Missouri Celebrates Fall and Southeast's Study Abroad Program

In this episode, host Wyatt Sherwin introduces two Southeast Arrow stories pertaining to local events happening this fall, as well as SEMO’s Study Abroad program.
Southeast Arrow Staff Writer, Mallory Hawkins, introduces the celebrations of the season by describing local organizers who are bringing seasonal spirit to life through festivals, flash mobs, haunted houses, and themed shopping nights.
Following that, Taylor Slavens, Web and Assignment Editor, discusses the study abroad program offered at Southeast Missouri State University. Taylor Slavens reminds that application deadlines are September 15th for spring programs, and February 15th for fall and summer programs.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to Arrow in the Air. I'm your host, Wye Sherwin,
and today we're going to talk about local events happening
this fall, as well as seamless study of broad program.
Fall is here in Southeast Missouri is celebrating in full color.
All around Cape. Local organizers are bringing seasonal spirit to
life through festivals, flash mobs, haunted houses, and theme shopping nights.

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Here's what to look forward to this October. The Riverfront
Fall Festival kicks off on Saturday, October twenty fifth, from
eleven am to six pm across several downtown Cape locations.
Throughout the day, you can participate in yoga on the river,
enjoy live music, simple local brews from Minglewood Brewery and
Many Good Things Brewing, or explore artisan boosts and the
family friendly kid Zone in uptown Jackson. The Octoberfest returns

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on October third and fourth, celebrating its eleventh year. This
two day event expects over twenty thousand attendees. East Main
Street transforms into a celebration of Bavarian culture with live music,
authentic food, and seasonal beers, all with a family friendly atmosphere.
And the best part, Admission is free for thrill seekers.
The Haunted Haliport opens October eleventh at the ac Brace Arena,

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running Friday and Saturday nights. This attraction features live actors
and ten scares and a high freight factor, so maybe
leave the little ones at home. Finally, if you're after
something festive but low key which is not out, returns
to Uptown Jackson also on October thirtieth from five to
eight pm, throwing your best witchy attire and browse local
shops offering treats, giveaways, and late night specials. It's free,

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it's fun, and support small businesses from scary to sweet.
Cape Giroedo has you covered this fall. For more seasonal events,
visit Cape dot com slash events for Southeast Arrow on
Mallory Hawkins. For the next story, here's Taylor Slaven's.

Speaker 2 (01:42):
Southeast Missouri State University is encouraging students to take their
education worldwide through its Study Abroad program SIMA offers a
variety of options, from short term trips lasting just a
few weeks to a semester and year long exchanges that
count for up to fifteen credit hours. Programs are open
to all majors and are available in more than twenty
five countries, including Japan, France, Spain, South Korea, and the

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United Kingdom. Most courses are taught in English, and housing
can include dorms, apartments, or hotels depending on the location.
To qualify, students must have a minimum GPA of two
point five, be in good standing with the university, and
have completed at least two semesters of college coursework. Application
deadlines are September fifteenth for spring programs. Once accepted, students

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complete a checklist covering passports, visas, insurance, and course enrollment.
Financial aid and scholarships can also be applied towards study abroad,
and SIMO offers special awards like the Rotary Club of
Cape Tornardo Scholarship. For more information on simo's study abroad opportunities,
visit the university's website For Air on the Air. This
is Taylor Slaven's.

Speaker 1 (02:46):
That's all for this edition of Air on the Air.
I'm Wya Sherwin. Thank you for listening, and we'll see
you next time.