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International Programs
Whatever your area of interest, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a way to deepen your exploration of it through international programs. We emphasize global citizenship — awareness and experience of the world beyond U.S. borders — in every aspect of our programs.
LIVE ABROAD, LEARN ABROAD
The College of Arts and Sciences offers faculty-led education abroad programs in regions across the world.
HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES
Explore, study, and apply academic content through international experiences.
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UA in Ghana: Service Learning
This course offers students a unique opportunity to get involved with African communities in a tangible way by integrating service projects with classroom learning. Service-learning agencies include Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency, elementary schools, hospitals, Governor’s offices, and more.
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UA in Italy: Working Across Cultures
This unique program combines professional development with travel abroad and work experience. Students will prepare for internships during May Interim through an online course that will feature a group project in Italy and internship placement during Summer I through the Sant’Anna Institute.
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UA in Costa Rica: Tropical Environments
The UA in Costa Rica: Understanding Tropical Environments program takes students to the beautiful country of Costa Rica during the Spring semester. Students earn a full semester’s worth of credit in less than two months — and are done by Spring Break!
Two More Great Resources
Bama Bloggers Abroad are Arts & Sciences students writing about their experiences around the globe — Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Europe, North America, and South America. Check out their posts for a taste of what to expect from your study abroad experience.
UA Education Abroad Bama Bloggers Abroad
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