Since its inception in 1963, the program has helped CSU students develop their intercultural communication skills and international understanding by providing qualified students an affordable opportunity to continue their studies abroad for a full year while earning resident academic credit at their CSU campus.

Affiliated with more than 70 colleges and universities in 17 countries ‹ Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe ‹ the CSU International Programs offers students a wide selection of locations and learning environments.

This year, more than 500 CSU students are participating in the program.

"The study-abroad experience really helps students mature, and it gives them independence," said Marta Rezvani-Lopez, CSUN¹s student exchange and study abroad advisor. "Their participation sets them apart from the rest of the student population."

Rezvani-Lopez is holding general information workshops this semester for students interested in studying abroad for the 2002-2003 academic year. Workshops are followed by individual meetings and assistance with the application process. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2002.

The CSUN students studying abroad this year are:

• Sandra G. Alaniz (majoring in Spanish) of Santa Ana, is studying in Mexico
• Alexis E. Alvarez (International Major) of Van Nuys, Spain
• Jessica J. Angelillo (Journalism) of Palmdale, Italy
• Ethan E. Anticevich (History) of Simi Valley, France
• Araseli Arellano (History) of Reseda, Spain
• Tiffany M. Austin (English) of Palmdale, United Kingdom
• John M. Barker (Marketing) of Hill, N.H.; New Zealand
• Lourdes I. Benavides (Business Administration) of Los Angeles, United Kingdom
• Joaquin Burciaga Rosales (Psychology) of Inglewood, Germany
• Jose A. Campos (Art) of Arleta, Italy
• Kristi M. Char (Art) of Sacramento, Italy
• Pong S. Chon (Music) of Studio City, Germany
• Rebecca L. Coe (Marketing) of Redondo Beach, United Kingdom
• Andrea N. Deatrick (Art) of Granada Hills, Australia
• Benjamin Esfandi (English Literature) of Los Angeles, Spain
• Carolina Estrada (Psychology) of Sun Valley, France
• Ximena M. Gabella (Marketing) of Pasadena, Spain
• Adrianna M. Gillman (Mathematics) of Valencia, Sweden
• Jeannette A. Heidlberg (Biology) of Saugus, Germany
• Claudette C. Howard (French) of Pasadena, France
• Denis O. Jiron (Music) of Bloomington, Germany
• Joshua E. Kaplan (Art) of Woodland Hills, Italy
• Paulina A. Kuszta (Art History) of La Crescenta, France
• Johanna E. Laesch (Spanish) of North Hills, Spain
• Kosaku Matsuzawa (French) of Northridge, France
• Tawny M. Montes (Political Science) of San Fernando, Spain
• Dara L. Morelli (Studio Art) of Kenmore, Wash.; Italy
• Heather L. Morgan (Humanities) of West Los Angeles, Denmark
• Sonia Munoz (Psychology) of Mission Hills, Spain
• Ronald H. Omino (Psychology) of Granada Hills, Japan
• Michael L. Pinkard (History) of Ventura, Denmark
• Jennifer J. Pizza (History) of Perrysburg, Ohio; United Kingdom
• Christopher G. Ragazzi (Engineering) of Northridge, Germany
• Emily N. Recht (Art) of Los Angeles, Italy
• Christopher S. Reed (Music) of Westlake Village, France
• Gail P. Reilly (Art) of Canoga Park, Italy
• Jessica G. Reyes (Liberal Studies) of Sun Valley, Spain
• Karina O. Ferrufino Rivas (Psychology) of Los Angeles, Spain
• Scott J. Rogers (Business Administration) of Burbank, Korea
• Wendy M. Sanchez (Psychology) of Burbank, Spain
• James D. Simon (Psychology) of Canoga Park, Germany
• Lindsay N. Simpson (History/Religious Studies) of Newhall, Germany
• Dolly Y. Tataje (Spanish) of Van Nuys, Spain
• Claudia A. Vazquez (Sociology) of North Hollywood, Mexico
• Michelle R. Wong (Anthropology) of Valencia, France
• Christine M. Worland (Art) of Winnetka, France