The results of last week's student survey are in, and they're clear: UHD students want to hear more about the study abroad experience, and they also want to hear from the Office of Study Abroad. UHD's Office of Study Abroad offers options that fit a variety of student interests, including brief, faculty-led trips, semester-long immersion programs via affiliated universities, and exchange programs.

If you're interested but are asking yourself why you should study abroad, or how you can afford it, well...you aren't alone.

Check out some of the helpful information below, courtesy of Claudia Baba, Associate Director, Office of Study Abroad.

 

HOW DO I PAY FOR STUDY ABROAD?

  • Remember: FAFSA and state financial aid may be applied to study abroad expenses.
  • There's a UHD Travel Award Scholarship! It's a non-competitive application and the award may be as high as 65% of the program cost.

      Eligibility:

  1. Students must have completed 12 hours at UHD at the time of application (9 hours for graduate students).
  2. Students must be enrolled at UHD for a minimum of three hours for the term abroad.
  3. Students must receive academic credit for the study abroad course or program.
  4. Students who are traveling to a country where there is a US State Department travel warning are not eligible to receive the award. Regions within travel warning countries that are specifically noted as not being subject to the warning will be considered.
  5. Students who require a visa for travel must show proof of timely visa application prior to the award disbursement.
  6. Students must clear any holds on their student accounts prior to award disbursement.
  7. Students must participate in a UHD-approved program.
  • There are also funding sources specific to certain departments or programs, so be sure to check with your program or department's office to see what might be available.
  • Don't forget to check national scholarships like Benjamin A. Gilman, Woman's Scholarship, Fulbright.

CREATIVE FUNDING IDEAS

  • Tell folks your story! Having clear, specific answers to questions like, "Why are you studying abroad?," "How will it impact your career and education?," and "What will the funds be used for?," will help others feel more comfortable and willing to help your cause.
  • Classic Ideas
    • Host a yard sale
    • Yard work
    • Tutoring
    • Dog-walking
    • Babysitting
    • Car wash
  • Lifestyle Changes
    • Swap eating out for cooking at home
    • Coffee at home
    • Use public transportation if accessible (save $ on gas)
    • Keep a jar for loose change
    • Ask to swap out physical gifts for financial gifts
  • Reach Out to The Community
    • Religious organizations
    • Athletic groups
    • School organizations
    • Heritage and civic groups
    • Alumni associations
  • Crowdfunding
    • GoFundMe, PayPal,
    • Tell your story on the internet to gain support
      • Stay connected with your audience!
    • Host a raffle
  • Most importantly, save up!

STUDY ABROAD CREDIT BY PROGRAM TYPE

Faculty-Led Programs

  • Students register for a UHD course led by a UHD faculty
  • Grades are computed into overall UHD GPA

Exchange Programs

  • Students register for UHD “study abroad placeholder” courses while abroad (HSAF 1301)
  • Study Abroad credits are aggregated and identified as transfer credit9s) from the host university
  • Grades will not be computed into overall UHD GPA
  • Student must make a C- or better to receive credit
  • Transcripts from exchange partner schools are received by Office of Study Abroad and are transcribed from the foreign course title to the UHD equivalency course

Affiliate Programs

  • Students register for UHD “study abroad placeholder” courses while abroad (HSAF 1301)
  • Credits appear as transfer credit on official UHD transcript
  • Grades will not be computed into overall UHD GPA
  • Student must make a C- or better to receive credit
  • Transcripts from exchange partner schools are received by Office of Study Abroad and are transcribed from the foreign course title to the UHD equivalency course

HOUSING ABROAD

This depends on which one of the three study abroad programs the student participates in:

Faculty-Led Study Abroad- students stay in hotels or sometimes do homestay program with local family. Arrangements are made by the contractual vendor.

Exchange Program- our partner schools offer either on campus housing and/or nearby residential leasing options. Students are assisted by the host university.

Affiliate Program- our 3rd party partners coordinate accommodation. Housing can include dorms, residential leases, and homestay program with local family.

 

If you already have a destination, area of study, or program feature in mind, you can use UHD's study abroad portal to identify opportunities tailored to fit your needs. Want to study finance in the banks of Switzerland? Social Work in India? Just input what you're looking for in the search bar and a host of possibilities will be at your fingertips.

Have more questions? Click below to find a time for a virtual or in-person appointment to discuss programs and options that fit your goals.

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