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| Title | High School Study-Abroad Opportunity at University of Jordan |
| Body | From http://www.uwgb.edu/intlprojects/programoverview.htm Journey to Jordan: Arabic Language Institute June 20-August 10, 2006 ~ full scholarship anticipated for each participant; we will be able to announce the funding source soon ~ The University of WisconsinGreen Bay announces an exciting opportunity for high school students, six weeks of Arabic language study at the University of Jordan. A diverse group of 14 students from across the U.S. will be selected through a competitive process to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Applicants must be able to document a GPA of 3.0. - Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic classes at beginning and intermediate levels at the University of Jordans Language Center, four hours a day. - Pre-departure activities in Washington, D.C. including: cross-cultural orientation; Arabic in Careers" presentations by professionals in various sectors; visits to Washington museums and monuments; a reception at the Embassy of Jordan. - Cultural immersion activities including: field trips to places like Petra, the Lost City of Stone; visits to museums, government offices, and multinational organizations; community service projects with Jordanian youth organizations; a four-week home stay with a host family. - Accompanied for the duration by an Arabic-speaking American chaperone/adviser. - Follow-on learning upon return through podcasts and exercises online, led by instructors of Arabic and ongoing contact with new American and Jordanian friends! Participants will be responsible for the purchase of passports, other nominal program expenses, and spending money. All other expenses will be covered by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including domestic and international airfare, lodging and meals, ground transportation, and medical insurance. For more information, visit http://www.uwgb.edu/intlprojects/programoverview.htm |
| Source | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay |
| Inputdate | 2006-04-20 12:40:00 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2006-04-20 12:40:00 |
| Expdate | 2006-07-01 00:00:00 |
| Publishdate | 2006-04-24 00:00:00 |
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