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Penn State Global to host annual Education Abroad Fair

The fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center

New Zealand is among the more than 50 countries with education abroad programs available to Penn State students. Credit: Andy Swartley. All Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Global will hold its annual Education Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Alumni Hall of the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park.

Penn State Global’s annual fair offers students an opportunity to explore education abroad programs, connect with representatives from around the world, and learn how international experiences can enhance their academic goals and prepare them for their future careers.

“We are excited to once again be hosting our Education Abroad Fair. More students than ever are seeking a global learning experience during their time at Penn State, and the fair is a great place to start that journey,” said Kate Manni, director of Education Abroad.

Penn State Global will select three random student attendees to win a $1,000 scholarship to use on any approved education abroad program. If over 2,000 students attend the Education Abroad Fair, there will also be a grand prize raffle of a $2,000 scholarship awarded to one Penn State student attendee.  Credit: Zachary Graaf. All Rights Reserved.

The fair is expected to have thousands of student attendees with more than 70 exhibitor tables to explore. Exhibitors include Penn State Education Abroad representatives, international partner institutions from around the world, Penn State academic college staff, and education abroad program leaders.

Students can enjoy free Berkey Creamery ice cream, free popcorn and other giveaways throughout the event.

Penn State Global will select three random student attendees to win a $1,000 scholarship to use on any approved education abroad program. If over 2,000 students attend the Education Abroad Fair, there will also be a grand prize raffle of a $2,000 scholarship awarded to one Penn State student attendee. All Penn State community members are invited to the Education Abroad Fair; to be eligible for the scholarship raffles, attendees must be currently enrolled Penn State undergraduate students.

Penn State Global’s annual fair offers students an opportunity to explore education abroad programs, connect with representatives from around the world, and learn how international experiences can enhance their academic goals and prepare them for their future careers.  Credit: Natalie Mattern. All Rights Reserved.

Penn State offers more than 300 approved education abroad programs in over 50 countries. Opportunities include classroom-based study abroad programs, international internships, and undergraduate research placements. Penn State’s education abroad programs vary in length from short-term experiences to full semesters abroad, offering students flexibility in the timing of their global learning experience. Students can browse program offerings using the LionsABROAD Program Search.

For more information, visit studying abroad at Penn State.

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