Upcoming Study Abroad Events

Civil engineering student Jessica Barringer '12 during her semester abroad in India.

Below is a schedule of fall semester events for students interested in studying abroad and enriching their education through off-campus opportunities. Don’t miss out!

For more information on any of these events, please contact Susan Carey in the Study Abroad Office at 860.768.5100 or sucarey@hartford.edu.

Study Abroad 101 Info Sessions
The Study Abroad Office at the University of Hartford offers Study Abroad 101 Info Sessions frequently throughout the semester. The sessions cover essential study abroad information and will walk you through all the basic steps you need to consider in selecting the program most appropriate for your personal, academic and professional interests . . . AND your budget. Topics include: determining eligibility, when to go abroad, academic policies, the application process, costs and financial aid. (See dates for upcoming Study Abroad 101 Info Sessions).

Study Abroad Fair
Thursday, Sept. 20
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GSU Lawn
Have you ever wanted to study abroad? Come learn about all the opportunities that are available to you! Choose from dozens of countries around the world. Earn University of Hartford credit, fulfill degree requirements and keep your financial aid! This is an opportunity not to be missed!

Study Abroad Lunches with Alumni
Oct. 9, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in A320
Nov. 8, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in A320
Come learn what it is REALLY like to study abroad from University of Hartford students who have already done it! Join us for lunch and roundtable discussion and get all your questions answered by study abroad alumni. Free lunch will be provided.

Community Service & Research Abroad Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 17
3 to 4 p.m. in GSU 345
Learn how to earn UofH credits while carrying out community service or research abroad for a semester or year!

Study Abroad Alumni: International Career Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 23
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in A320
This doesn't have to be it! Join representatives from the Study Abroad Office and Career Services to learn how you can get abroad again through teaching, studying, working, and volunteering abroad. Learn about opportunities that exist for you before and after graduation, as well as how to capitalize on your international experiences to help you land that first job. Lunch will be provided.

Global Ambassadors Club
Thursdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 6
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in A320
The Global Ambassadors Club brings together international and U.S. students from all backgrounds. Meetings, games and activities are held throughout the semester. Make new friends while learning about the world!

Spanish Club: Español Para Todos
Wednesdays, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 5
2 to 3 p.m. in the GSU Cafeteria 
The UHA Spanish Club, "Español Para Todos," is back this fall! Come take a break, practice your Spanish conversation and make new friends! You don’t have to be fluent to join in the fun. This program is offered in collaboration with the Study Abroad Office, Dept. of Modern Languages and Naciones Hispanas Unidas (NHU).

For more information about any of the programs listed above, please contact:

Susan Carey
Assistant Director for Study Abroad
GSU 328
Phone: 860.768.5100
Fax: 860.768.4726
Email: sucarey@hartford.edu
www.hartford.edu/studyabroad
http://uhartfordstudyabroad.blogspot.com/