COAS Global Experiences

We are pleased to introduce the Flagship International Buddy Program, which holds paramount significance in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for incoming exchange students from international partner institutions. The program serves as a vital bridge between the international students’ home country and the unfamiliar terrain of Howard University. By pairing them with local student buddies, the program ensures a smoother transition, offering practical assistance in navigating several administrative processes. Through organized events, outings, and language exchange sessions, exchange students can also immerse themselves in the local culture, forging connections that transcend geographical borders. The Flagship International Buddy Program is also an innovative networking opportunity for peer-to-peer student mentoring. 

Every year, the College of Arts and Sciences hosts a Free Passport Drive. Through this initiative, over 200 eligible COAS students can obtain a new passport at no cost and partake in our various COAS faculty-led study abroad or exchange programs opportunities. We believe that access to a passport should not be a barrier to students becoming emerging global leaders. We look forward to assisting students on their journey towards global experiences, we want them to be ready to embark on a new chapter of learning and discovery with their passport in hand!

Concurrent with our new study abroad pipeline, we are pleased to also launch various inaugural programs that support the internationalization of COAS. Our new Global Fellows Program allows for bilateral faculty exchanges (COAS receives international scholars from partner institutions and sends COAS faculty to partner institutions abroad). 

COAS Departments are also encouraged to develop globalization projects that hold a broad reach and impact. We support COAS Departments working in innovative ways to bring global luminaries to campus (e.g., thought leaders, government officials, global influencers, international policy wonks), to develop projects with major international fora occurring domestically, or to increase the cultural diversity and the community growth of our College of Arts and Sciences.

• University of Leicester, England (more information coming soon!)

If you have studied abroad in the past year, we would love to hear more about your experience! Please use the link below to complete the study abroad survey. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve and gain a better understanding of the impact and benefits of studying abroad for our COAS Bisons. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

If you have had more than one study abroad trip or internship in the past year, please complete a form for each experience. 

Study Abroad Survey

"Study My Way" is more than just a study abroad program; it's a transformative journey that empowers students to become compassionate, informed, and proactive global citizens. Each academic school year, handpicked teams from the Flagship Ambassador Program embark on transformative journeys to international destinations. During this time, students take the reins of planning, organizing, and executing service learning initiatives while immersing themselves in the local culture and forging strategic connections. By representing their college abroad, students not only serve as ambassadors of their institution but also as global citizens dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.

The program embodies the values of service, exploration, and global citizenship, aiming to broaden students' perspectives and enhance their personal and academic growth. Through hands-on experiences and meaningful interactions with diverse communities, participants develop a deeper understanding of global issues and the role they can play in addressing them. "Study My Way" empowers students to transcend classroom boundaries, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and empathy needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world with purpose and integrity.

Team Ture's Study My Way Experiential Learning Project: “Tutors 4 Trinidad”

Important Links/Contacts

Currency Converter: https://www.xe.com/  

Travel Advisory: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

International Travel US Citizens abroad: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

CDC Travelers' Health: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/studying-abroad

International Destinations and Travelers' Health: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list

Mandatory STEP Enrollment for Students: https://step.state.gov/step/

Travel Insurance, Health Insurance, Medical Evacuation Insurance (yellow book): https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/health-care-abroad/insurance

The Department of English: “Understories: A Conversation with Kei Miller”