Are you a veterinary student interested in International travel? The following resource is intended to serve as a growing resource list of possible connections for international opportunities for CSU veterinary students. It was assembled by Ruth White, Veterinary Career Coordinator.

IVSA_resources.pdf

Here's a few of the highlights:

I.V.S.A. $500 Chapter Award

• The IVSRC gives out an annual $500 award during Symposium
  
• Each school fills out an application and submits a 500 word essay
  
• Congratulations to the 2004 winners: Tuskegee University

Individual Exchanges

• Students apply by filling out an application and submitting it to the IEO
• The IEO contacts the IEO of the student's country of interest
  
• Veterinary opportunities and housing will be arranged for the student
  
• The student provides airfare and spending money
  
• Applications need to be submitted 6 months prior to time of travel
  
• Applications can be found at www.ivsa.org
  

Group Exchanges

• Students can arrange group exchanges with another I.V.S.A. veterinary college
• Contact the IEO for more information
• Summer Congress and Winter Symposium
• Congress and Symposium are held annually at different countries,IVSA members from all over the world gather to participate in: Cultural events, tours, lectures, talent shows, and camaraderie

Developmental Fund

• The fund provides aid to veterinary schools in developing countries
• Items like equipment, books, and computers are donated each year
  
• The fund depends on student support and outside sources to help raise funds
  

Journal

• The I.V.S.A publishes a journal, which is available on-line
• The journal is written and published by students
  
• Articles focus on worldwide veterinary issues
  
• Upcoming Events
  
• Winter symposium in Latvia: keep checking the website for more information!

Developmental Fund Silent Auction: SAVMA Symposium 2005

• The IVSRC committee is organizing a silent auction to raise money
  
• 2004 donations go to the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia.
  
• In the past USA I.V.S.A. has not been active in raising money?.
  WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THIS!!!