Interested in education abroad? Stop by the Global Experiences Fair next week, attend a Husker Abroad 101 session, and read on to learn about exciting upcoming programs!
Global Experiences Fair:
Stop by the Global Experiences Fair today, Tuesday, September 16th, 11am-2pm at the Nebraska Union Plaza (outside the City Campus Union by the fountain). Students can speak directly with study abroad providers, faculty leaders, and take part fun activities.
More information here: https://events.unl.edu/globalexperiences/2025/09/16/191518/.
Huskers Abroad 101 Sessions:
Attending a Huskers Abroad 101 session is THE BEST place to start if you're thinking about studying abroad. In these sessions, you'll learn about program types, experience types, and the steps to take to plan your global experiences. Additionally, you will learn about all the ways to fund your Global Experience. From scholarships to federal aid, we'll cover deadlines, timelines, and other steps you should take when considering how to pay for your program.
Huskers Abroad 101 sessions are offered three times a week:
- Mondays at 1pm in LPH 105
- Wednesdays at 2pm in LPH 124
- Fridays at 3pm in LPH 137
More information here: https://global.unl.edu/global-experiences/finances-and-resources/huskers-abroad-101/.
Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Programs:
- Summer French Program in Angers, France: 6 credit hours of French, students spend a weekend in Paris when they arrive, then stay in a host home for their 4 weeks of intensive French learning, accompanied by Francoise Agena.
- Primatology Field Methodologies: 3 credit hours (TBD), students will stay in Ihofa Forest, a large parcel of intact tropical moist forest with 13 species of lemur, and learn field methodologies. This program will be "rustic" and students will stay in tents, accompanied by Dr. Tim Sefczek.
- NEW FOR 2026! Brazil Through Music, Art & Activism: 3 credit hours, HIST 286 The Music of Protest in Salvador, Brazil. Students will learn about the history of slavery in Brazil, music's impact on the culture of Brazil, study Portuguese, dance and learn capoeira, accompanied by Dr. Dawne Curry.
- RETURNING FOR 2026! Korean Global Wave: 6 credit hours, including GLST 391: Learning Abroad, Korean Global Wave: Globalization, Society and Culture and 3 additional credits. Students will stay at Dankook University (DKU) for 4 weeks in the dorms, take a summer class in the Academic Program through DKU, explore Seoul, and more, accompanied by Dr. Chris Heselton.
- Costa Rica: Striving for Affordable Care in San Jose, 3 credit hours (UHON 298H). Students will learn about the American insurance and health care system and compare it with the Costa Rican single payer health care system. This program prioritizes Honor's students, but any student interested in a career in health care will benefit, accompanied by Dr. Erin Sayer. Note: The priority application deadline for this program is December 7th and the final application deadline is February 1st.
Application Deadlines:
- Spring 2026 education abroad and scholarship applications are due October 1st.
- Summer 2026 education abroad and scholarship applications are due February 15th.