Everyday  |  10:00 AM and 2:00 PM   |  144 BB Comer  | Study Abroad 101

Want to study abroad but not sure where to get started? In Study Abroad 101 the Education Abroad team will discuss a variety of topics including program searching, dispelling myths about Education Abroad, and providing an overview of the process & timeline for you to better plan your international education experience. Education Abroad recommends that all students attend a Study Abroad 101 BEFORE seeing an Education Abroad Advisor.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

10:00 AM-Noon |  Student Center Atrium | EAAA’s International Education Abroad Week Kick Off Event with CEACAPA

Celebrate the start of International Education Week with us and CEA CAPA! Join our kickoff tabling event to learn more about Summer Education Abroad programs and explore opportunities to study around the world. Students who stop by can enter a suitcase giveaway raffle by signing up for more information, and everyone is invited to spin the prize wheel for fun goodies. We’ll also have Krispy Kreme donuts, Body Armor, and Powerade available while supplies last—so come early! This event is a great way to connect with study abroad advisors, get inspired for your next adventure, and celebrate the beginning of International Education Week.

For more information, contact Kyler Durrence at kjdurrence@ua.edu.

1:00-2:00 PM  |  Zoom | Fulbright Specialist Program Information Session

Are you a faculty member, administrator, or professional staff member at the University of Alabama interested in international engagement? The Capstone International Center invites you to explore an exciting opportunity to go abroad for 2-6 weeks through the Fulbright Specialist Program.  Whether you’re exploring this opportunity for the first time or just want to learn more about how your expertise or professional experience can align with program goals, we encourage you to attend!

The Fulbright Specialist Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and a part of the larger Fulbright Program that provides U.S. citizens who are established professionals or academics with opportunities to share their expertise though short-term, project-based exchanges at host institutions around the globe.

This information session will include an in-depth look at the program and an overview of topics such as:

• Eligibility requirements (terminal degree not required)
• Benefits for participating Specialists
• Application process
• Examples of past Fulbright Specialist projects from a range of disciplines

Fulbright Specialist Program staff will also be available to answer attendee questions.

To learn more about the Fulbright Specialist Program, visit https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/

Please register for this event using the following link: https://ua-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/UVdwuxSMRnKu7vm2WHDjGQ

2:00-3:00 PM  |  Zoom | Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is for American students who want to go abroad for 8-10 months to do research, study, or teach English after graduation or while in graduate school. This session will introduce you to the program, the application, and the Fulbright Program Advisors that are here at UA to assist you.

Please use this link to register for the virtual information session: https://ua-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/21OXQzGiR8WmuAp5Y4pAyQ.
For more information, please contact Dr. Tori Jessen, Fulbright Advisor, at tkjessen@ua.edu.

To learn more about Fulbright opportunities for faculty, visit the Capstone International Center’s Fulbright U.S. Student page.

Student Center Lobby by Subway  | 2025 Education Abroad Photo Contest

Come explore the world through the lens of our students! From breathtaking landscapes abroad to snapshots of campus life at UA, this photo exhibit showcases the diverse experiences of both our study abroad participants and international students right here in Tuscaloosa.

Whether it’s a sunset in Spain or a spirited moment on the Quad, these images capture the heart of global learning and cultural exchange. From Landscape to Profile Pictures, Local Color to Crimson Captured, enjoy the best of the best from all corners of the globe!

Cast your vote for one of the finalists of the 2025 Education Abroad Photo Contest! Photos are on display near Subway and the Hedge Elephant and on the UA Bama Abroad Instagram the week of Nov 10-14!

Two (2) scholarship winners per category will be announced sometime on Monday, Nov 17 to kick off International Education Week!

For more information, please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

1:30-3:30 PM  |  144 BB Comer Hall  |  Education Abroad: Drop-In Advising

Studying, working, or interning abroad can be one of the highlights of your university career.  You will have wonderful and challenging experiences that will allow you to grow both academically and personally, not to mention prepare you to compete in today’s globalizing world.  We know planning for this experience can be daunting, so we have assembled some key information below to help get you started.  The most important thing to remember is that the UA Education Abroad office is here to help you every step of the way.

Find more about Education Abroad on their website!

Noon-2:00 PM  |  Lawn by Gorgas House  |  WorldStrides: Rebrand Celebration

You went abroad with ISA & TEAN. Now we’re known simply as WorldStrides and we can’t wait to introduce you to our new look! 

Join us for a chance to share your study abroad memories & mingle, get some new swag, enjoy some free food, and discover WorldStrides.

In the case of inclement weather, we’ll have this event in 142 BB Comer Hall.

Be sure to RSVP for a chance to win our raffle prize, too! (If the link to RSVP doesn’t work, please copy and paste this address into your browser: https://forms.office.com/r/frSmmFWAX4)

2:00-3:15 PM  |  Intercultural Center | CIP 202: Intercultural Experience Showcase

Students in this class share their experiential learning outcomes with the rest of campus at this end-of-semester showcase.  As a society, we are increasingly aware of the way trends and processes reach beyond the confines of local, regional, and national boundaries. At UA’s Capstone International Center, we know that a 21st century citizen is certain to live a life that includes a variety of encounters with other cultures. It is our hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities UA offers for intercultural engagement. And, this course has been designed to be one of those opportunities.

For more information please contact Kelly McPherson at kellym@eli.ua.edu.

5:00-6:30 PM  |  Capital Hall  | Global Cafe: Celebrating World Holidays

Join with your friends and the Global Engagement team to learn about holidays around the world. Relax with games, contests, and a shared meal. All are invited.

Click here to learn more and to RSVP. https://ccbp.ua.edu/global-cafe/

For more information, contact Michael Nichols at global@ua.edu.

12:00-1:00 PM |  0013 Math and Science Building   |  Workshop Wednesday: International Internships – Real-World Experience, Global Perspective

This workshop will introduce you to the wide range of internship opportunities available around the world and help you understand how to align them with your academic and professional goals. Learn how international internships can boost your resume, expand your global network, and give you a competitive edge in today’s job market.

✅ Explore internship programs available through study abroad
✅ Learn how to find opportunities that match your major and career interests
✅ Understand the application process, timelines, and funding options
✅ Hear success stories from students who’ve interned abroad
✅ Discover how global experience can set you apart with employers

Register in Handshake.

For more information, contact Shayla Smith at stsmith7@ua.edu.

1:00 PM |  149 Bidgood Hall   |  Study Abroad: Internships a Culverhouse LEAD Workshop

2:00 PM |  149 Bidgood Hall  |  Study Abroad for 10k or Less a Culverhouse LEAD Workshop

3:00-4:00 PM |  Zoom  |  Peace Corps Q&A Session

Deb Mamuti is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in North Macedonia from 2016 to 2018 in the Community Development sector. She is the International Scholar Advisor for the International Student and Scholar Services office at UA. She has her BA in Religion from Middlebury College and her MPA from The University of Alabama. Originally from Vestavia Hills, she’s called Tuscaloosa and UA home for six years.

Register for the meeting on Zoom by clicking this link. If you have any questions, email Deb Mamuti at deborah.mamuti@ua.edu.

2:00-3:00 PM   |  Zoom  | Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is for American students who want to go abroad for 8-10 months to do research, study, or teach English after graduation or while in graduate school. This session will introduce you to the program, the application, and the Fulbright Program Advisors that are here at UA to assist you.

Please use this link to register for the virtual information session: https://ua-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/FbwoFFBDT5a6R3EYEus_xQ.
For more information, please contact Dr. Tori Jessen, Fulbright Advisor, at tkjessen@ua.edu.

To learn more about Fulbright opportunities for faculty, visit the Capstone International Center’s Fulbright U.S. Student page.

3:00-4:00 PM |  Zoom  |  Peace Corps Q&A Session

Deb Mamuti is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in North Macedonia from 2016 to 2018 in the Community Development sector. She is the International Scholar Advisor for the International Student and Scholar Services office at UA. She has her BA in Religion from Middlebury College and her MPA from The University of Alabama. Originally from Vestavia Hills, she’s called Tuscaloosa and UA home for six years.

Register for the meeting on Zoom by clicking this link. If you have any questions, email Deb Mamuti at deborah.mamuti@ua.edu.

8:30-11:30 PM   |  144 BB Comer Hall  | Education Abroad: Drop-In Advising

Studying, working, or interning abroad can be one of the highlights of your university career.  You will have wonderful and challenging experiences that will allow you to grow both academically and personally, not to mention prepare you to compete in today’s globalizing world.  We know planning for this experience can be daunting, so we have assembled some key information below to help get you started.  The most important thing to remember is that the UA Education Abroad office is here to help you every step of the way.

Find more about Education Abroad on their website!

Nov. 11  |  6:00-7:30 PM   |  2100 Student Center  |  International Trivia Night

Learn about a new culture by playing trivia with friends and entering to win prize. New Trivia themes every week! Join us for snacks, community, and fun!

For more information, contact Mitchell Wolf at mgwolf1@ua.edu.

Nov. 12  |  3:00-4:30 PM   | 235 Lloyd Hall  | Recovering Memory in a Jewish Cemetery: UA Students’ Service Trip to Poland

This panel discussion will feature UA students and faculty discussing their research and community service project in Zychlin, Poland, focused on preserving and studying a historic Jewish cemetery. The event will highlight student experiences, research methods, and the broader significance of connecting academic work with community engagement abroad.

For more information, contact Anna Mariya Basauri Ziuzina at abasauriziuzina@ua.edu.

Nov. 13  |  5:00-7:00 PM   |  205 Smith Hall  | A Faith Under Siege: Documentary Screening Followed by Discussion

A Faith Under Siege is a documentary that reveals the persecution of Ukraine’s Christian communities under Russian occupation. The screening will be followed by a discussion.

Enter Smith Hall from the side that faces Lloyd Hall.

For more information, contact Anna Mariya Basauri Ziuzina at abasauriziuzina@ua.edu.

Nov. 14  |  11:30 AM -1:00 PM   | 2100 Student Center  | International Coffee Hour

Join us for International Coffee Hour. This week, we will be highlighting International Education Week!

Please join us for free coffee, tea, food, and community. All are welcome – students, staff, faculty, and friends! We are excited to partner this year with The Division of Opportunities, Connections, & Success and with BAMA Dining to provide this experience. Also, we would like to give a shout out to our sponsor for this week’s Coffee Hour Education Abroad.

For more information, contact Mitchell Wolf at mgwolf1@ua.edu.