Welcome back, students! We hope you all have a great start to the spring semester!
Study Abroad Office Hours
The office is open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Walk-In Wednesdays will resume the first week of classes, on Wednesday, January 18th, from 1:00pm – 4:30 pm. Walk-In Wednesdays are a great option for those who have a couple of questions, need a form signed, or just want to touch base with an advisor for a few minutes.
Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions
Center for World Languages: JB Hunt 207, 4:00pm – 5:00 pm, Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Hogs Abroad 101 sessions will resume on Tuesday, January 17th. Learn the study abroad basics – program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. – through these peer-led info sessions. These take place weekly throughout the semester. Space is limited to the first 25 students each week, so get there early!
Upcoming Study Abroad Program Deadlines
Wednesday, February 1 is the deadline for many U of A Programs for Summer and Fall 2017!
- U of A Faculty-Led programs | http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/faculty-led.php
- U of A Exchange programs | http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/exchange.php
- U of A Rome Center programs | http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php
- External programs with rolling admissions | http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php
Scholarship Application Reminder
There are many scholarship deadlines in early February. Now is a great time to complete your application! Check out http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding for scholarship opportunities.
To Do
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 year, so be sure to check-in and see what’s going on. Follow the blogs at: http://studyabroadarkansas.blogspot.com.
Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. You can also look for our hashtag, #HogsAbroad all over social media, to see more news and posts from students studying abroad!
We look forward to helping you go abroad!
