Study Abroad Fair to Help Students Identify International Opportunities

The Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange is hosting its annual Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14. Students can register today to gain access to the fair.

The event will be hosted virtually, so students can conveniently learn about study abroad from the comfort of home. Fair attendees may explore the Study Abroad Info Session Library, then jump into sessions hosted by U of A faculty, the U of A Rome Center, Study Abroad Advisors and U of A program partners across the globe.

"With hundreds of programs to choose from, there really is a program for every student," said Sarah Malloy, director of Study Abroad and International Exchange.

U of A Study Abroad Programs take students to Italy, Spain, Tanzania, Belize, Thailand and many more exciting locations. Study abroad provides access to international internships, service learning and research, and allows U of A students the opportunity take a variety of courses that may help them meet degree requirements. From international business to public health, agriculture, art history, languages, sport sciences, criminology, psychology, architecture and so much more. Students who earn academic credit while abroad have access to scholarships and program discounts that help reduce the cost of participation.

Gilman Scholarship Applications Open for January, Spring, Summer, Fall & Year 2022 Programs!

Applications are OPEN for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program!

The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security). Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent. By supporting undergraduate students who have high financial need, the program has been successful in supporting students who have been historically underrepresented in education abroad, including but not limited to first-generation college students, ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, students attending HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) or other minority-serving institutions, students attending community colleges, and students coming from U.S. states with less study abroad participation.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Eligibility Requirements

Students applying for any academic term (Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, or January/May/August Intersessions) must be:

• a United States citizen
• enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at a two or four-year U.S. Institution
• receive a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study or internship abroad program
• in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study or internship abroad program, or a virtual international program. Virtual programs and internships will be eligible until Summer 2022.
• Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisor Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System

Gilman Application Deadline: October 5th @ 11:59pm PT, for programs that start between December 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022. This includes Study Abroad program terms: January Intersession 2022, Spring 2022, May Intersession 2022, Summer 2022, August Intersession 2022, Fall 2022, and Academic Year 2022-2023.

With the October 5th deadline a little over 3 weeks away, now is the perfect time to start a Gilman or Gilman-McCain application for a January or Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall or Year 2022 program, and the Office of Study Abroad is here to help!

How to continue to receive study abroad & scholarship support before the application deadline:

• Attend a Gilman Application Workshop Presentation, Mondays @ 3:30-5 & Thursdays @ 10:30-12 on Zoom. Drop in for more information and extra pointers on how to write your Gilman application essays! Join us on Zoom:
• Monday 9/13, Monday 9/20, Monday 9/27, Monday 10/4 @ 3:30-5pm. Register for a Monday session: https://uark.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuce2sqj0iHNfjmrLnGoea1YBBNDCLQsij
• Thursday 9/16, Thursday 9/23, Thursday 9/30 @ 10:30am-12pm. Register for a Thursday session: https://uark.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-qhqD0oGNeYuyeRkTaUcwtnCKNyrQea
• Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with your Study Abroad Advisor: https://uark.sharepoint.com/teams/StudyAbroad/SitePages/Choose%20your%20college.aspx
• Virtual Office Hours for 1-on-1 advising, Wednesdays from 1-4:30pm. Drop-in if you need additional help selecting a study abroad program or want an advisor to review your Gilman application essays. Use this Blackboard link to join: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b534467826c94a54b96d2c1aab11f122

Don’t forget to poke around the Study Abroad website! The Explore page is particularly helpful, there is a search feature, and more scholarship opportunities!

We look forward to helping you go abroad!

Share Your Humans of #HogsAbroad Story for 150th Celebration

Article from University of Arkansas News

Calling all HogsAbroad! The Office of Study Abroad is celebrating the life-changing opportunities that international education has provided U of A students and alumni. In celebration of 150 years of dedication to Arkansas and determination to build a better world, the Office of Study Abroad is actively collecting stories from study abroad alumni to showcase the meaningful impact that study abroad has had on their lives.

The stories, already accumulating on the @hogsabroad Instagram account, will be used as part of the university's sesquicentennial celebration, informing and inspiring students interested in future international opportunities.

"We want to show our campus exactly what Study Abroad can mean for a person, and we feel like our past and current travelers are the best voice for that message," said Sarah Malloy, Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange.

The Office of Study Abroad is asking faculty, staff and alumni to show their support for study abroad by creating a social media post that tells a story about their personal connection to study abroad. The goal of this project is to mimic Humans of New York style storytelling and to increase dialogue and interest around studying abroad. This campaign is currently accepting submissions and will launch on campus Instagram and social media accounts in September 2021.

To participate in the Humans of #hogsabroad project, use the submission form to share a photo — either from your study abroad location or a current photo of yourself holding your passport. The process allows you to easily share a story about your study abroad experience. "Study Abroad will take care of the rest," said Veronica Mobley, Assistant Director of Outreach and International Service-Learning. "We built this process to be quick and fun for participants. The form should take under 10 minutes to complete — including the few moments you take to reflect on your favorite moments from abroad!"

While travel has been limited during COVID-19, there are current and future programs available that can provide life-changing experiences for U of A students, both in-person and virtually, Malloy said. "We want to remind our campus community that Study Abroad programs across the globe, as well as our Rome Center, provide benefits that last a lifetime. We hope this campaign will highlight what we already know to be true: that study abroad is an exceptionally relevant high-impact practice that is accessible to all U of A students."

About the Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange: The mission of Study Abroad and International Exchange is to facilitate opportunities to prepare University of Arkansas students to live and succeed in a global society. Study abroad enables students to develop critical skills needed to compete in today's global economy, including foreign language fluency, strong problem-solving and analytical capability, a tolerance for ambiguity, and cross-cultural competence. National studies show a positive correlation between students who study abroad and higher grade point averages and degree completion rates.

Meet One of Our Study Abroad Peer Advisors: Breunna Anderson #HogsAbroad #WanderlustWednesday

Hello my fellow Razorback enthusiasts!

My name is Breunna Anderson, but you can also call me Bre for short. I am a sophomore here at the University of Arkansas majoring in Biology with plans to enroll into a Physician Assistant Program post-graduation. I am also a second year member on the University of Arkansas Spirit Squads cheer team.

This is my first year as a peer advisor here at the Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange. I am so excited to advise you all through your Study Abroad endeavors!

I have not yet had the opportunity to study abroad due to Covid-19 and all of its uncertainty, but I do plan to study abroad this upcoming school year. One of the reasons I was so excited about joining the Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange is because of how excited I am to Study Abroad myself. I am able to help others through this process, and at the same time, help myself!

Although I have not been able to study abroad myself just yet, I do think the experience itself is beneficial for many reasons. Studying abroad is a great chance for us all to take a step out of our comfort zone and see the world's diversity. You are away from everything that you know and just have to embrace the change and new environment that surrounds you. As I have barely gotten to travel around the U.S, travelling around other countries will be a very different experience for me. Through studying abroad, I hope to unlock new things about myself that are suppressed with being in the comfort of my home state, Arkansas.

I have always wanted to study abroad, but I never thought I would actually get to do it. I thought it would be too expensive, or I wouldn’t find enough scholarships, etc. After joining the Office of Study Abroad, my previous assumptions were quickly cleared up. I found out about all of the financial aid and the many scholarships that exist for students who wish to study abroad. I didn’t think it was possible for me, but now I see that it is. With all that being said, please roll into one of our Walk-in Wednesdays or call and set up an appointment with me to clear up any of your Study Abroad assumptions, so that you can make your study abroad dreams possible too :)

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Did you know that there are lots of different study abroad program options to fit students' needs, even for student athletes' busy schedules? 

Connect with Bre to learn more about study abroad! You can call our office to schedule an appointment, drop in to our virtual Walk-in Wednesdays or visit our website to use our live chat. 

Save the date: Virtual Study Abroad Fair! Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Save the date for the University of Arkansas, Study Abroad Fair!

The Study Abroad Fair features over 50 exhibitors, highlighting 1,000+ programs, including faculty-led, Rome Center, exchange, partner programs, internships, service learning, research opportunities, virtual international programs and more. Program options are available during the summer, semester, or academic year, as well as intersessions.

Don’t speak another language? Not a problem! Check out programs with no language requirements, including opportunities to begin language learning in locations like Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco, Brazil and Spain. Advanced language opportunities are available as well. The possibilities are endless!

Worried about cost? Did you know that many U of A students transfer their semester and summer financial aid and loans to study abroad and earn additional scholarships just for study abroad? Study abroad can be a reality for students on a budget!

Please join us online on November 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm to explore the amazing study abroad options available at the U of A! Start making your dreams a reality!

The 2020 Study Abroad Fair will introduce students to faculty, program providers, the U of A Rome Center, and advisors from your college that are ready to help you internationalize your education (even in a pandemic!). From virtual international internships, to independent experiences immersed in foreign institutions, to programs hosted by U of A faculty, there really is a program for students on every BUDGET, from any MAJOR.

Where:   Virtually!

Date:      Wednesday, November 18th

Time:      11:00am - 1:00pm Drop by virtually, whenever you have a few minutes to explore.

Register: http://bit.ly/studyabroadfair2020

Register today! The one-step registration only takes 30 seconds to complete.

Save the date: Virtual Study Abroad Fair! Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Our Study Abroad Fair has gone virtual!

The Study Abroad Fair features over 50 exhibitors, highlighting 1,000+ programs, including faculty-led, Rome Center, exchange, partner programs, internships, service learning, research opportunities, virtual international programs and more. Program options are available during the summer, semester, or academic year, as well as intersessions.

Don’t speak another language? Not a problem! Check out programs with no language requirements, including opportunities to begin language learning in locations like Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco, Brazil and Spain. Advanced language opportunities are available as well. The possibilities are endless!

Worried about cost? Did you know that many U of A students transfer their semester and summer financial aid and loans to study abroad and earn additional scholarships just for study abroad? Study abroad can be a reality for students on a budget!

Please join us online on September 15th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm to explore the amazing study abroad options available at the U of A! Start making your dreams a reality!

REGISTER HERE to receive a calendar invite with the link that will be live on September 15. Sign in using your UARK email. 

For more information and details, be sure to follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/hogsabroad

https://www.facebook.com/UARKstudyabroad

https://twitter.com/uarkstudyabroad

Study Abroad 101 Virtual Info Sessions! #WanderlustWednesday

Are you interested in study abroad but not sure how to get started? Study Abroad 101 will help you understand your options, funding, and next steps. Info sessions are interactive, with plenty of time to ask questions. 

Summer sessions are hosted virtually on BlackboardCollaborate every Tuesday through Friday, at 1:00 pm CST.

Interested in reading more? Our Explore page is also a great resource for more help getting started!

Meg's Study Abroad Story #MondayMotivation

Meet our peer advisor Meg! Meg is majoring International Business Management with a minor in Spanish. She studied abroad in Bilbao, Spain with USAC in Summer 2019, and was able to complete coursework toward her degree. Meg tells us why her study abroad experience was meaningful, from exploring her host city to adapting to new challenges.

Learn more about Meg's study abroad program in Bilbao with University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).

Don't miss your opportunity to study or intern abroad! Start your search at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search/

Frenklyn's Study Abroad Story #WanderlustWednesday

Meet our peer advisor Frenklyn! Frenklyn is double-majoring in Kinesiology Exercise Science and Spanish. He studied abroad in Valencia, Spain with USAC in Spring 2019, and was able to complete coursework toward his degree. Frenklyn tells us why his study abroad experience was meaningful, from language learning to forming lasting relationships.

Learn more about Frenklyn's study abroad program in Valencia with University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).

Don't miss your opportunity to study or intern abroad! Start your search at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search/

We're On Your Team!

Our study abroad staff shares a special video message. For our students with canceled 2020 study abroad plans, we share your heartbreak and disappointment. But we are so proud of your resiliency, and we are confident that there are much brighter days ahead.

Exploring My Options #HogsAbroad #StudyAbroadDay

 “Studying abroad has allowed me to explore so many options I didn’t know I had professionally and for my future.” - Mia Dalton, Study Abroad Peer Advisor

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Happy Study Abroad Day! Did study abroad influence you? Share your story in celebration of the global impact of studying abroad. Check out some activities you could participate in wherever you are: bit.ly/STUDYABROADDAY

Enjoy the ride! #HogsAbroad #StudyAbroadDay

"Studying abroad is a journey about finding yourself, experiencing different cultures, and meeting some pretty cool people along the way. Strap in and enjoy the ride." - Jon Douglas, Study Abroad Peer Advisor

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Happy Study Abroad Day! Did study abroad influence you? Share your story in celebration of the global impact of studying abroad. Check out some activities you could participate in wherever you are: bit.ly/STUDYABROADDAY

Kia ora! #HogsAbroad in New Zealand

Kia ora from our #HogsAbroad in New Zealand! 

This faculty-led study abroad course focuses on human and animal interactions with a global perspective, and in real world settings. Some of the opportunities that students may experience include: interactions with various species of wild life including two penguin species, the Royal Albatross, sea lions, fur seals, hector dolphins and; interactions with livestock species and their management (sheep, dairy cattle, horses, red deer), and many other animal-related activities. Students learn from faculty members from various universities, experts in red deer genetics, marine biology and animal behavior, and people from various Maori tribes.

Learn more about the U of A Faculty-Led program, Human & Animal Interaction in New Zealand

2019 #HogsAbroad Photo Contest Winners

The winners of the 2019 Study Abroad Photo Contest were announced and displayed during the opening session & International Bazaar during International Education Week.

During the previous school year, over 1,100 students studied abroad in 50 different countries.

These students submitted images capturing the places they visited, the people the met, and the wide range of "classrooms" they worked in -- including community clinics, cathedrals and temples, coral reefs, archeological sites and even a jungle or two.

This year’s photo contest was the largest ever, with over 400 photos submitted in 8 categories. The winners are displayed here and will be archived in the University Library’s ScholarWorks collection. The photos will also be displayed in Mullins Library throughout the winter.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Selfie 

Agrodome Alpacas
Myles Joyce
U of A Faculty-Led: Human & Animal Interaction in New Zealand, January Intersession 2019
"The Agrodome, a massive farm in Rotorua, was home to the most photogenic alpacas known to man."

Trevi Fountain Wish 
Kalyn Jackson
U of A Rome Center: Summer Campus, Summer 2019
"This is a selfie of me throwing my coin in the fountain the wrong way at the Trevi Fountain. Even though my wish will not come true I still enjoyed my experience and loved the outcome of this photo!"

Selfie with the Pyramids
Timothy Burnett
U of A Exchange: Politecnico di Torino, College of Engineering, Spring 2019; Torino, Italy
"I traveled to Egypt for my spring break. This is my selfie from the pyramids in Giza, Egypt."

A Day In The Life 

A Day in Uyuni
Alex Duckworth
U of A Faculty-Led: International Photojournalism in Bolivia, Summer 2019; Uyuni, Bolivia
"The class spent three days traveling around the Uyuni salt flats."

Ciutadella Park
Hannah Taylor
AIFS Barcelona, Spain: Spanish Language and Culture, Summer 2019
"This park was a part of my friend group's daily lives in Barcelona. Whether we went for a picnic, to read a book, to take a walk, or to do a project, we definitely spent our time there."

Gelato Experiment
Austin Lawrence
U of A Exchange: Politecnico di Torino, College of Engineering, Spring 2019; Torino, Italy
"This was a class on gelato making using liquid hydrogen."

Events

The Dance
Crystal Smith
U of A Faculty-Led: Spanish Immersion & Service Learning in Puebla, Mexico, Summer 2019; Peubla, Mexico
"This photo was taken at a hotel in which we stayed in Cuetzalan and these young performers treated us to this display of traditional song and dance."

Battle of the Oranges
Kelsea Crabb
U of A Exchange: Politecnico di Torino, College of Engineering. Spring 2019; Torino, Italy
"Every year the city of Ivrea in Northern Italy hosts one of the oldest and strangest festivals in the country. Teams battle in the city piazza's throwing more than 500 tons of oranges at each other over the span of three days giving it the title of the largest food fight around."

A Holy Day
Margaret Woodruff
U of A Faculty-Led: Tibetans in Exile Today (TEXT), Summer 2019; Dharamsala, India
"We were fortunate enough to be in Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama's private residence is located, during the holiday honoring the Buddha's birthday and the day of his enlightenment. Celebrations included large numbers of people circumambulating the Dalai Lama's temple, the hanging of prayer flags, and a free meal provided to everyone in attendance. In this photograph, two monks sit, praying for compassion for all sentient beings."

Global Classroom 

Sharing Their Stories
Margaret Woodruff
U of A Faculty-Led: Tibetans in Exile Today (TEXT), Summer 2019; Delhi, India
"The purpose of the TEXT trip to India is to work with the Tibetans in exile to share the stories of their lives. We conducted a series of oral interviews with Tibetans that had fled to India from their home country in hope of a better life, free from persecution. This photo was taken before we started recording our first interview of the trip, with TEXT student Andrew Kutchka conducting the interview and our friend Gesge Yeshi Choedup as translator. The woman that we spoke with ended the interview by saying how she hoped that one day she would be able to return to Tibet and that we would join her. At that point, it was clear to all of us how important it was to give these individuals a platform where they could share their amazing stories of resilience and compassion."

Ancient Classroom
Davis Campbell
U of A Faculty-Led: Honors Passport to Sicily- A Mediterranean Mosaic, January Intersession 2019; Sicily, Italy
"This photo is of us learning from a lecturer while sitting on ancient ruins on Mozia Island"

Sustainable Thinking Clothing Exhibit
Dominique Savage
U of A Rome Center: Summer Campus, Summer 2019
"With our weekend trip to Florence, our Economics class explored the wonderful exhibit called Sustainable Thinking in the Ferragamo Museum. The Ferragamo shoe company illustrated that some of their products and materials are sustainable conscious. This photo was taken in the "Transformation" room exhibiting "transformed fibers made from secondary raw materials."

Hogs Abroad

Hogs on Top of the World
Caleigh Cristensen
U of A Faculty-Led: Coastal Caribbean Biology, May Intersession 2019; San Ignacio, Belize
"Standing on top of a Mayan Ruin in Belize just after we called the hogs."

Hog on an Alp
Esther Heckmann
U of A Exchange: Regensburg Universitaet, Regensburg, Academic Year 2018-2019; Regensburg, Germany
"Reppin' UARK at the summit of one of the Alps in Southern Germany"

Woo Pig Sooie!
Lily Ledyard
Semester at Sea - Spring Voyage, Spring 2019
"Calling the hogs on the back of our floating campus!"

Miscellaneous 

Desert Sunset
Adrian Bradley
USAC Spain: Spanish Language, Culture, and STEM in Valencia, Fall 2018; Valencia, Spain
"This photo was taken during the sunset in the Sahara desert located in Morroco."

Young Chimp
Gopi Lukhi
U of A Faculty-Led: Tanzania - Ecology, Evolution, and Peoples of East Africa, Summer 2019; Gombe Nation, Tanzania
"Portrait of a young chimpanzee at Gombe National Park."

A Dinosaur Fight
Emily Wilson
U of A Faculty-Led: International Photojournalism in Bolivia, Summer 2019; Uyuni, Bolivia
"Because the Uyuni salt flats are so vast we were able to take all kinds of bizarre photos. This photo engages perception play while we fight and run away from a toy dinosaur."

People

Mäori Waka
Myles Joyce
U of A Faculty-Led: Human and Animal Interaction in New Zealand, January Intersession 2019; Auckland, New Zealand
"At the Mitai Mäori Village, the locals displayed their culture through various forms - one of them being a ride in a waka (Mäori for canoe). The warriors dressed in traditional attire as they chanted war songs accompanied by a drum. Meeting the Mäori people was the highlight of my time in Rotorua."

Doña Rosa
Crystal Smith
U of A Faculty-Led: Spanish Immersion and Service Learning in Puebla, Mexico, Summer 2019; Peubla, Mexico
"This photo was taken at a black clay workshop and Doña Rosa showed us how she worked the clay into a beautiful pot before asking for volunteers to learn a few of the techniques. Doña Rosa uses a special technique that is only found in her city of Oaxaca, Mexico to make the black clay shine.

Topkapi Palace - Istanbul
Dayton Thurn
U of A Rome Center: Architecture & Design, Spring 2019
"Topkapi Palace - Istanbul"

Places 

Beautiful Arch
Adrian Bradley
USAC Spain: Spanish Language, Culture, and STEM in Valencia, Fall 2018
"This photo was taken in a chapel in Austria. It was the middle of winter and we had walked in just to get out of the snow for a moment."

The Tower That Views the River
Demi Spencer
Intensive Mandarin Chinese and Chinese Culture, Summer 2019; Nanjing, China
"Yuejiang, or The Tower that Views the River, allows visitors a glimpse into the modern city of Nanjing, while preserving history and Chinese traditions."

Perspective Change
McLain Stalker
U of A Rome Center: Marketing in Rome, Summer 2019
"This photo was taken walking through a cave on our hike down the Dolomites. It was a trial for most and very lengthy. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, or challenging oneself to have a more positive outlook during trial is a game changer."

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Don't miss your opportunity to study or intern abroad! Start your search at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search/

Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 #HogsAbroad

Are you wishing you had studied abroad this summer? Don’t miss another opportunity! Get started at the Study Abroad Fair this September!

The Study Abroad Fair features over 50 exhibitors, highlighting 1,000+ programs, including faculty-led, Rome Center, exchange, partner programs, internships, service learning, research opportunities and much more. Program options are available during the summer, semester, or academic year, as well as intersessions.

Don’t speak another language? Not a problem! Check out programs with no language requirements, including opportunities to begin language learning in locations like Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco, China, Brazil, Spain. Advanced language opportunities are available as well. The possibilities are endless!

Worried about cost? Did you know that many U of A students transfer their semester and summer financial aid and loan packages to study abroad and earn additional scholarships just for study abroad? Study abroad can be a reality for students on a budget!

Please join us on September 17th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge, to explore the amazing study abroad options available at the U of A! Start making your dreams a reality!

Boren Awards for International Study Information Session #HogsAbroad

Interested in pursuing a less commonly taught language and studying in a country critical to our national security? Interested in a future career in the federal government or in the foreign service?

Attend the Boren Scholarship information session from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in Kimpel Hall 416.

University of Arkansas student Mattie Harris received the Boren scholarship to study Arabic in Israel during the 2018-19 academic year. This opportunity has allowed her to expand her understanding of languages and cultures in the Middle East as well as further her career aspirations of working in the federal national security arena.

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative of the National Security Education Program to provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages. Boren scholars will study abroad in over 30-plus countries throughout Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The most popular languages to study on a Boren award are Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Swahili, and Korean.

For more information visit www.borenawards.org or contact the Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange at studyabr@uark.edu

#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.

• India | Experiential Learning in Indian Agriculture
• New Zealand | Human & Animal Interaction
• Vietnam | Global Community Development
• Belize | Global Community Development
• Sicily | Honors Passport-A Mediterranean Mosaic

U of A Rome Center Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1

For more information, visit the program websites.

• Rome Center | Global Studies Program
• Rome Center | Architecture Program

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.

Be sure to:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on 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!

Study Abroad Fair: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 #HogsAbroad

Are you wishing you had studied abroad this summer? Don’t miss another opportunity! Get started at the Study Abroad Fair this September!

The annual Study Abroad Fair will be from 10:00am-2:00pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in the International Connections Lounge in the Arkansas Union on campus.

Come meet with faculty, past participants, and program representatives to learn more about programs for all majors and all language levels. Explore your options to study all over the world during the summer, semester, or academic year with U of A faculty-led programs, the U of A Rome Center, U of A exchange programs and other approved external program providers. Scholarship and funding information will be available as well.

Start making your dreams a reality!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Our office at 520 Storer Avenue is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM!

Welcome Students! 

The Frequent Flyer is our study abroad newsletter detailing deadlines, events, and information pertaining to studying abroad (click here to subscribe). Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about future study abroad plans and getting started is just one click away! 

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 PM—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 Table @ Walton College Block Party, August 22
Shollmier Plaza, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Come chat with office staff about our programs, and see how you can make study abroad a reality!

Info Table @ Hillfest, August 20
Central Quad, outside the Union
11:00 AM-2:00 PMCome chat with office staff about our programs at Hillfest!

Fulbright Scholarship Information Meeting
August 23, ASCR: Tour Room-Hunt 223
4:00 PM-5:00 PM2019-2020 awards for study, research, or teaching English abroad; applicants must be U.S. citizens and graduating seniors or graduate level. For more information: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/. 

Application Information 

Spring 2019 Exchange Application
Deadline: October 1The 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 1For more information, visit the program websites.

India | Experiential Learning in Indian Agriculture
New Zealand | Human & Animal Interaction
Vietnam | Global Community Development
Belize | Global Community Development
Sicily | Honors Passport-A Mediterranean Mosaic

U of A Rome Center Spring 2019
Application Deadline: October 1For more information, visit the program websites.

Rome Center | Global Studies Program
Rome Center | Architecture Program 

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 1Follow this link to the scholarship application.

Gilman Scholarship
Spring 2019 & Early Summer 2019
Application Deadline: October 3The 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 PortalVarious 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.

Get Connected! #HogsAbroadStay 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.

Be sure to:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on 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!

#HogsAbroad Frequent Flyer

Hogs Abroad 101 Drop-In Sessions

EVERY WEEKDAY from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Study Abroad House.

Learn all the study abroad 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. Please note that this will not be available during finals week and is only available during summer months by appointment. Take advantage while it is still available every day!

New Applications

Spring 2019 Study Abroad Applications are now open!

Interested in studying abroad during the spring of 2019? Applications are now open on Hogs Abroad! Now is a great time to start planning for a spring semester in another country.

Rome Center

Spring 2019

Applications are now open for the Rome Center for Spring 2019! Coursework is available in History, Art, Communication, Architecture and Humanities. The deadline to apply is September 15! Review program details, courses, and other opportunities on the Rome Center Website, or link here: https://studyabroad.uark.edu/programs/rome-center.php.

ISA Rome: Italian Culture & Liberal Arts-January Intersession Program

Application Deadline: October 15, 2018

Summer is a great time to start thinking about applying for January Intersession and Spring 2019 programs! ISA is an external program offering January Intersession, or J-Term, programs. The J-Term (January Term) program at The American University of Rome (AUR) is designed for students wanting to complete a Culture or Liberal Arts course in an intensive format. This program can be taken as a precursor to a semester program or as an individual program. This program is ideal for students looking for the iconic Italian experience short term. For more information, click here. If you decide to apply for an external program, don’t forget to apply through the U of A on Hogs Abroad, too!

AIFS Study Abroad: Berlin, Germany-January Intersession Program

Application Deadline: September 15, 2018

AIFS is offering a 3-week January term in Berlin, Germany! Courses are offered in culture, history, law, politics, religion, and social science. Classes are taught in German and in English and no previous German language study is required. More information on this program is available on the AIFS website. If you decide to apply for an external program, don’t forget to apply on Hogs Abroad, too!

To Do

Pending Applications:

If you currently have a pending study abroad program application in your Hogs Abroad Portal for Summer or Fall 2018, please check to see what you need in order to complete the application and check off those boxes!

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!