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04 September 2015

#HogsAbroad Frequest Flyer



Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about future study abroad plans and getting started is just one click away!  http://studyabroad.uark.edu/getting-started/first-steps.php.

Save the Date:

Applications for Summer 2016 Faculty-Led Programs & Rome Center Open Wednesday, September 23! 
Ready to get started with your summer, 2016, study abroad application for a faculty-led program or for the U of A Rome Center? Mark your calendar for September 23rd and directly apply for your program through our study abroad online HogsAbroad portal!
Quick Tip:  Learn more about each of the study abroad programs by attending the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, September 23rd, to meet faculty and past student participants (see below).

Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, September 23 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where?  The Union International Connections Lounge
Mark your calendar! You will find an amazing range of information about study abroad programs and scholarship opportunities. Faculty-led program leaders, study abroad advisors, program representatives, and students who have studied abroad in the past will all be available to help you. Study abroad programs are available for all majors, so stop by to learn how to turn your scholastic dreams into a reality! Check it out:  http://studyabroad.uark.edu/fair.

Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions
Every Tuesday & Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where?  Center for World Languages:  JBHT 207
Interested in studying abroad, but don’t know where to start? Consider attending one of our weekly study abroad Hogs Abroad 101 information sessions! The Hogs Abroad 101 information sessions are led by peer advisors and are a great place to discover what kind of programs are offered, how to apply, and how to fund your trip. Sessions are held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:00 PM and last approximately 45 minutes. Space is limited to the first 25 students each week, so get there early!

Gilman Scholarship Information Meetings & Application Help
Gilman Scholarship Spring 2016 Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, by 11:59 PM
The Gilman Scholarship is for students who are either currently receiving a Pell Grant or are Pell Grant eligible. For more information, please attend one of the following meetings:
Wednesday, Sept. 9th,  3:00 - 4:00 PM       JBHT 207
Friday, Sept. 18th,  12:00 - 1 PM                JBHT 207
Friday, Sept. 25th,   3:00 - 4:00 PM           JBHT 207
Tuesday, Sept. 29th,  3:00 - 4:00 PM         JBHT 207

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/english.html.

We look forward to helping you go abroad!