Flagship Application FAQs - Priority Deadline Dec. 1

Immerse Yourself in Chinese Language and Culture and Join the Next Generation of Global Professionals!

Priority Application Deadline for Spring 2013 Admission: December 1.

FAQs:

1. I am a freshman.  Do I need to submit my URI transcript with my application?  No, please submit your high school transcript.  We will access your URI transcript on e-Campus after grades post before making our final decision.  
2. The deadline is so soon.  Do I really need to submit three letters of recommendation?  Yes, one should be from your Chinese instructor.  The other two can be from a college professor, high school teacher, advisor, guidance counselor, coach, or employer.  
3. Is December 1 the final application deadline?  No, December 1 is our priority deadline, which means that students who apply by that date will receive full consideration.  If space is available, other applications submitted prior to December 15 will be considered.
4. If I am accepted, do I need to participate in the Flagship Winter Immersion Program?  Yes, please plan to be on campus for the Winter Immersion January 7-18, 2013.  More details will be sent directly to accepted students.
5. If I am applying to Flagship, which Chinese course should I take in the spring?  If you are currently enrolled in CHN 101 or 102 and applying to Flagship,  contact Hsu Laoshi at iling.hsu.chinese@gmail.com for a permission number to register for CHN 112 in spring 2013.

Learn more at uri.edu/chineseflagship or contact Erin Papa at epapa@uri.edu to set up an appointment.

Planning to Study in China in 2013-2014?

Plan to attend the:

Demers Fellowship Info. Session

Tue, Dec. 11 (first reading day)

2:00 - 3:30 PM

SWAN AUD

This info session will be conducted by Kathleen Maher of the URI Honors Program and Dean Winnie Brownell, Dean of the College of A & S.

All Flagship Students are strongly urged to attend the above-mentioned info session on Dec. 11!

Flagship Students applying for the following should plan to apply for the Demers Fellowship:

• The Capstone Year in China 2013-2014
• Flagship Summer Language Study 2013
• Spring 2014 Admission to the Flagship Capstone Year in China

Please note the following information about the 2013 Beatrice Demers Fellowship for foreign language study:

The call for applications for 2013 will be posted on this website by Dec. 15.:

http://www.rifoundation.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/BeatriceSDemersForeignLanguageFellows/tabid/838/Default.aspx

The deadline for applications will be announced by Dec. 15. It will probably be January 31, 2013, possibly later.

One Stop Shop for Flagship Overseas Opportunities!

If you are curious about the overseas components of the Chinese Flagship Program, check out the new Chinese Flagship Overseas Program website:

http://overseaschineseflagship.org/index

Here you can find information on the Capstone Year in China, as well as the many Flagship Approved Summer Programs where Flagship students from around the U.S. are eligible to study at the Intermediate High level or above.

Missed the Boren Webinar?

If you were unable to participate in the Flagship student webinar on the Boren Awards, please visit the Boren Awards website, where you can view past webinars and learn about upcoming presentations (and of course access many more helpful resources).

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Flagship students are typically a good fit with the Boren Scholarship program and are encouraged to apply for a Boren Scholarship to help fund the Capstone Year. For more information about the Boren Scholarships, please see:http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship.

Join Dr. Vivian Ling for a Flagship Lecture on 11/19 @ 4 PM!

Looking for an Internship for Summer 2013?

Under a new grant from Ford Foundation, the Hong Kong America Center – a non-profit consortium of Hong Kong universities –is announcing the South China Internship Program (SCI) a national competition for 20 American undergraduates to participate in a low-cost, high-quality “tandem internships”. The twenty American undergraduates will team-up with twenty same - age Chinese university students to spend eight weeks together in summer 2013 as interns in companies and NGOs in the booming Pearl River Delta of south China. The intern teams will work together in small teams on joint projects for their company hosts. Inspired by the 100,000 Strong Initiative, HKAC is looking for young Americans with strong academics and high motivation to explore their career potential involving China. Some knowledge of Chinese language is preferred. We kindly ask International Offices in American universities convey this information to eligible undergraduate students. The deadline for applications is January 14, 2013. Online poster, application form and full program information is at: www.cuhk.edu.hk/hkac/scip.html . Prospective applicants may contact Mr . Ray Tran of the HKAC at: raytran@eservices.cuhk.edu.hk .

Graduate Degrees and Summer Language Study at the Monterey Institute of International Studies

The Monterey Institute of International Studies is offering summer language scholarships for prospective students who are Flagship graduates! The Betty and David Jones scholarship will be granted to 50 or more students for summer 2013. Students may improve their language skills or learn a new language!

To qualify for summer language scholarships, candidates must also apply for a Monterey Institute degree program for Fall 2013. Deadline to apply for scholarship is February 1st, 2013. Please see their website for complete application instructions: go.miis.edu/jones

Flagship students and alumni are encouraged to apply today to Be the Solution to the world's most pressing problems by applying professional skills and advanced language knowledge for an international career!

URI Chinese Language Speech Competition Tomorrow!

International Education Week 2012: November 12-16

International Education Week 2012

Please join the URI community in celebrating International Education Week 2012 from November 12-16.

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange both worldwide and at URI. Initiated in 2000 by the U.S. Departments of State and Education, the week-long celebration at URI is organized by the Office of International Education and dedicated to enhancing international awareness across campus as well as global learning opportunities at URI and abroad.

How will you celebrate? How will you connect?

The Week's highlights include:

Monday, Nov. 12

"America: Through a Global Lens’’ Photo Exhibit  

All Week – Memorial Union Lounge    

A photo exhibit of work by international students reflecting on their lives in the U.S. will be on display throughout the week. The deadline for submitting photos is Nov. 3. Cash prizes will be awarded. For entry forms and guidelines, visit uri.edu/international/IEW/photocontest.html. Sponsored by the Office of International Education.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

“Study and Research Opportunities in Germany, the Land of Ideas”

11:00-2:00 – Memorial Union Booth

 Dr. Aftab Ahmed, Assistant Professor in the College of Pharmacy and DAAD Research Ambassador for 2012-13, will discuss study and research opportunities in Germany. Sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), NY, USA.

“Work, Intern and Volunteer Aboard’’

2:00 -4:00 – Memorial Union Atriums

A panel talk by experts in international business, government and nonprofit industries. Representatives of the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps, Plan USA, and Dream Careers will be among the speakers. Reservations are recommended by emailing kwatts@mail.uri.edu. Sponsored by Career Services and the Office of International Education.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

“Get a Passport and Travel Giveaway’’

10:00 – 1:00: Memorial Union Lounge   

Studying abroad or going on Spring Break? The U.S. Postal Service will be on hand to help students expedite their passport applications. The $110 application fee will be waived for the first 50 student applicants. Entry form required. For details, visit uri.edu/international/IEW. Sponsored by the Office of International Education.

“Falling Whistles: A Campaign for Peace in the Congo’’

2:00 – 3:15:  Memorial Union Ballroom

The story of children who, armed with only a whistle, are sent to the front lines of Africa’s largest war. The founder, who has also worked with Invisible Children and TOMS Shoes, and whose accolades include a feature in “Forbes Thirty Under Thirty” and recognition by the White House, is a young social entrepreneur who will discuss the conflict in the Congo and the work the non-profit does to rehabilitate child soldiers and bring positive change to the region.  Reservations recommended by emailing ramcharran@mail.uri.edu.Sponsored by the Office of International Education and the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies.

Thursday, Nov. 15

“Celebration of International Student Life: International Hall Opening Ceremony and Reception’’

12:30 – 2:00 - Memorial Union Atriums

Celebrate the vibrant culture of URI international student life during the unveiling of the International Hallway. Meet alumni, international and study abroad students whose lives have been enriched by international study. President Dooley will give welcoming remarks. Sponsored by the Memorial Student Union.

Friday, Nov. 16

“A.C.E. Language Institute Reception”

10:00-12:00 – Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center

Friday, Nov. 16

The reception celebrates URI’s international initiatives with URI’s partnership with the A.C.E. English Language Institute. The event will include “Cultural Reflections” poster presentations by international students. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost.

For more information, visit the IEW website at www.uri.edu/international/IEW or contact Kathleen Ramcharran at 874-2958.

  

Interested in Graduate Studies in Translation or Interpreting?

We are most pleased to inform you of the new Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation program (GSIT), offered by the Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland (College Park).

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2013 admission and are writing to let you know about our GSIT degree program. Part-time and full-time study is available; classes will be offered during the day, evening, and on weekends to accommodate student schedules.

Interested applicants can select from these exceptional learning opportunities:

Interpreting:

·         Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Consecutive Interpreting

·         Master of Professional Studies in Interpreting (with two tracks):

o   Conference Interpreting; or Public Service Interpreting

Translation:

·         Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Translation        

·         Master of Professional Studies in Translation (with two tracks):

o   Translation; or Translation and Localization Project Management

The University of Maryland's close proximity to the nation's capital ensures that GSIT students will have a range of internship opportunities in the areas of political, health, legal, education, and business communication. And some of the best interpreting and translation professionals in the United States will be teaching in the program.

Applications from international students are due by February 1, 2013 for Fall 2013 admission. Applications from U.S. students are due by May 1, 2013 for Fall 2013 admission.

To learn more, visit www.gsit.umd.edu or contact:

Dr. Shawn J. Parry-Giles, Interim Director, Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation, Department of Communication, College of Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7635 (spg@umd.edu or 301-405-6527). To learn more about the Department of Communication, visit: http://www.comm.umd.edu/.

Thank you for helping us spread the word about our new Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation program.

Cordially,

Shawn J. Parry-Giles, Interim Director, Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (spg@umd.edu)

Jenny Shi, Graduate Assistant, Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (jenny.shi@ymail.com)

2013 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program - Deadline Extended to November 20, 2012

Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the deadline to apply for the 2013 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program has been extended to 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 20. The application is available online at http://www.clscholarship.org.

CLS is a program of the U.S. Department of State and provides fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students. Languages offered: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu.  

Prior to preparing their application, interested students should review the full eligibility and application information on the CLS Program website: www.clscholarship.org/applicants. Please note that Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Russian, and Japanese institutes have language prerequisites, which can also be found at this link.

Students from all academic disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, sciences, and humanities are encouraged to apply. While there is no service requirement attached to CLS Program awards, participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.

Check out the CLS webpage or Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CLScholarship for updates!

For more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website: http://www.clscholarship.org.