Finance sophomore Ahmad Abuhilal, top, grabs a business card from Houston resident Kelsey Gillett, 33, during the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 3 at the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Abuhilal said that studying abroad will enable him to be more aware of different people and cultures, which will add value to his future.
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UTA hosted its fall Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday at the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge, featuring 28 tables with study abroad program representatives and vendors.
The event invited students to meet study abroad programs face-to-face and learn how to take their education into different countries.
Michelle Reyna, representative for Santa Reparata International School of Art, spoke with students at the Study Abroad Fair about opportunities to study in Florence, Italy.
French studies freshman Marcelle Molett, center, speaks to Carter Tiernan, engineering professor of instruction, right, during the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 3 at the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Molett said that she’s looking to visit a French-speaking country to fine-tune her language skills and that immersion is the best way to do so.
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The school offers courses in studio and fine arts, liberal arts and design, with need-based scholarships available.
Reyna said students do not have to be art majors to apply and can also fulfill elective credits through the program.
Caitlynne Goodlett, a representative for the School for International Training, shared information about the organization’s global programs.
Based in Vermont, the organization offers courses across multiple continents, focusing on immersive and localized experiences that highlight local culture and identity.
Data science freshman Prakhar Subedi, left, speaks to Maritza Perez, management and marketing junior, during the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 3 at the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. The event provided students with information about scholarship opportunities and hundreds of study abroad programs.
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Goodlett said that popular destinations include South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Spain, Switzerland and Mexico. Some of the most popular programs are health and community, human rights and the public health track.
Business freshman Selin Oyal, said she attended the Study Abroad Fair to learn about opportunities to travel and meet new people.
Oyal said that studying abroad will allow her to experience new cultures and connect with friends from outside the United States.
She said she is interested in studying in Italy.
Information systems junior Afra Syed looks at a brochure during the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 3 at the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Syed said they’d like to visit Turkey to see all the cats there.
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She said financial aid and scholarships are needed to make the experience possible.
Critical languages major Savannah Wright said she attended the Study Abroad Fair to explore Spanish-language opportunities. She said she is interested in a program in Mexico.
Wright previously studied in Ukraine and said she expects to be immersed in a different language, explore a different culture and have fun.
Her advice for first-time travelers is to prepare ahead of time. She said researching cultural norms can help reduce shock once abroad.
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