Global Learning Fall 2016 My Journey to Chile
Important Dates
by Kerry Johnson
Gilman Scholarship Overview Workshop 1pm – 3pm, Brister Hall 220
September 6
Ever since childhood I have had a thirst for adventure and new experiences. At the University of Memphis, I realized that my Economics and Spanish majors could take me to new places, and when I first heard of the study abroad programs my freshman year, I was curious. The ability to study while living in a new country seemed like an amazing opportunity to go outside my comfort zone, challenge myself, and experience new social norms. As I began looking into programs, I became more and more discouraged as I could not seem to find a program I thought I could afford. However, after taking the first step and contacting the Global Learning Office, I was shown opportunities that would fit my budget! My Study Abroad Advisor, Jonathan Holland, helped me find a program that was perfect for my needs. Attending the Universidad de Chile in Santiago would provide me an opportunity to take classes in Economics that were taught in English and still experience the culture and language by living with a Chilean host family. I also learned that I could use my financial aid and apply to scholarships, including the Mary Pettus Thomas Memorial Scholarship and the UofM Study Abroad Scholarship. My dream could become a reality. Entering my junior year, I found myself drowning in the pressures of figuring out what my next step would be when I graduated. I felt mentally fatigued from my (continued on page 2)
September 7
Gilman Scholarship Overview Workshop 1pm – 3pm, Brister Hall 220 September 9
Global Learning Fair 10am – 2pm, Rose Theater and Outdoor Student Plaza September 19 – 23
Fogelman College Study Abroad Week September 21
Freeman Asia Scholarship Workshop 1pm – 3pm, UC Beale Room (363) September 23
Gilman Scholarship Essay Review Workshop 2pm – 4pm, Brister Hall 220 October 1
Spring Semester Study Abroad Program & Scholarship Application Deadline October 3 – 7
Health and Movement Sciences Study Abroad Week October 14
Tigers Abroad Photo & Film Contests Submission Deadline October 17 – 21
Social Sciences and Humanities Study Abroad Week October 26
Study Abroad Day at Lambuth Campus 10am – 2pm, Student Union October 31 – November 4
Communications and Fine Arts Study Abroad Week November 1
Spring Break Scholarship Application Deadline
Kerry Johnson
November 14 – 18
International Education Week