Free Summer Study Abroad Opportunity - New South Wales

2014 Universitas 21 Undergraduate Summer School (U21 Summer School)

Only ten days left to apply!

Host: University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Location: Sydney, Australia

Dates: July 2-17, 2014

Theme: Shaping the Future City

Costs: Participation in this program is fully funded by the Office of International Affairs for an approximate value of $3,700/ student. Airfare, registration fee, including accommodation and meals, health insurance, and visa costs (if applicable) will be fully covered by the Office of International Affairs for five successful candidates. This is a competitive application.

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How would you like to spend next summer expanding your cultural horizons while exploring one of the most spectacular cities on earth? The University of Maryland has been invited to nominate five undergraduate students to participate in the 2014 Universitas 21 Undergraduate Summer School being hosted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, July 2-17, 2014. This year’s event focuses on the theme “Shaping the Future City”.  U21 undergraduate students from a variety of countries, cultures, and academic disciplines will spend two weeks engaging in activities, discussions and workshops aimed at exploring ideas for improving the quality of life in urban settings worldwide. 

If you are interested in reflecting on the realities of urbanization in your own country, learning from key scholars in the field about issues such as climate change, low carbon living, and urban redevelopment, and interacting with U21 peers while visiting award-winning building and urban landscapes throughout Sydney, then this is opportunity for you!

Excursions to other parts of the city and the metropolitan area will introduce them to associated issues of suburbanization, public transport, food systems, metropolitan-scale planning, green building and green infrastructure, etc.  Students will identify a stream of particular focus that they wish to engage with during their two weeks in the Summer School and come prepared to participate in activities, discussions, and workshops related to these issues. The social program will include opportunities to enjoy Sydney’s beaches and urban parklands, as well as cultural activities in and around the city.

To apply, please submit the following materials to raluca@umd.edu by Sunday, March 9, 2014:

-          Resume

-          Cover letter including your full name, UID, Class status, College, Major and Minor, and GPA*

-          A two-page essay describing your interest in the program, your motivation to apply, how will you contribute to the program, and what do you expect to gain from this experience.

-          Two academic recommendations

For more information, please contact Dr. Raluca Nahorniac in the Office of International Affairs at raluca@umd.edu

* Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior; Minimum GPA: 3.3; Major Eligibility: All Majors