Education Abroad at UK Hosts Open House

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 18, 2014) — Students interested in education abroad programs can find all the information they need for their international adventures at the Education Abroad Open House.

This free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, on the third floor of Bradley Hall, where students can learn about education abroad programs and scholarship opportunities — and enjoy some free snacks.

“The open house really provides a plethora of information to students wanting to learn about our different program offerings, from our partner programs to our faculty-sponsored programs,” said Sarah Moore, an Education Abroad Peer Ambassador.

Education Abroad Peer Ambassadors will be available at the event to share information about the different program types and to answer specific questions about education abroad.

Students can also find “MAPs,” or major advising pages, which are major-specific recommendations for various types of education abroad programs. General information will also be provided for students hoping to take the first step toward education abroad.

“The open house is a great opportunity for students who haven’t done a lot of investigating on education abroad,” said Sally Evans, an Education Abroad Peer Ambassador. “It’s a great introduction to the different types of programs and scholarships. Plus it’s a really relaxed atmosphere.”

Those interested in education abroad can also find helpful information about different scholarship, financial aid and fundraising opportunities.

Among these scholarships is the Diversity Abroad Scholarship, a brand new scholarship that provides money to students of diverse backgrounds interested in education abroad. This scholarship is unique, because winners of the scholarship have up to two years to use the scholarship.

The Education Abroad Peer Ambassadors work within the Resource Center inside Bradley Hall, which is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students interested in study abroad can stop by any time to ask questions and to get information about international opportunities.

The Peer Ambassadors also host “First Step” sessions at 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, where students looking for a place to start with their education abroad journey can learn more information.

The Education Abroad Open House is part of International Education Week, a celebration of the benefits of international education held each year by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education.

College campuses across the U.S. celebrate International Education Week with various activities to learn more about subjects like global design and about the benefits of international education. 

Click here to view a full schedule of International Education Week events.

MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Geegan, (859) 257-5365; sarah.geegan@uky.edu