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May Country of the Month: Turkey
Come visit a country rich in history and culture- where the Ottoman Empire once ruled for centuries and home to the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest markets in the world. Situated between Europe and Asia, Turkey has much to offer any student seeking to study abroad!
EAP offers fall and spring semester programs as well as academic year programs at two host universities in Ankara: Bilkent University and Middle East Technical University.
The vibrant capital city of Ankara is a center for political, artistic, and cultural life. It is a unique blend of the ancient and modern, preserving historical monuments-such as the Roman Theater and Ankara Citadel-alongside the Turkish Parliament, shopping malls, restaurants, and performance venues for jazz, opera, and ballet.
See Extras for our recipe and restaurant of the month!
Program Spotlight: Fall 2008 Quarter Abroad-Oaxaca,
Mexico Mexican Culture & Internship
This specialized program will offer students the opportunity to take UCD classes on transnational (US-Mexico) health issues and participate in internships in hospitals and clinics in Oaxaca, Mexico! The courses offered through this program are designed to provide students with cultural competencies that are crucial for effective health care professionals. In addition this program provides in-depth clinical experience that will not only lead to greater Spanish fluency, but will also help participants clarify career goals in a myriad of health professions.
Visit the Quarter Abroad website for more details!
Faculty Spotlight: Eric Schroeder
Eric Schroeder is the Director of the Summer Abroad Program. He has taught at Davis since 1984 when he was hired as a lecturer in the English Department. In addition to English, he teaches in the American Studies Program, the Integrated Studies Program, the Nature and Culture Program, and as of June 2004, the newly created University Writing Program. He has taught in the Summer Abroad Program since 1988, offering courses in Scotland, Australia, and South Africa. In 1996, Dr. Schroeder won the Academic Federation's Excellence in Teaching Award.
Check out the course Dr. Schroeder will be leading this Summer 2008: South Africa– City to Safari!
Global Citizen Spotlight: Meet Mirella Ceja-Orozco
Hi, my name is Mirella Ceja-Orozco and I'm a senior Political Science and Native American Studies double major. I studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico in 2005 and in Accra, Ghana this last summer. Both were amazing opportunities I will never forget. My experience provided an entirely new perspective of politics and globalization. As someone of Mexican descent, the experience in Oaxaca exposed me to a different part of my culture. I learned so much more than I would have ever learned inside a classroom. In Ghana, I learned so much about the person I am and strive to be both academically and professionally. Being a political science major, it was essential that I fully experience and understand distinct political systems which affects so many people around the world. I loved my programs and highly recommend it to anyone who want to be part of a life-changing experience. Study abroad. Te va encantar!
Scholarship Spotlight: Freeman-ASIA
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) gives financial support to undergraduate students studying abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Freeman-Asia provides need-based awards to help students pay their program fees, as well as additional expenses. Grants are available for summer, quarter, semester, and year long programs. The deadline for Spring 2009 and Early Academic Year 2009-10 program awards is October 15, 2008. Please visit the Freeman-ASIA website for the eligibility requirements and application instructions!
ICC Brief: AgriVenture - International Rural Placements
Are you seeking a job abroad and are interested in agriculture? AgriVenture is a non-profit organization that sends Americans every year to countries such as, Australia, Germany, and Japan to work within agriculture. You decide the length and placement of your stay and AgriVenture will cover your travel arrangements. Opportunities range from working on a livestock farm in Norway to an orchard in New Zealand. Visit the AgriVenture website for further information!
Blog of the Month: Ross Richards
Check out Aggie Ross Richards' blog of his year in Barcelona, Spain! Ross, a Spanish major, is studying at the EAP year program at the University of Barcelona 2008-2009.
Study Abroad Deadlines (May)
May 1, 2008 Extended Summer Abroad DeadlinesThe following programs have extended deadlines and will be accepting applicants until 5 pm.
- England – The Political Economy of British Imperialism
- Germany – Contemporary European Cinema
- Germany – Weimar Culture: Defeat, the Roaring Twenties, and the Rise of Nazism
- Ireland – Ireland without Borders
- Mexico – Contemporary Indigenous Literature of Mexico
- Scotland – Film as Narrative: Inventing Scotland
- Australia (Spring/Year)
- Brazil (Spring/Year)
- Canada (Spring)
- Chile(Spring/Year)
- Costa Rica (Spring)
- France (Spring)
- Germany (Spring)
- Hong Kong (Spring)
- Italy (Spring)
- Japan (Spring)
- Korea (Spring)
- Mexico (Spring)
- Netherlands (Spring)
- New Zealand (Spring/Year)
- Singapore (Spring)
- Spain (Spring)
- Taiwan (Spring)
- Turkey (Spring)
- UK/Ireland (Spring)
Visit the EAC Deadline Webpage for all deadline information!
Website of the Month: EAC Media
The Education Abroad Center Media webpage offers visitors great ways to learn about students studying abroad around the world- right now! Read UC Davis student blogs and hear all about their travels or check out photographs from EAC Photo Contest. Also, find links to news stories and Café Abroad- a magazine for students to learn about studying abroad!
International Events
Visualizing Revolution: Propaganda Posters From the People's Republic of China, 1949-1989
Ongoing until May 18, 2008, Nelson Gallery.
Exhibit includes 78 prints and original works from the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre. Poster art comprises the bulk of the exhibit, and it also includes political documents related to the posters. Other works include big character posters (dazibao), original paintings, paper cuts and woodblock prints. The guest curators are UC Davis' Katharine P. Burnett, associate professor of Chinese art history, and Yang Peiming, the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre's owner and proprietor.
Malaysian Night– Malaysian Students Association
Sunday May 4, 2008, 5-7 pm, ARC Ballroom, $5-7 tickets at Freeborn Hall
Performances include Silat, a martial art, Zapin, a traditional Malaysian dance, a mock wedding demonstration, a fashion show, and a Malaysian folk tale. Light refreshments will be served.
International Programs at UC Davis
Thursday May 8, 2008, 11:30 am —1 pm, International House
William Lacy, the Vice Provost of University Outreach and International Programs, will be lecturing as part of the Brown Bag Seminar Series. Lunch is 11:30 am-noon and the speaker will be noon-1 pm. Cookies and refreshments will be provided.
International Film “Rosenstrasse” (2003)
Friday May 16, 2008, 8 pm, International House
This year, the activities of the conference will be focused on the Magical country of Egypt. This event is co-sponsored by the Egyptian Consulate General Press & Information Bureau, and, will celebrate the history, art, culture, literature and contributions of Egypt to the world. Spend a day in this enchanting country, tasting its food, traveling along the majestic Nile, listening to the sounds, learning to write your name in a couple of new languages, marveling at the rich culture, reflecting upon films, and so much more. The event will also feature a live band, a bazaar, a children's program, educational lectures and a live museum by groups of elementary school children. A drawing for a Nile cruise will also take place at the I-House. A fun day for young and old...a great day for the family to enjoy!
International Extras
- Recipe of the Month
Zucchini Carrot Bread from Turkey
Ingredients: 1 3/4 Cups Sugar 2/3 Cup Shortening 3 Cups Shredded Zucchini ( 2 Medium ) 1 Big Carrot Shredded 2/3 Cup Water 4 Eggs 3 1/3 Cups Flour 1/3 Cup Oat Meal 2 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1 1/2 Tablespoons Salt 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Cloves 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Or Orange Zest 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Sode 1/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts
Stir eggs and sugar. Add shortening, mix well. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Pour in greased baking loaf pan. 2 normal size or four mini loafs. Bake at 350F preheated oven about 60 to 70 minutes until done. Check with clean knife inserted to the bread, if knife comes out clean, its done!
- Anatolian Table Restaurant: Turkish Cuisine and Patisserie
Experience the cuisine of Turkey today! Visit Rocklin's own Anatolian Table Restaurant, where you can try dishes traditional dishes like Doner Kebab and Dolmas! Click here for more information.
