It's the time of year again to travel! We're not talking about your spring break plans; we're talking about TraveLearn 2008.
This year's TraveLearn includes places like Ireland, Spain, and the Bahamas. TraveLearn trips, arranged by the Center for International Studies (CIS), are linked to specific departments or courses at Kean, but are open for all students who wish to attend. Taking part in a TraveLearn experience is similar to taking a class and counts towards your tuition, meaning you are not spending any extra money, except for airfare and spending money. While studying abroad is a rewarding experience to many students, TraveLearn is an amazing alternative where you go with several other students and a faculty member for several days to a new country. Here are a few updates about what's in store for 2008. Although some of the deadlines may have already passed, contact information is provided for future opportunities.
Dublin & Ireland (Media & Film)
From March 15-23. The deadline passed in the fall.

Bahamas (Biology Department)
From May 26 - June 9. Initial deadline has passed and full term payments are due March 1st. Accepting late registrations on a space-available basis.

Italy (Design Department)
From May 15-23. Both deadlines have passed. Accepting late registrations on a space-available basis.

France and Spain (Global MBA) From May 11-23. For more information on deadlines contact the CIS Office.

South Africa (Sociology & Anthropology/Africana Studies) From August 5-15. Non-refundable fee of $100 due to CIS Office April 24th. Full payment due by April 28th to EF Tours. Students planning to use financial aid to put towards the cost of the program need to contact CIS Office by April 1.
Each trip focuses on a part of a curriculum designed by the department and introduces the unique features of each country as an educational tool. For more information regarding any of the trips, visit the TraveLearn 2008 link on the Kean home page. It's not too late to sign up for certain upcoming TraveLearn trips. If you don't have time now, make sure to check during the summer for upcoming fall trips. You also can direct any questions to cis@kean.edu, call (908)737- 7140, or visit the CIS office in Kean Hall, Room 225.