Austin College
University Information
Austin College's Center for Global Learning facilitates Semester Abroad Studies and JanTerms. If a student would like to spend a semester abroad with Austin College, the he/she should stop by our office (Wright Campus Center #204) to begin the process. It is extremely important to go through the process in the office, otherwise the College will be unable to send the student's financial aid to the program and the student will need to withdraw from Austin College during their semester or year abroad. The Center's goal is to make each student's experience abroad a meaningful and engaging experience. In order for that to happen, students are required to go through the process in place at the Center.
We look forward to working with you and please read about other student's reviews and experiences at the different programs and locations that can be found at Abroad101.
Important Dates and Deadlines
As of right now, there are no firm deadlines in place for you to complete the Abroad101 Survey. However, before we can post your transcript from your sojourn abroad, you must complete the Abroad101 Survey and interview with the director (Truett Cates).
Thank you very much for your help and cooperation with this. We look forward to hearing about your time and experiences abroad!
"I learned to really open my eyes and be open to other cultures and people. The study abroad made me realize I really want to focus my studies around Latin America and made me realize I need to go to a grad school that will allow me to do that. "
Brandon S Austin College
"I loved being in Paris for about 4 months. I love Parisian food and culture. I also love French."
Trisha M Austin College
"Yes. I gained greater insight all over my European travels and improved my Spanish."
Keyavash H Austin College
"Studying abroad was the best decision I made in college. Learning to adjust to such culture shock and going through such nerve wrecking experiences at the end of the day was so much fun. Looking back, I learned alot about myself, and being independent. The Spanish culture is so awesome, and in particular the Catalan culture in B..."
Melissa G Austin College
"A sense of independence, knowledge of my place in the world, perspective on politics, culture, and society. "
Nagasri S Austin College
"I gained so many new understandings and feel like I improved myself as a person immensely. My communication skills are so much better because of the foreign language aspect of my experience and I am much more willing to try new things and test my boundaries. Going abroad has made me so curious about the rest of the world and has..."
Shelley C Austin College
"Loved it! When else do you get a chance to live somewhere this long? I am obsessed with Greece. "
Cassandra E Austin College
"I gained a new family, load of true friends, and a country that I miss everyday. Living in another country teaches you a lot about yourself. You struggle some days, get frustrated, and then laugh, wishing you would never leave. Going to Costa Rica helped shape what I want to do for the future. "
A student Austin College
"Berlin is definitely one of the best cities I have lived in my life. Every week there is a festival, a concert, a parade or something going on. There is so much culture in Berlin that one is able to try something of every country. For example, I decided to learn Portuguese and take capoeira lessons. It is great to know that ther..."
Victor M Austin College
"I learned so much from my time in Mexico...things that cannot be truly expressed in any language."
Jessica J Austin College
"I think one of the most important things I learned while being abroad in India was to always look to broaden your perspective on life, there will always be a positive lesson to be found if you are willing to dig deep enough and to allow yourself to get lost in the experience. "
Lexi L Austin College
"I gained more independence and learned more about not only myself but also about other cultures."
Melissa P Austin College
"It was initially much harder to be away from home than I thought. But once the initial few weeks passed by, I was having the time of my life. I wish I was still there and that it had not ended yet. These experiences are ones that I will cherish forever."
Farsheed F Austin College
"If you're interested in spending a semester in a unique city and attending a top-notch university, give University of Melbourne consideration. The people are lovely, the city has lots to do, and there are also opportunities for academic growth. I have very fond memories of my semester!"
Gillian G Austin College
"This program has widen my scope on the impacts of war on a community and a country as a whole."
Samantha M Austin College
"I learned about the British culture and discovered more about my identity as a person. It was definitely worthwhile! An adventure that I will never forget!"
A student Austin College
"I gained more of a sense of confidence within my learning and development of another culture and language, as well as a more global outlook. I'd like to say I'm working on my way to be a global citizen, one who sees many POV's and understands cultures of other places and people. Yes, it was worthwhile!"
Gabrielle M Austin College
"Definitely worthwhile, I would not change a thing, both the good and the bad experiences helped me grow as a person, and the program was always at the heart of my life abroad."
A student Austin College
"I gained friends, family, new outlooks, connections, and experiences that I could only dream of before. "
Amanda H Austin College
"We had the oppertunity to not only discuss differnet social and environmental issues that are happening in Brazil, but were able to visit the places where they were occuring, talk (and sometimes live) with the people that were being directly affected by these things. My understanding for this culture is no where near complete, b..."
Scott M Austin College
"I gained so much more than I can explain. I feel as though it has helped me step back and look at things in life at a different angle. Not only did I learn about Austrian cultural, but also many other cultures from people who I met here in Austria. "
Alexandria P Austin College
"Australia is very similar to the United States. There is still materialism, consumerism, capitalist markets and so on. Their histories are very similar also, with the English exploring the land, chasing off or socially integrating the Indigenous, as well as changing the landscape. So by learning more about the way Australia came..."
Katelyn S Austin College
"Yes, absolutely! Every second of it was worthwhile and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat."
A student Austin College
"The study abroad experience was invaluable, and I'm extremely happy that I went for a full-year instead of a single semester. After my time abroad, I feel that I am more able to understand the Chinese perspective, including the Chinese idea of "face" and "losing face". I also learned how to be assertive in a country of over 1-bi..."
Robert G Austin College
