Energy shapes everything from climate to commerce, and tomorrow鈥檚 leaders need a global view of how it works. The Learning Abroad Program lets you travel to world energy hubs, talk with the people who run them, and earn course credit at the same time. Explore how power is generated, delivered, and regulated in real time while adding international experience to your resume. Apply now and turn travel into momentum for your degree.

2025 in Argentina: Sustainability and Policy in the Energy Transition

This year鈥檚 Argentina Learning Abroad Program offered students a 2-week immersive experience focused on one of the most urgent global challenges: the transition to sustainable energy.

Students explored Argentina鈥檚 energy systems from the ground up鈥攙isiting natural gas extraction sites, renewable energy facilities, and community-scale sustainability projects. They engaged with industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and local communities, gaining a 360掳 view of how energy, economics, and society intersect.

鈥淭he most impactful aspect was observing how energy systems are integrated across technical, economic, and social domains in Argentina. Seeing the full chain鈥攆rom Vaca Muerta to community solar鈥攈ighlighted the complexity of energy transition in a real-world setting.鈥�
鈥� Dr. Mim Rahimi, Assistant Professor, Environmental Engineering

Why Focus on Energy?

The energy industry is at the center of global change. Studying energy abroad gives students:

• A real-world understanding of how nations balance sustainability, economics, and innovation
• Exposure to renewable technologies and policy frameworks shaping the future
• Insight into international energy cooperation and resilience strategy
• A competitive edge in careers related to engineering, policy, business, and environmental science

Why Study Abroad?

Beyond energy, studying abroad builds:

Fund Your Experience

The International Education Scholarship (IES) is used as financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate UH students to participate in a learning abroad program. Students can apply for the IES on UH's CoogsAbroad Portal. This includes student and program information, uploading the IES essay requirement, and requesting a letter of recommendation through the IES online application.

Meet Your Program Leaders

Mim Rahimi, Ph.D.

Faculty Director

Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering

Deidra Perry, Ed.D.

Staff Director & Organizer

Executive Director of Educational Programs

Energy

Virginia Snodgrass Rangel Ph.D.

Co-organizer

Associate Professor, K-12 Ed.D. Lead

College of Education

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