The semiannual Education Abroad Fair took place on August 31st and gave students a chance to meet with representatives from all types of programs and learn what they have to offer.
Tables were set up on the Glenn Terrell Mall with signs, posters, fliers and sign-up sheets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 500 people stopped by to explore the variety of available options. Students had the chance to sign up to receive additional information from programs that interested them and were welcome to take informational brochures. The fair is a good opportunity for people to start to narrow down their choices or serves as the first exposure to the idea of studying abroad for others.
Over 20 program providers were present at the fair with opportunities to study or intern in over 40 countries. Students of all majors were encouraged to speak with Washington State University faculty directing programs abroad, program representatives and exchange students to learn more about the options available.
Senior Adriana Tejeda, a public relations major, said the fair was helpful.
“I learned that the traveling opportunities are life changing because they give you another perspective on things and teach you how to appreciate what you have.”
Tejeda said she attended the fair during the hour long break between two of her classes at 11 a.m., which was when the fair received the most traffic. She enjoyed hearing from representatives of the CAPA International Program, which caters special opportunities for communication majors.
Mary Yoest, a senior studying psychology, shared her interest in studying abroad.
“I want to study abroad to help solidify my Spanish language skills for my minor and to experience a new culture,” said Yoest. “The world is so much larger than the United States and I feel that study abroad programs are a great way to experience it.”
Yoest said she passed by the fair on her way to class but did not stop to talk with any of the various program representatives.
If you also missed the chance to talk to a representative, the study abroad office located in Bryan Hall room 108 is full of the same material and pamphlets handed out during the fair. Students can meet with a Global Services international student adviser on a walk-in basis for general quick questions or make an appointment for more in-depth discussions.
If you are interested in studying or interning abroad, get in contact with a Global Services adviser and start learning more about the process. You can visit their website at: http://ip.wsu.edu/students/index.html or give them a call at (509) 335-4508.
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