Inspiring. Life-changing. Exhilarating – These are just some of the words Global Honors students use to describe their study abroad experiences! 

While study abroad is not required to complete the Global Honors program, it is highly encouraged. Global Honors can earn Global Experience points for completing study abroad. Both Global Honors and International Honors students can earn a partial travel grant to support their study abroad. 

STUDY ABROAD AND GLOBAL EXPERIENCE POINTS 

Study abroad earns you Global Experience points: 

• Short-term study abroad (spring break trip, or winter term) – 25 points 

• Full semester abroad (fall, spring or summer terms) – 50 points 

• Full year abroad – 100 points 

Upon completion of your study abroad program, the appropriate number of points will automatically be added to your Global Honors transcript, no action needed on your part.  

STUDY ABROAD TRAVEL GRANT  

Global Honors and International Honors students can apply to receive partial travel support (UP TO $1,100) when completing a study abroad through a UNCG-approved study abroad program.  

To be eligible for the travel grant you must: 

1. Be in good standing as a Global Honors or International Honors student 

2. Have a UNCG cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 

3. Have completed HSS 198: Honors Colloquium with a grade of P (passing) 

4. Have completed a course for Honors credit within two (2) semesters prior to the semester of application 

5. Participate in a UNCG-approved study abroad program (see full list here) 

6. Submit the study abroad travel grant application managed by the Global Engagement Office: go.uncg.edu/GEOtravelgrant. Deadlines to apply are October 31st and March 31st. 

PLANNING YOUR STUDY ABROAD TRIP 

Study abroad for all UNCG students, including Honors students, is managed by the Global Engagement Office (GEO). Schedule an appointment with GEO to explore your study abroad options and next steps: https://studyabroad.uncg.edu/ 

Dragons Abroad

Zainab Adamou-Mohamed 

Travled to: Cádiz, Spain

Reflecting on my favorite experiences, I think about our trips to the sprawling Alhambra complex or the elaborate Gothic style Cathedral of Seville. I think about the town of Cádiz, small yet filled with lively people, pretty plazas, and savory seafood dishes. I think about unexpected adventures such as learning how to make a tortilla de patatas with Dr. Laura Hortal and a few other students or a walk on La Caleta exploring tidal pools with my roommate. These experiences are ones I already miss dearly and look back on fondly. They are moments that could never be replicated.

Samuel Argueta

Traveled to: Wales, United Kingdom

“Overall, those 4 months in Wales were momentous, and I will cherish my experience for the rest of my life”