Showing posts with label Study Abroad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Study Abroad. Show all posts

Monday, March 22, 2021

UF in Iceland early Fall semester program

Are you interested in learning about renewable energy in Iceland? HWCOE has created the program for that from Aug 10 to Aug 17, 2021.

UF in Iceland – Thermodynamics and Renewable Energy is a 1-credit, 8-day program that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to understand and appreciate first-hand the role that thermodynamics plays in enabling Iceland’s renewable energy infrastructure and the technologies and natural wonders that drive everything, from the volcanic heat to the electricity in your home and the hydrogen powering fuel cell vehicles. More information and application can be found at: https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/students/international/study-abroad/short-term-programs/uf-in-iceland-thermodynamics-and-renewable-energy/ 

Note that this will be classified as a Fall program and the program cost will be calculated as part of your Fall financial aid package. 


Monday, December 7, 2020

Study abroad in Cuba!

The application is open for UF in Cuba: Tropical Marine and Island Ecology (FAS4932/6932 - Summer A 2021). Its an amazing experience that combines learning about tropical marine and terrestrial ecology with the backdrop of AMAZING people and places! You will be fully immersed in the history, culture, ecology, and flavor of Cuba! We’ll travel from the big city of Havana to small villages, historic towns, remote mountains, and pristine seas.

The attached flyer and brochure give you the basic information and costs. We are finalizing the details of the itinerary and budget now, but it will be ~ $3,000 for the program (includes 4 credits, all accommodations, coach bus transportation, boat trips, entry fees, and meals - except for 2 dinners). Its really quite a deal considering all that we do over the two week course!

Please email one of us if you have any questions or would like to meet and chat about the course.

There are sections for undergraduate and graduate students, but only 12 spots total!

Don Behringer behringer@ufl.edu
Damian Adams dcadams@ufl.edu

Monday, November 30, 2020

Study Abroad - UF in Austria - Climate, Water, Glaciers, and History

Unfortunately the UF in Osnabruck summer program has been cancelled for 2021. BE students may instead want to consider this joint program between UF and University of Alabama. 

ABE professor Dr. Ray Huffaker will be co-teaching the program with Dr. Glenn Tootle from UA. The program information is here: https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=13061

Friday, January 24, 2020

ABE has a Study Abroad Program in Germany! Info session 1/30 at 9:30 am

On Thursday January 30th from 9:30-10:00 am, faculty from the University of Osnabruck, Germany will be here to discuss the ABE study abroad program: UF in Osnabrück - Sustainability and Innovation in Engineering and Planning. The meeting will take place in room 122 Frazier Rogers.

Through this program students can earn 6 credits of ABE coursework while experiencing German culture and learning about engineering technology, sustainability, and innovation. Students will benefit from hands on lab work, company visits, and the interdisciplinary approach of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences to address and solve major problems related to sustainable use of natural resources and innovative development.

If you are interested in studying abroad this is a great program to consider! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the program and meet the faculty involved!

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

UF In Brazil Engineering Internship Program Info Session - Free Pizza!

UF in Brazil Engineering Internship offers students a unique opportunity to learn about Brazilian history, culture and technology while completing an engineering internship at a company in Sao Paulo. Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop their professional and intercultural competencies in a global environment through an internship abroad.

Date(s) - Thursday, January 16, 2020
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
JG-32 Biomedical Sciences Building
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/events/engineering-abroad-info-sessions-2/

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Study Renewable Energy Abroad | Summer Now Open

The GREEN Program is short-term, experiential education for our world’s most pressing issues for sustainable development. Using the world as your classroom, TGP unlocks opportunities for students to gain exclusive education, industry access, and authentic bucket-list experiences around the world.
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ICELAND 
May 11 - 19, 2020
May 18 - 26, 2020
June 1 - 9, 2020
Aug 3 - 11, 2020
Aug 10 - 18, 2020

PERU 
May 17 - 26, 2020
Aug 10 - 19, 2020

JAPAN
 May 17 - 26, 2020



Monday, November 4, 2019

EG Study Abroard mini-fair. November 19th. 10am-1pm


The HWCOE will be hosting a mini study abroad fair for engineering in conjunction with International Education Week 2019 on Nov 19, 2019 at 200 Weil Hall from 10-1pm.

They are inviting program directors from all EG UF Sponsored programs to participate. It will be a fair style event where there will be tables set up for students to interact with the program directors. International Engineering Ambassadors will also talk to students about their experiences.

The program link is here: https://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/events/engineering-study-abroad-fair/

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The GREEN Program Scholarship With The Think Company-Applications now open until October 21, 2019

Interested in joining The GREEN Program on an upcoming sustainable development adventure this Spring?

In partnership with The Think Company, this GREEN Program Scholarship is aimed at helping sustainability leaders gain invaluable insight into working in the industry and real-world projects.

Recognizing the need to ensure that education and work experience is available to all, this scholarship helps support students who would not otherwise be able to afford this opportunity.

https://thegreenprogram.com/apply
https://thegreenprogram.com/scholarship

*Please note that this is a financial need-based scholarship for candidates who have been accepted into The GREEN Program. Amounts of each scholarship may vary and is at the discretion of our Review Board.



Monday, September 23, 2019

Study Abroad Fair - Wednesday 9/25

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 10:00am-Reitz North Lawn

Join us at the Reitz Union North Lawn for the Fall 2019 Study Abroad Fair! Learn more about all of the exciting international opportunities that exist for UF students, ranging from international internships, research, and academic study programs.

We will have a number of UF faculty members at the event to promote their UF Sponsored programs, as well as a plethora of third-party program providers who have options all over the world across a variety of areas of study!

It's time to go #BeyondTheSwamp!

https://www.facebook.com/events/439805049944551/

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Water Supply and Treatment in Low Resource Settings-Summer Study Abroad


This is a study abroad course in Guanajuato, Mexico, offered through NC State University but open to qualified students from any US college or university.

It will take place over "Maymester," May 16 - June 3, 2020. The application window will open in mid-September and close when an enrollment of 10-12 students is reached.

Students must apply through NCSU Office of Study Abroad and be accepted into the course. If you are interested, please complete this short Google Form.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Green Program-Summer/Winter dates

Availability updates:
 
Summer & Winter 2019-2020
​​​​​​​Eager for our next cohorts of GREEN students around the world to join us in Nepal, Iceland, Japan, and Peru, TGP has select availability on our upcoming adventures. Here's a look at current availability for coming up for 2019-2020 programs:
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​​​​​​​Summer 2019
​​​​​​​Iceland: June 3-11 (4 spots open), August 5-13 (3 spots open)
Peru: May 19-28 (*1 spot available), August 11-20 (3 spots open)

Winter 2020
Iceland: December 15-22, January 8-15
Peru: January 2-11
Nepal: December 12-21 (2 spots open), January 5-14

Shine On Scholarship for Women In STEM: Nepal '20

The GREEN Program is honored to announce a second scholarship opportunity in honor of a very bright & influential woman in STEM, Kate Slattery: Shine On.

Nepal, Winter 2020: January 5-14, 2020
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Applications now open until July 14, 2019

(Please note: You must be an accepted student of TGP to be eligible to receive this scholarship.​​​​​​)