Spain

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Info Box: Cost: $2,995 for four week programs, $5,195 for the eight week program Tentative dates: Early May-early June 2010- Four weeks of classes in Cáceres and four days in Madrid Early June-early July 2010-Four days in Madrid and four weeks in Cáceres Early May-early July 2010- Eight weeks in Cáceres and four days in […]

The pulse of Russia

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Moscow, the symbolic heart that has always sustained vast Russia, is open to students wishing to study abroad. Accepted participants have the chance to live in the capital of Moscow, while studying Russian in partnership with Moscow State University. “This is one of the world’s most respected and intellectually rigorous universities,” said Marina Panina, Russia […]

Students exceed space in Science and Health Building

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute According to the State Office of Education, UVU needs a larger facility for its College of Science and Health, based on the number of students. The current building was completed in 1989 and no longer meets the needs of the students with only 60,000 usable square feet. It is the smallest in the state based […]

London

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you had a recent hankering for some bangers and mash? Well now is your chance to fill that appetite. The London Literature and Cinema program is set to begin in May 2010. The program, designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore global cultures, will offer both English and film courses to participating […]

All Roads Lead to Rome

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Scheduled to travel May 2010, the Italy Art History program offers the chance to study outside of the classroom and experience art within the context of history and culture. You will have the opportunity to view art of the Baroque and Renaissance periods in cities such as Rome, Florence and Venice. Extracurricular trips include visits […]

Identity theft an issue even to students

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and the students of the nation’s colleges and universities have been drawing special attention from thieves. Students are an especially lucrative market for thieves because they rarely track their finances and may not notice any credit problems until they apply for financial […]

Germany

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute When talking about Germany, many may look back to Nov. 9, 1989 when communism crumbed with the fall of the Berlin wall. However, in the 20 years since, the changes that have taken place are undeniable. Through the struggles of finding a new identity and breaking down mental walls, Berlin has undergone a significant transformation […]

J’adore la France

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Enrich yourself with for four to seven weeks in the cities of Nice and Paris. See the French Riviera, the Louvre museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and many other treasures of Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and of course Paris, the city that many people call the “cultural capital of the world.” Attendees will be […]

A trip to the ‘Garden of Eden’

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Follow your guide through the diverse flora and fauna of tropical rain forests on a natural history excursion through Costa Rica. Applicants accepted into the program will have the chance to study tropical biology or geology while actively exploring various ecological zones and the geology of an active volcanic arc. “Students who participate in our […]

Study Abroad to Brazil

November 2, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute As the newest program a long list of study abroad options, Brazil offers students a journey full of beaches, ethnic diversity and cultural richness in Brazilian arts. “Lots of students are becoming more aware of the advantages of exploring the world beyond the limits of their backyards,” said Debora Ferreira, associate professor and Portuguese coordinator. […]