2018 Study Abroad Fair Guide

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Find the programs in YOUR field, ask other students about THEIR experiences, scholarship and financial aid questions answered on the spot!

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Meet UA StudyAbroad alum

Bryn Sharp

Think You Can’t Afford It? Think Again.

UA Study Abroad manages several scholarships, including the funding options below. Simply apply for a UA Study Abroad program, and you will automatically be considered. Plus, you’ll find out whether you get one of these scholarships BEFORE the deadline to commit financially to your study abroad program!

CDH Charitable Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship

Earn up to $7,000 for a semester abroad or up to $5,000 for the summer. Eligible students must have a FAFSA on file, be Arizona residents with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and an average of 15 units taken per semester. Preference is given to first-generation college students.

The Explore Grant

Earn up to $7,000 for a semester abroad or up to $5,000 for the summer. Eligible students must have a FAFSA on file, be Arizona residents with a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA, and an average of 15 units taken per semester. Primary preference is given to students with high cumulative GPAs.

Diversity Scholarship

This fund awards two $2,500 scholarships each term to students willing to invest time upon their return to encourage diverse students to study abroad. Eligible students must be a member of a group that makes up a disproportionately small portion of UA students studying abroad (e.g. veterans, members of the LGBTQ community, etc).

UA Study Abroad Travel Grant

Earn $1,000 for semester-long programs or $500 for summer programs. Eligible students must have a FAFSA on file and be willing to promote study abroad to the UA or greater community upon return.

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

Below: in Addo, South Africa Photo by: Rose Harris-Makinen

Why did you decide to study in Chile?

Being a Latin American Studies major, one of the biggest things that initially attracted me to Chile was how little I knew about a country that, by definition, falls into my field of study. I wanted to increase my knowledge of the region while gaining hands-on experience with the culture and society, so I decided to study abroad.

At first, I was only planning on living in Chile for one semester. However, after less than a month of being in a region full of deserts, mountains, coastlines, rolling hills, and culture-rich cities, Chile had captured my heart. I extended my program to a full year, and I think that is one of the best life decisions I have ever made.

What is your best memory of the program?

One opportunity that presented itself to me was a collaboration with a local ecotourism group called Namuntu Trekking. Designated the company’s official photographer, I accompanied them on weekly treks where I was privileged enough to experience parts of the country’s natural environment that are available to very few people. Through my collaboration with this group, I was able to apply my photography toward environmental awareness, discover unknown places, and make life-long friends.

How did the program prepare you for future professional goals?

Study abroad gave me the opportunity to apply what I had learned in the classroom to the real world. It is one thing to read a book or listen to a lecture about Latin America, but it is incomparable to experiencing first-hand the material that most will only receive through a material lens. Study abroad helped me identify my deepest passions in the field of Latin American Studies – urban development and environmental protection – and develop the application of photography to these subjects. Study abroad helped me set myself on a stronger path to achieve my future professional, academic, and personal goals.

Where would you like to travel next?

Anywhere and everywhere! The world is a book, and I have yet to turn the first page.

Arizona in Viña del Mar allows for the fusion of Spanish language and Chilean culture in the beautiful country of Chile, situated between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Learn local modismos with your Chilean host family and explore the twin cities of Viña and Valpo during this semester-long experience.

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Study Abroad The University of Arizona is launching UA Global Locations, giving students an affordable opportunity to take their learning beyond Tucson.

Discover if this new type of study abroad program is right for you.

What is a UA Global Location?

It’s a University of Arizona location abroad where you earn direct UA credit and take classes alongside international students. You get a UA education while exploring a global location!

Consider it your UA home away from home.

How much does it cost?

You pay roughly the same – or less – than Arizona in-state tuition, making this an affordable study abroad option.

You may also use your financial aid.

How soon can I go?

You can apply right now to study abroad at UA Global Locations for the spring semester of 2019.

What are the locations?

Right now, three UA Global Locations are accepting applications for study abroad students: UA Phnom Penh, UA Jakarta, and UA Qingdao.

UA Qingdao Explore China while earning undergraduate UA credit in Law! UA Qingdao at Ocean University of China is located on the beautiful eastern coast of China with easy access to the legendary Mount Lao. UA Phnom Penh Earn undergraduate UA credit in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or Law – or choose courses from our partner, the American University of Phnom Penh. Enjoy stunning architecture, impressive museums, and vibrant markets.

UA Jakarta Explore one of Southeast Asia’s largest and liveliest cities while earning undergraduate UA credit in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering – or choose courses offered by our partner, Sampoerna University.

How long are the programs?

Study abroad for a semester or longer.

What are the housing options?

It depends on the location, but apartments and residence halls are options.

Are there plans for additional UA Global Locations?

Yes! UA Global is always looking for new opportunities. Right now, we are working to establish UA Global Locations in Jordan, Vietnam, and Mauritius – a tropical island in the Indian Ocean!

How do I learn more?

UA Global Locations representatives are on hand at the UA Study Abroad fair! You can always visit our website, studyabroad.arizona.edu, call the UA Study Abroad front desk at (520) 6269211, or email Bailey Lee, Program Manager with UA Study Abroad, at baileydl@email.arizona.edu.

Location Spotlight:

Phnom Penh Landscape: Nestled alongside the mighty Mekong River in south-central Cambodia Official Language: Khmer Population: 2 million Climate: Warm year-round with a rainy season from May thru October Official Currency: Cambodian riel Food: Try amok, steam-cooked curry in banana leaves Known for: Glittering palaces, ancient temples, and vibrant markets Must See: Angkor Wat, one of the world’s largest religious monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is six hours by bus.

Weekend Trips: Scope out Saigon, Vietnam, just six hours by bus. Hop a one-hour flight to Bangkok, Thailand.

Swim in the Gulf of Thailand, just six hours by bus. < At left: Spend a semester or a year at UA Phnom Penh in the capital city of Cambodia.

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UA STUDY ABROAD FAIR • FALL 2018 we don’t have technological problems anymore, but cultural problems,” Black said.

“We can do amazing stuff with technology.

It’s the cultural challenge that will make or break us. I hope Taite comes back with his eyes open to the culture that he is building the app for.”

Nazifi said the natural beauty of Costa Rica and the reflective lifestyle of Longo Mai were the highlights of his adventure. Each morning, he awakened at 5:30 to wash, meditate and pray at the rivers.

Nazifi explores the natural beauty of Costa Rica while conducting research for the Justice 360 web application.

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by Jordyn Stinnett UAGLOBAL Gazing across the Convento River in southern Costa Rica, Taite Nazifi envisions a software solution for conservationists who examine the water rushing below. He snaps photos, observes wildlife and considers fields of data that might be useful to collect.

The UA junior spent his summer scoping out rivers near Longo Mai, a village created on the notions of agricultural self-sufficiency and environmental protection. But Nazifi was not a typical study abroad student.

Rather, he traveled to Costa Rica to create a web application for the “Movimiento Ríos Vivos,” or “Living Rivers Movement.”

“I was excited to stay in the village because I needed to get a feel for the heart of the community to build this app,” said Nazifi, who is double-majoring in Computer Science and French. “This is my first time developing something like this. It’s kind of like my own child!”

As companies look to build dams near Longo Mai, conservationists document

conditions at area rivers to encourage environmental transparency. Though organized, they lack a sophisticated system to collect and store their data. That’s where Nazifi comes in.

“My objective is to build an extremely robust and usable mobile web application for an area that doesn’t necessarily have a great internet connection, and for people who don’t use web applications or devices often,” he said.

The app will have two components: a system to streamline on-site data collection, and a feature to capture and post 360 images live to the web.

Nazifi was granted the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica as part of the Tech. Global program, which connects UA undergraduates with faculty members to develop software solutions.

Located in the UA Study Abroad office, Tech.Global emphasizes projects with an intercultural component and encourages students to embrace international opportunities. In this case, the Tech.Global team

“I can’t even begin to explain what kind of amazing impact this has made in my life,” he said. “During the semester, I am so overwhelmed with work that it’s difficult to find free time to sit and think, especially in nature. The mornings by the rivers were my most cherished and valued experiences by far.”

partnered with the Climate Justice study abroad program to empower conservationists of Costa Rica, while also empowering a student developer from the UA. The project is called Justice 360.

About Tech.Global Tech.Global is an innovative student engagement program for UA undergraduates seeking careers in technology and who are curious about the world. Learn more at global.arizona.edu.

“Taite learned first-hand how to design an application for people from a different culture in a foreign land,” said Madeline Kiser, who co-directs Climate Justice with Oscar Beita, an assistant professor of family and community medicine at the UA. “We hope that Taite becomes proficient in creating software that is applicable to cultures other than his own.”

About Climate Justice Students spend their days in a combination of communitybased work, site visits, class discussions, and time by rivers to sit and reflect. Earn six credits in Natural Resources and the Environment during Summer term. Location: Tucson and Longo Mai, Costa Rica.

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Nazifi not only conducted research for the Justice 360 app, but also learned how the people of Longo Mai demonstrate resilience in the face of environmental challenges. The locals grow their own food, harvest water and strive to act with compassion, to one another and to the earth. Nazifi stayed with a host family in the village.

“The first night was difficult because I didn’t know any Spanish, but after two weeks I could successfully hold a conversation with my host family,” he said.

Nazifi returned to the UA in late June, where he continued to work on the Justice 360 app with support from his team.

Ash Scheder Black, executive director of Tech. Global, believes the journey to Longo Mai prepared Nazifi for a career in an increasingly connected world.

“I believe we have entered a time where

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Name: Anna Petronella Major: Studio Art Study Abroad Program: CEA/Santa Reparata International School of Art, Fall 2017

“As an art student, I wanted to be in a city that was surrounded by art... to have the opportunity to be in Florence allowed me to create work I never imagined I could.”

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Cinthia Lira received a UA Study Abroad Travel Grant to study in Orvieto, Italy over the summer. The UA senior shares what it was like to apply, how her scholarship worked, and her best memory of Italy!

How was the application process?

It was easy! First, I went to studyabroad.arizona.edu and searched for programs that would work with my major, which is Graphic Design. Then I started an application. I found out I received the Travel Grant about a week later.

What should students know about the Travel Grant? It’s a scholarship that helps fund your study abroad tuition or expenses. When you get back, you help out at the Study Abroad Fair or by giving presentations about study abroad to classes. You help spread the word about how your study abroad experience influenced you.

What is your best memory from Italy? I visited Rome for Republic Day with two friends from the Arizona in Orvieto program, and we stumbled upon the president of Italy giving a speech! There was a huge parade and jets above, painting the sky with Italy’s colors. At that point, it really hit me that I had left the U.S.!

Why would you encourage another student to study abroad? It will change your life. You learn to think on your toes. You learn to communicate with – and understand – people from different cultures, even when you don’t speak the language. Learning how to meet people half way will help you in your career and in your life.

Cristina Curran

Student discovers career path in BOTSWANA Cristina Curran had never left the United States until her junior year at the UA. During the summer of 2016, she packed her bags and moved to Botswana for a study abroad experience that would ultimately define her professional path.

Nestled between Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Botswana sits landlocked in sub-Saharan Africa with rocky hills, wetlands and sandy deserts.

One of the world’s fastest growing economies and largest producers of diamonds, Botswana is also a study abroad destination for UA students interested in public health.

When Curran stepped off the plane in the capital of Gaborone, less than 10 miles from the South African border, she was entering unfamiliar territory and that was exactly the plan.

“I wanted to study abroad because I didn’t know if I’d ever get that chance again, and I chose Botswana because I wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path,” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere I knew nothing about so I could see how much I could learn.”

Curran also wanted to set goals for her career. Originally from Phoenix, she chose the UA because of its strong reputation in

the health sciences, but wasn’t sure which field to pursue.

During her freshman year, she discovered an interest in infectious diseases and working with underserved populations.

Studying abroad was a way to determine if a career in global health was a good fit.

Curran participated in the “Community Public Health” program in Botswana, developed by the Council on International Educational Exchange, a long-time partner of UA Study Abroad.

“Botswana is a stable country politically with a warm, welcoming culture,” said Harmony DeFazio, director of UA Study Abroad and executive director of the UA Global Mobility Lab. “It’s a great entry point for study abroad students at the UA who are interested in learning more about Africa.”

During the program, Curran practiced Setswana, a language spoken in Botswana, and traveled to rural health clinics funded by the government.

“It was a great experiential learning experience. The clinics in Botswana are free of charge to patients and each specialize in something different – some for HIV, others for diabetes or tuberculosis,” she said.

Name: Zack Westman Major: Chemical Engineering Study Abroad Program: Advanced Honors Trip, Summer 2017

“I’ve never traveled abroad before, so the opportunity to do so while exploring STEM topics was really appealing to me. London is such an incredible city with tons of culture and history...”

“I remember seeing a section of a clinic where they weighed babies in this device that was hanging. People would come in once a month, and if their babies were underweight, the clinic would send them home with a special basket. It was good to see the government helping people in this way.”

Upon her return to the UA, Curran was committed to a new career path. She graduated with a major in Public Health and a minor in Microbiology. In June, she began a two-year term in the Peace Corps as a health extension volunteer in Malawi, helping local health leaders train the public on the prevention of infectious diseases.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how much I can grow professionally,” she said. “I know when I studied abroad I became more self-confident. I became more resilient. I think the Peace Corps will only make me stronger.”

UA students interested in the Peace Corps can now take advantage of the Peace Corps Prep program. Visit peacecorps. arizona.edu.

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STUDY ABROAD FAIR TABLES 2018 Business & Communications • Arizona in Barcelona • Eller Business Minor Abroad • Eller Global Cohort • Eller Internships Abroad • Eller Sports Management Abroad • UA Global Locations Info College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) • CAPLA Abroad Education • Deaf Studies: Learn Italian Sign Language in Italy!

• Verano en México Fashion • Mod Rockers & Paris goes Pop!

Above: Photo by Raven Raines, CEA Study Abroad Barcelona Internship program. Below: Students in Paris for the Africana Studies program.

Orvieto • Arizona in Orvieto • Arizona in Orvieto: Archaeological Excavations Abroad • Populonia Archaeological Excavations Resources • Airbnb • Critical Languages Program • Global Opportunities at Home • Japan Exchange and Teaching ( JET) Program • Peace Corps • STA Travel • Tech.Global • Thrive Center • UA Passports • University Libraries History, Journalism, Law & Politics • Arizona in Israel • Conflict & Peacebuilding in Colombia • Contemporary Cuba: Collective Visions • Costa Rica: International Journalism • Cultures, Land & Politics in Oaxaca • IDEAS, Guatemala • International Organizations in Europe • Medieval Europe Study Tour • SGPP Internships Abroad • Exchange Info • UA Global Locations Info Engineering, Environmental Studies, Math & Science • Accessible Earth • Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME)

Engineering, Environmental Studies, Math & Science (continued) • Climate Justice Program • Conservation Biology: Field Studies in Vietnam • Desert Ecology & Conservation Biology • Ecology & Evolution in France • Environmental Conservation in Australia • ESME Sudria • Galápagos Marine Ecology • IPSA Summer School • Kingdom Wildlife Conservation Trek • Math in Moscow • Primate Studies Field School • Rainforest Biodiversity in Ecuador • Research in Munich • SUPER - Stuttgart • The Internet of Wild Things in Costa Rica • UROP Summer Research at RWTH Aachen • Exchange Info • UA Global Locations Info Exchange Partners • Monash University • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM - Tucson) • University of Bristol • University of Konstanz • University of Sydney • University of Technology Sydney • University of Westminster • Exchange Info Language • Arizona Arabic Flagship • Arizona in Alcalá de Henares • Arizona in Brazil • Arizona in Costa Rica • Arizona in Hangzhou: Traditional Chinese Culture & Language • Arizona in Jordan • Arizona in Kazakhstan: Summer Intensive Russian & Eurasian Studies Program • Arizona in Paris • Arizona in Russia • Arizona in Turkey • Arizona in Valladolid • Arizona in Viña del Mar • Arizona Summer Study in Leipzig • Project GO • Exchange Info • UA Global Locations Info

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Classics, Culture & Honors • Arizona in Bhutan: Spiritual Ecology & Himalayan Buddhism • Advanced Honors Trip • Arizona in Kyoto: Japanese Food & Pop Culture • Doing Business with Africa • Explore Italy • Global Africana Studies Experience • Honors Research on Easter Island • Honors Trip • Literature & Culture in the UK • GEL Southeast Asia Culture, History & People • Exchange Info • UA Global Locations Info 3rd Party Providers • CEA Study Abroad • Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) • DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia • Foundation for International Education (FIE) • Institute for American Universities (IAU) • Semester at Sea • The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) Health & Recreation • Accelerated Public Health in Cusco • Arizona World Soccer Program • Bear Down Under • Critical Issues in Global Health & Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH) • Global MedCats - Costa Rica • Global MedCats - Spain • Human Sexuality & Public Health in Northern Europe • Integrating Chinese Medicine & Public Health • Mediterranean Diet & Health • Exchange Info • UA Global Locations Info

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Above: Landscape and Nature entry: “CESKÝ KRUMLOV” by Shayna Goldberg (Program: Barcelona and Prague - Business Administration Minor) At right: Landscape and Nature entry: “Prague Puddles” by Hunter Weiss (Program: Prague CEA Study Abroad) Far right: Cultural Snapshot entry: “My Life,” by Samara Rosenthal (Program: CEA Florence, Italy)

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Above: School Spirit entry: “Wildcat Pilgrimage to Paro Taktsang” by Chelsea Forer (Program: Arizona in Bhutan, 2017) At right: Cultural Snapshot entry : “The Common Egyptian Man” by Isabel Miramontes (Program: ALI at the American University in Cairo, 2017)

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. The deadline this year is December 31, 2018; submit your entries today!

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

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WORLD SOCCER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

by Eric Swedlund UA COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES The worldwide popularity of soccer makes for an automatic exchange of cultures during international competitions.

While the rules remain the same on the pitch, fans around the globe show their devotion in different ways, to the point that close observation of a nation’s soccer culture can reveal much about the country and its people.

A new UA Study Abroad program created by the College of Humanities offers students an opportunity to learn about soccer in a global context, combined with a cultural introduction to the locations hosting some of the world’s biggest soccer tournaments each summer.

“The Arizona World Soccer Program is a prime example of how universities can share the universal love of sports to encourage intercultural competence among students,” says Harmony DeFazio, director of UA Study Abroad and executive director of the UA Global Mobility Lab. “It gives students the opportunity to fulfill degree requirements and have a global experience where some of the most exciting sporting events in the world are taking place. It’s a win-win.”

The Arizona World Soccer Program kicked off in Moscow this summer, in connection with the men’s FIFA World Cup tournament. Future locations include Paris in 2019 for the Women’s FIFA World Cup and Munich in 2020 for the Men’s European Championship.

Developing a study-abroad opportunity through the Arizona World Soccer Program was a natural extension of the UA’s global soccer general education course (HUMS 376), says College of Humanities Dean Alain-Philippe Durand, who created the course in 2014.

“As a Frenchman, I know, of course, about soccer and am a fan, but from the moment I moved to America many years ago, I quickly noticed the passion that Americans have for sports, athletics, especially at universities,” Durand says. “I wanted to create a study abroad program that could touch on that passion for sports and at the same time teach students about intercultural competence and the many other important themes that soccer conveys: pacifism, imperialism, colonialism, national identities, race, politics, economics, gender and globalization. This was a natural to me.”

Learn more about the Arizona World Soccer Program at: studyabroad.arizona.edu.

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.

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Participating students study the history and significance of soccer around the world, along with the culture of the host country. The combination gives them an interdisciplinary look at the intricacies of the sport and its fans. In Moscow, students had the opportunity to attend up to two matches.

“The nice thing about sports, especially in the Soviet-American context, is there are so many angles that come together,” says Benjamin Jens, assistant professor of Russian and Slavic studies, who led the 2018 program.

“International athletics can be seen as a huge component of the politics and history. Sporting events are tied in with politics and society, and we can dig deeper into the country based on that.”

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.

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Name: Christy Fierros Major: Environmental Studies and Geography Study Abroad Program: Climate Justice, Summer 2017

“ I was immediately drawn to this program once I saw that it focused on the interconnections between environment and society, and the importance of community resiliency.”

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.

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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SPOTLIGHT UA student Edward Monteverde Jr. received a CDH Charitable Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship to live and learn in Germany this summer. Program: Research in Munich, Summer 2018. Major: Mechanical Engineering Why did you decide on this program?

I chose to go to Germany because it is a great place for automotive engineering. I chose the Research in Munich study abroad program because it had a great balance of traveling throughout Europe and gaining technical knowledge and experience in the engineering field.

What is your best memory of the program?

I got to ride in a Tesla on a test track, and on the straightaway my professor asked if I had any head or heart issues. As I was about to answer, he put the pedal to the floor and the car accelerated so quickly that I flew back into my seat laughing. The car felt like a rollercoaster.

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

The program taught me many valuable skills in design, project development, and using resources to solve problems. I’ve also learned a tremendous amount about electric drive motors and modeling that will be beneficial to my future endeavors.

Where would you like to travel next?

I would like to travel to Spain if possible. There is something familiar, yet foreign about being in a country that speaks a similar language but has a completely different culture.

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UA Study Abroad scholarships are available Photo: Desert Ecology and Conservation Biology program in Namibia. Photo by Professor Hans Hans- Werner Herrmann, Ph.D.

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