[Arizona-students] Fw: [nabs-l] Fwd: BT [pwds] Japan exchange this summer

[Arielle Silverman]

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> This sounds like a great opportunity for college students and a great item 
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> put on a future resume.
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> Priscilla
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>    Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 23:00:30 -0500
>    From: Peter Altschul <atschu at erols.com>
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> 2005 US/JAPAN: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability and
> Volunteerism
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> TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE TO TOKYO, JAPAN
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> Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a national non-profit organization
> whose mission is to empower people with disabilities around the world
> through international exchange. Since 1981, MIUSA has coordinated
> international leadership exchange delegations of people with and without
> disabilities from more than 80 countries. MIUSA is excited to offer a
> 16-day
> exchange program to Tokyo, Japan in summer 2005 with a focus on
> leadership
> through international volunteerism and cultural exchange.
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> PROGRAM DETAILS
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> When:   July 31-August 15, 2005
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> Where: Tokyo, Japan
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> Cost:   $850, includes round-trip international airfare from San Jose,
> CA to
> Tokyo, Japan, lodging, meals and activities
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> Scholarships:  Generous partial scholarships available to qualified
> applicants
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> Deadline: March 15, 2005. Late applications considered as space permits.
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> ACTIVITIES
> Join 11 other participants from the US and MIUSA Exchange staff to
> strengthen cross-cultural ties and develop leadership skills in an
> exciting
> international environment.  Participants will take part in workshops on
> disability rights and leadership, explore Tokyo and the surrounding
> area,
> participate in a volunteer service project, and experience Japanese
> customs,
> food and culture with members of the local community.
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> ELIGIBILITY
> Participants must be excited about new experiences, a once in a lifetime
> adventure and tolerant of the challenges brought on by a new cultural
> environment and inconsistent accessibility.  Participants are expected
> to
> act as positive and respectful citizen ambassadors of the United States
> and
> must be committed to work across cultural and other differences to
> promote
> intercultural understanding.
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> Participants must be:
>   U.S. citizens
>   Ages 18 - 24 by July 31, 2005
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> Apply now, and go to Japan this summer! Application available at
> www.miusa.org/exchange/, exchange at miusa.org or (541) 343-1284 (Tel/TTY)
> for
> more information.
> Alternate formats available.
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> Carrie
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