Sunday, 24 May 2015

IXO Spring 2015 Demographics

For Spring 2015, IXO hosted 44 incoming students from various parts of the world. Here is a breakdown of the various countries and programs students came through and their fields of study.





Thursday, 21 May 2015

Trip to Abu Dhabi

CIEE in collaboration with IXO also recently hosted a trip to Abu Dhabi for the Spring 2015 exchange students where they got to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.


Spring 2015 exchange student Ryeland Allenson at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque



Overnight Desert Safari

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), in collaboration with IXO, recently hosted an overnight desert safari during which the students enjoyed camel riding and dune bashing. 

Students also got to hold the UAE’s national bird, the falcon, and overall had a wonderful experience.

Spring 2015 exchange student Mikaela Boston carrying a falcon




Study Tour

Dr. Kevin Gray, Assistant Professor and International Studies (INS) Coordinator, recently led a study tour participating in Jessup Moot Court in Washington, DC, USA.

“The Jessup Moot Court advanced the mission of the Department of International Studies and AUS as it provided the opportunity for an advanced study in International Law and Politics. In INS 350, students are introduced to legal advocacy, and this study tour was a great opportunity for them to travel and compete in a worldwide international law advocacy competition,” said Dr. Gray.

International Studies students in Washington DC, USA
Dr. Kevin Gray (extreme right) with INS faculty and students



Sustainability Panel

IXO teamed with AUS Sustainability to host a Sustainability Panel discussion in which Spring 2015 exchange students Ruthie Ed, Melissa Ruff, Cameron Gilbert and William Weeks recently presented.

Each of them talked about sustainablility policies and initiatives at their home universities in the US. They also spoke about different ideas and strategies that AUS could implement to increase its sustainablity.


Spring 2015 exchange students and AUS students presenting at the Sustainability Panel



University of California, Irvine, USA

University of California (UC), Irvine, California, USA, recently held a presentation encouraging AUS students to study abroad at UC. UC is recognized globally for its excellence in academics and research.

Summer 1 Semester, 2015:

June 22-July 30

To apply or for more information, visit: https://summer.uci.edu/.


AUS students attending UC, Irvine Summer Session



International Summer Programs



There are many opportunities and programs available to study abroad in the summer.
Some of the options include:

• Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
• Manchester Metropolitan University,England
• Utrecht University, Utrecht,Netherlands
• ESC Rennes School of Business, France

Summer Application Requirements:
CGPA of 2.0 and above
• Good standing

Come to MG50 to take a look at our summer brochures. For more information on our summer application process, visit: www.aus.edu/ixo.