For students who plan to study abroad during their time at The University of Alabama, the Honors College Assembly is hosting an interest night for the program at the Crossroads Lounge Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Crossroads Lounge is on the second floor of the Ferguson Center across from Subway.
Chloe Smith, a junior majoring in biology, is coordinating the evening.
“If someone is nervous about getting involved in a study abroad program, the Study Abroad Interest Night is a good fit,” Smith said. “Instead of a formal presentation, tonight is a discussion between students who have already studied abroad and students who want to.”
Former study abroad students will answer questions about the application process and their personal experiences.
“When someone tells me that they want to travel to a specific place, I can introduce them to someone who has already travelled there,” Smith said.
Programs in Africa and the Middle East will be emphasized, although students interested in studying elsewhere are still encouraged to attend.
Smith said students travel to Africa and the Middle East less frequently than other locations and that a goal of the evening is to make students aware of the programs that are available through Capstone International.
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Although Thursday’s event is hosted by the Honors College Assembly, it is open to all students, regardless of major or involvement in the Honors College.
The discussion will formally begin at 7 p.m., but students are free to stop by and ask questions at any time until 8 p.m.
Interested students who cannot make the interest night are encouraged to attend the Honors College Assembly’s faculty-led presentation on Feb. 21.
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