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Welcome to the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2014-2015

To all International Studies students:

Kalinaw!

In behalf of the faculty and non-teaching staff of the International Studies Department, I welcome all International Studies students to another exciting, academically-fulfilling and enjoyable semester.

For starters, we direct your attention to what is in store for us this semester: First Year Orientation, AISSO General Assembly, the much talked about Forum on the Philippine Foreign Service, and the much-awaited program on ASEAN 2015 in partnership with the State Department of the United States of America to name just a few.

All these and more will come your way as we will keep you always posted for more programs and activities this Semester.

It is truly fun in International Studies!

Should you have inquiries or in need of assistance, feel free to contact us:

           Martin O. Escobido Jr.
           Chair, International Studies Department
           Moderator, Ateneo International Studies Student Organization (AISSO)
           Tel No. 221-2411 loc 8322
           E-mail: i.s.coordinator.addu@gmail.com

           Jhana Lynne B. Ligue
          Club President, Ateneo International Studies Student Organization (AISSO)
          4th Year, AB IS-Asian Studies

2013-2014 Fulbright Program for Graduate Studies

Competition for 2013-2014 Fulbright Program for Graduate Studies in the U.S. is now open! http://fulbright.org.ph/
 For more information: Visit American Corner  Davao, 2nd Floor Weiman Building Ateneo de Davao University and/or see Ms. Fretzie Alfaro, Education USA Volunteer Adviser.

Global UGRAD Program/http://t.co/LeLXwhz

Good day!

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announce the opening of the competition for the 2012-2013 Philippine Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). This program targets outstanding students from non-elite, underrepresented sectors in society who are in their second or third year in college to do one semester or one academic year of study in an accredited higher educational institution in the U.S.

Please see attached application form. Application period for the 2012-2013 Philippine Global UGRAD Program is from October 12 to November 14, 2011.

 

Kindly share this information to your students, friends and colleagues who might be interested to apply and study in the U.S. Thank you.

Warm regards,

 

Ms. Fretzie F. Alfaro

EducationUSA Adviser

Ateneo de Davao University

E. Jacinto St., Davao City 8000 Philippines

(63) 221-2411 local 8229

(63) 932-619-7768

 

PS.  Applicattion Form is available at the American Corner. It can also be downloaded at www.paef.org.ph. 

Take the Survey at: http://svy.mk/f6StWz

Take the EducationUSA Communications Survey!

EducationUSA needs your feedback in order to better enhance its advising services and the way it communicates to international students around the globe!  The survey is only 7 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.

Take the Survey at: http://svy.mk/f6StWz

EducationUSA Featured University

Everyone is invited to attend....

EducationUSA-AdDU Presents Minnesota State University @ Mankato: An Orientation Seminar
When:     Today, January 24, 2011
Time:       3:40pm
Venue:     F308

Welcome 2011

"For last year's voice belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice"-T.S. Eliot 

Cheers to 2011!!!

10th In-Country Workshop for EducationUSA Advisers in the Philippines

Our Lady of Fatima Academy Education USA Outreach

With the assistance of another group of Education USA student volunteers I conducted an outreach orientation seminar last March 8, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Academy.   Our group was warmly welcomed by Ms Radela Suscano(in green uniform), the guidance councilor of Our Lady of Fatima Academy (OLFA).The student volunteers are fourth year International Studies students majoring in American Studies namely (from left to right): Kaye Anjeli J. Regalado,  Shiela Mae M. Mendoza and Xyra Louelle F. Arsenio.     

The audience was composed of the fourth year high school students from three sections of the said school. Opportunity Grant brochures and application forms were handed out to the students before the start of the presentation.          

The program started at 8 am and lasted for almost two hours. During the Q & A, the students raised a number of questions regarding the Opportunity Grant. There was one student who also shared her experience when she had the opportunity to visit her father in New York.

Education USA Outreach @ Maco National Highschool

Last January 16, 2010 the AdDU-Education USA satellite advising center conducted an outreach program/ orientation seminar at Maco National High School. This was the first time that Student volunteers joined  and actively participated in my outreach activities.

The student volunteers namely, Hyacinth Sazzy Fiorella G. Calicdan, Frances Femille C. Garcia, and Joshua Manguilimotan are all fourth year International Studies Students majoring in American Studies . This was a welcome opportunity for the three senior American studies students in as much as they get to showcase what they know about the U.S. and at the same time earn credit hours for their Practicum class.

No less than the Superintendent of Compostela Valley Province, Dr. Lillian C. Calicdan Ed D. who  suggested to conduct an orientation seminar at Maco National High School since among all, and judging by the school’s performance in the national and local interschool competitions, "this school is the most competitive, attentive and responsive".

After the program, the team was treated to a sumptuous  lunch at the Home Economics room of the school. The people, the staff, and the faculty were indeed hospitable. Everyone in the dining hall expressed different opinions and commendations. They also inquired about the future events of Education USA.

Congratulations to OG Grantee Earl John Ryan M. Hernandez

Success comes to those who labor and wait. But in the case of EJ Hernandez it is more of labor and persistence...

Mr. Earl John Ryan M. Hernandez could not hide his elation and a sense of fulfillment when he knew about his Opportunity Grant application approval. He was so determined that he was willing to do everything to be able to study in the U.S. and fulfill the dream that he is longing for.

After having been admitted to BYU Hawaii, he never stopped looking for ways and means to be able to see himself through what he believed to be part of his destiny. After my first advising session with him where I informed him about the OG application process as well as the required supporting documents, EJ did not waste time to prepare everything and was even setting the pace as to when he can have another advising session with me. The next time we met, he had all the forms and documents laid down. I went over his application form and pointed out to him some portions that needed to be corrected and/or enhanced (i.e. lacking data/information, essay). After endorsing and sending his OG application to PAEF, EJ was not contented in just "waiting". He would often text and call me to follow up on his application. Visiting the advising center became part of his almost daily regimen. His determination is really remarkable. He was really so "into it" to the point of being overly aggressive. But it was this aggressiveness coupled with a very positive disposition that made EJ accomplished what he has accomplished now. And it will be this same attitude and outlook in life that will lead him to more success in his studies and in his personal life.

In behalf of the AdDU-EducationUSA Satellite Advising Center, I wish to congratulate EJ and may he continue to persevere in his studies and make his mother proud.

Lecture-Forum on "Strategic Planning in the Age of Emerging Technologies"

Ms. Rebecca McDuff, Regional Information Officer of the US Embassy, was the guest speaker of the lecture-forum on how to maximize the use of information technology in effectively conducting strategic planning in an academic environment.

Accompanying Ms. McDuff was Ms. Florabel "Pong" Aureus (extreme left in picture below), Deputy Director of TJIC.

Representative-guests from the more than twenty (20) different Colleges and Universities within Davao City attended the occasion. Taking advantage of their presence, the EducationUSA Satellite Advising Center handed out to them freebies consisting of EducationUSA designed mini-bags containing other freebies like EducationUSA ballpens, pencils, key chains & luggage tags. Opportunity Grant brochures and application forms together with the EducationUSA Adviser's calling cards were also placed inside the bags.

Of course, International Studies students mostly those majoring in American Studies joined and actively participated in the lecture-forum. All the questions that were raised came from them. 

                                                     

Forum on "International Education" with Ms. Hazel Acosta

Last November 16, 2009, Education Specialist, Ms. Hazel Acosta, gave a very lively and enriching presentation on the development, prospects and challenges of International Education. Her lecture formalized the official launching of the International Education Week 2009 Celebration at AdDU.

Global UGrad Skype Interview

Two students of the Ateneo de Davao University have been fortunate to be included in the short list of successful applicants for the 2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program.

Ms. Christine Jan T. Buranday, 1st year International Studies student majoring in American Studies and Mr. Aldwin Chester Y. Dumago, 3rd year Business Administration student had their interview via skype last November 12, 2009. Before the interview, both were required to make an essay based on the questions prepared by PAEF.

Dr. Esmeralda Cunanan, Executive Director of PAEF, conducted the interview.

Broadcast of Live Interview of Sec. Hilary Clinton

On November 13, 2009, International Studies students attended the viewing of the live broadcast of Sec. Clinton's visit and interview.

Education USA Featured University Presentation

Last November 11, 2009, as part of our International Education Week 2009 celebration we featured Minnesota State University, Mankato with Ms. Cita Maignes as our resource speaker.

For more information about the Minnesota State University, Mankato check their website at: http://www.mnsu.edu/

After the session, the student-participants, mostly International Studies students, along with some faculty posed with Ms. Maignes for the picture taking.

IEW 2009 Schedule of Activities

IEW 2009 at ADDU

The Ateneo de Davao Education USA Student Advising Satellite Center invites all interested to join us in celebrating International Education Week 2009.

EducationUSA AdDU Official Blog site

This is the official blog site of the Education USA Satellite Advising Center of the Ateneo de Davao University.