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Are you interested in becoming an Optometrist? Would you like to learn more about the field and what it takes to become an eye doctor? Then join the Pre-Optometry Club at the University of Minnesota. We are a fast growing club with 25 members and we would love to add you to our list! Throughout next semester we will be hosting big events in Coffman, having optometrist come speak to the club, and visiting optometrist's offices in the local area. If this interests you please email preop@umn.edu. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send out and email and an informed member of the club will answer all your questions! Also, search for our group on Facebook "U of M Pre-Optometry Club" and join!!

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230 Heller Hall (Map)
271 19th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

612.626.9000
888.700.UOFM
UMabroad@umn.edu

The Learning Abroad Center in the Office of International Programs is the University of Minnesota's comprehensive resource for study, service-learning, work, intern, volunteer, and travel experiences worldwide.

The Learning Abroad Center is a leader in providing innovative international learning experiences that expand and redefine the world for a diverse population of students, colleagues, and staff. Through collaboration and individual attention, the Learning Abroad Center will continue to promote empowerment, development, understanding, and responsibility in the global community.

The Learning Abroad Center offers a full range of advising and support services to students on such issues as program selection, academic planning, financial planning, registration, credit, cultural adjustment, travel planning, travel products, and re-entry.

A variety of program options—300 programs in over 70 countries—have been developed to address the diverse needs of students. Programs vary in length, level, academic focus, teaching format, language requirements, cost, and degree of independence demanded of the participant.

The Learning Abroad Center works with many departments, administrative offices, and other units within the University to determine appropriate study abroad options for each major and minor, and to help students earn credit toward their degree through study abroad. With planning, students in any undergraduate major can study abroad and fulfill degree requirements.

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University Counseling & Consulting Services (UCCS) supports the teaching, research, and outreach/service missions of the University of Minnesota by offering comprehensive, accessible, flexibly-delivered counseling, consultation, instruction, and testing services within the University and to the Minnesota educational community.

As a unit of Student Affairs, UCCS contributes to the comprehensive education of students, the protection of human rights, and the enhancement of University programs, services, and organizational units. UCCS furthers the disciplines it represents through leadership in appropriate professional organizations and scholarly contributions.

UCCS is committed to meeting the diverse and changing needs of multiple populations while nurturing and supporting the professional growth and ethical conduct of staff; engaging in innovative program development and management; and participating in the University governance system.

For more information or to contact UCS please check out their web site at: http://www.ucs.umn.edu/about/mission.htm

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