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Dear reader,
Happy New Year! Hopefully this new year finds you back at school (possibly in a new country) and ready for an exciting semester. We're excited to be celebrating Australia Week this week. In celebration, we're launching our new Australia.IIEPassport.org portal - a joint project between IIEPassport and Australian Education International (AEI). It's the perfect place to learn about the excellent educational opportunities available in Australia. If you're not already aware of the variety of opportunities or the excellence of Australian universities, you'll definitely want to find out more. Use the portal to search for universities or study abroad programs, learn more about scholarships, and explore our in-depth resources and information. This is just the first of some very exciting plans for 2007. One of our annual projects is fast approaching, our country of the month calendar. If you've studied abroad in any of our featured 07-08 countries (Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Tanzania, and Turkey) (or if you're there now!) we'd love to feature your pictures and stories both in the calendar and on our website. Please email us for more information or just send us your pictures. Be sure to check out the rest of the great articles and features in our newsletter as well. You chemistry students and recent chemistry graduates will definitely want to check out the scholarship and internship opportunities that the American Chemical Society is featuring. We also have great features on Vietnam, using your internship abroad, studying in Shanghai, getting the scoop on the UK with student blogs, and much more. We look forward to being your information source for international education in 2007. Cheers, Kim IIEPassport Product Manager CEA - Global Education Solutions CEA GOES TO SHANGHAI
Featured Country of the Month: Vietnam Featured Sponsor: SIT Study Abroad 
Study in Vietnam provides unparalleled opportunities to learn in a nation that is experiencing incredible economic liberalization and rapid development blended with its traditional roots and a strong cultural heritage. Study in Vietnam yields fascinating opportunities. Study abroad programs in Vietnam are usually specially prepared courses for foreigners. Many programs allow students to gain foundational understanding of Vietnamese culture and language, history and/or Asian studies. For those interested in religious studies, Vietnam offers a fascinating mix of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity. Vietnam is also known for Tam Giao ("triple religion"), which is a mix of Taoism, Chinese beliefs and ancient Vietnamese animism. The country provides a rich and animated environment for studying political science, economics, social sciences and anthropology. Vietnam provides a unique context in which to explore the blend of ancient traditions with the increasingly modern culture of cosmopolitan commercial cities. Ho Chi Minh welcomes many study abroad students each year as the capital of Vietnam and its cultural, industrial, technological, economic and political center. Students enjoy the city for the vibrant energy of its people and tangle of crowded streets packed with shops, markets and pavement cafés. In the next breath, however, students can take advantage of the peace of one of the cities many botanical gardens, temples, pagodas or churches or explore one of the many excellent museums, which feature everything from tribal costumes to modern history. Additionally, students will find accommodation, food and travel very economical. Click here to continue reading about Vietnam! American Students Blog from the United Kingdom You've researched the nuts and bolts of studying in the United Kingdom - but only another student can tell you what the experience is really like. Follow the adventures of four Americans currently studying at universities throughout the UK through the British Council’s brand-new blogs. Tunde clues you in about grad school in Leeds, Krysti spills about getting a bachelor’s degree British-style, and Caitlyn and Laura give you the 411 about spending a year away from home.Subject of the Quarter: Using Your Internship Abroad 
Featured Sponsor: Boston UniversityThe past two months we've considered why you would want to pursue an internship abroad and how to do so. This month we consider how to use your internship abroad to further your career aspirations. We consider different tips for highlighting your internship abroad on your resumé and in your interviews and how you can make the most of the international experience you worked hard to gain. Even if you haven't interned abroad yet, you'll probably want to read this article so that you can be thinking about these opportunities when considering your options or deciding whether you'll intern abroad. Using Your Internship Abroad OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. CHEMISTRY UNDERGRADUATES IN GERMANY Hurry! Application deadlines are 25 January 2007 and 1 February 2007!Are you a chemistry undergraduate? Are you interested in living and doing research in Germany this summer? If you are a current sophomore or junior, the American Chemical Society encourages you to apply for the RISE program, run by the German foundation DAAD. This program allows students to carry out a 6- to 12-week paid research internship in German academic labs. In addition to the normal RISE stipend and benefits, RISE applicants who are U.S. citizens with prior research experience may be eligible to receive round-trip air travel to Germany and a travel grant to the August 2007 ACS Meeting to present their results. Find more information and application (due 1 February 2007!) at www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html. If you are a senior or recent graduate, the American Chemical Society encourages you to apply to the "RISE professional" program, which allows you to do summer internships in German companies. RISE Professional information and application can be found at www.daad.de/RISE-pro. The application deadline has been extended to 25 January 2007. The working language for both programs is English, and applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged. StudyAbroadFunding.org IIEPassport has created a new funding directory featuring study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Each day we add new listings so be sure to check back often and let us know if we're missing anything. Check out StudyAbroadFunding.org and email feedback@studyabroadfunding.org with your comments and suggestions. Germany.IIEPassport.org IIEPassport has teamed up with DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) to bring you a targeted source for all the information you need to pursue an international education experience in Germany. Check out the resources we've gathered including scholarships, program and internship listings, and other valuable information: Germany.IIEPassport.org Australia.IIEPassport.org IIEPassport.org has partnered with Australian Education International (AEI) to bring you Australia.IIEPassport.org. This portal page features program and scholarship listings, informative content and other support to help you pursue an international education experience in Australia: Australia.IIEPassport.org The IIEPassport Student Center Visit IIEPassport's Student Center. The Student Center is a one-stop shop for informative study abroad resources, articles, and country information. Please check back often as we will be continually adding new features! The IIEPassport Student Guide Do you have questions about studying abroad? We offer a comprehensive study abroad information in our helpful Student Guide. It contains essential information about everything from choosing a program to managing money. Check it out at: http://info.iiepassport.org/studyabroadguide/faqs/ Newsletter a'la RSS! Our newsletter is now available via an RSS feed: http://www.iiepassport.org/rss/iiestudent.xml. If you'd like information on getting your own RSS feeder, check out our article on RSS. Other helpful links: Hot Study Abroad Programs - Be the first to check out some of IIEPassport's new and updated programs! Create a student profile - Simplify your study abroad program search by creating a profile and storing your information! adviser Center - advisers - visit our adviser center for information on our promotional items and other resources. Also check out our advocacy center.
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