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Helping the students of Oregon State University and visitors to OSU branch out into the global community for internships, research, and study.
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05/31/2024

Here is your last chance to apply for the Dean's Investment Fund if you have any plans to study, research or intern abroad in Fall!

Hurry up and follow the link to book your ticket to a heavenly destination for more experiences, fun and learning!

https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/more-information-deans-investment-fund

05/31/2024

Today is National Trails Day! It is a blessing to live in a state that feels like a huge park, an endless forest where taking trails is not an obligation, but rather a national sport!
Many of our students took unknown paths while abroad and couldn't but share the beauty of what they have experienced and impromptu creatures they have enjoyed meeting!
Take a glimpse at beauty beyond the Pacific and let us know what you think!

Have you been somewhere else, taken a trail and been in awe? You can share your pics with us!

Photo Courtesy:

1. Alpine Europe
2 & 3. New Zealand- Michelle
4 & 5. Borneo
6. Canada - Morgan Shahan
7. Canada - Eric Jones
8. Chile Chico - Gabby John
9 & 10. Chile - Maria Alvarez

05/29/2024

Applications open now through the summer. Apply on OSU GO or check our lnk.bio.
Earn 15 OSU credits for 8 weeks in Chile- studying alongside Chilean Forestry students from CoF and CAS professors as well as interning in Chilean organizations such as their parks systems, research sites, and more.
This program is not to be missed! Apply now! ⚠️
From a past student: "100% go for it. I think everyone should have an international experience at least once in their life, simply to expand your worldview. Even when I have experienced challenging situations, feelings of regret, or tiredness, I always look back on my time abroad and am so grateful for the experiences I have there. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and experiencing new places, people, food, and activities will make you a stronger and more confident person. You will do and see things you never thought you would the world will start to seem bigger and smaller at the same time. With that being said, have realistic expectations. Not everything is going to go as planned and learning to be adaptable and having a "go with the flow," attitude will serve you well. Know that there will be times when you're bored, frustrated, and confused and be okay being uncomfortable. Embrace those feelings and learn to navigate through them. Learning to work through that discomfort is probably one of the most useful lessons and pieces of advice I can give for travelling internationally. You will come out better equipped at dealing with life for it. " College of Forestry at Oregon State University

05/28/2024

Are you a CoF student and looking for funding opportunities for some academic programs, research opportunities, internship, exchange or conferences in fall?

The Dean's Engagement Fund is open and will close June 1st, 2024.
Please follow the link below and apply now so you can enjoy a worry-free experience.

https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/more-information-deans-investment-fund

05/15/2024

HAPPENING IN ONE HOUR:

🌍✈️ Hey, Beavers! Ready to spread your wings and explore the globe? Join us for an exciting info session on exchange programs! Whether you're dreaming of studying abroad or immersing yourself in a new culture, this event is your ticket to adventure. Discover amazing opportunities, (hear from fellow Beavs who've been there), and get all the details you need to make your dreams a reality. Don't miss out – mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable 🌍✈️ Hey, Beavers! Ready to spread your wings and explore the globe? Join us for an exciting info session on exchange programs! Whether you're dreaming of studying abroad or immersing yourself in a new culture, this event is your ticket to adventure. Discover amazing opportunities, (hear from fellow Beavs who've been there), and get all the details you need to make your dreams a reality. Don't miss out – mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable ! 🎓

05/06/2024

Hey fellow Beavers! Looking for an opportunity to become involved with international outreach, communication, and engagement? This is a reminder that the college of Forestry’s International Programs is looking to hire a student outreach assistant for the next academic year!

If you’re interested, visit the link below or email [email protected] with any questions!
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151212

Applications are open until MAY 13TH.

05/02/2024

🌴 Welcome to our latest visiting scholar, Daniel Obeng!

✈ Daniel joins us from the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG) His current work focuses on wood anatomy, biodeterioration, wood durability and preservation, and fire performance of hardwoods. At OSU, he will study underutilized tropical wood species in Ghana with Dr. Gerald Presley as part of his MSc degree.

For more information on Daniel and his work, see our Visiting Scholars webpage
https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/visiting-scholars

04/22/2024

We at CoF International Programs are DAM proud of our students who go above and beyond, are actively engaged in the field, and represent us internationally. It is no surprise that we are the 2nd best College of Forestry in the world! 🌎
A big shout out to our donors whose support offer our students opportunities to go abroad, discover, and bring the world back to us through multiple successes, pictures, and bilateral exchanges.

Please continue to support our international efforts by donating this DAM PROUD DAY, April 24th, to the Loren & Peggy Kellogg International Student Experience Endowment Fund! Link here
https://www.damproudday.org/campaigns/loren-peggy-kellogg-international-student-experience-endowment-fund

Photo Credits:

1&2: Tanner Field
3 &4: Victoria Diederichs
5&6: Martha Diaz
7&8: Dylan Westfall

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day from CoF International Programs!!

In our student programs near and far, we are constantly thinking of reciprocity. How can we give back to the earth for the wonderful experiences that we have on it?

Everything on this earth is connected especially our forests and ecosystems. One of the ways that we respect this connection is our tree planting activity during the faculty-led program in Borneo, Malaysia.

Photo Credit: Kerry Menn

04/19/2024

A glimpse back on the 2023 Woodrise Congress Seismic Design Competition.
Out of the final four teams( USA- OSU, Japan, Scotland, and Switzerland), we are proud that our team from and scored the 2nd rank thanks to our students who raised a wooden structure that was ready to be shaken successfully.

If you are interested in attending a conference, symposium, competition or any of the alike, do not hesitate to apply for the COF Dean's Engagement Fund! Our students had the opportunity to enjoy their time in France and Switzerland, and also expand their professional network along with gaining personal experience.

Want to learn more? Visit CoF International Programs N-116 or visit our website

https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/more-information-deans-investment-fund

Photo Credit: Tanner Field

04/17/2024

Welcome home FLP travelers!

This spring break, some of our students traveled abroad on our faculty-led program, Mountains to the Sea: Ecosystems of Chile. They had the opportunity to visit Aysen Region of Patagonia including Coyhaique and Chile Chico. During the week, they saw:
🌲 Plantations, private parks, and national reserves
✋ 6,000 year old cave paintings
🦅 Condors, Guanaco, Stag beetles, and many other fauna
👩‍🏫 Collaboration with Chilean Forestry students who joined all week along with a visit to
🔬 Research by
🧑‍🌾 Regenerative farming by

Special shoutout to Profs. Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke, Daniel Soto, and Andrew Hawley for hosting this program.
Agradecemos también a por su colaboración!

Photo credit:
1 & 4: Matthew Shields
2: Kathleen Hill
3 & 5: Gabby John

04/16/2024

☕️ College of Forestry students, faculty, and staff-- you're invited! Stop by our Spring International Coffee next week and join us for coffee, tea, and international treats!

🌷 COF is home to international students, scholars and faculty from more than 25 nations! Drop in between 9:00am - 11:00am next Tuesday at the Peavy Atrium to chat and connect. For some extra excitement, we will be announcing this year's Photo Contest winner! We hope to see you there!

🗓 Tuesday, April 23rd
⏰ 9:00am - 11:00am
📍 PFSC Atrium or Zoom

04/15/2024

✈📍Welcome home FLP travelers!

🌲Shoutout to our students who just returned from a week-long trip abroad for our program, The Salmon Coast: Forest and Research Management for Sustainability in Canada.

🐟Learning from professional foresters, watching spawning salmon, interacting with diverse communities such as Ditidaht First Nations and commercial fishermen, what a wonderful way to spend spring break! Thank your to our lovely neighbors to the North for hosting our university!

CoF International is so excited to hear more about your experiences abroad! Keep an eye out for more photos, videos, and quotes from your traveling peers.

Photo Credit: Eric T Jones

04/13/2024

📃✔Looking to sharpen up your resume? Here are some tips and tricks to get you started!

-- Upload your resume to Vmock, a free online tool designed to provide targeted guidance and enhance your resume for employers.

-- Make edits and tailor each resume to the specific internship you are applying for, highlighting the skills that are most relevant for that organization. Remember, hiring managers take an average of 6 seconds to look at each resume, so make it count!

-- Make sure it is no longer than 2 pages, this is the standard for most international organizations.

-- Include coursework! Show your educational experiences through relevant classes and labs.

04/09/2024

📸Extra Extra! Photo Contest votes are in!

Thank you to all who participated in our International Programs Photo Contest. We had a blast looking through these incredible submissions. Our students braved the globe and traveled to some unforgettable places, ranging all the way from Slovenia, Borneo, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Chile, South Korea, and more!

Now what we've all been waiting for... and the winner is (drum roll please)… Max Hidzick's "First Light of Day", from their study abroad in New Zealand!

Max is currently in New Zealand interning with Scion to study the differences in NZ and Northern American wilding pine characteristics with an emphasis on observed fire behavior in research burns. We wish you the best of luck Max, safe travels!

A special shoutout to our runner ups, Claudio Guevara for "Montenegro Sunset" (slide two), and Amber Ingram for "Marble Cathedral", Chile (slide three). Congratulations to all of you on beautiful photos capturing life-changing experiences with CoF.

Come support your peers for the unveiling of these breathtaking photos at our Spring International Coffee! Stop by for some snacks, drinks, and a quick chat on Tuesday April, 23rd from 9:00am- 11:00am in PFSC Atrium.

04/08/2024

🔥Scholarship alert!

Indigenous students participating in natural resource related internships may be eligible for a funding supplement of $3,000 - $5,000 through the New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) program.

Eligibility: Internships may be served off-campus through organizations, non-profits, industries, as well as on-campus research labs. Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate and self identify as Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian.

⏰Application deadline: April 12, 2024
Link: https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts

04/01/2024

Happy Easter to all our community on and off campus!

03/29/2024

Spring is a good time for new beginnings and blooming!
Here is a Student Outreach Assistant position open to all students who are interested in working with us, the International Programs Office, at the College of Forestry.
Typical duties: advertising for our study abroad programs, working with international students and scholars in the college, and developing your own professional skills.

If you want to learn more about it or apply, please follow this link https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151212

Application deadline is May 13th, 2024. Position can begin in summer OR fall term.

03/19/2024

🌷 These flowers won't be in bloom forever, but you don't have to wait another year for the bloom to come back. Students on our faculty-led program to New Zealand get to experience the lush life and fresh blooms of New Zealand's end of winter/beginning of spring. Apply quickly and don't miss your second chance in enjoying spring twice
https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/nz-flp-application

**Application deadline is April 1st.

🌿 And what's better than one springtime? TWO! You can keep these good vibes going in New Zealand this fall and experience New Zealand's vibrant spring. Many students stick around in New Zealand for an exchange at University of Canterbury's renowned forestry school.

Photo credit:
1, 3, & 5: Sam DeLuca
6: Kerry Menn
2 & 4: Caity Wind

03/15/2024

One week away from spring break, and the excitement barometer is at its highest! This means summer is also around the corner and will soon be here, even before you know it.
Enjoy our summer programs, internships, study abroad, research opportunities, international conferences with a simple click below. This is your last chance to apply for the Summer Dean's Investment Fund and have a worry-free summer.
Deadline April 1st, 2024.

https://shorturl.at/dvHZ2

Photo credits:
Andy Vautrin - New Zealand

03/14/2024

π Day or Pie Day?

Let's get hungry with some of the most famous sweet pies in some of our International Program destinations and around the World!
Which π is yours ?

1. Banoffee Pie - Hungary
2. Apple Green Chile Pie - Chile
3. Melopita (Honey Pie) - Greece
4. Kuih Bajau Stock - Sabah Borneo
5. Kumara (Sweet Potato) Pie - New Zealand
6. Pasteis de Nata - Portugal
7. Crostata - Italy
8. Sugar Pie - Canada
9. Mince Pie - UK

03/14/2024

🛶 Take a break from studying and enjoy a quick adventure. Our study abroad programs aren't just about academics, they're also about connecting with peers and faculty. Enjoy white-water rafting, hiking, site-seeing and more on one (or more!) of our study abroad programs.

Photo credit:
1. White-water rafting in Patagonia - Mark Dameron
2. Hike to Arthur's Pass NZ - Andy Vautrin
3. Stewart Lyons - Italy
4. Group on bridge in paneveggio Resonance, Italy - Nathan Vega
5. Kayaking at Kun-Kun - Radford Bean
6. Scuba diving in Europe - Stewart Lyons - Southern Europe

03/13/2024

Ramadan Kareem to our Muslim community and to all who celebrate it.
May this month bring joy, health and prosperity to you!

03/08/2024

Women's Day shouldn't be one day a year, it should be EVERY day!
Kudos to all the women who shaped and are shaping the World.
Here are some women to celebrate from our international programs destinations

Photos:
1- Power of Mama: Borneo's first women ranger teams
2- Mary Sutherland: the first woman in the UK to complete a BSc in Forestry, and the first forestry assistant in New Zealand in 1923 and only such female staff member.
3- Lacey Rose and Jess Kaknevicius: Joked about starting a club for women in wood, to say they are a minority. They launched Women In Wood (WIW) in 2015 as a networking group for women “who work in, with and for the woods.” The Facebook group has grown to almost 1,000 women across Canada, the United States and beyond, and WIW has organized and attended numerous forestry networking events.
4- Adriana Hoffmann: a botanist who roamed Chile deciphering its flora and who as a scientist, activist, author and policymaker tirelessly sought to protect her country’s vast forests from big-business exploitation
5- Maddalena Senter: young president of Ausf Italia, offers a glimpse into the future. When asked what is missing to achieve a more complete recognition of the role of women in the forestry sector, Senter has no doubts: “We are a forestry country: all we need is a greater awareness of this to achieve a greater appreciation of professional figures – and the role of women – in this field too.

03/07/2024

🔥📰Do you want to learn about post-fire management strategies in the PNW from a Spaniards perspective? Or maybe how one student found rediscovery, resilience, and rejuvenation in the ridges and reefs of Palau? Or maybe you want your story of international travels and research shared through a student-friendly interface?

Well then you've come to the right place! Check out OSU's International Programs Blog and peruse stories and studies of minds just like you discovering the contemporary answers to a field full of natural resource secrets.

(https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/cofinternational/)

Want your international journeys shared with others? Email [email protected] today and join us in sharing global knowledge!

03/04/2024

The first two weeks of September, we'll head out to island hop both the North and South Islands of the South Pacific. Join us in New Zealand to learn about forest ecology and resource management in a changing climate. 🐟 🦜🌲
You'll earn 2-4 credits as you traverse diverse landscapes, meet with Maori, research scientists, and maybe a hobbit or two..
🌄
Apply before April 1! Link in bio or on our website.

03/01/2024

Let's celebrate International Compliments Day together!

You are smart!
You are awesome!
You are strong!
You are wonderful!
You deserve the best!
You deserve to travel the World and engage in new experiences!
No matter what international program you select or what conference or research you'd like to attend or conduct, know that the Dean's Fund for International Engagement is here for you.
Enjoy the summer while you can and apply now. Applications close on April 1st.
To learn more or to apply, click on the link
https://shorturl.at/kwxIN

02/21/2024

Come join us on our Faculty-Led program to New Zealand for late summer (September) of 2024!
Please apply if and only if:
1. interested in forestry, land management, indigenous studies, history, geography, sustainability, Natural resources management, agriculture, earth, oceans, atmospheric systems, fisheries, wildlife, etc.
2. Interested in finding your bird match, or bird-watching, or fairy- tale land
3. Just because!

go ahead and apply now following this link, or check link in bio!
https://shorturl.at/bkmSU

Photo Credit: Martha Diaz
the Whirinaki Forest, the two islands, the Ocean and in between

02/19/2024

CoF welcomes Xiaona Li from Guizhou Normal University!
🐼
As a visiting scholar at OSU, Dr. Xiaona Li will be collaborating with Dr. Thomas DeLuca on Nitrogen fixation of bryophyte-cyanobacterial associations. Once returning home, she plans to reveal the ecological functions of bryophytes in degraded karst ecosystems more deeply and comprehensively, and hopes to use bryophytes on the restoration of degraded karst ecosystems in near future. Xiaona is an associate professor at the School of Karst science, Guizhou Normal University, China.

College of Forestry at Oregon State University

02/16/2024

Visit both islands on CoF's two-week New Zealand faculty-led program in September. Applications are open now through April 1st.

Photos and text from Kim Galloup, 2023
NORTH ISLAND (1-3)
Tongariro National Park is a unique and stunning landscape, our group had the opportunity to walk through Podocarp forests, tussock grasslands, waterfalls, and views of Mt. Doom from LOTR!
SOUTH ISLAND (4-5)
Pancake Rocks and blow holes. New Zealand South Island's stunning west coast did not disappoint!

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Applications now open! ‼️ Apply this summer to spend Winter term in Patagonia, Chile! Spots are limited for OSU students to join Chilean Forestry students in an unforgettable 10 weeks in-country. Take OSU classes to earn 15 credits all at the price of in-state tuition! See the courses and schedule on our website or lnk.bio #StudyAbroad #ExploreTheWorld #Branchout #Chile #OSUCollegeOfForestry Office of Global Opportunities - Oregon State University College of Forestry at Oregon State University

Row, don't walk to apply for our program in Italy 😉 Application due Feb 15 Apply on our website or link in bio 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️ Video credit: Luke Vanbuskirk, a 2022 program participant! #italy #venice #gondola #branchout #studyabroad #facultyled College of Forestry at Oregon State University

On our Faculty-led program to New Zealand, you'll spend two weeks exploring both islands and many diverse ecosystems. Part of the program is spent at the University of Canterbury College of Forestry's field stations, Cass and Westport. Thanks @kimgalloup, an NR Masters student and 2023 program participant, for the insights! Applications are open nwo through April 1 for our September 2024 program! Link in bio or on our website. #goabroad #branchout #newzealand University of Canterbury College of Forestry at Oregon State University

🌟 From Natural Resources student Lyndsay: Waterfall views in El Bosque de Las Brujas of a glacier-fed waterfall from the Exploradores Glacier. The waters from this small tributary eventually make their way to the large lake, General Carrera, in the Aysén Region of Chile. Lyndsay participated in our faculty-led program Mountains to the Sea: Ecosystems of Chile over spring break! Stay tuned for more student story and photo features in coming weeks. #cofinternational #branchout #studyabroad #patagonia #chile #aysén College of Forestry at Oregon State University

🌟 Story Spotlight: Need some Monday travel inspiration to start off your spring term? OSU student S.R.S. is double-majoring in Sustainability and Natural Resources with an ISO in Marine Conservation, Ecosystems and Human Dimensions. She just finished up a 3-month internship in Costa Rica working for a sea turtle conservation program! 🌊 We asked about her all-time favorite experience during this internship, and she noted that what she enjoyed most was that every day was different and brought the unexpected. She explains, "I enjoyed having so much variety, getting to work outside everyday, connecting with local people and the community, and being part of an amazing group of international people and helping out the sea turtles." 🏝 If she had to pick just one experience, though, she says "it would be the releasing of the baby turtles into the ocean at sunset, watching them work their way down the sand and bravely into the surf and heading out to life at sea. It made me feel happy to know that I was one of the people that helped to give them a chance at life and that our efforts might help to save some of the sea turtles from extinction." 🌿 Feeling motivated to start your own international internship or study abroad journey? You can find all our opportunities abroad here: https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/international/opportunities-abroad #cofinternational #branchout #studyabroad #internabroad #costarica #seaturtleconservation College of Forestry at Oregon State University