In this Issue A Semester Option for Mason Students Highlights and Finances Study Abroad Fair and Social Upcoming Mason Fairs

Daria Stepanova My name is Daria Stepanova and I handle the direct exchange semester programs at the Center for Global Education. ASK ME ABOUT DIRECT EXCHANGES! Phone: 703-993-2161 Fax: 703-993-2153

Although the Direct Exchange semester programs are not the only type of semester program available to Mason students, they are certainly very popular because of their affordability!

Open to Mason students only, these programs allow students to continue paying their tuition to Mason while paying room and board to the host institution. Direct exchange programs are ideal for more mature and independent students; no Mason faculty member is present during a direct exchange. Instead, Mason students enroll as visiting international students at the host institution, earning 12 to 16 transfer credits per semester, as they take courses taught in English or the host country's language. Courses are available in many different disciplines.

The event "Your Match - Study Abroad Fair and Social" will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Please check our website globaled.gmu.edu, Facebook, and Twitter for further updates.

University Career Fair

Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20 from 11am to 4pm - JC Dewberry Hal

Financial Expo

Tuesday, February 25 from 11am to 3pm- SUB I Patriot Lounge

Communication Fair

Wednesday, February 26 from 9am to 12pm - JC Dewberry Hall

Safe Spring Break Fair

Monday, March 3 from 12pm to 4pm - HUB Corner Pocket