Fellowships and Abroad Opportunities in Asia
From: "Diane Nguyen"
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> Subject: Fellowships and Abroad Opportunities in Asia - Great
Thanksgiving dinner conversation piece
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>> VIA (formerly Volunteers in Asia) got started on the Stanford campus
>> in 1963. We offer summer and long-term programs in Asia to U.S.
>> undergrads and grads, who want to serve in education or public
>> service. Come visit our website at www.viaprograms.org. The
>> application deadline is February 22, 2007 for summer 2007 departure.
>>
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>> NEW! COMMUNITY SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS IN VIETNAM
>> In 2007, VIA will offer FOUR fully-funded fellowships for
exceptional college graduates who have a demonstrated and ongoing to Vietnam or
>> the Vietnamese-American community. Fellows will be posted at one of
>> VIA's 11 posts in Vietnam and receive round-trip airfare, housing
and living, relocation allowance, materials allowance, insurance,
>> readjustment allowance, and $1000 for a community service project.
>> This fellowship program is funded by the Ford Foundation.
>>
>> LONG-TERM ENGLISH TEACHING/RESOURCE IN CHINA, INDONESIA, VIETNAM,
>> MYANMAR, LAOS, AND THAILAND
>> For those seeking a more in-depth and long-term experience, VIA
offers 1- and 2-year volunteer positions at public schools, universities,
>> research institutions, and local nonprofits. Volunteers receive
>> housing and a living stipend, and either teach English or work on
>> community development programs. In addition to cross-cultural
>> training, VIA provides two weeks of TESOL training. Additional
TESOL training strongly recommended.
>>
>> SUMMER PROGRAMS IN INDONESIA, VIETNAM, AND CHINA
>> VIA offers three short-term summer programs. In the Bali
>> Service-Learning program in Indonesia, participants live with a
>> Balinese family, study language and culture, and volunteer at a
local NGO. In the Teach-in-Hue program in Vietnam, participants teach
>> American culture to Vietnamese university students, organize student
>> activities, and visit local NGOs. In the Traditional Chinese
Medicine program in China, participants learn about traditional Chinese
>> medicine and engage in cultural exchange with Chinese medical
>> students. No experience is required for these programs.
>>
>> TRAINING, SUPPORT, IMPORTANT DATES, AND PARTICIPATION FEES
>> VIA is a small organization committed to providing individual and
>> group training and support. This includes: stateside orientation,
>> cross-cultural training, and in-field staff support. For 1- and
>> 2-year volunteers only: VIA provides two weeks of TESOL training
(in Thailand), three weeks of language instruction, in-country
>> orientation, staff visits, and an annual conference. Applications
are due Feb. 22, 2007. Financial assistance is provided to those with
>> financial need. Don't let cost be a determining factor - VIA
>> encourages everyone to apply!
>>
>> For more information contact the VIA office at info@viaprograms.org
or 415.904.8033. We're happy to answer all your questions!
>>
>> VIA (formerly Volunteers in Asia)
>> 965 Mission Street, Suite 751 >> San Francisco, CA 94105
>> 415.904.8033 tel
>> 650.725.1805 fax
>> www.viaprograms.org
>> info@viaprograms.org
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>> --
>> Diane Nguyen
>> Outreach Coordinator
>>
>> VIA Headquarters
>> 965 Mission, Ste. 751 >> San Francisco, CA 94103
>>
>> VIA at Stanford campus
>> 482 Galvez St., Room 101 >> Stanford, CA 94305
>> 650.725.7433 (phone)
>> 650.725.1805 (fax)
>> www.viaprograms.org
>>
>> "My 2 years as a VIA volunteer gave me a one-of-a-kind opportunity
to develop an in-depth understanding of Vietnamese society and culture,
>> start learning the language, and explore the country, all of which
>> provided a strong foundation for my current work as a scholarship
>> administrator for Vietnamese students who want to study in the U.S."
>> -Jessy Needham
>> VIA Vietnam volunteer 2003-2005
>> Current Fullbright Officer at US Embassy (Hanoi, Vietnam)