Brigham Young University
University Information
BYU International Study Programs (ISP) offers varied types of experiences abroad in an effort to meet the diverse needs and goals of students. We offer four main types of programs:
• Study Abroad: A group of students live together and are led by on-site BYU faculty.
• International Internship: This is an independent, work-oriented experience. (BYU students only.)
• Direct Enrollment (Student Exchange): A student enrolls at a contracted university overseas while paying only BYU tuition. (BYU students only.)
• Field School: This is a hands-on research-based cohort experience abroad.
For more information, visit our website at kennedy.byu.edu/isp.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Most program deadlines are 6-8 months before the departure date.
"I learned about some great food and the museums we saw were awesome"
A student Brigham Young University
"I gained some good friends and nursing experience. That part was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brigham Young University
"Yes worthwhile, I learned what it's like to live with hardly nothing at all"
A student Brigham Young University
"I was able to improve my fluency. It was worthwhile. "
amanda.b.keating Brigham Young University
"I gained a new outlook on who i am, on my country and its history. I gained a new approach to the places i live and the things i do for fun. I gained understanding into other cultures, even the ones in my own country. I also gained a greater appreciation for the beauties of the earth and the people therein. I love London."
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned a lot about other religious beliefs. I learned how to do things on my own. I learned how to appreciate art. etc. etc. :)"
kayla.bowman.94 Brigham Young University
"I learned how to study more independently as well as write a lot."
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned a lot from this experience in Cambodia. I have come away with a better understanding of international development and public health. In addition, I have come away with a second family and friends that I hope to keep in contact with for a long time. I cannot wait to go back!"
Melanie C Brigham Young University
"It was worthwhile to experience another culture."
A student Brigham Young University
"Personally, I grew a lot. I would never take back this experience. However, I wish that I had done a different study abroad experience. I would not recommend it to others because of the disorganization. Please, go through an actual BYU Study Abroad Program. Not this one."
Kimberly P Brigham Young University
"I learned how to speak and read Arabic fluently. "
My Favorite Woods Brigham Young University
"i got six credits closer to graduating. i saw many things that i have hoped to see and i made two close friends that i have been able to stay in touch with. worthwhile? yes. worth repeating? no. not while im in school at least."
hearty84 Brigham Young University
"I am grateful for what I learned with regards to life skills and working with kids. I know I needed to learn these things. I gained a whole new appreciation for where I am from while expanding my outlook on life. "
Stephanie R Brigham Young University
"I absolutely love the kids I worked with. They have changed my life!! They made this experience worth it. The structure of the program itself was frustrating at times. "
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned a lot about myself and the kind of person I want to be. It was definitely worth it. "
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned how to be self-sufficient and how to deal with many different personality types. I learned a lot of interesting history, and my vocabulary was certainly expanded in the language. It was definitely worthwhile to travel abroad and to take some of the classes. However, I don't think I would choose the same program, just ..."
A student Brigham Young University
"It was very worthwhile. I would have wanted to have more friends, and dive deeper into the culture. I made significant leaps in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I feel like the program was designer more for that, and I made greater advances in language skills, which was my aim as well."
Sarah W Brigham Young University
"I learned a lot about culture and about myself. If you don't CHOOSE to get out and do what you want, you'll run out of time. Now that I understand more of the language and more about the culture, I'd be able to communicate better and not have people afraid to talk to me because they fear they won't understand me..."
kaitlyn.dixon2 Brigham Young University
"I don't feel like I gained anything that I couldn't have gained getting a minimum-wage paying summer job."
Kevin J Brigham Young University
"I learned that things don't always turn out the way they are supposed to and you have to improvise and change things depending on the circumstances. "
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned so much about people and how they interact with each other. I also learned a lot about myself and how I think and how I act in certain situations. It was most definitely worthwhile."
elise.cope8 Brigham Young University
"The world is a very different place outside of the Americas. I've traveled to Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica, but Europe was a whole new experience. Visiting Spain made me realize that I truly do love the culture, people, and land that I call America."
Andrea B Brigham Young University
"Yes. I learned how to be completely comfortable in a country that was very foreign to me. I also learned different ways of thinking about and doing things. I made many friends and am a much more experienced and open-minded traveler. I learned how to tolerate inconveniences and uncomfortable situations with lots of patience."
eden.cope Brigham Young University
"Academically this was the best thing I could be doing right now. Don't regret it. Socially it's been a tough year, and the best thing I can say regarding that is that I've learned a lot about myself. "
india.johnson.334 Brigham Young University
"I learned that art is really cool."
Jessica C Brigham Young University
