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Study Abroad 101
100

This country is the largest in World

Russia

100

The Italian word for ice cream

Gelato

100

This etiquette is done before entering a house in most Asian countries.

Removing your shoes

100

This country has the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Australia

100

Location of the study abroad office at UMaine

Stodder Hall

200

The Japanese Language uses three character sets: Katakana, hiragana, and the picture based character set derived from China. This lettering system is known as...

Kanji

200

The fortune cookie originated from this country


The U.S.

200

What country marks the end of the year by loud processions with masked figures, the sound of fireworks and drums, the ringing of bells and the cracking of whips. The tradition is believed to ward off demons and evil spirits.

Switzerland

200

What is this form of transportation called that can get you from one country to the other in Europe?

The Eurorail 

200

The website to start a UMaine Study Abroad Application is...

300

This is the most famous landmark in Brazil

Christ the Redeemer


300

Spain's famous dish is...

Paella

300

In this country there are toilet slippers for entering the bathroom.

Japan

300

The most popular country for UMaine students to study abroad at. 

Spain

300

The hours of operation for the Office of International Affairs

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM 

400

The mountain range separating Europe and Asia

Ural Mountains

400

This country is renowned for its chocolate

Belgium?

400

What are New Zealand notes made of?

Plastic

400

Europe's most mountainous country

Switzerland

400

What are the four program providers UMaine uses?

USAC, API, SIT, and CIE

500

The largest island in the world

Greenland

500

Italy is the country that produces this product. It's made from hazelnuts, sugar and a bit of cocoa. 

Nutella

500

Instead of salt and pepper, nam pla is usually placed on tables in Thailand. 

HINT: (It is a seasoning)

Salty fish sauce

500

This country has parties in celebration to certain dishes.

Sweden

500

The first upcoming deadline for Fall programs

February 20th, 2021

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