Tuesday, November 17th
Outside the Great Room
12-3 PM

Come talk to the Office of International Education, study abroad student alumni, faculty Study Tour leaders, and the Financial Aid office.

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The presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 2 in Schaffer 106 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Each presentation will be approximately 45 minutes.

Check out the attached flyer for more information!

Please contact the Office of International Education with any questions!

The Office of International Education
Glendening Annex
www.smcm.edu/ie
+1 240-895-4202

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London Spring Break Study TourDavid Groupe
November 2, at 4 p.m.
Bruce Davis Theater

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Stephan Lenik and Iris Ford
October 31, at 4:45 p.m.
Anne Arundel Hall W104

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Before we even entered the museum we knew we were in for a treat. The outside of the museum is a mosaic with tons of mirrors, colored glass and other items making beautiful patterns. Since the museum is several floors, we decided to have a meeting point in an hour so everyone could take their time looking around at their own pace. Some of us wandered to the basement where we ended up with at the fart exhibit. No, that is not a typo- The Fart Exhibit. The entire mosaic told stories of flatulence and in the middle there was a button you could push to hear different sounds of…well we think you know what we are going to say! Despite the subject matter, the exhibit was very colorful and the guide told us a little bit about how he created the exhibit and that he also created a Christmas tree made of mirrors outside the museum.

Visionary artists usually do not have any formal training and are often self-taught. The cool thing about that, we learned, is that people make art from and about anything (e.g. farts)! We saw a toothpick replica of the Lusitania, Pez Dispenser art, photos of ears dedicated to the one earring all women seem to lose, but can’t seem to give up, and mannequins of all sizes and shapes adorned with various items. Needless to say, we spent more than an hour in the museum. We all spent probably about a half an hour just in the gift shop alone!

Once we left the museum, we decided we would climb up Federal Hill to get a nice view of the Inner Harbor. It was a bit of a steep hike, but well worth it once we got to the top and took some photos of the city. For some of the students this was their first time to a major U.S. city.

On the way to our next stop, The Book Thing, we stopped at Paper Moon Diner for lunch, which was recommended by a friend of our German student. The Diner seemed quite similar to the museum with colorful eclectic displays of just about everything from dolls to sailboats! The menu was just about as far ranging as the décor! Our student from Japan tried the macho nachos, while others tried crab quesadillas, salmon pasta, egg omelets and grilled cheese- there was something for everyone! Once our bellies were full, we decided to head to our final destination- The Book Thing!

The Book Thing is basically a hole in the wall, but the inside is amazing and every book lovers dream! Basically, the organization collects books all week, and then opens their doors on Saturday and Sunday to give away books, free of charge. One or 100, you can take as many as you want! Books range from cookbooks to non-fiction to travel guides and magazines! We all got a few and after about an hour we piled back into the van and headed back to St. Mary’s!

Amy Marrion, Grad Assistant, Office of International Education

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On Saturday September 26^th four of our international students traveled the short distance up Rt. 5 to experience the 69^th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair. Despite a cloudy sky and a few showers, the group had a great time exploring the culture of St. Mary’s County. If you couldn’t already tell from our surroundings, the history of St. Mary’s is deeply rooted in agriculture, and that was evident when we first stepped foot on the fairgrounds and saw tractors, pigs, sheep, cows and barrels of hay!

Before exploring the livestock area, we visited the local Sheriffs table which presented a prime opportunity for photos and tinkering with handcuffs and other police gadgets. As we continued, we explored exhibits jam packed with goods submitted by local residents.  Goods on display included beautiful photos, many depicting the prized Maryland Blue Crab, gorgeous baked goods, fruit and vegetables. As part of the fruit section, there was a contest for the largest watermelon and first place weighed in at a whopping 82 lbs! When we finally made it to the livestock area, we noticed that the bunnies had been ranked and learned that they are judged on a variety of criteria, including ear type and eye color! Who knew?

In addition to the local agricultural exhibits, there were also tables set up for local businesses, churches and political parties. We found the Republican table particularly interesting because they were offering candy corn to place in the mason jar of your favorite presidential candidate.

And, of course, a fair would not be a fair if there weren’t rides! There were dozens of rides and happy children running around despite the dreary weather. A few of us decided to try out the “Round Up” which sent us in circles from every angle possible …and by the end I knew that was my first and final ride of the day! However, two other students, with apparent stomachs of steel, opted to try out the bumper cars, the drop tower and more! The rest of us wandered around the grounds and contemplated the many food options!

After the two thrill seekers got their ride fix, we regrouped to grab some food. Having learned that “stuffed ham” is a specialty truly unique to St. Mary’s County, we started with a free sample. There was a mixed reaction to the spicy ham treat; some thought it was too spicy, while others enjoyed it. However, I was the only one who actually purchased a sandwich to take with me! Following our savory sampling, we moved on to the true fair goodness- fried foods! We tried funnel cake sprinkled with powdered sugar and fried Oreos, which are an American tradition and favorite at county fairs. We also learned that in Slovenia, where one of our students is from, there is very similar treat to funnel cake!

Submitted by Amy Marrion, Office of International Education Graduate Assistant

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Passport Fees

Money Orders / Personal Checks made payable to US Department of State

Adults:

• Books – $110.00
• Cards – $30.00

US Postal Service Fees

• $25.00 Execution Fee

Passport photos are available on site – $15.00

Please Note: Payments for Execution Fee & Photo’s will need to be in the form of a check or money order made payable to U S Postal Service)

Identification

You must bring these two forms of identification:

• Certified Birth Certificate (Include official seal)
• Current Driver’s License or State Identification Card

Or

• Naturalization Certificate (If naturalized Citizen)
• Current Driver’s License or State Identification Card

And

• A photocopy showing the front and back of the applicant’s ID made on plain white, 8½ x 11’’ standard paper.

Photocopies must contain images on only one-side of each page (not on the front and the back).

If copies cannot be made on the same side of one page, the applicant may present two separate pages; one displaying the front of the ID and the second displaying the back of the ID.

All applicants must appear in person, including minors.

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Sunday, Nov. 16th

Gambian Culture Club Meeting: 8 PM, NC 9, Join your fellow students to talk about Gambian culture, eat Gambian food, drink attaya, and share stories.

Monday, Nov. 17th

• Enjoy Australian, British, and Irish food for lunch in the Great Room
• Photo Booth: 12-1:30 PM and 5-7 PM, Great Room, Come enjoy the kickoff of the International Week by taking pictures in our photo booth!
• Books for Bakau Sponsored by Gambia Culture Club: 12-2 PM and 5-7 PM, Campus Center Foyer, Help the Gambia Culture Club collect school supplies and monetary donations for a primary
• school in The Gambia.
• Greece Study Tour Information Session: 4:45 PM, Margaret Brent 109, Come learn about the exciting opportunity to spend a few weeks exploring the Greek islands as well as earning your ELAW credit.

Tuesday, Nov. 18th

• Enjoy African and Middle Eastern food for lunch in the Great Room
• Henna Tattooing: 12-1:30 PM, Great Room Foyer, Experience the ancient Indian art of henna. Enjoy the temporary tattoos and decorative designs!
• Books for Bakau Sponsored by Gambia Culture Club: 12-2 PM and 5-7 PM, Campus Center Foyer, Help the Gambia Culture Club collect school supplies and monetary donations for a primary
• school in The Gambia.
• Language Corner: Dinner Time, Great Room, Come learn a little Russian language from one of our international students and expand your language repertoire.
• IE Photo Contest Unveiling and Reception: 4 PM, Boyden Gallery, Enjoy light refreshments as the winners for the Photo Contest are announced. Click here to RSVP to attend this event.
• Andean Study Tour: Exploring the Incas – Information Session: 5 PM, Aldom Lounge adjourning the Campus Center, Come find out about this exciting summer study abroad opportunity to travel to Peru and learn more about the Incan culture as well as earn ELAW credit.

Wednesday, Nov. 19th

• Enjoy Latin American food for lunch in the Great Room
• International Education Information Session Tabling: 12-1:30 PM, Great Room Foyer
• Books for Bakau Sponsored by Gambia Culture Club: 12-2 PM and 5-7 PM, Campus Center Foyer, Help the Gambia Culture Club collect school supplies and monetary donations for a primary school in The Gambia.
• Japanese Name Writing: 5-6 PM, Great Room Foyer, Have your name written in Japanese!
• International Coffee/Tea Tasting and American Board Game Night: 6:00-9:00 PM, Glendening Annex, Enjoy an abundance of coffees and teas from around the world while playing your favorite American board games with your friends! Click here to RSVP for this amazing event

Thursday, Nov. 20th

• Enjoy Southern and Western European food for lunch in the Great Room
• Henna Tattooing: 12-1:30 PM, Great Room Foyer, Experience the ancient Indian art of henna. Enjoy the temporary tattoos and decorative designs!
• Chinese Name Writing: 12-1:30 PM, Great Room Foyer, Have your name written in Chinese!
• Books for Bakau Sponsored by Gambia Culture Club: 12-2 PM and 5-7 PM, Campus Center Foyer, Help the Gambia Culture Club collect school supplies and monetary donations for a primary school in The Gambia.
• Japanese Origami: 5-6:30 PM, Great Room Foyer, Learn how to make Japanese Origami.
• IE Trivia Night at the Pub: 6:00- 9:00 PM, The Pub, Think you know the capital of France? Play some trivia at the Pub and test your knowledge on traveling and places around the world. A host of great prizes to be won. Click here to RSVP to this fun event.
• Cercle Francais: 8:00 PM, International Suite (WC 19), Join our French Teaching Assistant to take part in activities surrounding French culture. Typical activities have included: cooking, games, movies and more.

Friday, Nov. 21st

• Enjoy Asian food for lunch in the Great Room
• International Zumba Party: 12:00 PM, ARC Rec Courts, Learn about Zumba fitness and feel great the rest of the day! Dance to international music from around the world. Click here to RSVP to shake to the beat!
• Books for Bakau Sponsored by Gambia Culture Club: 12-2 PM and 5-7 PM, Campus Center Foyer, Help the Gambia Culture Club collect school supplies and monetary donations for a primary school in The Gambia.
• IE Alumni Panel: 3:30-4:30 PM, 195 Goodpaster, Want to learn how you can travel the world after graduation? Find out from SMCM Alumni how they have traveled abroad after graduation and used their SMCM skills to see the world. Click here to RSVP to learn how you can travel beyond graduation.
• IE Movie Night: 7:00 PM, Glendening Annex, Tokyo Godfathers, Directed by Satoshi Kohn, This is a Japanese anime film. Tokyo Godfathers is about three homeless people who find an abandoned baby in a trash heap on Christmas day and set out on an adventure to return the baby to her mother. This event is co-sponsored by the SMCM Anime Club. Popcorn and Soda will be provided. Click here to RSVP for this fun-filled movie night.
• Multi-Cultural Event: 8:00 PM, International Suite (WC 19), Join our International Teaching Assistants as they celebrate their cultures with food and music from Europe and South America.

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Discovery where your academic adventures will take you, meet with our program partners, participate in our Instagram contest, and try out our International Photo Booth!

Featuring:

• St. Mary’s in The Gambia
• James Cook University
• SMCM-ISA Granada, Spain
• ICADS – Costa Rica
• Semester in India
• AIFS-SMCM Cannes, France
• University College Dublin
• Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Plus…

• Arcadia University
• Academic Programs International (API)
• AIFS
• CEA Global Education
• CET Academic Programs
• CISabroad
• Cultural Vistas
• The Education Abroad Network
• Global Experiences (Internships)
• IAU College
• IES Abroad
• IFSA-Butler
• International Studies Abroad (ISA)
• The School for Field Studies
• SEA Semester
• SAI (Study Abroad Italy)
• STA Travel

Instagram Photo Contest Categories

• Best Photo with an Exhibitor
• Best Photo with an Irish Ducky*
• Most Enthusiastic Pre-Study Abroad Photo
• Best Photo with a Chinese Ducky*
• Best Photo with a Spain Ducky*
• Best Photo with as many different Ethnic Duckies as you can find*
• Best Study Abroad Catalog Photo
• Most Studious Photo
• Best Photo Trying Wonjo
• Best Depiction of Receiving a Scholarship Photo (bonus for using Scholarship materials)
• Best Photo Booth Photo (multiple awards may be awarded in this category depending on the submissions)

*No Duckies May be harmed, stolen, or lost in the participation of this contest!!

By submitting your photo(s) to the contest using the hashtag below you agree to allow the SMCM Office of International Education to use the photo(s) for promotional/office purposes in any media format.

Hashtag for the Contest is – #SMCMSAFAIR14, You can also tag the IE Office on Instagram – SMCMIntlEd

Prizes will be Awarded at 4:30 pm

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