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student e-news - November 2006

November 2006

Celebrate International Education Week! Every November,
schools, non-profit organizations and government around the world celebrate the
benefits of international education and academic exchange.

International Education Week also marks the annual launch of the Institute of
International Education's Open Doors Report on study abroad. We're pleased to
announce that once again, the UK is the number one study-abroad destination for
US students.

So, in the spirit of International Education Week, here's a little pop quiz: which of the
following studied in the UK?

▪ Brad Pitt
▪ George Stephanopolous
▪ Bill Clinton
▪ Mischa Barton

Did you guess that all of them did? You're right! The OC's Mischa Barton spent last
summer studying Shakespearean acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and Brad
Pitt studied abroad at Thames Valley University. Both George Stephanopolous and Bill
Clinton were Rhodes Scholars at Oxford. The UK has also been a frequent destination for
future politicians including Rep. Ike Skelton, who studied at the University of Edinburgh.

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Study Abroad Database.
We've just updated our study abroad database, which
features 100 programs for students who want to study in
England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Ranging from
three weeks to a full year, each of the direct-enrollment
programs we feature will let you take advantage of the UK's
excellence in education and contemporary British culture.

Not sure which program is right for you? Check out our guide
to choosing the study abroad experience that's your perfect
match. Or take the first step toward earning a full degree at
a UK university by searching our EducationUK program database .

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Whether you're planning to study abroad for a semester or
spend three to four years getting your bachelor's degree, we
offer resources that can help you finance your time in the
UK. Research scholarships and other financial aid options for
non-degree study abroad, undergraduate or graduate funding
in the Funding Your Studies section of our website. Scholarship Database.

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Order our publications.

You know that our website is an absolute gold mine of
information, but have you checked out our printed publications            ? Our Guide to UK Study Abroad offers a
snapshot of enrollment options, funding information and
student life, while our Pre-Departure Guide contains
everything you need to know before you jet off across the
Pond. Order your copies today!

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