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Apply to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe or Latin America! Click on the "Getting Started" section of our website to learn more about the programs, application process and available courses. Scholarships and financial aid apply!
To learn more, please visit: http://www.valpo.edu/studyabroad/
Important Dates and Deadlines
For Spring Enrollment: October 1
For Fall Enrollment: February 15*
*some programs have early acceptance deadlines, check each program for specific deadlines
A student05/24/2012 |
A Semester AbroadValparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenYes it was worthwhile |
A student05/23/2012 |
Learning To Live And Travel In The WorldValparaiso University: Cambridge - Valparaiso University Study CenterVery worthwhile |
A student05/22/2012 |
Life ChangingAustralearn: Brisbane - University of QueenslandI learned that most people are not different from myself, but learning how other people think has helped me further understand myself. I learned that studying is very important as is the positives that come along with time management. This experience has taught me so much and I really want to set aside accounts so that my nieces... |
A student05/22/2012 |
Excellent.Exchange: Zaragoza - Universidad De ZaragozaIt was definitely worthwhile. I didn't gain a lot of tangible things from this trip. It was more how it grew me as a person and how it made me so much more confident. |
A student05/22/2012 |
Amazingcambridge, EnglandLearned how to travel on my own as well as adjusting to a new city/ country. |
Amy B.02/20/2012 |
Granada, Spain: Go!Central College Abroad: Granada - University of GranadaI became fluent in Spanish from being forced to speak it all of the time. In addition, I experienced a ton of different cultural experiences and met some incredible people. I miss it everyday and want to go back ASAP. |
Elizabeth Z.01/20/2012 |
Granada: An Incredible And Life Changing ExperienceCentral College Abroad: Granada - University of GranadaTo say that my experience was worthwhile is an extreme understatement. I learned so much about the world and I learned how to be independent as well. There is no way I could ever get this experience elsewhere. |
Stephanie S.01/20/2012 |
Paris City Of AmericansBoston University: Paris - Internship ProgramConfidence |
Danijela B.01/11/2012 |
Paris Internship Program: Too Much Focus On Initial Schooling, Needs More Focus On Actual InternshipBoston University: Paris - Internship ProgramIt was worth it for the internship part of the program. The staff could have handled different issues that many students had in a bit more of a compassionate manner, and if there was less of a focus on schoolwork and assignments while working full-time at the internship, I feel I could have profited more from experiencing daily ... |
Ian P.01/06/2012 |
Germany; The Promised Land.Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenThe international experience available from going to Reutlingen is incredible. There are more than just Germans at this university, and you can meet people from all over the world. I am presently planning on going back to Germany to begin my masters program. |
Stephanie V.01/05/2012 |
Opening My Eyes But All AloneValparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenDefinitely. Every person should go abroad for at least a semester at some point in their life. |
Tyler H.01/02/2012 |
Granada, Spain: Cultural, Social, And Academic EnrichmentCentral College Abroad: Granada - University of GranadaIt was completely worthwhile. I've gained so much understanding of the world through being in Spain, as well as the travel opportunities I've taken advantage of throughout Europe. This is perfect for my future as an International Business major. |
Daniel G.12/28/2011 |
China: An Invaluable ExperienceValparaiso University: Hangzhou - Valparaiso University Study CenterNot only has my Chinese improved, but I am a more mature individual. I feel more independent, I mean I survived a whole semester in China! I had to deal with all of my day to day issues, there was not anyone to hold my hand and guide me through it. Also, most of the other international students were older Europeans. So, natu... |
Sarah R.12/22/2011 |
Aotearoa: Your Gorgeous Home Away From HomeIFSA-Butler: Dunedin - University of OtagoI am more culturally aware and have accepted many new cultures into my life. I am more open and environmentally-aware, and now know that I can deal with so much more than I ever thoguht I could. |
Sarah E.12/21/2011 |
Germany : Chance Of A Life TimeValparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenYes, it was beyond amazing! |
Matthew M.12/21/2011 |
Reutlingen, Germany: Well Worth The Trip!Valparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenYes |
Hannah B.10/23/2011 |
Can I Go Back?Valparaiso University: Cambridge - Valparaiso University Study CenterYES. My life will never be the same. |
Hayden O.08/20/2011 |
Reutlingen Study Abroad ExperienceExchange: Reutlingen - Fachhochschule ReutlingenThis experience was invaluable. Speaking/hanging out with people of different cultures truly helped me become a more worldly person. I a much more understanding of different cultures and their perspective on our country. Valpo makes it easy for students to study abroad. |
Veronica F.08/20/2011 |
Go To Reutlingen For An Eye Opening SemesterValparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenProbably the best decision I have made for my college career |
Molly K.08/05/2011 |
Namibia: Challenging And Overwhelming In All The Best Ways Possible!CGE (Augsburg College): Windhoek - Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Fall and Spring)My time in Namibia has just opened my eyes to more clearly see the effect that |
Paige S.08/04/2011 |
Mexico: Come And See What It's Really LikeExchange: Puebla - Universidad de las AmericasYES! I learned a lot more about myself and the kind of person I want to be. It has definitely impacted my future plans because I want to return there (or possibly another country in Latin America) to live and work for a year or two after graduation. |
Michael D.07/26/2011 |
Valpo's Reutlingen Program Offers Flexibility To Learn Abroad In Your Own Chosen WayValparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenThe experience helped me learn more about myself. My limitations and shortcomings became very apparent, especially my language skills. I also learned to be very flexible and not make too many assumptions in new environments |
Jared R.07/23/2011 |
Kansai Gaidai: I Wish I Could Have Stayed Longer.Direct Enrollment: Hirakata - Kansai Gaidai UniversityI wish I could have done it for a lot longer. |
Amy J.07/21/2011 |
Wooohooo I'm In Europe!!!Exchange: Reutlingen - Fachhochschule ReutlingenI wouldn't have changed it for the world. I know so much more about Germany, the EU, and many of the other countries in Europe, i expanded my past knowledge and history of Europe and got to learn so many other viewpoints of foreigners and their viewpoints about America. I got to leave my mark on people as they left their mark on... |
Adam R.07/20/2011 |
Greatest Vacation Of My LifeValparaiso University: Reutlingen - Hochschule ReutlingenWouldn't trade it for the world |