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The purpose of the scholarships is to make study abroad possible for students who show an interest in continuing the study of languages and otherwise excel academically, but are financially-disadvantaged or would not qualify for the additional financial aid required to fund the program fees for a semester abroad.

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Students picked up flyers and brochures and visited with UAlbany’s study abroad advisors, representatives from UAlbany’s overseas partners, and advisors from other SUNY schools, all promoting the academic and career benefits of a global experience.

Lining the halls were also students who had already been abroad and were eagerly sharing their stories or reminiscing with the faculty and administrators from UAlbany’s overseas partners who had made their experiences so rewarding. Visiting international students were also enthusiastically promoting their home nations, giving potential visitors an insider’s view. Also on hand was a crew from UAlbany TV, the university’s student run television station, filming for a segment on their show “360.”

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These programs range in length from 3 to 10 weeks and students can earn from 3 to 10 credits. Most programs involve coursework at foreign universities, while some are internships or service learning opportunities. Some programs even combine coursework with internships.

“Summer 2009 has been another successful term for study abroad and exchange programs. Not even tough economic times, the reduction in flights by airlines or the Department of Health’s declaration of H1N1 as a pandemic have reduced the enthusiasm of our students,” said James Pasquill, Director of Study Abroad and Exchanges in the UAlbany Office of International Education.

This summer students set out to enhance their academic experience in locations as diverse as China, Mexico, Argentina, Spain and South Africa. A quality that these students share, in addition to their enthusiasm, is the awareness that a study abroad experience would not only expand their worldview but also augment their resumes.

During this period of slow economic recovery, graduating students are anticipating having a hard time finding a job. As a result, many of them have turned to study abroad as an experience that will add value to their education and emphasize their ambition, cultural awareness and willingness to take on challenges. As many past participants have discovered, listing a study abroad experience on your resume can set you apart from the crowd.

The Office of International Education, Study Abroad & Exchanges is setting up a memorial fund in Letty’s honor. We would like to plant a tree and dedicate a bench in the garden of the Instituto Internacional in Madrid where Letty spent most of her life…from her student days as a participant on the Middlebury College program to her later days as a staff member and Resident Director. Any additional funds collected will be dedicated to a scholarship in Letty’s name for future students participating on the UAlbany Madrid program. If you would like to make a contribution of any amount, please send a check or money order payable to ‘University Auxiliary Services’ and mail it to the following address:

Leticia Romanacce Memorial Fund
Office of International Education, SL G-40
University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

If you would like to send your condolences to Letty’s family and colleagues at the Instituto Internacional, you may either mail it directly to Instituto Internacional at:

SUNY Albany Program
Instituto Internacional
c/Miguel Angel, 8
28010 Madrid – Espana

Or, feel free to mail cards, notes, etc. to the UAlbany Study Abroad Office and we will mail them to Madrid for you.  One of our past participants in the UAlbany Madrid program has created a Facebook page in Letty’s memory. So many happy memories are inextricably linked to our dear friend and mentor, Letty, and our time spent in Madrid. She will be sorely missed.

In order to express gratitude to SUNY and to expand knowledge of China and the Chinese language among New Yorkers, the Ministry of Education of China has offered 10 full scholarships, which include tuition, fees and accommodations, living allowance and medical insurance, per year between 2009 and 2012 for selected SUNY undergraduate students who wish to study the Chinese language or related disciplines in China.  The Scholarship recipients have options to study up to a year at Sichuan University, in Chengdu or at Nanjing University, in Nanjing.

UAlbany students, please contact Ms. Yang Pisani at the Office of International Education (518-591-8170) for more information regarding the SUNY—Chinese Government Scholarship.