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Greetings! Globalization has ensnared academic life; we are all awash not only in global studies, global exchange, and global problems, but in global university rankings as well. Fortunately, UC Berkeley consistently ranks among the top five universities in the world. And indeed, we are blessed with outstanding teaching programs and research centers on virtually every area of the world. Nonetheless, others are catching up-fast. This is especially true for study abroad programs. Keenly aware of the importance of international education, many of the leading colleges and universities are aggressively encouraging their students to study or work abroad. The Berkeley Programs for Study Abroad have been in the forefront of global education for many years, and in this increasingly competitive environment we need to redouble our efforts to sustain our excellence in international education and keep opportunities open for all Berkeley students to be able to study abroad. As always, if you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to your correspondence at iasdean@berkeley.edu.
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