Why Study Abroad?
If the thought of traveling across the world has ever crossed your mind, or you've
always wanted to see your textbooks come to life and break out of your academic routine,
UHCL's Education Abroad may be the program for you. By studying abroad, you can:
- Expand your view of the world and learn another culture first-hand.
- Benefit from the depth of learning that occurs beyond textbooks and the classroom.
- Learn about yourself and develop invaluable skills like self-confidence.
- Gain new ideas and perspectives about yourself and your culture.
- Make your resume stand out.
- Enhance your education and contribute to your degree plan (detailed in Academic Credit
for Education Abroad section).
Academic Credit for Education Abroad
Credit from an Education Abroad program will factor into a your degree plan differently,
depending on your major, classification, hours of transfer credit already on file
and type of study abroad program chosen. In many cases, credit from courses taken
abroad can be applied towards a major, minor or elective requirements at UHCL. If
you partake of an official UHCL faculty-led program, you will receive UHCL credit
for courses taken abroad.
Work with your academic advisor the semester before you go abroad to confirm how courses
taken abroad can be applied to your UHCL degree requirements.
Education Abroad 101 Information Sessions
Where will education abroad take you? Find out at an information session that will
cover:
- Program types and selection
- Living arrangements
- Duration
- Academics
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Next steps
Join us via Zoom and In Person!
Summer 2023 Sessions
Program selection advising is available through scheduled appointments. Attending
an Education Abroad 101 Information Session is a required part of applying for a UHCL
Education Abroad program. You must attend a full session before meeting with an Education
Abroad advisor, as it covers important information about the process.
Special Accommodations
Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to participate should
contact Education Abroad at 281-283-2740 or educationabroad@uhcl.edu to arrange for the accommodation.