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31 August 2018

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Our office at 520 Storer Avenue is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM!
Our featured country of the month is...China!
Follow these links for more information about why you should consider studying abroad in China.
  • Check out our article in the Newswire!
  • See our blog for more in-depth information on programs available in China!
Save the Date for our STUDY ABROAD FAIR! 
Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge, 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM Wishing you had studied abroad this summer? Don’t miss another opportunity; get started at the Study Abroad Fair this September! Come meet with faculty, past participants, and program representatives. Get information on the U of A Rome Center, U of A faculty-led programs, U of A exchange programs, and other approved program provider options! You can also get funding and scholarship information. Study abroad programs are available for all majors, so stop by to learn how to turn your scholastic dreams into a reality!

HogsAbroad 101 Drop-In Advising
EVERY WEEKDAY, 3:00-5:00 PM
Study Abroad House 
Want to study abroad but don’t know where to start? Stop by our office during Drop-In Advising hours to learn the basics—program types, locations, housing options, scholarships, etc. Peer mentors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.

Upcoming Events
Info Meeting
Honors Passport: Sicily (January Intersession 2019)
GEAR, Honors Lounge, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Come learn about Honors Passport: Sicily! This faculty-led program will take place during the January Intersession and allows students to explore Sicily's mosaic culture through the lens of its art, architecture, and archaeology. Visit the program brochure & application page for more information!

Info Meetings
International Business Seminar in Ireland (Summer 2019)
WJWH 302
-Monday, September 10, 2018: 5:30-7:30 PM
-Monday, September 24, 2018: 5:30-7:30 PM
-Wednesday, October 3, 2018: 7-9 PM
Come learn about the faculty-led International Business Seminar in Ireland! This faculty-led program will take place during the summer of 2019 and provides students with insights into Irish culture and history as well as international business and economic environment in the European Union. Visit the program brochure & application page for more information!

Rome Center Information Meeting
Monday, September 10, 2018
MAIN 417, 4:30 PM
Interested in studying at the University of Arkansas Rome Center? Come to this information session to learn all about the semester program, including location, amenities, the application process, the curriculum, and more! Visit studyabroad.uark.edu/romecenter for more information.

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions
Friday, September 7, 2018: WLLC, 2-3 PM
Monday, September 10, 2018: WLLC, 1-2 PM
The Gilman Scholarship offers funding for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. If you are currently receiving a Pell Grant or are Pell Grant eligible, this is a very promising way to get up to $5,000 in funding for your study abroad or internship. Learn more at one of our information meetings! Visit the Gilman website here: https://www.iie.org/gilman/

Application Information Spring 2019 U of A Exchange Applications
Deadline: October 1
The U of A sends our students, from every college, to different host universities around the world in exchange for international students from these host universities coming to the U of A, typically for a semester or academic year. For more information, visit http://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/exchange.php

January Intersession 2019
Faculty-led Application Deadline: October 1
For more information, visit the program websites.
U of A Rome Center Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1
For more information, visit the program websites.
Scholarship Information
It’s never too early to start scouting scholarships!
If you are interested in studying abroad during the upcoming year, check out the scholarships on our website so you will have a heads up on the application deadlines! There are a plethora of scholarships that are available; have a look at the ones we know of here: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding. There are also many more, so be sure to do your research!

 Office of Study Abroad Scholarship
January Intersession 2019 & Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1
Follow this link to the scholarship application.

Gilman Scholarship
Spring 2019 & Early Summer 2019
Application Deadline: October 2
The Gilman Scholarship is for students who are either currently receiving a Pell Grant or are Pell Grant eligible. Here’s the link to the Gilman Scholarship application.

University of Arkansas Study Abroad Scholarships
Now available on the HogsAbroad Portal
Various U of A study abroad scholarships now have applications on the HogsAbroad Portal, so you can manage more of your scholarship applications in one place.

Be sure to carefully review deadlines and eligibility criteria for each scholarship at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/funding. If you have any questions about one of these scholarships, refer to the contact information listed on the brochure.

CIEE: Grants & Scholarships
Are you planning on doing a study abroad program through CIEE in the near future? Significant grants and scholarships are available to students participating in certain CIEE study abroad programs! For more information, look here.

Get Connected! #HogsAbroad
Stay in the loop with U of A students while they are 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 our blogs.

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We look forward to helping you go abroad!
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