Foreign study programs lack students By Sarah Clarit Emerald Reporter Fewer University students have applied to study abroad in the last two years, according to figures from the Office of Inter national Education and Exchange Programs in France have been hit ihu hardest, said Janeon Felling, associate director of overseas programs A winter-term program at the Unlvorsito du Maine in Le Mans was canceled Tuesday because only six students had enrolled. Felling sctid Administrators in the OIEE and the Department of Foreign Languages are now trying to learn the causes for lower enroll ment figures. Allhough they have not collected any statistics, they suspect higher costs of education and a |»oor national economy have contributed to the problem. Poising said During the 1990-91 school year, :i9H University students studied abroad through programs the OIEE administers That number dropped to 299 during the 1991-92 school year Prelim Inary figures indicate that 1992-9.1 enrollment numbers will be oven lower. Hallo! Measure S's passage in 1990 resulted in tuition hikes that may deter students from studying abroad. Folsing said "Students became more cost-conscious," Petsing said "They may have worried aixnit not delaying their education and accu mulating debt There's the mispert option students hove that go ing that going abroad does that A bleak economic outlook and higher education c c»sis nation wide have made recruiting students (or study abroad programs difficult throughout the country, said Romance Language De partment Mend Franco!se Collin At the University, doc lining student population may bo low ering the number of possible study abroad applicants, Felsing said Rec ent c hanges to the OIEE st.ifl may have also played a role in lowering study abroad enrollment, she said The weakening of Ihe U S dollar may have been a factor for students considering programs in Western Europe, l-elsing said. The decline of the dollar could have had a major impact on studies In Franco, tnc hiding the Le Mans program, Folsing said The paradox Is that we are at a time when everyone speaks of multiculturallsm, diversity and International exchange Francotse Calm, Romance l anguage department head However, enrollment figure's for Germany, which has a very strong currency, have remained the senno "For the most part, the other programs seem to he holding steady," poising said Most of the programs the. University offers send students from other institutions, so the programs’ total enrollments are not dependent on whether enough University students sign up This was not the case for the Le Mans program, which re quires at least 10 students from the University to enroll in order to operate Though more than 300 second-year French students were told about the program, (’.aim said, only six enrolled. Calin said she fears this year’s cancellation will be perma nent "We have a contract with that university in France, and we are breaking that contract." she said. In response to the cancellation, the OIEE plans to survey French students during winter term to see how the programs in France could tie improved to meet students’ needs. "The paradox is that wo are at a time when everyone speaks of multleullurnlism, diversity and international exchange," Calin said "At the same time, although there is a desire to go abroad, there is a financial crisis The OIEE has attempted to ease some of the financial burden for students going abroad by implementing a short-term loan program this year Students can also use their financial uid when studying abroad, but often that aid is not available until the program is underway The loans can pay for immediate costs such as travel, l elsing said NURSE Continued from Page 1 Students often call to confirm that they have u cold or tin? flu, only to lx? asked if they have a fever. "Ninety percent of the University com munity iloes not own a thermometer," Nelson said, adding that even simple ill nesses cannot ho confirmed if callers do not know their temperature. Nelson cautioned that the Ask-A Nurse number < unnol and does not make diagnoses Nurs<* answering the phonos provide information, not treatment for diseases, and can only recommend that callers s«>ek medical attention In addition to mod leal information, tiie program offers a physician referral ser vice. The program's computers are able to recommend a physician irased on a caller's specialized needs. "You muy nets! a doctor who speaks Spanish." Nelson said. "You may have a certain kind of insurance and you need a doctor to treat you." Nelson said Ask-A Nurse refers many student callers to the University Student Health Center. She said the two agencies maintain a close working relationship and exchange much information The program also gives referrals for all services and programs provided by Sa cred Hnart. as well as referrals to many similar community health services out side of the hospital Homecoming activities to begin today Students will have a chance to meet a soap opera star, sec Public En emy and attend a pep rally on Satur day as part of this years Homecoming events. Homecoming activities begin today and run through Saturday, when the Ducks confront the Califor nta-Borkeloy Golden Bears. At noon today, students can have thoir picture taken with the Duck. Photos are SI each. Also today at at 3 p.m. In the EMU Main Lobby, cam pus organizations will decorate Homocotning banners. Adopt a Duck-Business will end to day's activities. Residents of 11 greek houses and 1 dormitory will gather at 5 p.m. in front of tho University Bookstore to docorate their adopted business. ‘‘Homocoming is a celebration with students, alumni and the community. Adopt a Duck-Businoss is a way to connect the community with the stu dents to decorate tho campus," Homecoming Chairwoman Lorissa Bounds said. On Friday. Spirit Day, (don't forget to wear green and yellow!), a Home coming pep rally will grace tho EMU Courtyard University cheerleaders, football coaches and the Duck will be in attendance to start the weekend activities. "Tho Pop Rally is a time that sets tho game for the following day," Kathce Haase of the Homocoming committee said. “A time where fans and players can come together. The whole point is to have fun and scream really loud.” At 8 p.m. Friday. Public Enemy will perform in the EMU. 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