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.

Wednesday Workshops

Wednesday Workshops will be held in B. B. Comer Hall room 142 on the following dates:

• Wednesday, August 26th
• Wednesday, September 2nd
• Wednesday, September 9th
• Wednesday, September 23rd
• Wednesday, October 7th
• Wednesday, October 14th
• Wednesday, October 28th
• Wednesday, November 4th
• Wednesday, November 11th
• Wednesday, November 18th
• Wednesday, December 2nd

Course Equivalency Workshop

Learn how to search for and understand course equivalencies for study abroad so you can confidently plan your academic experience abroad. Workshop sessions begin at 1:30pm

Financial Prep for Education Abroad Workshop

A workshop on saving, scholarships, financial aid, and planning for study abroad. Workshop sessions begin at 2:00pm

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. Workshop sessions begin at 2:30pm

Each of the above Wednesday Workshop sessions can be accessed via Zoom at https://ua-edu.zoom.us/j/81106130917

Gilman Scholarship Workshops

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 October. Recorded session available below (scroll down).

Workshop times are as follows:

• Friday, August 21st at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, August 28th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, September 4th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, September 11th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, September 18th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall
• Friday, September 25th at 1:30 p.m. in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall

Gilman Appy Hour

This workshop is designed to help students work on application materials prior to submission.

• Wednesday, September 30th at 1:30 p.m. to 3:00pm in-person at 142 BB Comer Hall

Education Abroad Application Appy Hour

This workshop is designed to help students work on application materials prior to submission.

Times are as follows:

• Thursday, October 15th at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in-person at 141 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 Subway)
• 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 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 twice every day in-person at 10:00 am and at 2:00 pm in 144 BB Comer Hall, during the fall semester.

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.

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. 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. 

Financial Prep for Education Abroad 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!