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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!

The Vision

The University of Houston-Clear Lakes strives to be a globally-focused university.
The Office of International Initiatives at UHCL:

● Encourages understanding of at least one other culture.

● Expands study abroad and internship opportunities for all students.

● Focuses on faculty development and rewards for international involvement.

● Examines the organizational needs of international education.

● Cooperates with institutions in other countries.

● Works with local schools and communities to develop and support international understanding and international initiatives.
OII Staff

Dr. Sameer Pande, Executive Director

E-mail: pande@uhcl.edu
Phone : 281-283-3008

Claudia Garcia, International Education Specialist

E-mail: garciac@uhcl.edu
Phone : 281-283-3972

Giang Vu, Student Diplomat

E-mail: VuGiang@uhcl.edu

Country of Origin : Vietnam

Major: MBA Finance

Monica Cao, Student Diplomat

E-mail: Cao@uhcl.edu

Country of Origin : China

Major: MBA

Nikita Aware, Student Diplomat

E-mail: Aware@uhcl.edu

Country of Origin : India

Major: Bio-technology

Binh Nguyen Luong, Student Diplomat

E-mail: Luong@uhcl.edu

Country of Origin : Vietnam

Major: MBA

Jeremy Mejia, Research Assistant

E-mail: Mejia@uhcl.edu

Country of Origin : USA

Major: B.S. in Anthropology & B.S. in Psychology

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Reach Us At


Office of International Initiatives
Room  B2528
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77058
Ph: (281) 283-3972
international.initiatives@uhcl.edu


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