<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><p><font face="georgia, serif">Hello Eastern Students! </font></p><p><font face="georgia, serif">We are excited to open applications to our annual study abroad cultural exchange program with <a href="https://www.college360.dk/en" target="_blank">College360</a> in Silkeborg, Denmark! Applications are now being accepted for both full-time and part-time students enrolled at our Wilburton, McAlester, Idabel, and Antlers campuses. <a rel="noopener" href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c52e21b377834fa5be213634ee6a3e05" target="_blank">Click here to apply.</a></font></p><p><font face="georgia, serif">In March 2025, Eastern will host a group of students from College360 for a week-long stay in Wilburton. Following this, from May 11-20, 2025 (tentative dates), a group of Eastern students will have the opportunity to travel to Copenhagen and Silkeborg, Denmark. This amazing experience includes:</font></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>Exploring Copenhagen</strong>: Discover the capital’s rich history, including its royal family, government, architecture, art, and Viking heritage.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>Cultural Insights</strong>: Learn about the Danish lifestyle and what contributes to Denmark's reputation as one of the happiest countries in the world.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>Cultural Exchange</strong>: In Silkeborg, engage with local students and host families and experience the unique Danish concept of "hygge."</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>Educational Collaboration</strong>: Attend a few classes at College360 and gain insights into their educational and career pathways.</font></li></ul><p><font face="georgia, serif">Application and </font>two (2) letters of recommendation from Eastern faculty/staff to be emailed to <a href="mailto:ksemeski@eosc.edu">Kellye Semeski</a> are <font face="georgia, serif">due by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2024. <a rel="noopener" href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c52e21b377834fa5be213634ee6a3e05" target="_blank">Click here to apply.</a></font></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to enhance your global perspective and gain valuable experiences that will enrich your career! </span><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">For more details, please visit </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eosc.edu/academics/explore-programs-majors/study-abroad" target="_blank" style="font-family:georgia,serif">eosc.edu/studyabroad</a><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">.</span><br></p></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Feel free to contact me with any questions. I will be one of the sponsors of this year's trip. </span><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Mrs. Semeski</span></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt" align="left"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse"><colgroup><col width="104"><col width="410"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:82.37109375pt"><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GRr-nf-jS7nzhXiPMVxdU6YbneW8ewOAguM0FjChlCb-gY9CI7iE8IdYuKRAfxMDnCL-5LKXVxCfOju8zaSXbLfkqEz6Bp8uxN7-tvSXRDN75erKB4MFCzMNphQLVa41PVFbFiebGp5jNM8uHA" style="margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px" width="82" height="96"><br></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Kellye Semeski</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2" face="Arial" color="#000000"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Dean of Distance Learning & Workforce Development</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2" face="Arial" color="#000000"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">CIS Professor</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">P: 918-465-1744 </span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-left:4.5pt;margin-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