The University of Memphis study abroad programs are designed to provide students with the opportunity to combine a rigorous academic program with a cross-cultural learning experience that is not available in the United States.

We offer semester, academic year and summer programs in over 160 institutions in 40 countries to meet the diverse needs of the U of M student population.

	Important Dates The summer 2012 registration period is open until June 1, 2012. If registration is required for your faculty-led summer study abroad program, please register before this deadline.
	News Congratulations to Sheby Replogle! Shelby has been awarded the Freeman Scholarship for Study in Asia. This scholarship is designed to support American undergraduates who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program's goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.  Shelby will be participating in an 8-week intensive Japanese Language program this summer at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. As an International Studies Major and Japanese Minor, it is Shelby's goal "to gain a more in-depth understanding of polite and colloquial Japanese language... and to learn more about the culture of Japan that a classroom setting cannot teach..." After graduation Shelby plans to apply for the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program or a Boren Fellowship.   The Confucius Institute is hosting a summer camp for American college students at Tianjin Light Industry Vocational Technical College in China. This one week camp from July 8 - July 15 offers an intensive language study and immersion experience. Applicants should hold at least a 3.25 GPA. Costs include round-trip airfare, Chinese visa, international travel insurance, and personal expenses. Tianjin Light Industry Vocational Technical College will cover other costs. Applications and more information may be found at the U of M Confucius Institute on the 11th floor of Wilder Tower. Deadline to apply is April 30th.    IFSA-Butler's Fill the Gap Program allows your friends and family to contribute to your study abroad funds. Check out their website for more information: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/fill-the-gap.html.  IFSA-Butler has a new program to help first generation college students. The First Generation Scholars Program gives first generation college students significant financial, academic, and preprofessional support for study abroad on a semester or year IFSA-Butler program. The program includes up to $2,500 in reimbursements for expenses such as housing, meals, flight, student visa and passport fees. The program also includes a resume building workshop, pre-support, specialized parent publications, and student blogs. Search for IFSA-Butler programs on our program search to see a list of study opportunities that utilize this funding.   Globalinks, our new study abroad partner, offers many internship opportunities abroad. Visit their website for a list of internships: http://www.globalinksabroad.org/study_abroad/internships_abroad A group of U of M students learned about Costa Rican sustainability practices first-hand during the nutrition study abroad program in summer 2011. Read about their experience here: http://www.memphis.edu/bluegoesgreennews/fall11/costarica.php.