When President David L. Boren arrived at OU 14 years ago, he said one of his top priorities was “to provide our students with new opportunities to prepare for the international environment in which we live and work.” The entire OU community remains dedicated to this commitment today, which is why the Education Abroad office provides 174 reciprocal exchange agreements in 66 countries that allow OU students to earn credit while abroad and students from around the world to study here in Norman. OU ranks first in the Big 12 in international exchange agreements. That means you have plenty of chances to travel and study abroad.

At OU, The popular OU Cousins program pairs up U.S. and international students so they can create cross-cultural friendships. OU encourages its students to find their place not only in the OU community, but also in the world community. With so many places to study abroad, we are sure you will find your dream destination!

Hayley Mulford, International and Area Studies and Political Science Junior, is taking advantage of this amazing opportunity to study abroad for a semester. Haley will be spending the Spring 2009 semester studying abroad in South Africa. You can follow along with her as she blogs about her experiences by following the link below. With exchange opportunities ranging from a few weeks to one or two semesters available to students at OU, you too can have an unforgettable experience living in another country and learning to see the world through the eyes of another culture.

Learn more about OU's 174 study abroad programs in 66 countries, and find the one for you, by visiting ou.edu/ea or contacting Tina Henderson at (405) 325-1693.

Follow along with Haley as she blogs about her experience's studying abroad in South Africa. Read Haley's Blog.