Global Opportunities Expo Spring 2013

UAA Anchorage Campus:     February 13, 2013
Mat-Su Campus:                      February 14, 2013

UAA's Office of International & Intercultural Affairs organizes the Global Opportunities Expo to encourage you to explore the connections between study abroad, academic programs, and international internships and careers. Chat one on one with individuals from a variety of organizations. Come learn about exciting academic, intensive language, internship, and service learning programs in over 55 countries! 

A GUIDE TO THE SPRING 2013 GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES EXPO

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE "STUDY ABROAD +" EVENT?
Only at the "Study Abroad +" event from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13th, will you be able to talk to representatives from the following organizations and offices, in addition to our study abroad partners:

* Peace Corps
   Serve in a developing country with the possibility of also earning a graduate degree

* Consulate of Japan in Anchorage and the JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program 
   An opportunity to teach ESL in Japan for a year or more!

* Alaska World Affairs Council
   Great speakers (lunch is FREE for UAA students!) 
   Internship opportunities

* UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance
   How do financial aid and scholarships work for study abroad?
   What has changed with the new financial aid regulations?

* UAA Department of Languages
   What if I want to study a language abroad that UAA does not offer? 
   What can I do with a minor or major in languages? 
   How do I know what level I should take?

* UAA Confucius Institute & Chinese Club 
   Many interesting programs, events, and opportunities related to Chinese language and culture!

* UAA Office of International & Intercultural Affairs 
   Education abroad, scholarships, upcoming speakers, and more!

* Heifer International Club
   Learn about the Heifer's model of sustainable development

* UAA College of Business & Public Policy
   Learn how you can take your business degree (majors in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Logistics, 
   Management, & Marketing) international!

* Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services
   Learn about RAIS and its many community support services. Learn how to volunteer, become involved
   & more!

WHICH UAA STUDY ABROAD PARTNERS WILL BE THERE?
Representatives from the following UAA study abroad affiliates will be at all of the Global Opportunities Expo events:

AHA International

AIFS Study Abroad

Academic Programs International (API)

GlobaLinks

Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University (IFSA-Butler)

HELPFUL HINT:

To get a complete list of countries and which of UAA's partners offer programs at those destinations:

->  Go to the study abroad and exchange page of our website 
      (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/oia/studyabroad/index.cfm)

->  Scroll down to "Study Abroad & Exchange Opportunities" and

->  Click on "UAA Education Abroad Links"

Knowing which partners offer programs at the destinations that interest you can make it easier to determine which program representatives you want to talk to during the "Study Abroad +" or the "Just Study Abroad" events. Scroll farther down the same web page for links to UAA's exchange and study abroad partners' websites.

You can also walk up to each representative's table and say, "I'm majoring in ______. Where do you have programs that might be a good fit for my major? What scholarships do you offer?  Why do you think it is important to study abroad?"

Bring a friend and join us at the Expo!