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02 December 2016

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Study Abroad Office Winter Break Hours
We will be open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, through Thursday, December 22nd. The University and all offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 23rd and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3rd. Walk-In Wednesdays will resume the first week of classes, on Wednesday, January 18th.

Events
Last Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions before Winter Break: 
  • Tuesday, December 6th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 7th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Center for World Languages: JB Hunt 207

Learn the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. – through these peer-led info sessions. These take place weekly from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the semester. Space is limited to the first 25 students each week, so get there early!

Programs
Applications for Fall and Year 2017-2018 programs are OPEN!
Apply for your program through the HogsAbroad portal at http://hogsabroad.uark.edu.

To Do
Scholarship Application Reminder
There are many scholarship deadlines in early February. The winter break is a great time to work on applications! Check out http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding for scholarship opportunities.

Apply for Your Passport:
Now is a great time to locate your birth certificate and submit a passport application. You can find instructions on how to apply using the following link: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html.

Get Connected! #HogsAbroad
Stay in the loop with U of A students while they’re abroad! Students who are studying abroad will be posting throughout the summer, so be sure to check-in and see what’s going on. Follow the blogs at: http://studyabroadarkansas.blogspot.com.

You can also look for our hashtag, #HogsAbroad all over social media, to see more news and posts from students studying abroad!

Good luck with finals, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!