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.
"Absolutely worthwhile! I learned an incredible amount about research, international development, and the worth of souls."
A student Brigham Young University
"It was definately worth while!! I learned alot about myself and the direction I wanted my life to go. I made lifelong friends and learned alot about British History and Literature. It made me a more intellegent person and a more experienced person. As much as I disliked the critism, because of my professors my writing improved. ..."
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"I gained an appreciation for differences in views and customs between America and Spain. I loved the ability to see places and artifacts that I had read about in my history of Spain class a few semesters previously."
A student Brigham Young University
"I gained personal experience"
mckenzie c Brigham Young University
"I learned how to see things through the eyes of other cultures. I learned to appreciate points of view that I didn't share. I learned patience with decisions I didn't agree with. I learned about new ways to view business. I learned to care a little more about people and a little less about things to do. I learned to stop and tak..."
A student Brigham Young University
"It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile. Not even a question of it. It was so fun and wonderful and confidence-boosting. It's surreal! And I think about how close I was to doing a different program and have NO regrets! This was far better than I could possibly imagine. I will remember it forever as some of the best memories I'll ever ma..."
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned a lot about finance, specifically finance in Germany. My German language ability improved significantly. I met a lot of great people--Germans and non-Germans. It was definitely worthwhile. I got to be part of educated/professional German society. It far exceeded my expectations. "
A student Brigham Young University
"Learned that I love Russian and the Russian people. It was everything I had hoped for!"
Christopher L Brigham Young University
"It was very worthwhile. I gained a greater appreciation for all of the countries that we visited. "
A student Brigham Young University
"I gained everything and lost nothing....except money! haha I am a completely new person because I did this. I can dream bigger. The world is bigger. I understand people better and I am more patient with people because of this. I love my life so much more now because of this trip. Worthwhile doesn't even begin to describe it. "
A student Brigham Young University
"I am an independent adult who is capable of making smart decisions! Absolutely!"
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned so much about the culture of Yucatan, the Spanish language, the Mayans, and myself. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wouldn't go back and change a thing. I loved my host parents, my roommate, the friends I made, the food, the culture, and most especially the language. I will definitely recommend this program to anyon..."
A student Brigham Young University
"You expect me to summarize that in a little text box? That's impossible. It was incredible, even incredibly worthwhile."
lejoshua Brigham Young University
"I learned a lot about Ghanaian culture and about music, both drumming and dance. There were a lot of great people in the village and who went on the program, and it was very worthwhile."
Stephanie L Brigham Young University
"I learned that it doesn't take much to make you happy. Throughout the trip, I was always amazed by how happy the people were in the leprosy colonies--and they had nothing! Definitely worthwhile :)"
A student Brigham Young University
"It was the most incredible experience of my entire life. I was able to spend every day with disabled children in an orphanage. Every day, I was able to be around these perfect, sweet spirits. I loved learning the language, traveling all throughout Romania, and experiencing the culture within Romania. But mostly, I just fell in l..."
A student Brigham Young University
"IT WAS A 100% WORTHWHILE. LIVING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, SEEING THEIR CULTURE, MEETING PEOPLE, COMPARING AND CONTRASTING MY VOLUES WOTH THIERS. THE SIGHTS, THE FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPED WITH AND WITHOUT THE GROUP. THE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER, LEARNING THE METRO SYSTEM, APPRECIATING THE COUNTRY. LOVING THE LANGUAGE MORE"
HENRY P Brigham Young University
"This trip was SO worthwhile. I learned so much about myself, about other people, about other cultures from this trip. I still have a hard time being able to fathom all the amazing places we went. This trip is so unique that it cannot even be compared to any other study abroad. You get a tiny taste for each country and you fa..."
shelleymason13 Brigham Young University
"Amazing linguistic improvements, great friends, amazing food, learned a lot, wonderful cultural experience, very worthwhile"
Chelsea E Brigham Young University
"That the Japanese people are truly wonderful, and I'd like to go back some day through the JET Programme. It was the most worthwhile academic pursuit I have ever done."
A student Brigham Young University
"It was SO worthwhile. Mostly I just had FUN. Looking back I feel like I literally partied for 7 weeks in the most magical city in the world all while learning about it. "
Ali N Brigham Young University
"I loved this study abroad program- every moment was worthwhile!"
mackenzie c Brigham Young University
"I literally cannot describe all that I learned from this experience. All I can say is that it indeed was worthwhile, and though expensive, worth every penny. When I reflect on the experience it feels like a dream. A dream that I lived and would do anything to live again. "
holly.a.garner Brigham Young University
"I learned so much about myself and the world around me. It was life-changing and COMPLETELY worthwhile. "
Maggie B Brigham Young University
"I learned so much from this study abroad. I didn't think it was worth it because it costs so much money to travel abroad. But I learned more about myself and about other cultures than I ever have. The experience became a foundation for where I want the rest of my life to go. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had and..."
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