Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia will host the 29th annual Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair on Oct. 7-8 from 10 a.m.- 3p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Tate Student Center.
Themed “Let your dreams take flight,” the fair is free and open to the public and will showcase programs led by UGA faculty, at UGA residential centers, at international partner universities and those offered by both external providers and other organizations involved in international education.
The two-day fair is an opportunity for UGA programs to market to students and for students to learn more about study abroad opportunities, including program dates and costs.
In 2012, the fair attracted more than 90 program exhibitors and nearly 2,000 attendees.
“UGA’s annual study abroad fair captures the vibrant world of international education, particularly the range of opportunities out there to study, research and work abroad,” said Kavita Pandit, associate provost for international education. “I encourage all students and also faculty and staff to visit us to learn about the growing diversity of opportunities for global learning.”
For this year, Hairy Dawg, the costumed UGA mascot, will be making an appearance on both days of the fair between 12:30 and 2 p.m.
Additional information on the UGA’s 29th annual Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair is online at http://international.uga.edu/education_abroad/education_abroad_fair/.
Facts about UGA Study Abroad
• UGA programs operate in approximately 50 countries annually. Counting participants in external programs, UGA students study in 65 to 70 different countries each year.
• Currently, just over 2,000 students or 6 percent of UGA enrollment (graduate and undergraduate) study abroad in a given year, and 75 percent of those chose either a UGA program or a UGA exchange partners.
• Almost 30 percent of each graduating class studies abroad for academic credit at some point during college.
• Between 150-200 students from other universities transient enroll on UGA study abroad programs each year, comprising about 12 percent of the enrollment in UGA faculty-led programs.
The Office of International Education
The Office of International Education supports the University of Georgia’s academic, research and outreach missions and strategic directions through the promotion of global learning experiences for our students, the sponsorship and support of international students, scholars, faculty and staff, and the development of international research and instructional partnerships and collaborations. For more information, see http://international.uga.edu/.