The Education Abroad Office is hosting various program info sessions, come by to learn more!
UConn Summer Learning Communities in Cape Town, South Africa
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
3:00pm – 5:00pm, drop in anytime
Storrs Campus, Gentry 119E
A four-week summer study abroad program open to residents of all UConn Learning Communities and other interested students. Through lectures, guest speakers, films, and cultural events designed to provide insight into the history and politics of South Africa, this 3 credit experiential learning course will help students analyze their time spent living, learning, and working abroad and reflect upon cross-cultural competencies and personal identity development. The program incorporates a 9-day service-learning component, visits to historic and cultural sites of interest such as Robben Island and a two day trip to a game reserve to see the animals for which South Africa is famous. For more information, visit http://abroad.uconn.edu/program/lc-in-capetown/
Education Abroad 101
Held weekly throughout the semester
Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Storrs Campus, Laurel 202
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Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Storrs, Campus, Oak 112
Where can I go? How much does it cost? Come learn the basics of studying abroad through UConn! In this presentation, you will learn how to navigate the Education Abroad site, hear about different types of study abroad programs, financing your time abroad, and the application process. Meet past participants and have all your questions answered.
UConn Urban Semester Info Session
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Storrs Campus, Oak 104
The Urban Semester Program offers students a tremendous opportunity for service learning and public service in Hartford, Connecticut. As a participant in the program, you are offered the opportunity to work in the heart of the city’s human services, government agencies, community and non-profit organizations. Depending on your area of interest and major, your internship can address issues facing the city, ranging from education to homelessness and youth issues, the criminal justice system and the changing welfare system. Students participate in two 3 credit seminars that meet weekly, in addition to a 9-credit internship. Participants will earn credit for:
INTD 3590: Urban Field Studies (9 credits) OR POLS 3991: Supervised Field Work (9 credits)
INTD 3594: Urban Semester Field Work Seminar (3 credits)
INTD 3584: Seminar in Urban Problems (3 credits)
This program is administered through UConn Education Abroad. For more information, visit http://abroad.uconn.edu/program/urban-semester/
Scholarships are available! http://abroad.uconn.edu/scholarships/
Education Abroad Office
Rowe 117, Storrs Campus Office
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
http://Abroad.uconn.edu
http://Facebook.com/UConnAbroad
For more information, contact: Education Abroad at abroad@uconn.edu