Building Bridges: October 2018 Newsletter by UTC Center for Global Education

BUILDING B R I DG E S

OCT. 2018 NEWSLETTER

Study Abroad Fair pg. 1 Global Spotlight featuring Germany pg. 2 Limitless South Africa pg. 4

FA L L 2 0 1 8 S T U DY A B R OA D FA I R The Fall 2018 Study Abroad Fair saw record attendance numbers, with more than 270 students passing through.

On Wednesday, September 12th, representatives from seven international program providers, two academic departments, and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships attended the fair to speak with students interested in studying abroad. Attendees spoke with providers about the many study abroad options available to UTC students. They also learned about ways to get involved on campus with the Center for Global Education. Fair attendees enjoyed sampling world cuisine, including aloo tikki from India, chicken adobo skewers from the Philippines, and Swedish meatballs from Sweden, to name a few.

Written by Laura Livermore Edited by Sarah Anne Perry

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G LO B A L S P OT L I G H T: GERMANY Global Spotlight is a new platform for international students to share their cultures with the UTC community.

On September 18th, the Center for Global Education hosted the first Global Spotlight, featuring Germany. During an hour-long presentation, four German students informed international and domestic students about their homeland.

The students covered a broad range of cultural topics — from stereotypes that Germans commonly face, to their nation’s history, to how they cheer for sports teams.

UTC students got to experience German Culture right here in Chattanooga.

This insightful presentation took place just days before Germany’s annual Oktoberfest celebration.

Event attendees also had the chance to ask questions and hear the German students’ perspectives on living in the U.S. The first Global Spotlight allowed students to experience German culture right here in Chattanooga through interaction with international students.

Written by Sydney Fitzgerald Edited by Sarah Anne Perry

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THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE Yixiang, an international student from China, is in the final semester of his MBA. He says the energy and growth at UTC are unlike anywhere else he has been. He sees these qualities in himself: “I want to always be growing and moving forward.”

In this energetic environment, Yixiang thrives — attending guest lectures, participating in campus events, and discussing business ideas with classmates and instructors. He credits one of the Rollins College of Business faculty, Dr. Beverly Brockman, with helping him succeed at UTC. “Dr. Brockman’s classes are advanced, but she is able to communicate the concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand,” he says.

Yixiang Chen Major: Master of Business Administration Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and watching basketball Home Town: Guangzhou, China

Yixiang plans to return to China after graduating, but he will take the energy of UTC home with him. He encourages current and future students to “step outside your comfort zone; otherwise you miss the complete [U.S.] university experience. The classroom is just the beginning — the full experience comes from attending campus events and exploring the cultural environment on and around campus.”

Written by Matthew Bryant

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NO LIMITS Lauren Dunn’s interest in sustainability and the environment led her to Cape Town, South Africa, in Spring 2018.

There, she participated in sustainable development and resource management programs which were both specific to Cape Town and globally focused. She will build on these experiences in the future, when she plans to pursue a graduate degree in environmental management.

Lauren encourages anyone thinking about studying abroad to not limit themselves with expectations. She says, “I think anyone who is going to study abroad should keep an open mind about it. You never really know what you’re going to get until you’re actually there.

Just take it in stride and keep an open mind, and you will get a lot out of it.”

Photo by Lauren Dunn Written by Matthew Bryant

Lauren Dunn Major: Business Management Minor: Environmental Science Study Abroad Location: South Africa Semester Abroad: Spring 2018

From beautiful museums to cage diving with great white sharks, South Africa has many experiences to offer.

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WAYS TO GET I NVOLVE D EVENTS:

International Tea Time

International Education Week

Monday, Oct. 22nd 3:15-4:15 p.m.

EMCS 4th Floor Thursday, Nov. 15th 3:15-4:15 p.m.

UC Multicultural Center

Monday, November 12 through Friday, November 16, 2018

Monday, Nov. 26th 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Hunter Hall 306

Every year, the Center for Global Education hosts a week of events to celebrate International Education Week.

Global Spotlight Armenia and Georgia Tuesday, Oct. 23rd 3-4 p.m.

UC Raccoon Mountain Room

Follow us on social media and stay up-to-date on all of our event annoucements and reminders!

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Study Abroad Info Sessions All study abroad sessions are in the University Center Heritage Room unless otherwise specified.

Study Abroad 101 Thursday, Oct. 25 Monday, Oct. 29 Tuesday, Nov. 6 Wednesday, Nov. 14 Friday, Nov. 30 Study Abroad 102 Mon. Oct. 22 Weds. Oct. 31 Fri. Nov. 9 (location: UC Riverbend Room) Mon. Nov. 19 Mon. Dec. 3

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PROGRAMS:

International Buddy Program

Go Global Living Community

• Pair up with a UTC domestic student who can guide you through your transition to American culture and academics.

• Attend events and activities with your buddy and other IBP participants.

• Live with U.S. students and other international students.

• Attend trips and events with the Go Global Community.

• Learn about new cultures.

• Develope your foreign language skills.

For a full description and more details about the program, visit utc.edu/international, click on “Get Involved” in the sidebar, and then click “International Buddy Program.”

International Orientation Leaders International Orientation Leaders help welcome new international students to the UTC campus as well as to the Chattanooga community.

IOLs help the Center for Global Education carry out all the events and sessions planned during the New International Student Orientation.

For a full description and more details about the program, visit utc.edu/ international, click on “Get Involved” in the sidebar, and then click “Go Global Living Community.”

Visit our website and stay up-to-date on all of our event and program information!

utc.edu/international

For more information and to apply, visit our website at utc.edu/ international.

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CONTACT US Center for Global Education The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 648 Oak Street, Hooper Hall 203 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403, USA

utc.edu/global goglobal@utc.edu (423) 425-4735 UTCglobal

OUR TEAM:

Takeo Suzuki Executive Director of the Center for Global Education

Laura Livermore Study Abroad Director

Anna Savary ESL Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Global Education

Sarah Anne Perry Credential Evaluator & Immigration Specialist

Patricia Lin-Steadman Senior Coordinator of International Student and Scholar Services

Amy Devan Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator

Eunice Davis International Undergraduate Student Advisor

Joyce Blevins Administrative Specialist

Lora Cook International Graduate Student Advisor

Matthew Bryant Contributing Author and Newsletter Editor

UTC is a comprehensive, community-engaged campus of the University of Tennessee System. UTC is an EEO/AA/Titles VI & IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution.

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