The Study Abroad Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday outside the Idaho Commons.
The fair allows students to learn about the various study abroad opportunities at the University of Idaho, said Colton Oliphant, study abroad adviser and FSIT coordinator.
He said there will be booths on faculty-led study abroad programs and representatives from third-party study abroad providers working with the university.
“I would challenge (students) to give an honest look into participating,” Oliphant said, mentioning the fair will also include programs that are similar in nature to study abroad programs, such as the Peace Corps.
Should there be rain , Oliphant said the event would be moved inside.
Oliphant said study abroad programs expose students to a wide array of new experiences and provide students with a new outlook on the world. In short, he said these experiences are a great contribution to their education.
“There are a lot of common misconceptions out there about study abroad,” Oliphant said.
He said there is a misconception that study abroad programs are expensive and do not allow students to graduate on time.
Oliphant said there are many affordable options for students looking to study abroad and there are a number of scholarships for students in those programs.
With proper planning, he said it is no problem for students to graduate within four years.
If students cannot make it to the fair, Oliphant said they can stop into the Study Abroad Office for more information or attend one of the information sessions that happen three times a week.
More information can be found online at www.uidaho.edu/international/study-abroad.
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