Monday, November 17, 2003
12:00 to 12:50 (College Hour)
Study Abroad Options
How do you make "Study Abroad" a part of your educational plan? Here you will find
information on financial aid, transfer of credits, and more.
Moderated by Greg Bocchino.
Scheduled guests: Joan Shedd and Tracy Archie.
Room: 6-325
Fulbright Options for Faculty
Find out why the Fulbright Program is relevant to Community College faculty. Professor
Tom Cooper will share his personal experiences with the program.
Presented by Donna Podgorny.
Room: 6-403
Volunteering Abroad: The Peace Corps
Guest speakers will share their personal experiences as Peace Corps members.
Moderated by: Debbie Mohr.
Scheduled guests: Larry Berking, Evva Spencer and John Albertini.
Room: 6-335
Living Abroad: Diverse Perspectives
What is it like to live in another country for an extended period of time? Guest speakers
describe their experiences in places such as Ireland, El Salvador and Perú.
Moderated by: Scott Vrooman.
Scheduled guests: Louis Silvers, Chuck Burnham, Aria Garsys and Kristy Fain.
Room: 6-323
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
11:00 to 1:00
Semester Abroad Fair
Meet representatives from other US educational institutions with study abroad
opportunities all over the world. Discover requirements and procedures.
Hosted by Greg Bocchino.
Room: Monroe A, Second Floor Campus Center
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
12:00 to 12:50 (College Hour)
International Perspectives on the United States
Discover what students from other countries experience when they leave their home
countries to study "abroad" here in the United States.
Moderated by Shirly Battista-Provost
Scheduled guests include several MCC international students
Room: 6-335
Study Abroad Alumni: What was it like?
Find out, from those who have been there, what the whole "study abroad experience" is
like. Where did they go? How were they changed?
Moderated by Scott Vrooman.
Scheduled guests: Keck Crouthamel, Angelique Stevens and Brenda Washington.
Room: 6-403
MCC On-Location Overseas: 2003-2004
Did you know that many members of the MCC faculty lead trips to other countries during
the academic year to places like Greece, Costa Rica and London? Come find out how you
can join in the next trip!
Presented by Louis Silvers.
Room:6-325
Leading Students Overseas: MCC On-Location Classes
What is it like leading and teaching On-Location courses for MCC in other countries?
MCC faculty members who have been there will share their experiences, as well as their
techniques for planning and recruiting.
Moderated by Donna Podgorny.
Scheduled guests: Stasia Callan, Tom Proietti and Kathy Farrell.
Room: 6-323
Study Abroad Workshop Web Resources
1. Living Abroad: Diverse Perspectives:
 Travel and Living Abroad – US Dept. of State (www.state.gov/travel/)
 Resources for Overseas Living (www.liveabroad.com/links.html)
 Transitions Abroad: commercial site which includes some free resources
(www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/index.shtml)
 Overseas Digest: free newsletter with many articles online (www.overseasdigest.com)
2. Fulbright Options:
 U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Program: official website
(exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/)
 Fulbright Program: overview by the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars
(www.cies.org/about_fulb.htm)
 Fulbright Association (for Fulbright alumni and supporters) (www.fulbrightalumni.org/)
3. Volunteering Abroad: Peace Corps:
 Peace Corps (www.peacecorps.gov/) – official website
 Soyouwanna Join the Peace Corps?: overview of Peace Corps service and how to apply
(www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/peacecorps/peacecorps.html)
 Chicago Area Peace Corps Association’s Peace Corps links (www.capca.org/pclist.htm)
 Rochester RPCVs (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers) (www.rochesterrpcvs.org/)
4. Study Abroad Planning:
 Study Abroad Tips for Students – U.S. Dept. of State (travel.state.gov/studentinfo.html)
 A Safe Trip Abroad – U.S. Dept. of State (travel.state.gov/asafetripabroad.html)
 Study Abroad Handbook (www.studyabroad.com/handbook)
 The World at Your Fingertips (www.cie.uci.edu/world/)
 LibrarySpot: Countries: country information (www.libraryspot.com/countries/)
 The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education: federal financial aid includes
“reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs”
(www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2003_2004/english/index.htm)
 International Student Identity Card (www.isicus.com)
5. MCC On-Location Courses and Trips:
 MCC on-location courses and trips (monroecc.edu/depts/foreign/studyabroad.htm)
6. Leading Students on Study Abroad Trips:
 Gray, Kimberly S., Gwendolyn K. Murdock, and Chad D. Stebbins. “Assessing Study Abroad's Effect on an
International Mission.” Change 34.3 (2002): 45+: models, goals, and assessment of study abroad programs at
Missouri Southern State College
(web1.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/872/87/38603367w1/purl=rc1_EAIM_0_A85465153&dyn=24!xrn_1_0_
A85465153?sw_aep=monroecc – on-campus URL)
 McMichael, Karen L. “Dear BI Career Consultant: How Can Faculty and/or Administrators Best Prepare
Themselves for an Enriching Experience Studying or Teaching Abroad?” Black Issues in Higher Education 18.12
(2001): 33: brief article with practical tips
(web1.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/872/87/38603367w1/purl=rc1_EAIM_0_A77398875&dyn=47!xrn_2_0_
A77398875?sw_aep=monroecc – on-campus URL)
7. Study Abroad Alumni:
 Worldstudy.gov: students who have studied abroad share information and stories (worldstudy.gov)
 Study Abroad: returnees’ stories (www.ciee.org/alumni.cfm?subnav=alumni)
8. International Students in the United States:
 EducationUSA: International Students – U.S. Dept. of State (educationusa.state.gov/)
 Federal Student Aid: International Students (studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/intl.jsp)
 International Education Financial Aid (www.iefa.org/)
 eduPASS: The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the US (www.edupass.org/)
 International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center (www.internationalstudent.com/)
 The International Education Site (www.intstudy.com/study_abroad/livusa.htm)