UIC Study Abroad Office

Faculty-directed Spanish Language, Culture, and the Art of Flamenco study abroad program in Alcalá de Henares, Spain officially started today!!

Want to join the UIC study abroad team? Well, now is the perfect opportunity we are hiring! Help other students meet their study abroad goals. Peer Advisors will work to support the office in a wide variety of tasks. With an emphasis on student engagement and outreach. This opportunity is...
• Paid
•On Campus Student Employment
• Part-time∙10 hours a week
•From August 19 to May 9

All current UIC students are welcome to apply Via Handshake (Link in Bio). Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Going abroad this summer? Join us for an exciting week of events to get you prepared! The second event of 2024 PDO week is our alumni panel! Join the Study Abroad Office for an engaging discussion on Cultural Adaptation. We will explore topics such as: navigating in a foreign culture, cultural adjustment, finances, communication, language, health, finding community, and general tips to know before you go.

Date: Wednesday, April 24th
Time: 4-5pm
Room: ETMSW 2217

Can't join us in person? Join us on Instagram live at the time of the event!

See you there!

Going abroad this summer? Join us for an exciting week of events to get you prepared! The first event of 2024 PDO week is our identity tqlks panel! This session is dedicated towards traveling abroad as a student who identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Topics include safe spaces, finding community, cultural adjustment, and more.

Date: Tuesday April 23rd
Time: 4-5pm
Room: ETMSW 2217

Can't join us in person? Join us on Instagram live at the time of the event!
See you there!

Introducing our new social media series: Study Abroad Alumni Spotlight! We will be highlighting study abroad alumni and getting their unique perspective. Our first alumni is Sydney Reyes, who traveled to Spain in the spring of 2023 on the CEA CAPA Barcelona, Spain - International Business program!

Below are her responses to some fun questions:

✨️What was your favorite class?
International Business

✨️What new foods did you try?
I tried Paella, the traditional Spanish dish, and tried new foods every place we traveled, including the Portuguese dessert, pastel de nata!

✨️What is one touristy thing that is totally worth it?
Going inside the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona!

✨️What did you cross off your bucket list?
Seeing the tulip festival in Holland, Netherlands

Keep an eye out for more Alumni Spotlights. Want to participate? Email [email protected] for more information.

Feeling Smart? Join the study abroad office as we celebrate national study abroad day with a fun night of international themed trivia! Prizes will be awarded to our winners!! ✨️See you there!!
Date- February 27th
Time- 4-5pm
Location- SCE Fort-Dearborn Room B

Spend this summer in Italy! Join Professor Iusco to learn about this incredible opportunity to spend 5 weeks in Italy.
Summer 2024 program will give students a unique opportunity to study and live in two different Italian cities: Rome - heart of Italy and Salerno - Campania.

This program is ideal for students who want to learn about Italian culture, arts and start or continue their studies in Italian. The program will start with a 4 day orientation in Rome with visits to Colosseo & Fori Imperiali, Vatican and St. Pietro Dome, just to mention a few. After orientation in Rome, students will travel to Salerno to continue their coursework where they will study at the Accademia Italiana. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn 7 hours of UIC credit.
Zoom Link- https://uic.zoom.us/j/89099500083?pwd=SkhkT2ZwZHB1V2Q0Sm51SW9OeUtldz09

Spend this summer in Korea! Join Professor Kim to learn about this incredible opportunity to spend 4 weeks in Korea.

This program will give students an opportunity to become familiar with Korean history and culture: develop a broad understanding of the historical, social and cultural issues in Korea; to develop an awareness of, analyze and evaluate their own cultural assumptions of Korea; to compare and contrast Korean culture and their own; to read and interpret sources and apply them to understand the issues of the past and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to international/intercultural issues.
Zoom Link- https://uic.zoom.us/j/88293015727?pwd=MjFHS042N3hTNzFDdXh5blFUMWpOZz09

**Note the room and time change**
Back from abroad and ready to build your international community on campus? Please join us for a “welcome back” celebration with fellow students and the SAO team. Socialize, reflect, and learn more about opportunities for Study Abroad Alumni and how to leverage your experience for professional development.
Date: February 7th
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Burnham Hall Room 308
See you there ✈️

Join our info session this friday for Spanish Language, Culture, and the Arts in Flamenco. Scan the QR code join the zoom room.

Need help applying for visas and passports?

Our UIC Study Abroad Advisors put together the best tips for applying for passports and visas.

Save this post for later to mark off requirements as you apply!

Study Abroad Taught Me:

a series of testimonials from UIC students who want to share about the impactful experience they had.

Today’s feature is on Jordan Sweet, a Senior, and Marketing major, who participated in the IES Fashion Design & Merchandising program in Italy ()

Study Abroad Taught Me:
a series of testimonials from UIC students who want to share about the impactful experience they had.

Today’s feature is on Jordan Sweet, a Senior, and Marketing major, who participated in the IES Fashion Design & Merchandising program in Italy ()

Need help packing for study abroad?

Our UIC Study Abroad Advisors put together the best study abroad packing list.

Save this post for later to mark off items as you pack!

Join the UIC Black History Month Student Planning Committee as they host engaging events representing community and coming together as a Black student body. Swipe for this week's events. Visit our flow.page for more details of the whole month!

Studying in Asia has become very popular and now even easier. You can receive a great amount of funding by just choosing to study in an Asian country, through the Freeman-Asia scholarship. Applications are now open! Link to apply is in our flow.page in bio.

partners with UIC to offer study and intern abroad programs around the world! CEA CAPA will be taking over the Instagram account today to show a glimpse into what life abroad could look like for you! Choose from programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, France, Spain, the Czech Republic and more! With program offerings in 22 cities worldwide there is a program right for you!

Programs for 2023 are now enrolling!! Chase your abroad dreams today☁️🤩

The Office of International Services is accepting applications for the Spring cohort of Intercultural Connections. The program is a great fit for any student interested in studying/working abroad, earning an international studies major or minor, or working for an international company or organization. Curious about culture and fostering international connections? Apply now through Feb. 1st!

This week:
1/26 - Frederick Douglass Fellowship Info Session (BSB 367 or Zoom)
1/26 - Int'l business in Bulgaria Info Session
1/27 - Internships in Paris Info Session (ARC 136 or Zoom)
1/27 - Semester at Sea Info Session (UH 502 or Zoom)
1/27 - Dublin Info Session

All Zoom links are available in our flow.code link in bio

Learn about the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship - a fully-funded 4-week fellowship to D.C., South Africa and Ireland to study abroad with a cohort of student leaders from around the country.

Join in person or on Zoom. Visit our flow.page link in bio for Zoom registration.

When: Thursday, Jan. 26th 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Hoy Chocolate Social - TODAY! Meet the newest group of international and exchange students at UIC. Let them hear your experience or plans to study abroad, all over a cup of hot chocolate, tea, and sweet treats. ☕️🍫

Announcing a new scholarship to honor the late Executive Director, Dr. Chris Deegan. He devoted his career to supporting students in finding scholarships to make study abroad more accessible. Through generous support from the field, friends, and family students can now apply for awards of up to $1,000 towards their study abroad program. Help honor his legacy by challenging yourself to study abroad and make your dreams come true.



Deadline to apply is November 1st for Spring 2023 programs. Apply in UIC SnaP.

Thank you to the Chancellor’s Office for supporting the cohort two of the First Gen Flames Abroad Scholars in their future study abroad goals. These nine impressive students received the First Gen Flames Abroad Scholarship to fund their study abroad and were honored this past weekend at a reception with remarks from Chancellor Reyes. Students can use the award at any point in their undergraduate studies on a UIC faculty-directed program or UIC exchange program. More information for funding opportunities for future students will be available in early April.

It’s here….UIC’s Annual Study Abroad Fair. Come join our many study abroad partners to find the program for you.

Ciao! My name is Maegan and I will be taking over the study abroad page for a day! I am a fifth year student at UIC currently studying abroad in Italy. 🇮🇹I am majoring in art history with a minor in biological sciences. Want to see what it’s like to study in Siena, Italy? Stay tuned!

Huge congratulations to our 14 students who received a total of $66,000 towards their upcoming study abroad programs!! The Gilman International Scholarship is a nationally-competitive scholarship and we are blown away by the awards earned this application cycle.

We will be sharing more details about these scholars in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Students, start your Freeman-ASIA Scholarship applications. ⁠

A Freeman-ASIA award provides funding that can help you with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc!

Deadline: March 29th⁠ | Link In Bio To Apply | ⁠

Join us on Monday for Study Abroad Day! We have several ways you can learn about study abroad and get started on the process! ⁠
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You can see all details at go.uic.edu/SAOEvents⁠
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UIC study abroad partner, CIEE, is sponsoring the Frederick Douglass Fellowship, a unique opportunity for students to receive funding to participate in a CIEE study abroad experience in honor of the abolitionist and statesman, Frederick Douglass.⁠
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All eligible applicants will receive a $1,500 grant for any CIEE summer program!⁠
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Learn more about this opportunity:⁠
Info Session - January 27th from 4:00-5:00pm⁠
Info Session - February 2nd from 12:00-1:00pm⁠
Open Advising (Virtual) - February 3rd from 11:00am-1:00pm⁠
Open Advising (UH 502) - February 4th from 10:00am-12:00pm⁠
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Visit go.uic.edu/SAOEvents for more information!

Hey Flames, great news! First-year, first-generation students are now able to apply for the FirstGen Flames Abroad Scholarship!⁠
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For more information visit: GO.UIC.EDU/FGFA⁠
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Any questions? Email us at [email protected]⁠
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