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BUFFS abroad

Office of Study Abroad SSC 115A

wtamu.edu/studyabroad Fall 2015

TRAVEL TIPS FROM THE TSA —TRAVEL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Travel Tips by the TSA Pg. 1

2015 Buffs Abroad Photo

Contest Winners: Pgs. 2-3

Faculty-led Programs: Pg. 3

Nationally Competitive

Scholarships: Pg. 4

Jokes and Riddles: Pg. 4

IN THIS ISSUE:

October 14-15: Career Expo

October 31: Halloween!

November: Critical Language

Scholarship application deadline

November 26: Thanksgiving

December 4 - 10: Final Exams

Established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, the TSA’s mission is to “protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.” Security is highly important to the TSA; when you’re in line waiting to go through the security screening, the x-ray machines, officers, and strict rules get the point across very quickly. Because the screening process is so tedious it can take some time to even get into the airport. The best way to avoid being caught up in the screening is to get yourself educated about the process before you get to the airport. Here are some tips and facts you should know beforehand to help your screening process run as smooth as possible.

The first thing to remember is to be patient and plan ahead by allowing a fair amount of time in your schedule for the screening process. Have your identification ready. Valid forms of ID are: driver’s license or other state photo identity cards, U.S. passport or passport card, green card, or foreign government-issued passport. For international travel, you need to present you passport book. Also keep in mind that you will be asked to remove your shoes, empty out your pockets, unpack your

laptop, and remove any coats. To avoid fumbling around getting everything in order, remember to wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to remove. Do not wear clothing with excess metal content. Make sure you don’t have any unnecessary items in your pockets.

The “Liquid Rule” also know as the 3-1-1 rule is a rule most people have trouble with. Travelers may only carry on liquids, aerosols, gel, cream or paste in 3.4 oz. bottles, all contained in 1 quart-sized plastic zip-top bag, while only 1 bag is allowed per passenger. Larger items should be placed in your checked luggage.

Further information and tips can be found on the TSA website at www.tsa.gov or you can download the MyTSA Mobile App and receive a 24/7 air travel guide as well as airport delays, security wait times, and the “Can I Bring” section where you can get instant answers on whether or not a certain item is allowed.

Source: http://www.tsa.gov

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

-Henry Miller-

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PICTURES FROM ABROAD FOR

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BUFFS ABROAD 2015: PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS We would like to thank all of the students who submitted photos for the 2015 Buffs Abroad Photo Contest! Photos submitted by students were uploaded to Facebook and voting was left to the public. Each like on a picture was considered as a vote. After a great vote turnout, we are proud to announce the winners for each category! Remember, First place will receive a $75 visa gift card while 2nd will receive a $50 gift card and 3rd place will receive a $25 gift card. Once, more we would like to thank all the students who submitted a picture and everyone on Facebook who took the time to vote and made this contest a memorable one.

Natural & Urban Landscape Category

1st place

Abigail Betts - Castle of Your Dreams

2nd place

Alexandra Smith - Beauty of a Sunset

3rd place

Madeline Shaw - Las Puentes

1st place

Baylee Baker - Waterfalls & West Texas

Send Me There Category

2nd place

Jonathan Roldan - Gaudi’s Wonderland

3rd place

Kendra Cox - Deep Water Blue

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The Office of Study Abroad is proud to announce seven faculty

-led programs for May-Summer 2016. These programs are a

great choice for students if they are looking for a short-term

experience, normally 2 to 4 weeks. Here is a brief description

of what is offered in 2016.

Peru: Community Engagement & Cross-cultural Learning: See

and learn about past cultures through excursions to museums,

cathedrals, and ancient ruins, while engaging in the

community and volunteering in Cusco.

Go-Global Hong Kong: Analyze Chinese culture and politics by

visiting museums, markets & temples. Exchange with local

university students and learn how socio-political factors shape

a culture and its people.

WT in Madrid: Spanish Language & Culture Institute:

Immerse in the Spanish language and culture in the fascinating

city of Madrid. Explore the city’s vibrant culture that provides

the perfect setting for language study and scholarly pursuit.

China: Politics & Culture: Field experience in China will allow

students to experience the politics, society and culture of a

world power. Please note this program is a component of

spring semester courses.

WTAMU Symphony Performance Tour: Fulfill your music

requirements in Prague, Vienna, and Austria. Perform for

audiences in the Czech Republic, Austria, & Hungary. This

program is only for WTAMU Symphony students.

Steinway’s German Heritage: Explore the German origins of

Steinway and Sons pianos and the musical influence of the

19th and 20th century.

Literary London: Experience the physical and cultural

geography of London and deepen your understanding of the

works of William Shakespeare, William Blake, John Keats,

Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, and George Orwell. Please

note that this program is part of spring semester courses .

From Athens to London: Contested Heritage & the Parthenon

Marbles. Study first-hand issues of cultural heritage through a

focus on the Parthenon Marbles. Explore the complex

connections between contemporary Britain, contemporary

Greece, and Ancient Greece while learning the crucial issues of

cultural heritage. Please note this program is part of spring

semester courses.

For more info visit:

http://www.wtamu.edu/academics/study-abroad-faculty-led-programs.aspx

People, Culture & Society Category

1st place

Miguel Soto - One Home

2nd place

Shannon McKeown - Meditation at Jengsima Temple

3rd place

Kathryn English - Ay-Yildiz in the Morning Sun

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS

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1) What always runs, but never walks, often murmurs, never talks,

has a bed, but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?

2) What has rivers with no water, forests, but no trees and cities

with no buildings?

3) What travels the world but stays in a corner?

4) What is the laziest mountain in the world?

5) What is the largest pencil in the Unites States?

Riddles and Jokes

1) A River. 2) A Map. 3) A stamp. 4)”Mt. Ever Rest.” 5)Pencil-vania.” 6) “Rush-a.” NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Nationally Competitive Scholarships

office is dedicated to inform students

about available scholarships and help

interested students apply for such

scholarships.

Nationally competitive scholarships

(also known as “fellowships”) like the

Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall and Truman

have the distinction of being some of

the most prestigious and competitive

merit-based awards available to U.S.

undergraduate and graduate students.

It may seem a bit daunting when

reading about these scholarships but do

not be discouraged. WTAMU has had

recipients of national scholarships, like

Boren, Fulbright, and Gilman.

Students should apply for national

scholarships because there are many

long-term benefits that follow simply

from the time and energy put into

applying for these scholarships. During

the application process students will

develop “Real World” skills. Students

learn to organize their time effectively,

prepare concise and professional

proposals, articulate and defend ideas

to others as well as expand their

knowledge of their field and the world.

Some national scholarships that will

help students study abroad include the

Fulbright and the Gilman. The Fulbright

Program offers opportunities in all fields

of graduate coursework, research or

English language teaching in 140

countries. U.S. citizens who are

graduating seniors, hold a B.S./B.A.

degree, are master’s or doctoral degree

candidates, or young professionals and

artists are eligible.

The Gilman International Scholarship

program provides awards of up to

$5,000 (with a possible $3,000 for

studies in critical need languages) to

fund study abroad opportunities.

Undergraduates from all academic fields

who are U.S. citizens and receive

Federal Pell Grants are eligible to apply.

Students who are interested in studying

abroad are strongly encouraged to visit

both the Nationally Competitive

Scholarships Office and the Office of

Study Abroad.

National scholarships are not limited to

scholarships that require you to go

abroad, there are more scholarships

available where you can remain in the

U.S. To learn more please visit the

Nationally Competitive Scholarships

website or visit Laura Seals the

Coordinator of the Nationally

Competitive Scholarships Office at the

Student Success Center 115B.

Source: wtamu.edu/student-support/ncs/aspx