November 2006

           Celebrate International Education Week! Every November,
           schools, non-profit organizations and government around the world celebrate the
           benefits of international education and academic exchange.
           
           International Education Week also marks the annual launch of the Institute of
           International Education's Open Doors Report on study abroad. We're pleased to
           announce that once again, the UK is the number one study-abroad destination for
           US students.

           So, in the spirit of International Education Week, here's a little pop quiz: which of the
           following studied in the UK?

               ▪ Brad Pitt
               ▪ George Stephanopolous
               ▪ Bill Clinton
               ▪ Mischa Barton

           Did you guess that all of them did? You're right! The OC's Mischa Barton spent last
           summer studying Shakespearean acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and Brad
           Pitt studied abroad at Thames Valley University. Both George Stephanopolous and Bill
           Clinton were Rhodes Scholars at Oxford. The UK has also been a frequent destination for
           future politicians including Rep. Ike Skelton, who studied at the University of Edinburgh.

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We've just updated our study abroad database, which            features 100 programs for students who want to study in            England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Ranging from            three weeks to a full year, each of the direct-enrollment            programs we feature will let you take advantage of the UK's            excellence in education and contemporary British culture.                        Not sure which program is right for you? Check out our guide            to choosing the study abroad experience that's your perfect            match. Or take the first step toward earning a full degree at            a UK university by searching our EducationUK program            database.

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Whether you're planning to study abroad for a semester or            spend three to four years getting your bachelor's degree, we            offer resources that can help you finance your time in the            UK. Research scholarships and other financial aid options for            non-degree study abroad, undergraduate or graduate funding            in the Funding Your Studies section of our website.

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You know that our website is an absolute gold mine of            information, but have you checked out our printed            publications? Our Guide to UK Study Abroad offers a            snapshot of enrollment options, funding information and            student life, while our Pre-Departure Guide contains            everything you need to know before you jet off across the            Pond. Order your copies today!

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