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!
"YES. "
Charles R Austin College
"It was worthwhile because I want to work here in the future, I fell in love with Geneva and I hope I can work for the ICRC or UNHCR one day. I met some amazing people and made lifelong friendships; I have a Swiss family that I plan on visiting sometime again next year; I learned about my capabilities through the experiences I ha..."
Umme L Austin College
"Studying abroad made me more confident and unafraid to put myself out there. My sensitivity to other cultures has increased and it's made my interest in learning about other people increase."
Cora B Austin College
"I couldn't have picked a better university or program, it was the perfect place for me and I found a whole different side of me that I didn't know existed. "
Taylor S Austin College
"Absolutely, I am more independent and gained a deeper understanding of what Italy is all about. "
Catherine R Austin College
"As I expressed in the above box, I learned a lot about who I am as a person and what I want from life. I believe this experience will change you for the better. "
Karah G Austin College
"Study abroad was definitely worthwhile. I think I grew, matured, and learned more about myself in that short 4 month period."
A student Austin College
"I have decided against teaching foreign language, due to my internship experience, and now am more focused on my goal of working with an NGO. I am grateful for this because I can now narrow my options and will not be committed to a year or more of a job that does not suit me. "
Katie H Austin College
"yes I would do it again."
Leah I Austin College
"I gained self-confidence, independance and great friends and adventures. It was definately worthwhile, even the dealing with homesickness."
A student Austin College
"My trip abroad was worthwhile, no doubt!! I gained incredible friends that thought me a lot of their home countries - whether it was Korea, China or Spain. I gained culture customs I was not aware before, among other things."
Jassmin P Austin College
"I gained an international consciousnesses as well as language skills that can only be gained by living in the country of origin. It was most definitely worth while."
Michael T Austin College
"It was VERY worthwhile because I was able to become fluent in spanish all the while enjoying living in a foreign country. I don't know as of yet how much I have changed or if my academic interest have changed, all I know is that I feel different, but a good different. "
Poliana V 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
"Definitely. I absolutely loved it. It made me more interested in conducting field research. "
Evelyn M Austin College
"This program has taught me to be independent, confident, and adventurous. This experience abroad has definitely changed my academic interests and future endeavors."
Mina Z Austin College
"Definitely a worthwhile experience. I gained alot of understanding about economics and learned how much your group of friends matters in defining how you experience your life. So the biggest lesson I learned was that the people you are around can completely change an experience."
Allen W Austin College
"I feel I became a much more mature and independent person from the experience. I walked away with a lot of fun memories and an appreciation for the "Berlin life style" if you can claim that such a thing even exists. Going to Berlin was definitely one of the best decisions I've made, and I'd like to go back again one day. "
A student Austin College
"It was DEFINITELY worthwhile. I learned more about myself, human nature as a whole, how different cultures relate and differ, and a whole bunch of other things."
Katelyn_8765 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
"I gained so many memories that I will never forget, plus a network of connections all across the world. It was worthwhile to meet new people and experience a different country together. "
Samantha M Austin College
"Learned a lot about the Chinese and will remember this experience forever. I look at life in a different aspect and am more appreciative. It was definitely worthwhile."
Genevieve N Austin College
"The bigger question is what didn't I gain? I have an inner awareness and strength about myself. I pushed the boundaries of my comfort zones to help me realize what it is I want out of life and my own sort of position in life. I can honestly say I came back home having not a single regret. "
A student Austin College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I learned a lot about many different cultures."
A student Austin College
"I learned I could survive (and later thrive) in a foreign country so that had a big impact. I also learned to appreciate all the things I have back home that I took for granted."
Jarrett T Austin College
