Welcome Students! The Frequent Flyer is our study abroad newsletter detailing deadlines, events, and information pertaining to studying abroad. 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/index.php!!
Fall Updates
Office of Study Abroad Fall Hours: Our fall office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and begin on Monday, August 22nd.
Save the Date
Info. Session on Fulbright Scholarships for U.S. Students, Wednesday, August 24
GEAR 102, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
2017-2018 awards for study, research or teaching English abroad; applicants must be U.S. citizens and graduating seniors or graduate level.
Campus deadline: September 15, 2016 http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Hogs Abroad 101 Sessions Start Tuesday, August 30
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!
Info. Session on the Rome Center Semester Program, Wednesday, August 31
KIMP 211, 3:00 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!
Study Abroad Fair, Tuesday, September 20
Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 external program provider options, as well as scholarships and other funding information. Study abroad programs are available for all majors, so stop by to learn how to turn your scholastic dreams into a reality!
Spring 2017 Exchange Application Cycle, open through October 1
Applications for exchange during the Spring 2017 semester are open until the October 1, 2016 deadline. 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
To Do
Study Abroad Scholarships
It’s never too early to start scouting scholarships!
If you’re interested in studying abroad during the upcoming year, check out the scholarships on our website so you’ll 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/students/scholarships.php. There are many more as well so be sure to do your research!
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!
We look forward to helping you go abroad!
Welcome back to campus!
