IP Newsletter November 2, 2009
Upcoming IP Events of Interest
- Group Advisement Session for all IP students - Thursday, November 12, 2009, Room 331, Student Center Commons, 11 - 12. Great chance to have your questions answered and meet other students in the program.
- New! 1st Annual International Plan Symposium - The International Plan is sponsoring a spring semester symposium scheduled for January 28, 2010. Students who have completed one or both terms of their 26 weeks international experience requirement are invited to submit proposals for oral presentations or posters - Check out the website for more details at http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/
Local Cultural Events
- International Education Week November 16 - 20, 2009 - International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. For more details check out the OIE website at http://www.oie.gatech.edu/events/events.php
Important News for Students Going Abroad Spring and/or Summer, 2009
Have you had your Approval Signatures Form signed?
1. Before going abroad, make sure you complete your International Plan "Approval Signature Form". Completing this form provides assurance that your time abroad will count toward IP requirements. Once you have obtained all signatures, please contact us at internationalplan@oie.gatech.edu to make an appointment to see Karen Pierce for the final signature. If you did not complete this form as part of your study abroad or work abroad application, you may find it on the IP website by clicking here.
2. After your form is signed, you'll be given permission to register for a course that indicates on your transcript that your time abroad is counting towards IP requirements.
3. Don't for get to apply for the IP stipend if going abroad. Application can be found on our website at: http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu/apply/stipend.html
Announcements
- NEW! INTA 1200-IP section: American Government in Comparative & Global Perspectives. The IP section (and only the IP section) of this course now fulfills the International Plan's International Relations requirement. It also fulfills Georgia Tech's American History / American Government requirement. It is restricted to IP students, as it is specifically designed with the interests and needs of the IP student in mind. Contact Stephanie Jackson at stephanie.jackson@inta.gatech.edu to request a permit. The spring semester course is taught TR 12:05-1:35 - CRN 29283.
- NEW! Industrial Design in the College of Architecture is our newest IP major. Welcome industrial designers!
- The IP is on Facebook. Look for our group called International Plan: GIT Global as a way to connect with other IP students.
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