Summer and Fall Applications

APPLY NOW The application cycles are open for summer and fall 2021 programs! You can search all available programming using our Program Search feature. We encourage all students to make an appointment with their Experiential Global Learning Advisor to discuss the opportunities available for them. Programs are being updated regularly, continue to check back and […]

FAQs – Spring 2021 International Programming in China

FAQs for Spring 2021 International Programming in China Program Enrollment and Brochures Students currently enrolled at East China Normal University (ECNU) for Fall 2020 You will be able to apply to continue at ECNU for Spring 2021 through the following programs: UConn First Year Program at East China Normal University (Freshmen students ONLY) East China […]

Virtual Global Internship Launch – October 27 & 28, 2020

Experiential Global Learning is excited to announce Virtual Global Internships in six different cities! Learn more on October 27 & 28th about the programs and the value behind a global internship! In collaboration with our partners abroad and across campus, we will introduce students to internship opportunities available to students and share more details about […]

Cancellation of Spring 2021 Education Abroad Travel Programs

The University of Connecticut has decided to cancel all Spring 2021 Experiential Global Learning programs that require international travel. Instead, UConn will offer virtual Experiential Global Learning programs for that term. The U.S. Department of State provides Travel Advisories for all countries, the majority of which caution against travel on account of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many […]

New Program in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

In collaboration with our partners at the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI), we are now offering a semester and academic year program in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emriates! Program Highlights Courses Offered: Arabic Language Biology Chemistry Communication Computer Science Journalism Linguistics Literature Mathematics Physics Public Relations And more! Internship Opportunities in the Following Fields: Communications Computer […]

Virtual Expo Week – September 14-18, 2020

Experiential Global Learning is excited to be working on a Virtual Expo Week (ViEW) for this fall! In collaboration with our partners abroad and across campus, we will introduce students to all the international education opportunities available to them and share more details about the application process, how it can fit into their plan of study, scholarships, […]

FAQs – Fall 2020 – International Programming in China

FAQs for Fall 2020 International Programming in China Program Brochure Freshmen Programs:  UConn First Year Program at East China Normal UConn First Year Program at University of Nottingham Ningbo General Programs Overview – Webinar (Recorded June 29, 2020) Upperclassmen Programs: East China Normal University (UConn Program) University of Nottingham Ningbo (UConn Program) General Programs Overview […]

Pass/Fail Policy for Spring 2020 Students

On April 27th, 2020, the University Senate changed the Pass/Fail Request deadline for Spring 2020 students. Students who were abroad can now place a course on pass/fail up until seven days after they receive their final grades. Once Experiential Global Learning receives a student’s foreign transcript from a host program or institution, we will e-mail […]

Insight from Education Abroad Alums – Michael Greaves

In keeping with UConn’s goal to remain socially and globally connected, we asked our Experiential Global Learning alums what advice they have for students whose plans were disrupted by COVID-19. We think that their insight is valuable not just for students, but the University community as a whole. “Keep your passion and love for other […]

Fall 2020 Education Abroad Programs

The University of Connecticut has decided to cancel all Experiential Global Learning programs for the Fall 2020 semester based on the continued Global Level 4 Advisory (Do Not Travel) from the U.S. Department of State and how many countries around the world have not announced when foreign nationals may legally enter. Flights to many countries are restricted […]