The Free University of San Francisco, run out of a store basement in the Mission District, is a philosophical conundrum. The university, launched with a series of lectures on Feb. 5, has no grades, no official curriculum, no paid (much less tenured) teachers, no accreditation and no campus. Crucially, it also has no tuition. But the people who would be most likely to benefit from a free education lower-income people and people of color - also are the least likely to show up. Does anyone care?This country doesn't have a future unless it does a better job of creating educational access for its citizens. The cost of not having a college degree, for instance, has never been higher for a young person's long-term prospects both financial and social. At the same time, the cost of getting a college degree has become prohibitive for the working class and increasingly, the middle class.Study abroad in Sweden.
California's community colleges - still the best deal in this state - are oversubscribed and overrun. So putting aside all of its revolutionary rhetoric, a place like the Free University of San Francisco could have a real, tangible, practical impact on its students. If it wants that.I fear that it doesn't want that, however. Here's the university's current course schedule:Evidence, Literary Rebels,Art Seminar,Minorities and the Critical Decade,History and Political Poetry,The Essential Plato and Aristotle and Intro to Western Music.The people who want to take classes like these can afford to pay for them.You're going to attract people who have degrees already, is my guess, with that kind of curriculum,Anthony Lising Antonio, an associate professor of education at Stanford University, told me.People who have enough money and stability to pursue this. It's learning for learning's sake, which is good, but is not what's driving low-income folks to go to college.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Industrial Engineering,International Agricultural Sciences and Mathematics.
So here we have the conundrum, and it is a conundrum taking place all over the higher education community. There's nothing wrong with the Free University's approach. In today's shifting, chaotic world, a liberal arts education might be a person's best bet for developing the skills needed to flow and bend with radical job changes and uncertain employment opportunities.
But for a variety of reasons, those who are most in need of higher education are unlikely to seek out liberal arts courses. If they're the first in their families to go to college, they're under pressure to make the huge investment pay off, and liberal,Master Course, arts courses have no immediate practical applications.
There's a social component, too lower-income people don't know many liberal arts graduates, don't get assistance in choosing majors and careers, and feel (rightly) intimidated by environments where there's no one from a similar background.That's part of the reason that online, for-profit colleges have been so successful at recruiting these students.They focus on technical education, practical education, Antonio said.And they have a very aggressive financial aid outreach. That's part of their model.Of course, those for-profit colleges haven't been so good at graduating their students or getting them into income-earning professions. That's why they're under investigation.And that's where we come back to the Free University. Courses in, say, database management or electrical engineering might be tedious, but they might have a bigger positive impact on San Francisco than the current curriculum.
With the state's public universities increasingly unable to provide an affordable education to Californians, a practical curriculum might even be a more revolutionary approach. In today's economy, it might even attract a large number of college graduates.Imagine the possibilities if that were to happen how exciting would it be if stratified San Francisco finally had a place with a diverse student body, made up of people from different economic classes? A place for different people to share their ideas and strategies? What better education could there be?I know, I know. But that's the power of education - it teaches you how to dream.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Students studying abroad on their own to benefit from king Abdullah scholarship program
This follows an announcement by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah announced on Wednesday.Mohammad Al-Hizan, spokesman for the Ministry of Higher Education, said there are around 10,000 to 12,000 Saudis paying for their studies abroad. He added that 109,000 Saudis are studying abroad on the flagship scholarship program.Al-Hizan said that conditions to enroll in the program remain the same and that students need to be enrolled in an approved course at an approved university or institute.
The mistake that many students make is that they do not understand that the specialties listed have sub-specialties. For example, business administration also includes marketing, finance etc, said Al-Hizan, adding that some students might withdraw from applying thinking they do not meet the requirements. In 2010, King Abdullah issued a directive to include all Saudi students at educational institutes in the US, Australia, Canada,Sweden and New Zealand to be brought under the program. The Ministry for Higher Education, however, made it clear at the time that some students do not meet the requirement to join the program.
Commenting on the differences between the two situations, he said there is flexibility in accepting students applying at Saudi Councils abroad. This involves giving them six months to rectify their situations, either by switching to an approved university and/or changing their course to a recommended one.Mosa'd, 23, is studying business administration at his own expense at a neighboring Arab country. He has unsuccessfully applied four times to join the scholarship program.I have high GPR, which is a requirement for the admission in the scholarship. I have also spent two years and covered the necessary hours required for students before requesting to join from abroad. I was still not accepted,he said.Al-Hizan said the two conditions requiring certain hours and high GPR are not required in this last royal order.
He added that some errors might occur when processing applications, as there are thousands of students from around the world applying.In the US, for example, there are 45,000 students and each one believes that his issue is a priority,said Al-Hizan, adding that it is for this reason that he is working on establishing a call center that would facilitate easier communication for students abroad and provide them with 24-hour service. Al-Hizan said applicants should understand the scholarship’s requirements beforehand, adding that many students opt for courses in subjects that are not needed in the job market and then want to be hired as soon as they return to the Kingdom.The annual educational exhibition that the ministry organizes should help students determine what they want,said Al-Hizan, adding that there are over 400 local and international and government and private institutes that exhibit at the event.
The mistake that many students make is that they do not understand that the specialties listed have sub-specialties. For example, business administration also includes marketing, finance etc, said Al-Hizan, adding that some students might withdraw from applying thinking they do not meet the requirements. In 2010, King Abdullah issued a directive to include all Saudi students at educational institutes in the US, Australia, Canada,Sweden and New Zealand to be brought under the program. The Ministry for Higher Education, however, made it clear at the time that some students do not meet the requirement to join the program.
Commenting on the differences between the two situations, he said there is flexibility in accepting students applying at Saudi Councils abroad. This involves giving them six months to rectify their situations, either by switching to an approved university and/or changing their course to a recommended one.Mosa'd, 23, is studying business administration at his own expense at a neighboring Arab country. He has unsuccessfully applied four times to join the scholarship program.I have high GPR, which is a requirement for the admission in the scholarship. I have also spent two years and covered the necessary hours required for students before requesting to join from abroad. I was still not accepted,he said.Al-Hizan said the two conditions requiring certain hours and high GPR are not required in this last royal order.
He added that some errors might occur when processing applications, as there are thousands of students from around the world applying.In the US, for example, there are 45,000 students and each one believes that his issue is a priority,said Al-Hizan, adding that it is for this reason that he is working on establishing a call center that would facilitate easier communication for students abroad and provide them with 24-hour service. Al-Hizan said applicants should understand the scholarship’s requirements beforehand, adding that many students opt for courses in subjects that are not needed in the job market and then want to be hired as soon as they return to the Kingdom.The annual educational exhibition that the ministry organizes should help students determine what they want,said Al-Hizan, adding that there are over 400 local and international and government and private institutes that exhibit at the event.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Scholarship fund creates chance to study abroad
The USF Foundation announced Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholars Fund FridayA $1 million donation from University of South Florida System President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum, will provide students more opportunities to study abroad.. The $1 million donation over five years is also eligible for matching funds from the state, for a total endowment of $1.75 million.Students receiving scholarships through the program will get the chance to study abroad for periods of a few weeks to a semester or longer. The scholarships will not be tied to specific majors.Genshaft says the program will help students remain competitive in a global economy, noting that employers expect college graduates to have an understanding of other cultures, languages and different courses.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Opportunities for students
Pedro Ramirez began to count the languages he speaks. There's Spanish and, of course, English.
Czech, if that counts,said the freshman from Los Angeles before tacking on languages that interest him as well.I'm really fascinated with Russian, maybe Italian or French. I kind of like concentrating on the eastern side of Europe.At Indiana State University, the language studies major can study the languages he wants to learn.There's something about languages with their uniqueness and complexity,said the student who wants to work as an interpreter.It's a challenge.
While no faculty teach Czech, Leslie Barratt, literature, languages and linguistics department chair, found a native speaker living in Terre Haute to teach Ramirez. Though Ramirez doesn't receive college different course credit for studying Czech now, he's looking forward to spending a semester studying abroad in the Czech Republic.Multiple language offerings and mandatory study abroad create the core component of Indiana State's language studies major, a unique unification in higher education.Most universities have separate departments,Barratt said. "They might combine related languages such as Asian languages or Romance languages. TESL is very rarely in a language department.
But ISU combines Arabic with Italian and Chinese with Greek in its offerings, which include Latin, German, French, Spanish,Sweden and Japanese. Students can major or minor in language studies and earn a TESL certificate, which will enable them to teach abroad.For ISU, putting these all together has enabled us to have so much synergy and collaboration,Barratt said.Tara Knopp, a senior language studies major from Dayton, Ohio, and Jack Ciancone, a junior language studies major from Terre Haute, have completed their studies abroad.The thing that made it unique for me is that it is so accessible to study abroad,said Knopp, who spent six months in Costa Rica perfecting her Spanish.It really caps off your learning. It challenges you.The program will set you up with amazing opportunities,said Ciancone, who spent a year in Japan.You can go there and immerse yourself in language and culture.And the students find themselves changed in the process.
You learn how to make mistakes gracefully,Ciancone said.You really gain an insight to how another country works. There are rules to be obeyed. Japan is very, very formal. You can almost pick up the wind changes when you're doing something wrong.I learned so fast how to network and what that really meant,Knopp said.I dug a lot of ground for when I start my life here or I go abroad.Barratt said part of the reason the language studies majors find jobs after graduation is because of confidence gained during their studies abroad.Study abroad sets you apart because it shows your adaptability and flexibility,Barratt said.If you can overcome the challenges of (travel abroad), then that's a good characteristic to have.Even in tough economic times, employers have hired ISU students who studied languages, according to Barratt.Because no matter what they're going into, they have a leg up on a person who doesn't have a language, she said.Having another language opens up another clientele.Ramirez called language studies an interesting field that opens up opportunities.There's a lot you can explore. It branches. You can minor if you don't want to major. You can learn a lot about the world and then you can go practice it,he said.
Czech, if that counts,said the freshman from Los Angeles before tacking on languages that interest him as well.I'm really fascinated with Russian, maybe Italian or French. I kind of like concentrating on the eastern side of Europe.At Indiana State University, the language studies major can study the languages he wants to learn.There's something about languages with their uniqueness and complexity,said the student who wants to work as an interpreter.It's a challenge.
While no faculty teach Czech, Leslie Barratt, literature, languages and linguistics department chair, found a native speaker living in Terre Haute to teach Ramirez. Though Ramirez doesn't receive college different course credit for studying Czech now, he's looking forward to spending a semester studying abroad in the Czech Republic.Multiple language offerings and mandatory study abroad create the core component of Indiana State's language studies major, a unique unification in higher education.Most universities have separate departments,Barratt said. "They might combine related languages such as Asian languages or Romance languages. TESL is very rarely in a language department.
But ISU combines Arabic with Italian and Chinese with Greek in its offerings, which include Latin, German, French, Spanish,Sweden and Japanese. Students can major or minor in language studies and earn a TESL certificate, which will enable them to teach abroad.For ISU, putting these all together has enabled us to have so much synergy and collaboration,Barratt said.Tara Knopp, a senior language studies major from Dayton, Ohio, and Jack Ciancone, a junior language studies major from Terre Haute, have completed their studies abroad.The thing that made it unique for me is that it is so accessible to study abroad,said Knopp, who spent six months in Costa Rica perfecting her Spanish.It really caps off your learning. It challenges you.The program will set you up with amazing opportunities,said Ciancone, who spent a year in Japan.You can go there and immerse yourself in language and culture.And the students find themselves changed in the process.
You learn how to make mistakes gracefully,Ciancone said.You really gain an insight to how another country works. There are rules to be obeyed. Japan is very, very formal. You can almost pick up the wind changes when you're doing something wrong.I learned so fast how to network and what that really meant,Knopp said.I dug a lot of ground for when I start my life here or I go abroad.Barratt said part of the reason the language studies majors find jobs after graduation is because of confidence gained during their studies abroad.Study abroad sets you apart because it shows your adaptability and flexibility,Barratt said.If you can overcome the challenges of (travel abroad), then that's a good characteristic to have.Even in tough economic times, employers have hired ISU students who studied languages, according to Barratt.Because no matter what they're going into, they have a leg up on a person who doesn't have a language, she said.Having another language opens up another clientele.Ramirez called language studies an interesting field that opens up opportunities.There's a lot you can explore. It branches. You can minor if you don't want to major. You can learn a lot about the world and then you can go practice it,he said.
Most Yorkshire looking abroad for student income
MOST Yorkshire universities want to expand their international recruitment to boost income when the new tuition fees system is brought in despite the threat of tighter rules being imposed over who will be allowed into the country to study.Higher education bosses are warning that restricting access to foreign students could result in a serious drop in funding for mainstream universities which run English language and pre-degree foundation courses.
Academics fear that plans, announced by the Government this month, for tougher English language requirements for people wanting to come to the UK to study below degree level could prevent many students from going on to study degrees full-time at Yorkshire universities.
The Yorkshire Post has revealed today that this could cost the region’s higher education sector more than £15m in lost income.This is because universities claim the new entry criteria will stop many international students from sitting foundation years or language courses because their English is not good enough. University bosses in Yorkshire say these courses are designed to improve English language skills of overseas students and gives academics greater control over the quality of candidate they accept onto degree courses.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Economics and Management,Technology
and Master Course.
Huddersfield University’s dean of international development Prof David Taylor told the Yorkshire Post that the international foundation year was essential to the UK’s higher education sector as it allowed it to bridge the gap in countries where students finish school at 17- years-old- like China.Removing that would cut off the whole of undergraduate recruitment from China, and they would just go to Australia and the US, our major competitors.Offering English language is also essential to us, as it gives us full control over standards when they enter for a degree.Sheffield University’s director of recruitment Prof Gavin Douglas said: We, in common with most universities, think the Government have got this wrong.
They want to cut the number of migrants coming into the UK and they are treating international students as migrants.We find that hard to understand. Our figures show that the great majority have not considered staying in the country after their course has finished. At Sheffield University one-in-four of the non EU students at degree level came into the country to study on sub-degree courses first. Prof Douglas said these students generated around £5m in fee income.
A Home Office statement said: We have been clear that we will do nothing to prevent those coming here to study degree level courses and will protect our world class academic institutions above and below degree level. So the universities, all of whom are Highly Trusted Sponsors of foreign students, should not worry.The new visa system is being proposed as universities are braced for major changes in the way they are funded, with home students tuition fees being hiked up to make up for the loss of teaching grants which are being cut by £2.9bn nationally from September, next year.Universities are now expected to look to increase income from other areas. The number of home and EU students universities can recruit is capped each year though this limit does not apply to international students from outside the European Union who can also be charged more through fees.
A survey of universities in Yorkshire has revealed the majority plan to expand their international students numbers. Six of the nine universities in the region: York, Hull, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam, Leeds Met and York St John told the Yorkshire Post they planned to increase international recruitment.Leeds Met has created the new role of director of its international office to drive its overseas recruitment.Vice chancellor Susan Price said: International recruitment is a crucial area in which for us to grow our business, we do want to increase the number of international students. We deliver courses in many different parts of the world for example health courses in the Gambia, business courses in Hong Kong but what we really need to do is attract students here to Leeds.Sheffield Hallam’s deputy vice chancellor Cliff Alan said: “As UK Government funding declines as a proportion of university funding we will need to continue to diversify our income sources and international business will therefore expand.
Academics fear that plans, announced by the Government this month, for tougher English language requirements for people wanting to come to the UK to study below degree level could prevent many students from going on to study degrees full-time at Yorkshire universities.
The Yorkshire Post has revealed today that this could cost the region’s higher education sector more than £15m in lost income.This is because universities claim the new entry criteria will stop many international students from sitting foundation years or language courses because their English is not good enough. University bosses in Yorkshire say these courses are designed to improve English language skills of overseas students and gives academics greater control over the quality of candidate they accept onto degree courses.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Economics and Management,Technology
and Master Course.
Huddersfield University’s dean of international development Prof David Taylor told the Yorkshire Post that the international foundation year was essential to the UK’s higher education sector as it allowed it to bridge the gap in countries where students finish school at 17- years-old- like China.Removing that would cut off the whole of undergraduate recruitment from China, and they would just go to Australia and the US, our major competitors.Offering English language is also essential to us, as it gives us full control over standards when they enter for a degree.Sheffield University’s director of recruitment Prof Gavin Douglas said: We, in common with most universities, think the Government have got this wrong.
They want to cut the number of migrants coming into the UK and they are treating international students as migrants.We find that hard to understand. Our figures show that the great majority have not considered staying in the country after their course has finished. At Sheffield University one-in-four of the non EU students at degree level came into the country to study on sub-degree courses first. Prof Douglas said these students generated around £5m in fee income.
A Home Office statement said: We have been clear that we will do nothing to prevent those coming here to study degree level courses and will protect our world class academic institutions above and below degree level. So the universities, all of whom are Highly Trusted Sponsors of foreign students, should not worry.The new visa system is being proposed as universities are braced for major changes in the way they are funded, with home students tuition fees being hiked up to make up for the loss of teaching grants which are being cut by £2.9bn nationally from September, next year.Universities are now expected to look to increase income from other areas. The number of home and EU students universities can recruit is capped each year though this limit does not apply to international students from outside the European Union who can also be charged more through fees.
A survey of universities in Yorkshire has revealed the majority plan to expand their international students numbers. Six of the nine universities in the region: York, Hull, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam, Leeds Met and York St John told the Yorkshire Post they planned to increase international recruitment.Leeds Met has created the new role of director of its international office to drive its overseas recruitment.Vice chancellor Susan Price said: International recruitment is a crucial area in which for us to grow our business, we do want to increase the number of international students. We deliver courses in many different parts of the world for example health courses in the Gambia, business courses in Hong Kong but what we really need to do is attract students here to Leeds.Sheffield Hallam’s deputy vice chancellor Cliff Alan said: “As UK Government funding declines as a proportion of university funding we will need to continue to diversify our income sources and international business will therefore expand.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Study abroad with Vol State
This week, a major subject in The Settler is travel, and for good reason.Travel is an integral aspect of every individual's personal, educational and social growth.A better way to gain a true understanding of the world around oneself doesn't exist.Taking trips to different areas around the world is the only way to become truly immersed in different types of culture and geography.
Sadly, many adults are unable to leave their jobs and families for a week to go jetting off to South Africa.
Volunteer State Community College students, however, have numerous opportunities to travel and learn all around the globe.This week, students have the chance to sign up for a Maymester course which will take them to the Four Corners region of the United States for nine days of hiking, camping and gem searching.These students will learn about the geology and chemistry of the Southwest while surrounded by breath-taking scenery such as the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,
Master of Science and Materials Science.
There is no prerequisite for this course.Students need only a healthy interest in the geology of the Southwest!Vol State's ophthalmology students just returned from a week-long trip to Guatemala.After lots of hard work learning about their subject, the students traveled there to help perform eye exams on Guatemalans in need.The trip allowed these students to experience Guatemalan culture and geography hands-on, something that cannot be done from a classroom.
This summer, a group of music students will travel to Ireland to learn about Irish music history.
The Tennessee Consortium for International Study allows students to study abroad in several countries, including Greece, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, China, South Africa, Sweden and more.Nearly every academic department has some sort of travel opportunity.Meet with your adviser to find out what you can do to enhance your time at Vol State with travel study.
Sadly, many adults are unable to leave their jobs and families for a week to go jetting off to South Africa.
Volunteer State Community College students, however, have numerous opportunities to travel and learn all around the globe.This week, students have the chance to sign up for a Maymester course which will take them to the Four Corners region of the United States for nine days of hiking, camping and gem searching.These students will learn about the geology and chemistry of the Southwest while surrounded by breath-taking scenery such as the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,
Master of Science and Materials Science.
There is no prerequisite for this course.Students need only a healthy interest in the geology of the Southwest!Vol State's ophthalmology students just returned from a week-long trip to Guatemala.After lots of hard work learning about their subject, the students traveled there to help perform eye exams on Guatemalans in need.The trip allowed these students to experience Guatemalan culture and geography hands-on, something that cannot be done from a classroom.
This summer, a group of music students will travel to Ireland to learn about Irish music history.
The Tennessee Consortium for International Study allows students to study abroad in several countries, including Greece, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, China, South Africa, Sweden and more.Nearly every academic department has some sort of travel opportunity.Meet with your adviser to find out what you can do to enhance your time at Vol State with travel study.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Free course start 1 March
Residents of Chesterfield County are invited to attend training that will help them overcome the effects of a disaster. The popular Chesterfield Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training will commence on March 1. This is a morning class open to the first 30 persons aged 18 and older who apply. There is no charge for the class. The deadline to enroll is Feb. 27.
The eight-day initial training free course is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays over four consecutive weeks. The training provides participants with basic emergency response skills that are essential in the critical time after a disaster and before first responders arrive. Topics include: light-duty search and rescue, fire safety and suppression, basic and advanced emergency care, terrorism awareness, emergency communications, and disaster psychology. Graduates earn certificates and receive CERT emergency gear including a backpack and helmet. Over four hundred people have completed the county’s CERT training, and more are needed.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Japanese Students Studying Abroad
As the global flow of international students continues to expand and crisscross countries and continents, there is at least one corner of the world that seems to be going against the flow: Japan.According to the latest statistics available from the Japanese Ministry of Education and Science, the number of Japanese students studying abroad declined 11 percent to 67,000 in 2008, compared to 2007. The number was off 20 percent from the peak in 2004 and according to experts and university officials, that downward trajectory has continued since 2008.
For the last three to four years, you get the sense that the number has been declining steadily, said Tatsu Hoshino, an independent foreign study counselor in Tokyo.But the falling number of Japanese youth eager to study overseas appears to be more than just an enrollment trend. It is also strikingly inconsistent with the direction that the leading Japanese employers say they want to take, as they seek to expand their global reach in search of new markets. Their strategy relies on internationally savvy young talent.There is clearly a mismatch between what the corporate recruiters are looking for and the college job seekers, whose skills do not match the employers’ requirements, said Hitomi Okazaki, editor in chief of Riku-nabi, the leading job-search Web site in Japan.
Only 68.8 percent of the students poised to graduate in March had found a job as of December, a record low, according to government statistics. The figure was 81.6 percent in 2007.College educators and government officials often complain about waning student interests in overseas studies, despite the fact that the education ministry and universities are pushing students to study abroad to meet the growing needs for the society to become more internationally oriented.
Naoki Ogi, professor of education at Hosei University in Tokyo, who frequently offers commentaries in the media on Japanese youth, has a close-up view of the issue.
Until several years ago,there would be 6 or 7 students in my upperclassmen’s seminar of 20, who had overseas study experiences, he said by telephone.Currently, there is none in my seminar of 17.He has compiled his own theory of why this is the case. Young Japanese were increasingly becoming introverted and risk-averse, Mr. Ogi said, and were unwilling and ill-prepared to take on new challenges. He added that he believed their lack of interest in going abroad was part of that growing unease with the unknown and the challenging.
They are growing weak and feeble mentally and some even lack the basic survival instincts, he said.Hochuen Kwan, a sophomore at Waseda University in Tokyo, said he believed Japanese college students generally had lower energy and motivation than young students from his native Hong Kong. “For Japanese students, getting into top university is their goal and once that’s done, they don’t have much energy to study so hard,he said. Japanese students go through a grueling examination to get into university but completing university studies is generally not considered difficult.Ms. Okazaki of Riku-nabi said that one reason students were staying put was financial, given the state of the economy, especially since tuition in countries like the United States is soaring.
She also argued that there were still plenty of college job seekers with the energy and confidence they need to land jobs with big companies. But many of them were caught off guard, however, when corporations began asking for globally oriented talent,she said.Companies began saying that very recently, just this past year or so, she said.It takes years of preparation for students to go on an overseas study program.There are signs, some experts say, that college students are reconsidering study-abroad programs.Since fall, the number of participants in the study abroad fair type events is growing,said Mr. Hoshino, the counselor, who left a leading study-abroad company to become an independent counselor, sensing a renewed market demand.
For the last three to four years, you get the sense that the number has been declining steadily, said Tatsu Hoshino, an independent foreign study counselor in Tokyo.But the falling number of Japanese youth eager to study overseas appears to be more than just an enrollment trend. It is also strikingly inconsistent with the direction that the leading Japanese employers say they want to take, as they seek to expand their global reach in search of new markets. Their strategy relies on internationally savvy young talent.There is clearly a mismatch between what the corporate recruiters are looking for and the college job seekers, whose skills do not match the employers’ requirements, said Hitomi Okazaki, editor in chief of Riku-nabi, the leading job-search Web site in Japan.
Only 68.8 percent of the students poised to graduate in March had found a job as of December, a record low, according to government statistics. The figure was 81.6 percent in 2007.College educators and government officials often complain about waning student interests in overseas studies, despite the fact that the education ministry and universities are pushing students to study abroad to meet the growing needs for the society to become more internationally oriented.
Naoki Ogi, professor of education at Hosei University in Tokyo, who frequently offers commentaries in the media on Japanese youth, has a close-up view of the issue.
Until several years ago,there would be 6 or 7 students in my upperclassmen’s seminar of 20, who had overseas study experiences, he said by telephone.Currently, there is none in my seminar of 17.He has compiled his own theory of why this is the case. Young Japanese were increasingly becoming introverted and risk-averse, Mr. Ogi said, and were unwilling and ill-prepared to take on new challenges. He added that he believed their lack of interest in going abroad was part of that growing unease with the unknown and the challenging.
They are growing weak and feeble mentally and some even lack the basic survival instincts, he said.Hochuen Kwan, a sophomore at Waseda University in Tokyo, said he believed Japanese college students generally had lower energy and motivation than young students from his native Hong Kong. “For Japanese students, getting into top university is their goal and once that’s done, they don’t have much energy to study so hard,he said. Japanese students go through a grueling examination to get into university but completing university studies is generally not considered difficult.Ms. Okazaki of Riku-nabi said that one reason students were staying put was financial, given the state of the economy, especially since tuition in countries like the United States is soaring.
She also argued that there were still plenty of college job seekers with the energy and confidence they need to land jobs with big companies. But many of them were caught off guard, however, when corporations began asking for globally oriented talent,she said.Companies began saying that very recently, just this past year or so, she said.It takes years of preparation for students to go on an overseas study program.There are signs, some experts say, that college students are reconsidering study-abroad programs.Since fall, the number of participants in the study abroad fair type events is growing,said Mr. Hoshino, the counselor, who left a leading study-abroad company to become an independent counselor, sensing a renewed market demand.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Do you want to study abroad
Do you want to study abroad? Come to the Main Lounge in the University Center on February 23 to explore your options. The Office of International Programs will host program providers and Seton Hall faculty members to answer questions and provide information for a variety of programs. Where ever you would like to study abroad, this is the place to begin your journey!
Study abroad trip to India and Nepal
Carl Lindquist, coordinator of study abroad programs, and Deepak Neapane, a journalism graduate student of Nepal, gave an informational presentation Saturday on a summer 2011 study abroad trip to India and Nepal.This is the first time such a trip has been organized. Students will have the opportunity to earn three credit hours for the summer one session if they do choose to attend the trip. The three credit hours are offered as a special problems internship, practicum or other course within a student's major.
The length of the trip has been shortened to being held from May 16 to June 7 instead of from May 16 to June 16. The expense of the trip for participants had not been determined yet, but Lindquist announced that it should cost between $4,200 and $4,500 and will be closer to the $4,200 figure. That cost would include travel, tuition and lodging. Students are encouraged to apply for an ASU travel voucher/study-abroad/travel-voucher, which subsidizes the air travel of ASU students up to $1,000.
In addition to students, members of the public, faculty and staff are invited to attend. The cost will be the same, but the amount students pay in tuition must be donated to the ASU Foundation and will go toward study abroad scholarships.During the trip, the group will visit 16 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Sites, seven in India and nine in Nepal. The group will see India's Golden Triangle, which is Delhi, Agra, and Jaipu. The will also visit Fatehpur Sikri in India. They will go to Kathmandu Valley, the Royal Chitwaw National Park and Lubini in Nepal.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Intercultural Anglophone and Sociology.
One parent voiced several concerns about safety on the trip. Lindquist said there are three individuals going on the trip who are familiar with the areas the group will visit. He has spent a few years in India, Neapane is a native of Nepal and another participant, Pradeep Mishra, director of printing services, is a native of India. A safety class will be provided to students who do choose to attend. This be scheduled for after spring break.Another concern was vaccinations those attending might need to get. Lindquist said students should consult with a doctor, but he could only anticipate a doctor suggesting a hepatitis vaccination if the student had not gotten one previously, a vaccination for whatever off-season strain of flu might be prevalent and anti-malaria medication.The presentation emphasized that the trip is also an excellent opportunity for students who are doing Heritage Studies projects. The organizers of the trip hope that at least 10 to 12 go on the trip and that it is successful enough to become a yearly tradition.
The length of the trip has been shortened to being held from May 16 to June 7 instead of from May 16 to June 16. The expense of the trip for participants had not been determined yet, but Lindquist announced that it should cost between $4,200 and $4,500 and will be closer to the $4,200 figure. That cost would include travel, tuition and lodging. Students are encouraged to apply for an ASU travel voucher/study-abroad/travel-voucher, which subsidizes the air travel of ASU students up to $1,000.
In addition to students, members of the public, faculty and staff are invited to attend. The cost will be the same, but the amount students pay in tuition must be donated to the ASU Foundation and will go toward study abroad scholarships.During the trip, the group will visit 16 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Sites, seven in India and nine in Nepal. The group will see India's Golden Triangle, which is Delhi, Agra, and Jaipu. The will also visit Fatehpur Sikri in India. They will go to Kathmandu Valley, the Royal Chitwaw National Park and Lubini in Nepal.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Intercultural Anglophone and Sociology.
One parent voiced several concerns about safety on the trip. Lindquist said there are three individuals going on the trip who are familiar with the areas the group will visit. He has spent a few years in India, Neapane is a native of Nepal and another participant, Pradeep Mishra, director of printing services, is a native of India. A safety class will be provided to students who do choose to attend. This be scheduled for after spring break.Another concern was vaccinations those attending might need to get. Lindquist said students should consult with a doctor, but he could only anticipate a doctor suggesting a hepatitis vaccination if the student had not gotten one previously, a vaccination for whatever off-season strain of flu might be prevalent and anti-malaria medication.The presentation emphasized that the trip is also an excellent opportunity for students who are doing Heritage Studies projects. The organizers of the trip hope that at least 10 to 12 go on the trip and that it is successful enough to become a yearly tradition.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
More students to study abroad
A group of Seton Hall students who have studied abroad or are currently studying abroad are working together to create a new club on campus that will encourage more students to study abroad and help them through a confusing process.First-year graduate student David Castrillon decided to create Seton Hall International Programs in order to encourage more students to study abroad.We believe that the University has a long way to reach its internationalization goals, and students can and should play a large role in achieving those goals,Castrillon said.According to Castrillon, approximately 400 students study abroad each year, most for less than a month.
In the 2010 school year, students traveled to 20 countries.These countries did not include India, Brazil or Indonesia; some of the most important to U.S. foreign policy,Castrillon said.Junior Natalie Schiferl, who is currently studying abroad in Australia and Germany studied in England last semester, said she decided to become involved with SHIP because she wanted to help other students sort through the process of studying abroad.I would have loved to have a group to help me sort through groups and the process of getting ready to study abroad,Schiferl said.Schiferl said she felt the Office of International Programs, which works with Seton Hall students planning to study abroad and international students studying at Seton Hall, was not as helpful with the process of applying as she would have hoped.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Mechatronics and Master in Photonics.
I found the OIP very annoying to work with, as I had to do everything in duplicate since I would be gone two semesters, Schiferl said.The pre-departure meeting seemed pointless… They weren't helpful for filling out their own application either.She said she would have liked someone to help her choose a specific program and to have offered her a streamlined application so she did not have to fill out a separate application for each of her semesters abroad.Junior Elizabeth Dudley, who studied abroad in Argentina, said she felt OIP was helpful but wished someone had been able to tell her more about what it was like to study abroad in Latin America.
Castrillon said when he studied abroad, the OIP was helpful, but it was obvious that they were understaffed.Since Castrillon and Schiferl applied, the OIP has received new leadership under Associate Provost Mary Kirk Rawn, who has agreed to serve as the advisor for SHIP, according to Castrillon.Due to budgetary considerations, several university positions were eliminated last summer, and the Office of International Programs was assigned to me,Rawn saidAccording to Rawn, students are the OIP's first priority despite limited staff and large workload.According to Castrillon, SHIP submitted its application to the Student Organization Advisory Council on Feb. 11 and will present to the members of SOAC on Feb. 25.
In the 2010 school year, students traveled to 20 countries.These countries did not include India, Brazil or Indonesia; some of the most important to U.S. foreign policy,Castrillon said.Junior Natalie Schiferl, who is currently studying abroad in Australia and Germany studied in England last semester, said she decided to become involved with SHIP because she wanted to help other students sort through the process of studying abroad.I would have loved to have a group to help me sort through groups and the process of getting ready to study abroad,Schiferl said.Schiferl said she felt the Office of International Programs, which works with Seton Hall students planning to study abroad and international students studying at Seton Hall, was not as helpful with the process of applying as she would have hoped.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Mechatronics and Master in Photonics.
I found the OIP very annoying to work with, as I had to do everything in duplicate since I would be gone two semesters, Schiferl said.The pre-departure meeting seemed pointless… They weren't helpful for filling out their own application either.She said she would have liked someone to help her choose a specific program and to have offered her a streamlined application so she did not have to fill out a separate application for each of her semesters abroad.Junior Elizabeth Dudley, who studied abroad in Argentina, said she felt OIP was helpful but wished someone had been able to tell her more about what it was like to study abroad in Latin America.
Castrillon said when he studied abroad, the OIP was helpful, but it was obvious that they were understaffed.Since Castrillon and Schiferl applied, the OIP has received new leadership under Associate Provost Mary Kirk Rawn, who has agreed to serve as the advisor for SHIP, according to Castrillon.Due to budgetary considerations, several university positions were eliminated last summer, and the Office of International Programs was assigned to me,Rawn saidAccording to Rawn, students are the OIP's first priority despite limited staff and large workload.According to Castrillon, SHIP submitted its application to the Student Organization Advisory Council on Feb. 11 and will present to the members of SOAC on Feb. 25.
Study abroad offers opportunities
The Texas A&M Study Abroad Program provides Aggies with traveling opportunities and experiences that can affect a student's education and career choices. Many students want to get involved in studying abroad, but they do not always have the information or means to do so.With the pending deadlines for admission to the program, students and advisers look forward to the opportunities to come and reflect on memories from previous trips.Olga Catalena, a senior study abroad adviser meets with students before they apply for the program. Catalena sees all the preparation in applying to study abroad.We have in depth discussions about the program. The faculty reviews the application and if the professor accepts, the office does soon after. The student gets 10 days to think over the offer and confirm their decision,she said.There are three different kinds of study abroad programs that students can get involved at A&M.
There are faculty lead programs, where most students are involved because credits can be transferred and is good for their major, the reciprocal exchange program in which you would need to know the language and the transfer credit program that is best for students that are mature or have traveled a lot,she said.Brandi Pustka, a senior and early childhood education major, visited Costa Rica and Nicaragua summer 2010, with the education department.We learned Spanish and visited schools to observe and teach the students,Pustka said.Traveling to Costa Rica and Nicaragua greatly affected Pustka's education and memories of college. Experiences out of the country and in new working environments often draw attention to the cultural differences within similar career choices.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Global Production Engineering,Master of Architecture and Intelligent Software Systems.
Being a teacher comes with many tasks and one of those is to make sure every student feels comfortable in their own skin," Pustka said.Madeline Mignano, also an early education major, taught in a foreign country through her involvement with the study abroad program as well.I went to Texas A&M's Study Abroad website to see where would be the best place for me and my studies,Mignano said.Many students who have traveled with the study abroad program urge other Aggies to take interest and get involved.
It really was the experience of a lifetime. I made such great friends, got to experience a totally different culture and take part in some insane adventures,Mignano said.Studying abroad was definitely one of the highlights of my college career. I traveled to another country knowing I was safe and well-off being with Texas A&M. I made friends that will always be special,Pustka said.
Students should not hesitate to get information or get involved as they might miss the chance of a lifetime.Studying abroad can broaden your thinking and understanding,Catalena said.It can make you a well rounded person.
There are faculty lead programs, where most students are involved because credits can be transferred and is good for their major, the reciprocal exchange program in which you would need to know the language and the transfer credit program that is best for students that are mature or have traveled a lot,she said.Brandi Pustka, a senior and early childhood education major, visited Costa Rica and Nicaragua summer 2010, with the education department.We learned Spanish and visited schools to observe and teach the students,Pustka said.Traveling to Costa Rica and Nicaragua greatly affected Pustka's education and memories of college. Experiences out of the country and in new working environments often draw attention to the cultural differences within similar career choices.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Global Production Engineering,Master of Architecture and Intelligent Software Systems.
Being a teacher comes with many tasks and one of those is to make sure every student feels comfortable in their own skin," Pustka said.Madeline Mignano, also an early education major, taught in a foreign country through her involvement with the study abroad program as well.I went to Texas A&M's Study Abroad website to see where would be the best place for me and my studies,Mignano said.Many students who have traveled with the study abroad program urge other Aggies to take interest and get involved.
It really was the experience of a lifetime. I made such great friends, got to experience a totally different culture and take part in some insane adventures,Mignano said.Studying abroad was definitely one of the highlights of my college career. I traveled to another country knowing I was safe and well-off being with Texas A&M. I made friends that will always be special,Pustka said.
Students should not hesitate to get information or get involved as they might miss the chance of a lifetime.Studying abroad can broaden your thinking and understanding,Catalena said.It can make you a well rounded person.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Global education and study abroad programs
President Joseph Urgo attended the annual American Association of Colleges and Universities Conference on Jan. 27, along with Dean of the Core Curriculum, Libby Nutt Williams, Assistant Dean of the Core Curriculum, Ruth Feingold, and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Larry Vote.The conference was held in San Francisco and featured discussion on global education and study abroad programs.We present[ed on what it’s like to go global as a public honors college, since we are one of few,Williams said.Specifically we presented on the challenges that we think can arise. President Urgo talked about what it means to be a public honors college and his vision of public education at a fine liberal arts institution.Larry Vote, myself, and Ruth Feingold each took a piece of what we thought were the challenges to students.The conference included administration representatives from colleges all over the nation, many of whom also presented on what has been happening nationally and internationally in higher education.
We talked about the challenge of access,Williams said.How do we ensure that global education is something that all of our students have access to financially looking at airfare incentives and potentially developing more scholarships.Williams also stressed the importance of providing students with strong interdisciplinary programs, pointing out that the relationship with James Cook University in Australia has allowed more opportunities for biology majors to study abroad.
The panel also presented on the Core Curriculum’s Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World (ELAW) requirement, which can be satisfied through studying abroad, though students can also participate in an internship, take certain experimental courses, put together directive research or conduct an independent study.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Global Change Ecology and Master in Photonics.
I spoke about the ways the ELAW requirement ideally will encourage students to study abroad and how such study can combine with the rest of their college coursework, Feingold said, explaining that international study should not be seen merely as an add-on or a vacation.Students should think about how such study can contribute to their overall educational and personal goals.According to Williams, a major point that the panel made was the idea of amalgamation, meaning that studying abroad should not just be tacked on and should instead blend in with the rest of the student’s education.This is achieved through advising, helping students think about study abroad opportunities early on, and through reflective essays that ELAW participants are required to submit.Americans are a peculiar people, Feingold said, expressing that many people remain willfully ignorant of the world around us than almost any other nation despite the resources to travel.
Feingold also said that she wanted to combat this by having students study abroad, gaining “a specific knowledge of the world beyond our national borders and an increased sense of independence and confidence, bred of their realization that they must and can manage themselves in very unfamiliar surroundings.It is important for students to understand the scholarly world as well as the world in practice,Williams said.Things like study abroad can transform a person’s perspective on the world, and the world is very global now.
We talked about the challenge of access,Williams said.How do we ensure that global education is something that all of our students have access to financially looking at airfare incentives and potentially developing more scholarships.Williams also stressed the importance of providing students with strong interdisciplinary programs, pointing out that the relationship with James Cook University in Australia has allowed more opportunities for biology majors to study abroad.
The panel also presented on the Core Curriculum’s Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World (ELAW) requirement, which can be satisfied through studying abroad, though students can also participate in an internship, take certain experimental courses, put together directive research or conduct an independent study.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Global Change Ecology and Master in Photonics.
I spoke about the ways the ELAW requirement ideally will encourage students to study abroad and how such study can combine with the rest of their college coursework, Feingold said, explaining that international study should not be seen merely as an add-on or a vacation.Students should think about how such study can contribute to their overall educational and personal goals.According to Williams, a major point that the panel made was the idea of amalgamation, meaning that studying abroad should not just be tacked on and should instead blend in with the rest of the student’s education.This is achieved through advising, helping students think about study abroad opportunities early on, and through reflective essays that ELAW participants are required to submit.Americans are a peculiar people, Feingold said, expressing that many people remain willfully ignorant of the world around us than almost any other nation despite the resources to travel.
Feingold also said that she wanted to combat this by having students study abroad, gaining “a specific knowledge of the world beyond our national borders and an increased sense of independence and confidence, bred of their realization that they must and can manage themselves in very unfamiliar surroundings.It is important for students to understand the scholarly world as well as the world in practice,Williams said.Things like study abroad can transform a person’s perspective on the world, and the world is very global now.
Higher education devolution undermines HEC
A constitutional amendment to devolve responsibility for Pakistan's higher education to the provinces has worried the academic community and puts in doubt the future of the Higher Education Commission, which handles a large amount of foreign aid intended for higher education and research.The committee of vice-chancellors of Pakistani universities has strongly opposed handing responsibility for higher education to the provinces.Pakistan's parliament enacted an amendment in April 2010 giving increased autonomy to the provinces, including for education, as part of a move to cancel constitutional amendments made by General Pervez Musharraf who had centralised many government sectors.This is now being implemented by a commission chaired by senator Raza Rabbani, despite opposition from vice-chancellors who have demanded that the federal government halt the process.
Mujahid Kamran, Vice-chancellor of the University of Punjab, told University World News devolution would bring down higher education standards and the pace of progress would be slowed because universities would lose independence, face shortage of resources and get involved in bureaucratic issues.The provinces have been responsible for college education while universities have fallen under the federal ambit, governed by the autonomous Higher Education Commission (HEC).Informed sources believe the HEC could remain intact, as the government needs a federal body to coordinate international agreements in education and to regulate study abroad procedures. Foreign aid to higher education, such as from the USAid programme, is administered by the commission and is vital to the sector.But they see a cut in HEC powers.HEC Executive Director Sohail Naqvi insisted:The HEC is not being devolved to the provinces, nor are any functions of the HEC being taken away.But he was unable to support this with official statements from the Law Ministry or from the implementation commission.
However, the constitution continues to allow for planning and coordination of scientific and technological research and standards in institutions for higher education and research, scientific and technical institutions.the implementing of treaties and agreements with foreign government or agencies including educational and cultural pacts and agreements and education abroad to be carried out at the federal level.Atta-ur-Rahman, HEC chairman from 2002 to 2008, who is widely credited for reforming the sector, said handing responsibility to the provinces would undo the achievements of recent years, which saw a huge expansion in the university sector, provided for with federal funds.He recommended a new constitutional amendment to reverse the amendment handing power to the provinces.
Mujahid Kamran, Vice-chancellor of the University of Punjab, told University World News devolution would bring down higher education standards and the pace of progress would be slowed because universities would lose independence, face shortage of resources and get involved in bureaucratic issues.The provinces have been responsible for college education while universities have fallen under the federal ambit, governed by the autonomous Higher Education Commission (HEC).Informed sources believe the HEC could remain intact, as the government needs a federal body to coordinate international agreements in education and to regulate study abroad procedures. Foreign aid to higher education, such as from the USAid programme, is administered by the commission and is vital to the sector.But they see a cut in HEC powers.HEC Executive Director Sohail Naqvi insisted:The HEC is not being devolved to the provinces, nor are any functions of the HEC being taken away.But he was unable to support this with official statements from the Law Ministry or from the implementation commission.
However, the constitution continues to allow for planning and coordination of scientific and technological research and standards in institutions for higher education and research, scientific and technical institutions.the implementing of treaties and agreements with foreign government or agencies including educational and cultural pacts and agreements and education abroad to be carried out at the federal level.Atta-ur-Rahman, HEC chairman from 2002 to 2008, who is widely credited for reforming the sector, said handing responsibility to the provinces would undo the achievements of recent years, which saw a huge expansion in the university sector, provided for with federal funds.He recommended a new constitutional amendment to reverse the amendment handing power to the provinces.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Study abroad programs in Jordan
Elon University students interested in studying abroad in Jordan will still be given the opportunity despite recent protests in the Middle East.There is not an Elon-sponsored trip to Jordan, but there is a semester-long affiliate program through the Council on International Educational Exchange that students can participate in, said Woody Pelton, dean of International Programs. The program to Amman will begin in fall 2011.
Jordan's King Abdullah II fired his cabinet and named a new prime minster after several anti-government protests in early February.CIEE's website says it is still hosting students and the Amman campus was one of the alternative locations considered by Elon students evacuated from Egypt.Elon senior Andrew Black went to Amman, Jordan during his spring semester and summer junior year with a different program, AMIDEAST.What was unique about the program was you can live with host families,Black said.So I stayed with a Jordanian family and it was a tremendous experience. You learn things that you never learn in a classroom.
During his seven-month stay, there were protests between a tribe and local police forces around the area. From what Black saw, the monarchy was a unifying presence rather than the source of tension.Regardless of the protests, Black intends on applying for the Fulbright Program and traveling to Egypt this summer. The protests should not deter students looking to study abroad, he said.I mean, obviously you want to plan carefully as not to get interrupted by domestic or international crisis, but I wouldn't discourage those from continuing studying in the Middle East,he said.It's such a wonderful experience and the people are amazing. It would be a shame to abandon your study abroad ambitions all together.
Offering more programs in the Middle East is part of a push from the Isabella Cannon International Centre for students to visit places outside of Europe. For the 2012 Winter Term, a study abroad trip to Turkey, Greece and possibly Morocco is currently in the works.We're not exclusively pushing Middle East trips, but we're trying to get students to consider places beyond Europe,Felton said.This is a big world and there's a lot of places. So think about the Middle East, China, India or Africa.
Jordan's King Abdullah II fired his cabinet and named a new prime minster after several anti-government protests in early February.CIEE's website says it is still hosting students and the Amman campus was one of the alternative locations considered by Elon students evacuated from Egypt.Elon senior Andrew Black went to Amman, Jordan during his spring semester and summer junior year with a different program, AMIDEAST.What was unique about the program was you can live with host families,Black said.So I stayed with a Jordanian family and it was a tremendous experience. You learn things that you never learn in a classroom.
During his seven-month stay, there were protests between a tribe and local police forces around the area. From what Black saw, the monarchy was a unifying presence rather than the source of tension.Regardless of the protests, Black intends on applying for the Fulbright Program and traveling to Egypt this summer. The protests should not deter students looking to study abroad, he said.I mean, obviously you want to plan carefully as not to get interrupted by domestic or international crisis, but I wouldn't discourage those from continuing studying in the Middle East,he said.It's such a wonderful experience and the people are amazing. It would be a shame to abandon your study abroad ambitions all together.
Offering more programs in the Middle East is part of a push from the Isabella Cannon International Centre for students to visit places outside of Europe. For the 2012 Winter Term, a study abroad trip to Turkey, Greece and possibly Morocco is currently in the works.We're not exclusively pushing Middle East trips, but we're trying to get students to consider places beyond Europe,Felton said.This is a big world and there's a lot of places. So think about the Middle East, China, India or Africa.
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