UA Study Abroad Opportunities Bring More than Education

"Travel is fatal to prejudice," a quote attributed to Mark Twain, is prominently posted atop the door of the offices of Capstone International Center, a division of Academic Affairs at UA. The office’s décor is an eclectic mix of photographs and art from all over the world, much of it mementos from students who have studied abroad.

"Overseas study is for every student," said Dr. Jane Stanfield, assistant vice president for international education and global affairs. "We placed over 300 students abroad this summer. Seventy percent of these students have never been out of the country. These numbers represent almost double the numbers of students who participated in the past year."

Over the past academic year, some 500 UA students studied abroad in 25 countries. Students apply for various reasons, including increasing language fluency, obtaining field experience or gaining world perspective, while earning academic credit.

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