{"470391":{"#nid":"470391","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s International Community, On and Off Campus","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt Tech, 52 percent of students have an international experience before they graduate. The Office of International Education (OIE) assists students in obtaining international internships, participating in faculty-led study abroad programs, and applying to exchange programs with partner universities. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile pursuing an international experience might seem intimidating at first, there are many resources available to students who are interested. Here are a few tips to consider when starting the study abroad process: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoosing a Program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 120 study abroad programs, it can be a tough to decide where to go for a semester overseas. The first step is to choose between a Tech faculty-led program and an exchange program. These programs have different things to offer, so it\u2019s important to focus on what you\u2019re looking for in a study abroad experience. Are you set on a specific country? Need a specific class? Do you want to take classes in English or a foreign language? These are all things to consider before picking a program. Students can \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/oie.gatech.edu\/study-abroad-programs\u0022\u003Ebrowse the programs online\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E and narrow down the program options using a variety of filters.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany programs fill up a semester or two in advance, so if you know you are applying for a popular program (such as Georgia Tech-Lorraine, Oxford, or Pacific), be sure to apply early.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplying for Scholarships\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter finding a study abroad program, apply for scholarships. Even if you can\u2019t decide between two programs, go ahead and apply for scholarships. The OIE Administered Scholarships Application has three cycles per year, with applications due October 15, January 15, and April 1. It is important to apply early for scholarships \u2014 summer applicants are expected to apply for scholarships by the January 15 cycle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, OIE is about 500 students away from sending the 20,000th Tech student abroad. To celebrate, \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/oie.gatech.edu\/GT20kAWAY\u0022\u003EOIE is offering the lucky 20,000th student\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E a free airfare voucher up to $2,000 to apply to their study abroad. #GT20kAWAY\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from OIE Administered Scholarships, there are external scholarships students can apply for. OIE has listed them \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/content\/study-abroad-scholarships\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECelebrating International Education Week\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to sending Georgia Tech students abroad, OIE also serves as a resource to welcome international students to campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech hosts a large population of full-time international students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Georgia Tech also invites exchange students from partner universities to come experience life at Tech through semester-long exchange programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is International Education Week (IEW), and in celebration of Georgia Tech\u2019s international community, OIE will host several events over the next few days. All students are welcome to attend IEW events.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternational Education Week Events:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday, November 16\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E9 a.m. to 11a.m., Free Hot Chocolate: Come out to Tech Walkway, where you can pick up a passport for IEW events and grab a hot chocolate with Buzz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Put Yourself on the MAP: Stop by Clough Atrium and put stickers on a world map to show where you\u2019re from, where you\u2019ve been, and where you\u2019re going.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 to 8 p.m., International Coffee Hour: Join OIE at Tech Rec to enjoy coffee and meet new friends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday, November 17\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E9:30 a.m. ACIREMA:\u0026nbsp; Participate in a simulation activity in the Student Center Peachtree Room to learn what it\u2019s like for an international student entering the U.S.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, November 18\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Passport Fair, Student Center Peachtree Room: Come process your passport application. Representatives from the Atlanta Passport Agency will be on hand to help with the application steps.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday November 19\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 p.m., OIE Photo Contest Reception, Clough Commons, 3rd Floor: Help celebrate the winners of the 2015 OIE photo contest with cake!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, November 20\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E11 a.m., Education Abroad Send-Off, Student Center Peachtree Room: Students who are about to study abroad will get the chance to talk with students who have just returned from study abroad. 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