Ramapo International

Virtual Info Session: Explore Arts & Designs Programs
2020-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Ready to explore the world? Learn about your options to study arts and designs and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you!
Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscO6gqT0oGNE-2LlBdx-9TP365Wp7UTKp?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

Virtual Info Session: Explore Media Studies & Journalism Programs
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
Ready to explore the world? Learn about your options to study media studies and journalism and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you!
Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscumsrTguE9T2wIcpy-lozZ73SOdwblvJ?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Google Meet
Welcome back! Japanese Language Happy Hour continues to beoffered virtually via Google Meet every Wednesday at 12pm during Fall 2020 semester.
Join us and practice your language skills while learningabout current & traditional Japanese culture, seasonal cuisines, customs,and local events. All levels arewelcome. Study Abroad program alumni and former exchange students in Japan arealso invited. Bring your own Onigiri, snacks & green tea and join us from thecomfort of your own space. Email Izumi Osawa-Minevich at iosawami@ramapo.eduand you will receive a Google Meet invitation.
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/cxd-cnzm-vjf
(US) +1 304-774-5150 PIN: [REDACTED]#

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Info Webinar
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
A live overview of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program followed by a question and answer session with one of the Program Officers.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XOsoLVk9R1S4PDywfGBElw

Virtual Hindi Language Happy Hour
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Google Meet
Hindi Language Happy Hour is back! It will now be offered through Google Meet every Wednesday at 1pm.
While at home, you can still practice and develop your language skills, meet new friends and reconnect with your peers. All levels are welcome. Alumni and former students that went to India on a Study Abroad program are also invited. Bring your own Chai (spiced tea) and Namkeen (savory snacks) and join us from the comfort of your own space. Email Purvi Parekh at purvi@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/pfy-tpao-aym
(US) +1 262-806-8294 PIN: [REDACTED]#

Virtual Info Session: Explore Social Science Programs
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:00
Ready to explore the world? Learn about your options to study social sciences and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you!
Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-2uqD8oE9QkGDFPI9rTsahsfPXaqpV-?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

The Story of Grupo Cajola & Reverse Migration
2020-10-28 16:00 - 17:00
See attachment for event details and how to register

Virtual Info Session: Explore Political Science and Peace & Conflict Programs
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
Ready to explore the world? Learn about your options to study political science and peace & conflict studies and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you!
Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdO-orjkjH9GPXmvOF8fpJ65AEsB2ZVtf?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

Virtual Info Session: Explore Math & Technology Programs
2020-10-30 15:00 - 16:00
Ready to explore the world? Learn about your options to study math and technology and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you!
Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcumhpzIpGtyObnzDS3D2F1PEYRt8hpa1?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

Ramapo's Global Talks: Latin America & the Caribbean
2020-11-02 13:00 - 14:00
Mon., Nov. 2nd, 1-2pm – Latin American and the Caribbean (featuring authors from Trinidad & Tobago, Colombia and the Virgin Islands)
Details & Register: https://www.ramapo.edu/international/globaltalks/

Ramapo’s Global Talks
Join Potter Library and the Roukema Center for International Education for a virtual literary discussion group to discuss short stories and optional articles and videos from international creators. Each week will have a different regional focus, as in past years of the Roukema Center’s Internationalization program. Open to students, staff, faculty, and administration!
All registered participants will receive links to reading materials and virtual meeting information. Please register using this form: https://forms.gle/aMRGwQSbQqhSQkCp8

Virtual Hindi Language Happy Hour
2020-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Google Meet
Hindi Language Happy Hour is back! It will now be offered through Google Meet every Wednesday at 1pm.While at home, you can still practice and develop your language skills, meet new friends and reconnect with your peers. All levels are welcome. Alumni and former students that went to India on a Study Abroad program are also invited. Bring your own Chai (spiced tea) and Namkeen (savory snacks) and join us from the comfort of your own space. Email Purvi Parekh at purvi@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.

This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/pfy-tpao-aym
(US) +1 262-806-8294 PIN: [REDACTED]#

Webinar: Graduate Degrees in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
2020-11-11 20:00 - 21:30
Join Affordable Degrees Abroad and universities across the Celtic regions of the UK (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) for a free live event to discuss the ins and outs of how to get a quality masters or PhD in the UK’s Celtic nations, usually for less than in the U.S.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u7YWuY05QPiS7Fe92u59Rg

Here is what you will learn in this free webinar:

the pros of doing a graduate degree in UK’s Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;

how U.S. Financial Aid (FAFSA), 529 Savings Plans, and scholarships work abroad;

top universities and programs in the Celtic regions for graduate study;

how to decide if you’re a good fit for a graduate degree abroad;

preparing next steps to make it happen

Special Guests:

Northern Ireland

Anya O’Connor, representing Northern Ireland, is Senior International Officer for North America at Queen’s University in Belfast and has 10+ years of experience. Originally from Belfast, she has lived in every region of the UK and is committed to developing positive international partnerships for Northern Ireland. Anya holds an MA in English Literature & Politics from the University of Glasgow.

Wales

Dr. Maggie Parke, representing Wales, is the Market Development Manager for the Study in Wales. She is American, and is the product of both the USA system (BA English) and the UK system (MA English and PhD Creative Industries). She’s been working in international education for more than 15 years for Bangor University in Wales. Now, her role with Universities Wales is to create opportunities and pathways between the USA and Wales. She loves helping students realize they have options worldwide.

Scotland

Joey Kirk, representing Scotland, is the International Recruitment Manager for the University of Glasgow. Joey relocated to Glasgow from Washington D.C. five years ago where he had worked for the British Council at the British Embassy. Originally from the Philadelphia, PA area, Joey holds a BA in Italian Studies from Dickinson College and MA in International Education from George Washington University. He has a passion for helping students explore international opportunities.

Applying to SIT Study Abroad 101
2020-11-12 15:00 - 15:30
Applying to SIT Study Abroad 101
Thursday, 11/12 | 3-3:30pm EST | Click Here to Register
Join the Admissions team for an introduction to the SIT Study Abroad application process. We will discuss SIT’s plans for upcoming semesters in the time of COVID-19, options for study abroad, steps to apply, the Independent Study Project, scholarships and financial aid, and more.
Presenters: Andrea Asai

SIT Study Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid
2020-11-13 12:00 - 13:00
SIT Study Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid
Friday, 11/13 | 12-1pm EST | Click Here to Register
Participating in an SIT Study Abroad program can be the highlight of a student’s undergraduate experience. But cost can sometimes seem overwhelming at first glance. Fortunately, SIT offers an array of need-based scholarships and grants and works closely with the financial aid office of each student’s home-college or university to ensure the smooth transition of financial aid. This session will go over SIT scholarships and the basic application process, and will provide a brief overview of external funding and the transfer of financial aid.
Presenters: Diane Robinson, Sharon Berry

International Education Week
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-20
Schedule of Activities: https://www.ramapo.edu/international/iew20/
International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, associations, and community organizations. Individuals and institutions tend to hold IEW events as it is convenient for them in their local communities. We want you to celebrate as much and as often as you like. To that end, we are providing promotional materials that allow you the flexibility to promote events whenever they may be planned!

Perspectives from the Global South: Education, Democracy, and Equity after COVID-19
2020-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Perspectives from the Global South: Education, Democracy, and Equity after COVID-19
Monday, 11/16 | 12-1pm EST | Click Here to Register
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the intricate inequality that characterizes local and global access to education. While billions of children in much of the Global South have limited access to quality education, their peers from more privileged backgrounds are offered unprecedented opportunities. This situation risks further exacerbation as the economic effects of the pandemic hamper education funding, especially for vulnerable communities. In parallel, the pandemic has shown potential for unprecedented innovation in the education sector and has showcased the resilience of communities. From the perspectives of the Global South, this panel will look at the challenges of equality and the possibilities of a promising future in a post COVID-19 world, with a strong focus on education, equity, and sustainability within modern democracies.
Presenters: Imraan Buccus, Alla Korzh

Ramapo's Global Talks: Asia
2020-11-16 13:00 - 14:00
Mon., Nov. 16, 1-2pm – Asia (featuring authors from the Philippines and Malaysia)
Details & Regsiter: https://www.ramapo.edu/international/globaltalks/
Join Potter Library and the Roukema Center for International Education for a virtual literary discussion group to discuss short stories and optional articles and videos from international creators. Each week will have a different regional focus, as in past years of the Roukema Center’s Internationalization program. Open to students, staff, faculty, and administration!
All registered participants will receive links to reading materials and virtual meeting information. Please register using this form: https://forms.gle/aMRGwQSbQqhSQkCp8

Critical Language Scholarship Deadline
2020-11-17
Apply here: https://www.clscholarship.org/apply
(applications due by 8pm EST, Tuesday, November 17th)
About the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
CLS, a program of the U.S. Department of State, is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century’s globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.
Most languages offered by the CLS Program do not require applicants to have any experience studying critical languages. The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, and from a wide range of fields of study and career paths, with the purpose of representing the full diversity of the United States. Participants are selected based on their commitment to language learning and plans to apply their language skills to their future academic or professional pursuits. Please note that CLS is an intensive group-based language program.
The Critical Language Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government.
Languages
The CLS Program offers instruction in fifteen critical languages:

No Previous Study Required

Azerbaijani
Bangla
Hindi
Indonesian
Persian
Punjabi
Swahili
Turkish
Urdu

One Year of Study Required

Arabic
Korean
Portuguese
Russian

Two Years of Study Required

Chinese
Japanese

SIT Virtual Open House - Chile: Comparative Education and Social Change
2020-11-17 14:00 - 15:00
SIT Virtual Open House – Chile: Comparative Education and Social Change
Tuesday, 11/17 | 2-3pm EST | Click Here to Register
Please join Academic Director Roberto Villaseca as he provides an overview of the undergraduate study abroad program Chile: Comparative Education and Social Change, as well as the learning center in Santiago, Chile. The presentation will conclude with an open Q&A for all attendees.
Presenters: Roberto Villaseca

Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour (IE Week)
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Google Meet
Welcome back! Japanese Language Happy Hour continues to be offered virtually via Google Meet every Wednesday at 12pm during Fall 2020 semester.
Join us and practice your language skills while learningabout current & traditional Japanese culture, seasonal cuisines, customs,and local events. All levels arewelcome. Study Abroad program alumni and former exchange students in Japan arealso invited. Bring your own Onigiri, snacks & green tea and join us from thecomfort of your own space. Email Izumi Osawa-Minevich at iosawami@ramapo.eduand you will receive a Google Meet invitation.
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/cxd-cnzm-vjf
(US) +1 304-774-5150 PIN: [REDACTED]#

Virtual Hindi Language Happy Hour (IE Week)
2020-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Google Meet

UCD Health Sciences Summer School Webinar
2020-11-18 13:15 - 13:45
Join us for a 30 min presentation on the University College Dublin, Health Science Summer School. UCD staff members will be able to answer any questions you may have about studying abroad at UCD this summer.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ucd-health-sciences-summer-school-webinar-tickets-128779570161

UCD Design, Data Science & Discovery (3D) Summer Programme Webinar
2020-11-18 14:30 - 15:00
Join UCD Staff members presenting on the UCD Design, Data Science & Discovery (3D) Summer Programme.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ucd-design-data-science-discovery-3d-summer-programme-webinar-tickets-128863334703

Applying to SIT Study Abroad 101
2020-11-18 16:00 - 16:30
Applying to SIT Study Abroad 101
Wednesday, 11/18 | 4-4:30pm EST | Click Here to Register
Join the Admissions team for an introduction to the SIT Study Abroad application process. We will discuss SIT’s plans for upcoming semesters in the time of COVID-19, options for study abroad, steps to apply, the Independent Study Project, scholarships and financial aid, and more.
Presenters: Vanessa Doyle
