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Study Abroad/Work Abroad

UAH students are encouraged to augment the quality, both in terms of depth and diversity, of their collegiate experience, by studying abroad or experience working in a foreign setting. The OIPS works closely with each individual to provide assistance in locating an appropriate program. In addition, UAH is an affiliate of the AustraLearn program, the premier study abroad organization for Australian and New Zealand universities, the American Institute for Foreign Study, which offers academic-year, semester and summer study abroad programs in 13 countries, in subject areas as diverse as Islamic Studies, French Cinema, business and engineering, and the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI), which offers unique international education opportunities that integrate a large selection of subject-specific courses, professional internships and site visits in an all inclusive program. The OIPS has worked with the UAH offices of Enrollment Services and Student Financial Services to devise a computer tracking system to allow students to retain their status as UAH students while studying or working abroad.

There are excellent web resources available to assist students considering study abroad. We recommend the following:

Study Abroad Handbook - covers many issues pertaining to travel abroad (e.g., health concerns, obtaining passports and visas, finding financial aid).
Peterson's Guide - search-based site of study abroad opportunities. We also have the guide in our office for student use.
WWW Virtual Library - contains search engines, special directories, and sources for study abroad, work abroad and volunteer opportunities abroad.

In addition to assisting students in the design of their own programs or to participate in another program offered by other institutions, students are encoruaged to particpate in the UAH Global Studies programs.