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Letter from the Director
International experiences have been important components of University
of Minnesota education for more than fifty years. In 2006-2007 over 2000 University of Minnesota students participated in programs abroad. We are very proud of our efforts to prepare global citizens. Please join us in our commitment to opening doors of the world for more students. You can help make the Learning Abroad experience possible with a gift to support scholarships.
Your support is essential to enable students to expand their view of the world as they study in their chosen academic fields. University of Minnesota students are determined to take advantage of our 300 programs in 70 countries. They take out sizable loans, work extra jobs, and stretch their resources as far as they can. Sometimes this isn't enough. In fact, students continue to cite financial constraints as the biggest barrier to studying abroad. We believe that more students should have an education abroad experience and hope you believe this too.
We invite you to give a gift of global proportions. Each dollar you give will go directly to send students on a life-changing international program. Check with your employer to see if your company has a matching-gift program. Consider making a gift today that will enable the tradition of international education to continue.
Thank you very much for your generous support!
Memories of Learning Abroad
Featured alum: Kelly Hudick
Hudick went to Toldedo, Spain in 1999 for a 6-week intensive language program. She says the entire experience gave her confidence and the knowledge to handle difficult situations, which taught her to embrace challenges.
When she realized that study abroad could be a possibility for her, she turned to the Learning Abroad Center for direction. They helped her narrow her interests and led her to the Toledo program. The amount of options available is staggering, she said. And the list has only grown since she’s been abroad. She believes it is an opportunity that students must seize while they are in college. “It’s the best time to travel."
Hudick, now an IT consultant for Accenture, gained so much from her experience that she contributes part of her monthly income to the Learning Abroad Scholarship fund.
“I got so much out of the program, and it’s important for me to try to pass that on," she said. "Think about what your study abroad experience meant to you. The memories you have. The things you learned. This is an opportunity to pass that on to other students."
Last modified on November 20, 2008 |