Education Abroad Events

The Education Abroad office prides itself on providing helpful information sessions for students. We are committed to bringing students the most up-to-date study abroad information at our events, in-person or online. Please read below for details on our current events.

Workshops

Money Matters

This workshop will cover questions about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting as they pertain to studying abroad. They are offered during the semester on specific dates. Recorded session available below (scroll down).

Workshop times are as follows:

• Wednesday, January 22nd at 2:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall or online at https://ua-edu.zoom.us/j/81106130917
• Wednesday, February 5th at 2:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall or online at https://ua-edu.zoom.us/j/81106130917

Visa Research Workshop

This workshop will review the basics of the visa application process. The Education Abroad Advisors are here to help you research the next step in applying for a visa for the host country. We are NOT visa experts but are here to help research/point your students in the right direction. Recorded session available below (scroll down).

Workshop times are as follows:

• Wednesday, February 26th at 2:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Wednesday, March 26th at 2:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall

Gilman Scholarship Appy Hour

This information-style workshop is designed to help students learn about the Gilman Scholarship and work on essays prior to application submission. Workshops are held every Friday at 1:30 p.m. in 142 BB Comer Hall or via Zoom at the same time, until the application closes in March. Recorded session available below (scroll down).

Workshop times are as follows:

• Friday, January 24th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, January 31st at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, February 7th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, February 14th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, February 21st at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, February 28th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Wednesday, March 5th at 3:00 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall

Education Abroad Application and Scholarship Appy Hour

This workshop is designed to help students work on application materials prior to submission. Workshops are held in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall.

Times are as follows:

• Friday, February 14th at 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Wednesday, March 19th at 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall

 

Advising

Drop-in Advising: Drop-in Advising is offered every Tuesday afternoon and Friday Morning without an appointment. Drop-in sessions are great for quick questions and geared to take no more than 10 minutes per meeting. Full 30-minute advising appointments can be booked through our website at https://international.ua.edu/educationabroad/make-an-appointment/.

Drop-in Advising times are as follows:

• Tuesday from 1:30 – 3:30 at the Intercultural Center at the Student Center (2nd floor across from pretzel shop)
• Friday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at 144 BB Comer Hall

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Advising: Virtual advising with UA Fulbright Program Advisor, Megan Legerski, is available via email at fulbright@ua.edu. Learn more about the fully-funded opportunity to teach, research, or earn a graduate degree abroad after graduation and what makes a competitive applicant.

 

Online Resources

You can attend the workshops above in-person OR watch the recorded  workshop videos below at anytime.

Study Abroad 101: Want to study abroad but not sure where to get started? Study Abroad 101 covers a variety of topics including program searching on our website, providing an overview of the process, and an overview of the timeline for you to better plan your study abroad experience. We recommend that all students attend a Study Abroad 101 session prior to meeting with an Education Abroad Advisor. Study Abroad 101 is offered every day in-person at 2 pm in 144 BB Comer Hall, during the fall and spring semesters.

Visa Research: When a student is unsure about the visa process, this is where they can get a head start! Education Abroad Advisors are here to help you research the next step in applying for a visa for the host country. We are NOT visa experts but are here to help research/point your students in the right direction.

Starting in January 2025, students studying abroad in *some Schengen countries for 90 days or less will be required to register for the virtual ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) travel permit. This information is current as of August 2024. Please visit the ETIAS website for the most up-to-date information and to acquire if needed. https://www.etiasvisa.com/

* Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland

Course Equivalency Workshop: This workshop is virtual only, expanding on topics discussed in Study Abroad 101. Need hands-on help? Our student assistants are available in the office, 144 BB Comer Hall, to help with the course equivalency process, study abroad credit request form, or a new equivalency request form. 

Money Matters Workshop: This workshop reviews information about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting as they pertain to studying abroad.

Gilman Workshop: This information-style workshop is designed to first help students learn about the Gilman Scholarship and then work towards helping them revise their essays prior to submission. In-person workshop held every Friday at 1:30 p.m. in 142 BB Comer or via Zoom at the same time.  If none of these times work for you, please schedule an appointment with a Gilman Peer Advisor here!