{"105461":{"#nid":"105461","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Study Abroad Programs: Opening Eyes and Minds","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Study Abroad program has been growing in breadth of experiences offered and the student reception has been overwhelming. Currently, 38% of the undergraduate student community has an international experience while at Georgia Tech and the Office of International Educational (OIE) plans to increase that number to 50%. The OIE is the \u00e2\u0080\u009cgo-to place\u00e2\u0080\u009d for anyone interested in study abroad opportunities. Students can obtain information on Georgia Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s 50+ summer and semester abroad programs, the International Plan, as well as information on the application and other procedures. Students interested in learning more specifics about study abroad programs should mark their calendar for Tuesday, October 28, and attend the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/sa\u0022\u003E2008 Study \u0026amp; Work Abroad Fair\u003C\/a\u003E in the Student Center Ballroom from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Amy Henry, Executive Director of International Education, \u00e2\u0080\u009cThe study abroad programs offered by Georgia Tech really offer something for everyone. Students have many options to find the right \u00e2\u0080\u0098fit\u00e2\u0080\u0099 with their major and\/or desired level of independence during the program. Students continue to take credits toward their major during the program and see the real-world applications of their learning. What better place to study logistics than in one of the biggest shipping ports in the world? Students gain this exposure in the Industrial Engineering program in Singapore and Beijing.\u00e2\u0080\u009d Among the other benefits, class sizes are smaller and the structure allows for more dynamic interaction between Georgia Tech students, the professor and the hosting students. \u00e2\u0080\u009cWe see a real global understanding and appreciation from students who participate. Not only do they learn about a different culture, but they are immersed into a different learning environment and gain interaction skills that serve them well as they enter the global economy.\u00e2\u0080\u009d  \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on Study Abroad Programs and how your student can participate, visit the Office of International Education Study Abroad Web site \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/sa\u0022\u003Ewww.oie.gatech.edu.sa\u003C\/a\u003E. You can access helpful information including \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/sa\/programs\u0022\u003Eprogram overviews\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/sa\/faq.html\u0022\u003EFAQs\u003Ca \/\u003E and a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/sa\/programs\/costcomparison.html\u0022\u003Ecost comparison\u003Ca \/\u003E \u00e2\u0080\u0022 it is more affordable than you think!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Study Abroad program offers students the experience of a lifetime.","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech offers a variety of study abroad programs to studen"}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2008-10-06 00:00:00","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:11:37","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2008-10-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2008-10-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"105471":{"id":"105471","type":"image","title":"Student Billy Voelkel in London","body":null,"created":"1449178174","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:29:34","changed":"1475894723","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:45:23"}},"media_ids":["105471"],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cstrong\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParents Program\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/contact\/index.html?id=rpocklington3\u0022\u003EContact Rachael Pocklington\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E404-385-3920\u003C\/strong\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["rachael.pocklington@vpss.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}