In the early days of 2020, the Office for Global Engagement was making final preparations to establish the Global LEAP program—a distinctive, early-career learning abroad opportunity that would enable Freshmen spend their second semester at the University Asia Campus in South Korea. But when the project was blanketed in the uncertainty that became the hallmark […]
Read MoreWhat better way to get a feel for what the Prosperity U Global Summer experience is like than a first-hand account from a student who recently participated in the program. Meet Stephanie Dutson, a master’s student studying International Affairs and Global Enterprise. Hear what Stephanie has to say about her experience and why you should […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Learning Abroad Office’s first outdoor Fall Fair Thursday, September 21 garnered great attention. Nearly 300 students stopped by to learn about the myriad international study options available at the U.On display were 32 programs, including faculty-led fan favorites like Wilderness Medicine in the Alps, Global Public Health research opportunities, and the […]
Read MoreAfter the pandemic prevented the Character Dance Ensemble (CDE) from traveling for three years, the School of Dance student group finally crossed the globe once again to dance and learn this spring. Fourteen students flew to Tokyo in May to study traditional Japanese dance — and perform CDE repertoire. “It’s eye opening to see how much dance there is […]
Read MoreTwelve members of the University of Utah’s celebrated gymnastics team—the Red Rocks—traveled to Incheon, South Korea this summer. During the unforgettable week-long trip, they led classes with young gymnasts, showcased their skills to the University of Utah Asia Campus and the broader Incheon community, and gained invaluable international experience. “The University of Utah Asia Campus […]
Read MoreLooking to take your education abroad? Mark your calendar for the Learning Abroad Fair, taking place on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Whether you are new to the U or returning after an awesome summer, tune in to learn about the wide variety of international opportunities available to you as a University of Utah student. At this […]
Read MoreHinckley Global Internships are a great way for students to live abroad while gaining invaluable work experience. They typically last 10 weeks and are available every semester, but the process requires months of planning, so students need to apply far in advance. But, as Bon Lee, a recent Hinckley Global Intern, will tell you, all […]
Read MoreWe’re still in the sweltering summer days here in Salt Lake, so it’s understandable that coats and hats are far from most people’s minds. However, Fall semester is just around the bend and winter is soon to follow. And with each new school year comes an influx of international students who have never experienced the chill […]
Read MoreMore than 340 people, including 188 prospective students, attended the 12th—and largest–University of Utah Asia Campus UAC Experience Day. The event is designed for middle and high school students to get a preview of life at the University of Utah experience at its campus in Incheon, South Korea. Visitors participated in two 30-minute English-language lectures […]
Read MoreStephanie Krusell, Emi Ata’ata, Rae Luebbert, and Kathy Rank are all academic advisors at the University of Utah Salt Lake City campus. They work for various departments, but they all had one goal when they visited the University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea this Spring: to work with their counterparts to create […]
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