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
"Yes. I gained greater insight all over my European travels and improved my Spanish."
Keyavash H Austin College
"My study abroad experience was completely worthwhile, but I would definitely do a different program or make sure that I was much better prepared the next time around. I was part of the reason that my experience was so frustrating and better preparation would have helped me immensely. But I still say, do it and own your experienc..."
Ashlee F Austin College
"Completely worth it. I learned so much about another culture and would love to return. "
Kinsey W 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 have learned so much in respect to culture food, environment and politics. It makes me realize America needs a lot of work. It made me realize I NEED to work abroad and I hope I will- there are so many opportunities to do so, all you have to do is apply! I really want to work for international organizations that are creating c..."
Vanessa C Austin College
"As I came to learn more Japanese, my time was still worthwhile. But if I had come for a cultural experience, I would be very disappointed."
Marie C Austin College
"I gained a new perspective and appreciation for American culture, which I had previously snubbed, and I matured a lot over the course of the semester. I started the program feeling like an out-of-place teenager, but I left feeling like a responsible adult who can live on her own and be taken seriously in society."
Coral K Austin College
"INCREDIBLE"
Matthew M Austin College
"Yes. I learned a lot about myself and surprised myself with my own strengths. I learned so much from the lectures and research period too. "
Caitlin L Austin College
"Definitely, but I wished I could have had a more personal interaction between more natives."
Gunjan C Austin College
"yes"
Gabriela T Austin College
"Of course. It helped me to become a more confident person, who now is prepared to experience new people and places. Also, I'm very proud of the connections I made with those that I met there."
Daniel W Austin College
"I gained technical knowledge (snorkeling, scuba diving with data collection purpose), hands on knowledge about marine ecology (fish identification, ecological understanding of the marine environment) and awareness of some of the political/social complications involved in managing marine resources. It has added insight into my fu..."
Simone S Austin College
"yes. It is difficult to describe in a short space how studying abroad has affected me. It was an entirely new experience, and one that I will not forget. "
Andrew H Austin College
"I learned to trust myself. I gained confidence. My Spanish improved worlds. I also learned that while I loved my experience and would do it all over again if I could, I don't have the same thirst to live abroad forever that I used to have. I learned that I love to travel and that I want to travel abroad or live somewhere for a b..."
Katherine S Austin College
"I definitely think my study abroad program was worth while. It showed me many parts of China that most foreigners do not get to see, but beyond that, showed the many disparities in wealth and culture that can exist even in a small portion of the country."
Kalyn R Austin College
"I understand that I know very little about Japan and must go back to learn more."
Timothy H Austin College
"I don't think that I've changed and those closest to me have noted the same thing. My study abroad experience turned out to be more introspective than anything else for me. The program was tough but that was not the only thing I remember about living in France. One of the things that I'm most proud of is not having lived in Pari..."
Alyssa S Austin College
"I would not hesitate to say that this experience changed my life in terms of perspective as well as the tools I have learned to live a more fulfilling life in the future."
Rachael H Austin College
"There are so many things that I gained from going abroad (to many in my opinion to even begin to discuss). It was the most memorable and best thing that I have ever been given the privilege of doing. I encourage everyone to go somewhere and really try to assimilate to the culture. Your life will not be the same. "
Samantha L Austin College
"The experience was certainly worthwhile. I gained a greater understanding of my ability to function independently in an unknown environment."
Orvin L Austin College
"The experience was certainly worthwhile. I gained a greater understanding of my ability to function independently in an unknown environment."
Orvin L Austin College
