Costa Rica
Spain
Siena, Italy
Mexico
NAU in San Jose, Costa Rica
USAC in Cork, Ireland
Ireland
Non-NAU in N. Europe or at Sea
USAC in Bilbao/Gexto, Spain
India
Australia
Siena, Italy
Italy
Costa Rica
Mexico
Czech Republic
USAC in Viterbo, Italy
United Kingdom
Austria
Italy
France; Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Chile
Non-NAU in N. Europe or at Sea
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Tacderan, Mica
Spring 2010
Italy
Uliasz, Mackenzie
Spring 2009
Ireland
Valdez, Natalee
Spring, 2012
Spain
White, Cory
Summer 2010
Ireland
Wood, Bethany
Fall 2010
Australia
10) Roster of History Students with Internship Abroad Experience:
Robison, Ashley
Spring 2012
DoDDS, multiple countries
Rush, Katherine
Summer 2013
Global Research and Internship Program
12) Roster of History Alumni with Study-Teach-Work Abroad Experience:
Jason Blazevic, 1997, Japan (Jason will graduate with his Ph.D. from Idaho State
University in International Relations next year.)
Breton Homewood, 2012, will begin his Peace Corps assignment in Paraguay in fall,
2012.
Nathaniel Isaacson, 1998, China (Nathaniel is a Ph.D. candidate in Asian History at
UCLA)
Meghann McEachern, 2005, Chengdu, China (Meghann has been applying to M.A.
programs at the U. of Hawaii, ASU, and several other places.)
Robert Ovsak, 1999, China, Anhui Agricultural University (Robert now works for the
Peace Corps and the American Friends Committee.)
Dan Palm, several years, starting in 1993, China, Beijing Second Foreign Languages
Institute - now Beijing International Studies University [BISU] (Daniel is now a member
of the NAU CIE staff, heading the "China unit.")
Tanya Reisner, 1996, Japan (Tanya is now a law student in New York.)
Students: Please contact Lindsay.Wilson@nau.edu if you see any errors or if you wish
to be included in one of the rosters above. Thanks
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13) Quotes from History Students about their Study Abroad Experiences:
“This summer I studied abroad in Cambridge, England. It helped me grow more
independent and assertive since it was my first time traveling alone. I also learned a lot
about English culture by traveling to Glastenbury, Liverpool, Stratford-upon-Avon,
London, Greenwich and Cambridge. I took an Arthurian Legends class there and it was
an amazing experience to learn about it in the classroom and then physically go to
Glastenbury Abbey and the Chalice Well and the Tar. I also got lost in the gritty parts of
Paris which was a learning experience.”---Kristen Gregory
“Last semester I lived and studied in Italy. I was faced with cultural differences and also
personal challenges. These allowed me to better prioritize my life, which enabled me to
decide what I wanted rather than my parents, boyfriend, etc. telling me what I want to
do.” --- Kara Davis
“In an effort to learn more about my religion, I traveled to France to a monastic
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community called Taizé. There we ate simple food, went t daily lectures, and attended
serviced and meditation thrice daily. Shortly afterwards I traveled to Canterbury,
England, the birthplace of the Anglican tradition. Being in these communities helped me
to establish what the church was about, and by completely immersing myself in the
culture I gained great understanding. The challenge of believing was overcome in giving
myself over and letting myself believe.”---Katherine Fouts
“Spending a semester in Costa Rica has been my most meaningful learning experience.
Upon my arrival, my Spanish was extremely limited, forcing me to find more creative
means of communication. This was also my first experience living in a completely
unfamiliar area, with very little support, which enabled me to act independently and
forced me to make all of my decisions almost entirely on my own.”---Jake Lackow
"Living in Ireland did cost quite a bit, but it was worth every penny. It was a completely
different kind of education, and I had to live outside of my own comfort zone, but that
helped me grow as a student and as a person. Learning about shared histories from
others' perspectives was eye-opening. I made friendships that I am sure will last a
lifetime. I am still in touch with many of the friends I made abroad…I would suggest to
anyone who has the desire to study abroad: Just do it. Now is the time, before you have
too many commitments. It's not always cheap, and it's not always easy, but it's always
worth it."---Mackenzie Uliasz
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14) Index to Recent Articles on Global Curriculum and Study Abroad
1) "Northern Arizona U. Overhauls Curriculum to Focus on 'Global Competence,'
Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE), May 20, 2012.
2) "Why Every Student Should Study Abroad," CHE, November 29, 2010.
3) "In Study Abroad, Simple is Sophisticated," CHE, December 9, 2010.
4) "Cross-Cultural Skills: Essential for Expatriate Success," CHE, August 23, 2011.
5) "Europe's Push to Teach English Creates Barriers in the Classroom," CHE,
February 13, 2011.
6) "When Introducing the Liberal Arts to Asia, Don't Forget the Students,"
CHE, June 5, 2012.
7) "The Moral Ambiguity of Study Abroad," CHE, October 6, 2006.
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15) Index to Book Reviews or Excerpts of Recent Histories of Study Abroad
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1) Review of Fortunate Sons: The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to
School, and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization by Liel Leibovitz and
Matthew Miller.
2) Reviews of The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough.
3) Excerpt of French Lessons: How Paris Changed Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Susan
Sontag, and Angela Davis by Alice Kaplan.
4) Review of Internationalism, National Identities, and Study Abroad: France and the
United States, 1890-1970 by Whitney Walton.
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