2019 Study Abroad Guide

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How to Finance Your

Study Abroad Experience Think You Can’t Afford It? Think Again.

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From Scholarships and Grants to Loans and Creative Fundraising – There Are Many Ways to Make. It. Happen.

Participating in a study abroad program is a life-changing experience. It is a unique opportunity for you to gain independence and build confidence. It allows you to explore the world and develop global perspectives. And, of course, it’s fun!

The University of Arizona has made it a priority to make study abroad accessible to all students. That means that many of your study abroad options will cost around the same as staying on campus, and you can use all your UA financial aid to help cover those costs. UA Study Abroad is here to help, so if you have any questions, come talk to us, and we will make a plan together!

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Your UA tuition A non-refundable Study Abroad Application Fee: $50 per program Insurance for the duration of your program.

Additional program costs will vary based on the program and country, and may include expenses such as housing, meals, transportation, excursions, and other student fees.

For more information, please visit the budget link on the webpage of your selected program to view the specific charges and to see how they are billed.

Additional Study Abroad Scholarships In addition to the normal financial aid that you receive, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships that are specific to students who are planning to study abroad. Some of these scholarships are specific to the UA, and some are nationally competitive. Your study abroad coordinator is here to help you determine which scholarships you are eligible for, and to help craft your applications. Examples of study abroad scholarships include: • • • • •

Gilman Scholarship Boren Scholarship Allison Feldman Memorial Scholarship UA Study Abroad Travel Grant UA Diversity Scholarship

Visit studyabroad.arizona.edu/scholarships for more information about scholarships and eligibility requirements. Make an appointment with a UA Study Abroad coordinator today, or visit the UA Global Center (the former PSU) to speak with an advisor.

Why did you decide to study in Italy?

Honestly, it was more on a whim. One of my friends showed me this program and I said, “Ok!” and I went. I think it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Even job wise, if I hadn’t gone abroad, I never would have been able to work here at UA Global.

What’s your best memory from the program?

I think just living on my own, because I’m from Tucson so living on my own here wouldn’t be the same. If I live in an apartment here, I still have all my family in town, but living in an apartment in a country thousands of miles from any relatives, it’s going to be a different experience. Cooking, doing laundry, traveling around Italy, and just having to do everything on my own was a cool experience.

How did the program prepare you for your future professional goals?

It helped me in being able to adapt to a new environment. It was my first time in a new country, it was my first time on a plane, my first time on a train, on a boat.

I always say that you could write a Dr. Seuss book with all the firsts that happened.

So, I think being able to quickly adapt to different environments, people, and surroundings will help with any career because you’re always going to be in new situations.

Where would you like to go next?

I really want to go either to South America or see more of Europe. I think Costa Rica sounds like such an amazing place—I’ve always wanted to go there. And then if I get the chance to go back to Europe, I’d either do Spain or the UK. I definitely want to see England sometime in my life.

Do you have any travel tips for students thinking of studying abroad?

Pay attention to signs! Signs tend to be very universal and that’s really what helped me get around Italy without speaking Italian.

Arizona in Orvieto accommodates many majors and allows for a guided experience abroad in small town Italy. Pasta making and cooking classes, museums, and dig site visits are just some of the extracurricular activities available to students.

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Pro Tips for Planning Your

Study Abroad The future is global. Be ready.

The University of Arizona is committed to fostering global connections and preparing students to be global citizens. UA Study Abroad programs offer many affordable opportunities around the world to have a unique experience geared towards developing intercultural competencies that will prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world. Participants return from study abroad programs with academic and career experience that prepares them for futures in the fourth industrial revolution, a future that will require new skills that will transform the world around us.

UA Study Abroad programs are available to any student who is interested, and we are here to support you in your planning and preparation.

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One of the biggest tips we can offer – and this is huge – is to PLAN AHEAD. We can’t stress this enough. Begin planning now, today, or as soon as you think you might want to study abroad. Here are some study abroad pro tips that will help:

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Start planning now! Make an appointment with a UA Study Abroad coordinator or peer advisor who will answer your questions and help you navigate the process.

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Explore your options. Attend the Study Abroad Fair. Speak with representatives from regions and programs that interest you, ask questions, gather resources.

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Visit the UA Study Abroad website. Here’s where you’ll find all of the details about every program, including timing, costs, and location details.

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Talk to your academic advisor. It’s important to create a plan for your study abroad experience. You’ll discuss your degree program, core requirements, and how classes abroad will fit in to your 4-year degree plan.

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Think about the best time to go abroad. Your academic advisor can help you make this decision, and UA Study Abroad coordinators can help you explore all of the options available.

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Make a financial plan. Program costs are listed for each study abroad location on the UA Study Abroad website.

Understand the costs and make your plan now, so you’ll be ready when the time comes!

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Explore financial aid options. There are many ways to fund a study abroad experience. Ask a representative from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid about tuition waivers, grants, and scholarships to understand which financing options may be open to you, and how to apply.

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Choose your program and apply. Applying is easy and UA Study Abroad is here to help.

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Make an appointment online, call the UA Study abroad office at (520) 626-9211, or visit us in the new UA Global Center at 615 N. Park Avenue (the former Park Student Union).

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UA STUDY ABROAD FAIR • FALL 2019 studied abroad with the UA, I never would have gone to Vietnam.”

All the experience gained in Vina del Mar and Orvieto had thoroughly prepared her for an independent adventure abroad. With the help of a local friend who spoke fluent English, D’Gyves taught a group of college students.

“I fell in love with teaching over there.

It was a two-month program that helped students prepare to pass a government test.

If they can speak English at a certain level, they are likely to get a better paying job.”

Beyond discovering her love for teaching, D’Gyves was also offered two jobs while in Vietnam. The first, from a local teacher at a school aimed at lower income families, and the second, from a British graphic designer.

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by Ally Purcell, UA Global Often when students go abroad, what drives them is simply to be elsewhere.

Somewhere different from home. That was the thought process that Paola D’Gyves, currently a graphic design senior, initially had when she set off to Chile on the Vina del Mar program in 2015.

“What motivated me to study abroad originally was the idea of leaving Tucson.

It also allowed me to finish my Spanish minor, but really, I was just excited to be anywhere but here.”

While the benefits of studying abroad are endless, most students don’t realize them until they are there. Once D’Gyves arrived in Chile, her perspective changed, and she began to see it as an opportunity to become more independent.

“This was my first time out of the country on my own, and I was excited about the idea of an independent adventure,” said D’Gyves.

Before leaving, she had never paid much attention to Chile. However, having no idea what to expect made her trip even better.

“Everything was a surprise,” she said.

While D’Gyves was nervous about meeting

her host family, she found that being in a home, with a host mom and host sister, enriched the entire experience.

Her host sister, who was two years younger, was also a student at the university, so D’Gyves had someone to ride public transportation with every morning.

If they missed the bus, local students would offer a ride. The two would often go to the beach after classes on the way home.

From fresh bread and coffee in the mornings to being included in Sunday outings to the beach for cookouts, D’Gyves experienced the kindness of strangers and always felt cared for. She remains in contact with her Chilean host family to this day, and her memories of the experience are stronger because of the connection to the people she came to know.

This sense of connection with her Chilean host family helped when D’Gyves experienced an earthquake for the first time. While it was a little scary at first, the family knew what to do, and she learned from it. D’Gyves now looks at the experience as a moment that helped her grow in her sense of capability and independence.

“I’d never felt anything like it. I knew that this could have happened to me anywhere.

“It was a truly amazing opportunity,” she commented. “If I hadn’t participated in those study abroad programs, I never would have been inspired to teach abroad.

And I never would have been offered these job opportunities.”

I just happened to be abroad.”

It didn’t make her any less interested in travel, and two years later, she decided to go on a second study abroad trip—this time, to Orvieto, Italy.

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Her goal in going to Italy wasn’t merely to get out of Tucson but to take in a whole new culture. While there, she took art history classes and learned some Italian.

“Attending the Arizona in Orvieto program in 2017 allowed me to see all the things I normally saw in books in person,” she said.

“My experiences in Chile helped me learn to adapt to new situations.”

While studying in Italy, D’Gyves grew even more confident in her travel abilities and, by the time she returned home, she was already contemplating her next trip.

With two semesters of studying abroad under her belt, D’Gyves was ready for a genuinely independent adventure abroad.

When an opportunity arose to teach English in Vietnam for a summer, she couldn’t turn it down.

“Studying abroad prepared me for so much—it opened doors, it gave me new perspectives…you know, all those clichés are true!” she joked. “But really, if I hadn’t

Name: Andrea Crisantes Suárez Major: Political Science u Study abroad program and year: National University of Singapore, Fall 2018 u u

“I chose to study abroad in Singapore because I wanted to live in a place where I could immerse myself into a completely different culture, live in a different environment, explore and have adventures daily, meet amazing people, and travel. I am so grateful for everything I learned and everyone I met that made my experience amazing.”

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Susan Valdez-Villarreal received The Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the Fall of 2018. This UA student reflects on her scholarship experience and the opportunities it brought her!

How was the application process?

The process itself was simple but there are a lot of components to it. Luckily the UA Study Abroad office holds Gilman workshops where they help you through the writing process of the two essays. I found out about the scholarship through one of the study abroad coordinators and then went to the Gilman website to learn more.

What should students know about the Gilman Scholarship? The Gilman Scholarship is funded through the U.S. Department of State and that it’s available to anyone who receives the Pell Grant. So, if you’re Pell Grant eligible, then you should apply for it.

The scholarship is aimed at helping students who wouldn’t normally go abroad to have the experience.

What is your best memory from Argentina? I think one of the best was visiting Iguazu Falls, which is one of the world’s natural wonders.

It’s this huge waterfall, and we got to go through the falls on a boat and so that’s one of my best memories.

Why would you encourage another student to study abroad? I think anyone who has the opportunity and means to go abroad should take the chance. You get a different perspective on things, you meet wonderful people.

It not only makes you appreciate other cultures it also makes you appreciate your own in ways you wouldn’t have understood otherwise.

Lindsey Otto on a day trip to Stonehenge, during her study abroad program in London

3 Reasons Employers

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By Lindsey Otto The Travel bug bit me at a young age. My parents introduced me to different cultures as a child, and by the time I enrolled in college, I was eager to learn about the study abroad opportunities available to me. I chose a program at the University of Westminster in London and studied abroad in the spring semester of my junior year.

I hoped that future employers would one day recognize the value of my international experience.

My expectations were confirmed during an internship this summer with recruiters at Nonprofit HR, a talent acquisition consulting firm. I learned that companies are looking for articulate communicators, resourceful problem-solvers, and observant team members. Candidates with study abroad experience have developed these skills, making them strong candidates.

The NAFSA Association of International Educators reports that the number of U.S. students studying abroad for credit during the 2016-2017 academic year grew 2.3 percent from the previous year.

The Institute of International Education estimates that around 10.9 percent of all undergraduate students—and 16 percent of those earning bachelor’s degrees—study abroad at some point in their undergraduate careers.

A 2014 survey of over 800 executives in U.S. companies identified a demand for employees with international skills and competence and/or knowledge of foreign languages and world areas. Simply put, job candidates with international experience have the potential to stand out.

While studying abroad, I observed—in myself, and my classmates—three unique skills that study abroad scholars are cultivating that enrich their profiles as potential candidates.

1) Heightened Cultural Awareness Studying abroad is about gaining practical experience and interacting with diverse groups of people. Classmates in my intercultural communications class came from The Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain, and my instructor encouraged us to respect, celebrate, and discuss our differences.

Learning about other perspectives has equipped me with cross-cultural communication skills and an appreciation for diversity.

2) Stronger Adaptability Living in a foreign country continuously challenged me to be flexible, to adapt to uncertainty and new situations. I learned to adjust my words and actions to interact more effectively. I gained confidence in my ability to succeed in unfamiliar environments. I now look forward to

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“Studying abroad got me out of my shell. Not only did it challenge me to face my biggest fears, but it also gave me a beautiful new perspective on the rich opportunity to learn more about the world around us.” applying these skills in a professional setting.

3) Growth from Discomfort My study abroad experience helped me understand the importance of pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. I have learned that real growth—professional, social, or personal—comes through challenging oneself. Employees with study abroad experience gain a real-world sense of their abilities. Global-minded organizations competing in the international economy recognize and connect with potential candidates that have had this broader experience.

There were many factors to consider when deciding to study abroad. Could I afford it? Will the classes fulfill my major requirements? But my desire and determination never wavered, and UA Study Abroad helped answer all my questions. Studying abroad was an invaluable experience, and I will carry the lessons and skills that I have learned forward as I begin my professional career.

I hope to find an employer that will understand and appreciate their value as much as I do.

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AZ Abroad

by Ally Purcell UA GLOBAL The University of Arizona has launched 11 Arizona Abroad Locations with UA London leading the pack! These sites offer you an affordable opportunity to take your learning beyond Tucson. Get a glimpse of our Arizona Abroad Location in London to discover if it might be the program for you.

St. Mary’s University: Alongside historic buildings you’ll find modern, state-of-the art facilities including a new library, TV production suite and extensive sports facilities and laboratories. The campus is only 25 minutes from central London via the Underground (runs 24/7), and is within walking distance of the towns of Teddington and Twickenham, where you can find a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs. A short bus ride will take you to Richmond and Kingston with an excellent range of cinemas, theatres, clubs and highstreet shops. A vibrant social community with all the comforts of a leafy suburban campus, St. Mary’s University offers students from around the world a true British university experience.

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Food: From pub food and pizza to a wide range of world flavors Known for: Food, fashion, finance, theater, diverse culture, double-decker buses, Dr. Who, Wimbledon Must See: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Globe Theatre, Hyde Park, Westminster Weekend Trips: Stonehenge, Thames cruise, Harry Potter Studio tour, Cambridge, Oxford, Downton Abbey locations, Brighton Beach Courses: Our partnership with St. Mary’s University offers a variety of Gen Ed courses as well as courses for the following majors: Business Management, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice Studies, Education, English, Film & Television, Health Science, History, International Relations, Law, Media Arts, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physiology, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Sports Nutrition, Sport Science, Theater Studies

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Above: “Head Over Heels”

by Brandt Czerniski (Program: Eller Business Administration Minor Abroad) At right: “Machu Picchu”

by Richelle Ainza (Program: Accelerated Public Health in Cusco) Far right: “Traditional Lessons”

by Courtney Pico (Program: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)

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UAStudyAbroad Photo/Video Contest

The University of Arizona Study Abroad Photo and Video Contest is your chance to visually share your study abroad experience with the UA community. Follow our Instagram @uastudyabroad, tag us with #wildcatsabroad, and keep an eye out for the 2019 contest!

See photos from previous years: information about eligibility, categories, judging and prizes are all available on the Photo & Video Contest page located here: global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/photo-contest

Above: “Torres del Paine National Park” by Shannon Strong (Program: Arizona in Vina Del Mar) At right: “Netherlands” by Mychaela Nelson (Program: Human Sexuality in Northern Europe)

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A Glimpse into the

Exchange Experience

by Danny Vander Ploeg UAGLOBAL Late in the summer of 2018, Samantha Grim boarded a plane to spend the fall semester abroad on the other side of the world. It is easy to see why The University of Sydney is one of our most popular exchange destinations. It’s a beautiful and vibrant city, and the program offers a wide range of courses for almost all UA majors. Samantha’s experience provides a great example of the benefits and challenges of the typical exchange experience. We sat down with Samantha to get her perspective on the exchange experience and ask what she took away from her time abroad.

Why did you choose to do an exchange program and why did you choose to go for a full semester?

When it came to selecting a program, I knew I only wanted to do a semester as I felt it was the perfect amount of time. I chose to do an exchange because it was the most convenient option. My courses transferred over smoothly, and I did not have to jump through hoops to select my classes or receive my transcript once I finished my program.

Were there any other UA students on your program?

Yes! When I first started the process of looking into going abroad, my advisor Derek introduced me to a girl named Emma. He connected us via email, and we actually ended up rooming together in Sydney. I’m so grateful for this because Emma became one of my closest friends.

We grew as individuals, challenged each other while we were abroad. If it hadn’t been for Derek, I am not sure if Emma and I would have the same relationship as we do today.

Funny enough, there was another girl on my program also named Emma. It turned out that she was actually in my sorority, but we had not known each other before we went. We also ended up becoming close in Sydney. She lived in a different

apartment from me, but we would always meet up to get food or even travel together through Australia.

Was it easy to meet new people and make friends?

Yes, it was incredibly easy to make new friends! When you go abroad, everyone has the same mindset. You are far from home and want to connect. Everyone was super friendly and inclusive, which I loved. I found individuals who struggled to make friends were the ones who did not put in the effort. I also got incredibly lucky with my roommates as I loved them all. I lived in a six-bedroom apartment with roommates from Portugal, France, and the Netherlands. My roommate from Portugal had two friends studying abroad as well who went to a different university.

We would get together regularly for movie night at our apartments. I was consistently meeting new friends and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Did your time abroad help you professionally? Did it help you understand what you want to do after you graduate?

Absolutely, without a doubt. Truthfully, going abroad change my whole mindset about my future career. Before I left for Sydney, I wanted to get into law, and either be an attorney or judge. While I was in Australia, my roommate Pedro inspired me to look into different opportunities because my passion was not in law anymore. I knew I wanted a career where I had more flexibility, as traveling is a passion of mine, and that is something I never wish to give up. He had interned at a financial firm, and I knew I wanted to emulate him. While I was in Sydney, I started applying for internships, and once I returned, I received a call with my offer for Charles Schwab.

Did studying abroad help you get your that internship?

I can honestly say studying abroad played an essential role in my success at Schwab, but I am not sure how much of a role it

played in me getting the internship itself.

I do think my time abroad helped me stand out from a recruiter’s perspective.

It demonstrated that I am open to new experiences, driven, and ready to tackle any challenge that comes my way. I also feel like study abroad enhanced my confidence, and helped me to further develop my relationship building skills that I used in my work with Schwab.

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Is the Gilman Scholarship for You? This U.S. State Department grant is open to undergraduates who receive Federal Pell Grant funding. The program encourages students to study languages abroad, especially those deemed as “critical need” by the U.S. government. Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply.

Gilman FAQs What is the minimum length of study required?

Three weeks, but you can study abroad with a Gilman scholarship for as long as one academic year.

I have never traveled abroad before.

Should I apply?

Yes! An objective of the Gilman Scholarship Program is to expand opportunities by encouraging applications from students who have not previously studied abroad.

Are summer study abroad scholarships available through Gilman?

Yes. The Gilman Scholarship Program offers two application cycles for students studying or interning abroad over the summer.

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“ Getting on-the-ground lab and field experience in Tanzania was invaluable to developing my research interests and giving me relevant experience for my future career that I could never have gotten at home”

Is the country where I want to study eligible for Gilman funding?

You are eligible to apply for creditbearing study abroad programs in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. You are not eligible to apply for programs in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 or 4.

For more information, visit gilmanscholarship.org.

Visit studyabroad.arizona.edu/scholarships for full eligibility requirements and to get started!

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Have questions about how Study Abroad will work for you?

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SPOTLIGHT UA student Dominique Washington spent the Spring 2018 semester as an exchange student at the University of Sydney where she took elective classes for her Education Leadership major.

Why did you decide on this program?

Australia has always been at the top of my bucket list! Honestly, I didn’t really have a specific place in Australia I wanted to go, I just found a university where I could complete some classes for my major, explore the country, and live the dream I’ve always wanted to.

What is your best memory of the program?

I think just meeting so many different people is what made my experience so much better.

I mean I had roommates that were from Belgium and Norway. So, I think it was just the people that I met that made the experiences I had, and the memories I made, better.

How do you think the program will prepare you for future professional goals?

A professional goal of mine is to work globally, so going abroad allowed me to make connections with professors and TAs who I really liked. I know that if I need help to get to where I want to be, they will be willing to help. I want to live in Sydney again and now I know people who live there who will help me achieve my goals.

Where would you like to travel next?

I am really interested in going to Antarctica. I feel like it’s a place that not a lot of people think of and not a lot of people go—1, because it’s expensive and 2, because there’s not a lot of people who live there. I think that’s why I want to go, I want to do something that not a lot of people do.

Students who meet with study abroad staff early are significantly more likely to go abroad!

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New UA Global Center Opens Its Doors This Fall A one-stop-shop for global services and activities at the UA including the UA Study Abroad Office Why did we create the UA Global Center?

Convenience! Until now, global services and offices were spread across campus. The UA Global Center brings these resources under one roof. The new UA Global Center creates a convenient, easy-to-navigate, and welcoming space—a centralized hub for international activities and global engagement for the UA community.

Which services are located in the UA Global Center?

As of this fall, the UA Global Center becomes home to the following offices: International Student Services; UA Study Abroad; International Admissions; International Faculty and Scholars; Global Travel; and a U.S. passports office.

Part of a bigger plan UA Global coordinates various services related to international study, whether for students and faculty coming into the U.S., or for those leaving to study, research, or teach abroad.

As part of the university-wide Strategic Plan, Pillar 4 includes initiatives that will drive the UA to become a premiere destination for globally minded students, offering unparalleled opportunities to prepare them to embrace global challenges. By providing our global student community with exceptional support, the UA will become a national leader in study abroad and global experiences, and a top university for study abroad enrollment. The UA Global Center serves as a focal point on campus to help us achieve these goals.

Where is the UA Global Center?

The new UA Global Center is located at 615 N. Park Ave, in what was formerly the Park Student Union (PSU), next to Kaibab and Huachuca dorms, in the heart of the Park Avenue District.

Supporting student success and global citizenship The creation of the UA Global Center complements campus construction projects geared toward student success, such as the Student Success District and the new Honors Village.

Developing cross-cultural competence is vital to the success of students, and the UA Global Center will help facilitate meaningful interactions between students and faculty from all over the world. We want to provide a warm and welcoming environment for students from across the globe to gather, have fun, eat great food, and to collaborate and learn from one another.

Your global journey starts here!

Come see the new UA Global Center on Friday, September 6, 2019, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Party at the Park event, or during our office hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.