Author Archives: Nyssa

Funding: Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Nyssa

Are you feeling creative? Do you need funding for your upcoming study abroad this year? The Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship is open to all (undergrad and graduate) current or aspiring study abroad students. Scholarships are awarded each year. The … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Haikyo, Abandoned Sites in Japan

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Nyssa

Summer is the time for scary stories in Japan. Putting the supernatural aside, nothing scares and fascinates me more than the realization of humanity’s ephemerality in the decay of abandoned buildings or haikyo (廃墟). One of the most well-known ruined … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: ISEP Program Assistant in DC Metro Area

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Nyssa

ISEP is currently seeking a full-time Program Assistant for our central office located in Arlington VA (10 minutes from Washington DC). Founded in 1979, ISEP is a nonprofit membership organization of institutions of higher education in the U.S. and 50 … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: A Shrine to Energy Drinks

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Nyssa

This week’s FLF takes a look at energy drinks, aka genki drinks Taisho Pharmaceutical released the first of this type of drink in 1962 with Lipovitan-D. It’s the drink’s 50th anniversary this year. I’ve never actually tried Lipovitan (it’s also … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Monterey Institute of International Studies, Adjunct Faculty

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Nyssa

The Monterey Institute of International Studies is currently requesting applications from interested candidates for the adjunct faculty pool in International Education Management. In August 2012, the Monterey Institute of International Studies will be launching a MA in International Education Management … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Ideal Japanese Leaders Poll

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nyssa

This week’s Fun Link Friday comes from Japan Probe’s posting of an online poll from Sankei Shinbum in a leadership series on January 2nd. The poll asks participants to rate who they thought were ideal leaders and the worst leaders, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: World Learning DC Program Associate

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Nyssa

The International Development & Exchange Programs of World Learning has an immediate opening for a Program Associate, Professional Skills Development Team. World Learning is an 80-year-old global non-profit organization with operations in 77 countries. Through its award-winning international education programs … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Univ. of Kansas Int’l Student & Scholar Services Assistant Director

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Nyssa

The University of Kansas is looking for an Assistant Director in the International Student & Scholar Services Department. Application Deadline: February 22,2012 Application Review Date: February 23, 2012 Position Overview: The Assistant Director is a key member of the ISSS … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Study Abroad Program Coordinator

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Nyssa

Ohio University is hiring a Study Abroad Program Coordinator within the Office of Education Abroad. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The program coordinator is an integral part … Continue reading →

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2012 NanoJapan: International Research Experience for Undergraduates

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Nyssa

2012 NanoJapan: International Research Experience for Undergraduates Apply by January 27, 2012 Website: http://nanojapan.rice.edu Rice University is now accepting applications for the 2012 NanoJapan: International Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Generously supported by an NSF Partnerships for International Research & Education … Continue reading →

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