Join other study abroad returnees for the second annual conference on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Augsburg College. Register on-line at: http://www.csbsju.edu/internationaleducation/home/reentryconference.htm. If you need transportation, sign up in the events section of our website. There is a $5 refundable deposit for transportation due in the Career Center by September 16, 2009.

Check out a preview of on-line photo books produced by students on the 2009 Carleton New Media Seminar! Coney Island Rome 1 Rome 2 Prague

Glimpse, a study abroad publication, invites you to participate in their "World Styles" photo contest this May. Submit a photo showing what’s fashionable in your host country for a chance to win a $250 travel voucher, courtesy of STA Travel. In the caption, explain what you see in the photo, tell the story behind the photo, and if applicable, to share any personal anecdotes relating to this particular fashion style. You can check out the entries already submitted, see guidelines, and start the submission process here: http://glimpse.org/contests/

The 2009 OCS Photo Contest winners have been announced! Click here to see all of the winning and finalist photos. Thank you, participants, judges, finalists, and winners, for making this year's photo contest a success!

With swine flu dominating the headlines, we want you to be aware of the steps we are taking to monitor world events. Like most institutions and study abroad providers, we are regularly checking the websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for the latest information on where outbreaks are occurring and for advice on how to prevent contracting and spreading the illness. The URLs for those sites are: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html For Carleton updates, please check http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/flu/ We are also reviewing the daily statements coming out of the U.S. State Department, SOS International, and the European Union Health Ministry.

Curious about what life is like in Russia? Check out Moscow and Beyond, a blog written by participants on the Spring 2009 Russian Seminar in Moscow. Check back frequently for updates about their ongoing travels across Russia! Great photos, as well as excellent commentary.

Submit your photos taken on any off-campus program or fellowship travel to the 23rd Annual OCS Photo Contest. New this year are all-digital submissions. Click here to find out more about photo contest submission guidelines and prizes, check out past winners, and access the online submission form.