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!
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!
11th annual Plaza de las Americas Celebration, Thursday, September 22
Verizon Ballroom in the Arkansas Union from, 4:30-6:30 pm
All are welcome to attend and experience the many incredible cultures that make up the Americas. Also…VOLUNTEERS are needed! If you are interested in hosting an info table about a specific country or performing a traditional dance or song, please sign up using the links listed below!
Table Hosts: https://ictevents.uark.edu/register_schedules.php?UID=20160823T095423-9710-20093-@ictevents.uark.edu
Performers: https://ictevents.uark.edu/register_schedules.php?UID=20160823T103347-9711-20193-@ictevents.uark.edu
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
January Intersession 2017 Faculty-Led Program Applications Open Now
Deadline to apply is October 1, 2016. For more information, visit the program websites.
- India | Experiential Learning in Indian Agriculture
- New Zealand & Australia | Human & Animal Interactions
- Vietnam | Global Community Development
Gilman Scholarship Spring 2017 Application Deadline: October 4, 2016
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:
- Friday, September 9, 2-3pm, JB Hunt 207
- Wednesday, September 14, 10:30-11:30am, JB Hunt 207
- Thursday, September 15, 4-5pm, JB Hunt 207
- Wednesday, September 21, 3-4pm, JB Hunt 207
- Tuesday, September 27, 11am-12pm, JB Hunt 207
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!
