USAC France Info Session Webinar, Wednesday, November 1
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Want to learn more about USAC’s programs in Lyon and Pau, France? Joséphine Charlet, the on-site Program Assistant in Lyon, will provide an overview of both programs including the campus, courses, housing, field trips and more. Please register online for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
API Info Table, Tuesday, November 7
Arkansas Union Food Court, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Stop by to chat with API representatives! You can find out more information about API program options by visiting their website at apistudyabroad.com. And, click here to search external program options on our website: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/external-programs.php.
U of A Faculty-Led: Medieval England Info Session, Wednesday, November 8
GEAR 243, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Come learn about earning 6 credit hours while exploring throughout England during Summer Session 2, 2018. Dr. William Quinn, Distinguished Professor of English, is the faculty leader and will be available at that time to provide information and answer questions. Visit the Medieval England program brochure to apply!
International Education Week Events
November 13-17
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the University of Arkansas' efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. For more information about this year’s IEW events, visit iew.uark.edu.
ISA International Internship Workshop, Tuesday, November 14
WCOB 224, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Chelsi Hudson from ISA will lead a workshop on these global career-building experiences. And, visit studiesabroad.com/experience/internships for more information on internship opportunities through ISA.
Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions
Center for World Languages: JBHT 207, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Every Tuesday & Wednesday!
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!
Program Application Deadlines
Upcoming U of A Faculty-Led Program Application Deadlines
Application Deadline: November 1
- France & Spain | Honors Passport: Pilgrimage
- Ireland | International Business Seminar
- Italy | Marketing in Rome: An American Consumer in Italy
- Sweden | Health Teams Abroad
Application Deadline: November 13
- Ghana | Community Health Nursing
Find out more about all of our faculty-led program options here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/faculty-led.php
Scholarship Deadlines
Honors College Study Abroad Grants for Summer 2018 – Priority Deadline, November 1
Here’s the link for more information: http://honorscollege.uark.edu/current-students/study-abroad-grant/index.php
Visit the Honors College Study Abroad Grant Application to apply!
USAC Scholarships for January & Spring Programs
Application Deadline: November 1
If you’re attending a USAC program in the January Intersession or Spring, this scholarship application includes the following scholarships: First Generation Scholarship, Military Service Scholarship, Regional Scholarships, Explorer Scholarship, and the Legacy Scholarship. For more details about these scholarships, see: https://usac.edu/money-matters/scholarships-and-discounts.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for Summer 2018
Application Deadline: November 15 at 7:59pm EST
Sponsored by the U.S. State Department, The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program aims to expand the number of Americans studying critical languages. CLS places value on the ability to tie increased language proficiency to a student’s career.
For more information and to apply, visit the CLS website at http://www.clscholarship.org/.
Teaching Abroad Opportunities
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program
Application Deadline: November 9
The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to represent the United States as cultural ambassadors to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators.
Visit the website at http://jetprogramusa.org to review eligibility criteria and application procedures.
TAPIF – Teaching Assistant Program in France
Application Deadline: January 15
The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,100 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments such as French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion.
The application for the 2018-2019 school year is now available at www.tapif.org
Information about the program: http://highereducation.frenchculture.org/teach-in-france
Contact: Natalie Cox, assistant.washington-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
To Do
Apply for Your Passport:
If you haven’t already done so, 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.
You can also visit U of A Passport Services at pmcs.uark.edu/passport-services/.
And, once you have your passport, be sure to log in to your Hogs Abroad Portal to upload your passport information to your application!
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.
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!
