Studyabroad.com Sweepstakes Sending A Student to London for a Semester
Chester, PA, August 31, 2001 -
One lucky student can win an entire semester studying at the University of North London in London, England as the grand prize in the seventh annual Studyabroad.com Sweepstakes. Studyabroad.com (www.studyabroad.com) is the number-one online source of international education information, recording more than two million unique visits in the last six months alone. The sweepstakes highlights the rapid growth of Studyabroad.com, as well as the continued advance of the international studies industry.
"Our annual sweepstakes is an event we always enjoy not only because it helps make students aware of the comprehensive information about studying abroad at Studyabroad.com, but because of the opportunities it presents to our winner," says Mark Shay, CEO of Educational Directories Unlimited, parent company of Studyabroad.com. "A grand prize such as a paid semester in London can make such an intellectual and emotional impact on someone's life, that it is truly a wonderful feeling to give it away."
The grand prize includes a semester at the University of North London, housing with a host family, excursions, student services, on-site orientation and ground transportation, courtesy of Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA), a leading study abroad program provider. Also included is round-trip airfare from anywhere in the Continental United States to London and an International Student Identity Card, courtesy of Council Travel, America's largest student travel service. Ten Studyabroad.com T-shirts and 25 mouse pads will also be given away.
The grand-prize winner and other winners will be randomly selected and announced on November 12. Students can enter to win online and learn more about the sweepstakes by going to http://www.studyabroad.com/sweepslondon from September 1 through November 11.
An increasing number of students are looking to expand their horizons via study abroad programs every year, with American participation in these programs rising by 45 percent in the last four years. As the trend continues, many students turn to online resources like Studyabroad.com to discover courses and destinations. Study abroad.com projects nearly 4 million visitors this year - up from almost three million in 2000.
About Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) provides just what its name implies. Hosting programs that dot the globe in Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico and Spain, CEA has become a leading competitor in the study abroad field. Among many other benefits, the cost of a CEA study abroad program includes university tuition, medical insurance, airport reception, onsite orientation, preferred housing, and travel excursions. Extensive financial aid assistance and thousands of dollars awarded in scholarships annually only sweeten the deal. CEA doesn't miss a detail when it comes to providing a quality experience abroad at a very feasible cost.
About Council Travel
Council Travel is America's leader in student travel and has been setting the trends in hot destination spots for students and young adults for more than 50 years. In addition to killer vacations, Council Travel can also assist students with work and study abroad programs. Whether you want to work, study or travel abroad, Council Travel is the one to help you. Visit one of their 75 shops, call 1-880-2COUNCIL or click onto www.counciltravel.com.
About EDU
Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. (http://www.edudirectories.com) is a unique, college-oriented marketing firm, connecting students with programs. Among EDU's computer based recruiting tools are several comprehensive directories: Gradschools.com, Studyabroad.com, StudentProspector.com, GradSchoolFairs.com, Certificates.Gradschools.com, Business.Gradschools.com, Distance.Gradschools.com, English.Studyabroad.com and Studyabroadworldwide.com.
The EDU systems design provides a unique utility for prospective students, advisors, and educational administrators. Since its inception in 1997, EDU and its directories have captured a significant share of the "educational shoppers" market by providing students a wealth of information in an easy to use directory format.
For more information on EDU, please contact Matthew Ulmer at 484-766-9200 or email mulmer@edudirectories.com.