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 think the fact that I made 0 French friends my entire time there says it all. Paris was a great place to study, but IES Paris is not a good program in any way, and I strongly advise against it. I had just done IES Tokyo and loved it so I was shocked that it was so different; I should have done more research."
A student Austin College
"i gained friends, and realized alot about international affairs and relations, that made it worth it. "
danpashworth09 Austin College
"I learned NOT to ever have anything to do with IES ever again. I also learned a lot of foreign language from daily interactions and came to greatly appreciate Japanese culture."
A student Austin College
"It taught me a lot but I went through a lot of difficult experiences to get to the point where I grew."
Lesley W Austin College
"I liked living in England. That in and of itself was a valueable experience but I did not learn more than I had already known. I would not go as a student. "
A student Austin College
"I gained the knowledge that I could have gone to Kanda and get an apartment on my own. I definitely did not get help from IES. My experience in Nagoya was much more worthwhile. "
Laura L Austin College
"This was a bad choice for my personal circumstances and preferences."
Phoebe W Austin College
"The trips were fun and my Spanish did improve a slight bit but I was incredibly stressed out by how inadequately I was doing in classes and felt like I had little emotional support while there."
A student Austin College
"Yes it was definitely worth while. I learned to be a stronger person and to not care so much about what other people were doing and thinking around me. I needed to not care so much about what other people thought of me. If I can survive what happened to me in Japan, I can take on America. "
lizzy.herrera.75 Austin College
"I learned nothing new when it came to the language and culture. The only plus side during my stay in Japan was going to concerts and meeting bands."
A student Austin College
"How to function in a horrible place."
A student Austin College
"I enjoyed the people I met and the Japanese course was not horrible, but if I was asked to do it again, I probably would not."
Marie C Austin College
"Aside from language skills, my time spent volunteering gave me so many insights that I may never be able to enumerate fully. I gained a more complete world perspective and a new understanding of both my own culture and the cultures in Peru. It was 100% worthwhile. "
Jess B Austin College
"yes"
Gabriela T 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
"Definitely, but I wished I could have had a more personal interaction between more natives."
Gunjan C Austin College
"My experience changed my perspective on globalization, and gave me confidence in my artistic abilities."
Alyssa T Austin College
"Yes"
john c Austin College
"I loved going over there and I loved my experience. I think I enjoyed it as much as I did because I made it a good time even with the horrible program I chose. "
Ashley D Austin College
"i am thankful and feel that I have grown, but I am most thankful that I took the time to have this experience because i now have my life leading in a new direction."
April S Austin College
"I gained improved language skills, a greater comfort with my speaking skills, and a few friends I'd like to remain in contact with."
A student Austin College
"i learned to let go"
Elise B Austin College
"Made me more confident"
Adrian R Austin College
"I learned that I can put up with alot more crap than I thought I could. Studying abroad isn't as glamorous as many people expect it to be, and daily life (going to classes, hanging out with friends, drama) is very similar to life back home. It was worthwhile though."
A student Austin College
"I learned a lot about myself. What I appreciated in life, who was most important to me, and what my priorities were. "
A student Austin College
