Welcome to the International World of the University of Houston-Clear Lake The globe is rapidly expanding into an environment of unprecedented global interdependence and responsibility. Wherever you find yourself in the world: The U.S., China, Vietnam, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, Brazil, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, India, Sri Lanka or an of the 50 countries represented at UH-Clear Lake, you as a potential student or scholar will change the international environment with your presence. The world needs strong leadership to meet the challenges of an interdependent world. At UHCL excellent educators, from many parts of the world, with expertise in many languages, promote an education for a diverse society. The location of UHCL in the cosmopolitan city of Houston, with more than 80 consulates, offers an unprecedented opportunity where one can evolve toward world citizenship. As Dr. Michele Kahn, Asst. Prof. of Multicultural Education, puts it: "By viewing ourselves as world citizens we can make our globe a little smaller and our world a lot bigger." The Office of International Initiatives welcomes prospective and current students, faculty and staff. We are pleased to discuss international issues and answer your questions. Together we work on an international passport of experience!