Education Abroad Week (EAW) is taking place Tuesday, September 7 through Friday, September 10, 2021. Below you will find a schedule of live sessions hosted by the CIE team and UWM partners, as well as pre-recorded sessions from study abroad program providers from across the globe, and study abroad student alumni.
EAW is FREE and open to the public. If you require an accommodation, please contact CIE at overseas@uwm.edu.
A few reminders to keep in mind about the schedule below:
The schedule is updated frequently so check back for more information.
All times are in Central Standard Time (CST). Links to the sessions will be active 24 hours prior to the day of the scheduled session.
Be considerate when joining a live session. Please mute yourself upon entering a session so that any feedback or background noise is avoided.
Live session recordings will be available after the fair and will be listed below under the Resources section along with other on-demand videos.
Schedule of Live Sessions
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Financing Study Abroad 101 | 10 AM || JOIN HERE
Are you concerned about costs and funding for your study abroad program, or have you wondered how your financial aid applies? Or what about G.I. Bill funds? Additional scholarships?
This session is a great resource for students that are looking to learn more about study abroad costs, understand the budgets of programs, how financial aid can be used for study abroad, as well as general information on how to search for scholarships and other funding resources.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Black & Abroad: A Student Panel | 12 PM || JOIN HERE
Ever wanted to study abroad? Yes, you can. Attend this session and hear first-hand what it is like to be Black and abroad from Panthers who actually did it. Learn about scholarship and grant opportunities to help make your study abroad dreams a reality.
International Internships from A-Z: A Student Panel | 2 PM || JOIN HERE
Learn from current Global Studies students what internationally-focused internships are really like: how to find them: virtual or in person, how to prepare, and what the forecast is for international internships this school year. Join is for this informal conversation and Q & A about all things internships!
Thursday, September 9, 2021
I Studied Abroad During a Pandemic | 10 AM || JOIN HERE
Don’t let COVID derail you from your study abroad plans. Hear tales from students who studied abroad during COVID. Learn how the pandemic affected their experience academically, culturally, and personally. We’ll also talk about the UWM travel exemption process and offer guidance on completing it.
Financing Study Abroad 101 | 1 PM || JOIN HERE
Are you concerned about costs and funding for your study abroad program, or have you wondered how your financial aid applies? Or what about G.I. Bill funds? Additional scholarships?
This session is a great resource for students that are looking to learn more about study abroad costs, understand the budgets of programs, how financial aid can be used for study abroad, as well as general information on how to search for scholarships and other funding resources.
Friday, September 10, 2021
Ask Us Anything: A Study Abroad Edition | 12 PM || JOIN HERE
Got questions about study abroad? We’ve got answers. Drop-in and ask us your burning questions. Housing? Financing? Food? Courses? No query is too big or too small.
Lastly, note that several programs are hosting information sessions in September. If you have any questions and/or would like to schedule a virtual advising appointment, please contact the CIE team at overseas@uwm.edu.