The Isabella Cannon International Centre will hold the first ever Winter Term Fair programs for 2013, giving students the opportunity to talk with professors and peers about each of the 25 programs offered for the upcoming Winter Term.

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WHAT: Winter Term 2013 Study Abroad Fair

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 8

WHERE: McKinnon Hall

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“There are still one or two (programs) that are not quite confirmed. We are hoping to have them confirmed by the time of the fair,” said Bill Burress, International Programs Adviser.

For students interested in studying abroad Winter Term 2013, the fair is sure to provide ample resources for answering their questions and providing more complete information on each of the trips. All of the confirmed programs offered will be represented at the fair, giving students a large variety of options and resources to explore.

“We are hoping that all the faculty members will be able to attend, but if they can’t, we will have student representatives in their place,” Burress said.

While this year’s fair isn’t an entirely new concept, it will be the first of its kind. The Isabella Cannon International Centre has hosted a few general study abroad fairs in the past, but nothing that specifically focuses on Winter Term programs.

As an incentive to participate, there will also be door prizes for attendees.

“Everybody who comes will have the chance to win something," Burress said.  "You’ll drop your name in a bowl, and we’ll give away stuff. Local businesses are helping us out with that."

Gift certificates to Fat Frogg, The Root, Town Table, Local Yogurt and other businesses will be awarded to winners. The grand prize is a free airfare voucher worth 400 dollars from Aladdin Travel.

Those who are unable to attend should not be deterred from seeking further assistance in selecting a program.

“Students are always encouraged to come to the International Centre or to get in touch with the faculty (member) who leads the program,” Burress said.

The International Centre is dedicated to supporting as many students as possible in their study abroad endeavors, and this year’s Study Abroad Fair is is sure to provide the necessary resources for students wishing to study abroad next Winter Term.