UH Learning Abroad

The Forum on Education Abroad released a major new report, and the results are powerful: education abroad overwhelmingly helps graduates build the skills employers need most—from adaptability and intercultural communication to creative problem-solving.

Whether you’re a student, employer, educator, or policymaker, this research makes one thing clear: global learning is a catalyst for a stronger, more competitive workforce.

Check out the full article and insights here 👇

Alumni Report How Education Abroad Positively Influenced Their Career Success The Forum on Education Abroad today announced the release of its latest research report, “ Global Learning for a Competitive Workforce: Findings from a National Survey of Education Abroad...

Apply for the Critical Language Scholarship!

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Taking place during the summer, CLS is part of a U.S State Department initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity.

Languages offered:
Open to students at all levels, including beginners: Hindi, Persian, Portuguese, and Swahili
One year prior study required: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian
Two years prior study required: Japanese

Who can apply?

Undergraduate and graduate students across all disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Please visit the CLS Institutes page for more information.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program at the time of application, and completed one year of academic study by the beginning of the scholarship.

What’s in it for me?

· 8-10 weeks of intensive language instruction at an overseas institute, fully paid
· Structured cultural enrichment experiences
· Academic credit issued through Bryn Mawr College

What are the next steps?

Attend one of the upcoming CLS Information Sessions via Zoom (registration in the hyperlink):

October 23, 4 PM - CLS Introduction w/Alumni Panel
https://uh-edu-cougarnet.zoom.us/meeting/register/5GTAGD-YTKqIlMOdFDVaVA #/registration

October 29, 3 PM - Writing the Short Answer Responses
https://uh-edu-cougarnet.zoom.us/meeting/register/aHxt0a2nRoqALroJT5x_tA #/registration

November 5, 4 PM - Tackling the Personal Statement
https://uh-edu-cougarnet.zoom.us/meeting/register/wFlwwZUNQraZJSXnnpB2tw #/registration

Current and potential applicants for CLS can request individual advising and feedback on application materials by emailing Dr. Ben Rayder ([email protected]) in the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards. The application deadline for CLS is November 18th, 2025.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out this Blog Post from one of our Partner Providers, CEA CAPA from a student content creator about finding balance while studying abroad as a student athlete.

https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2025/05/06/mind--body--and-paella--finding-balance-while-studying-abroad-as-a-student-athlete