The Office of International Education at Beloit College administers three funds for student projects undertaken during winter and summer breaks: Asian Studies Grants, International Education Grants, and Weissberg International Human Rights Grants. A common application allows students to be considered for one or more of the grants at the same time.   Additionally, Study Abroad Enhancement Grants enable students to carry out small projects during study abroad.

Intern at the International Rescue Committee in Washington, D.C. Study the Cirque Nouveau in Paris. Conduct field research on economic reform in India. Purchase art supplies to use with street children in Quito. Travel to rural farms to conduct research on organic farming methods.

All are examples of projects undertaken by Beloit College students, some during a study abroad semester, some over the winter or summer break. In each case, the projects allowed the students to get hands-on experience related to their studies. Funding from Beloit College’s grant programs for international education made each a reality.

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Anna Wolf. International relations major. Studied abroad in Chile. Received funding to spend two months in Peru prior to her study abroad to intern with Pro Mujer. Helped Pro Mujer digitize data, organize materials, and translate documents. Conducted research on the impact of microfinance and health care programs on women’s perceptions of their rights. Learned about Pro Mujer’s work and the challenges women with scarce resources face in terms of securing personal and economic rights.

Caitlin Karvonen. Japanese major. Tessa Wood. Sociology major. Received funding to study convenience store culture in Japan and Taiwan. Learned about the roles of foot traffic, the emphasis on fresh produce, and the preference for making small purchases that make convenience stores such a prominent part of the Japanese and Taiwan economies and shopping culture.

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