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Eastern Illinois University

March 29, 2024

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The Office of Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University is dedicated to providing affordable, high quality international academic experiences to eligible students, allowing them to develop the knowledge and cross-cultural skills necessary for leadership in an increasingly global economy. These experiences include approved short and long-term study, intern, field and practical opportunities throughout the world, all contributing to a student’s EIU degree and grade point average.

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Past Review It Will Be A Great Learning Experience If You Make It One. Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Self-actualization and networking are paramount to success. You must not rely on other people or a program to have a good experience. I gained several of the best opportunities of my life. But, this was from networking outside of the university. If you study abroad and you just stay on campus, then you will squander the rare opp..."

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Past Review Ciao! Avventura Italiana Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Exploration of Italian History, Culture, and Technology

"Although this was not my first time abroad, this was definitely the trip that I gained the most independence from. I love learning about a new culture and there is no better way to discover one than to immerse yourself in it. Studying abroad is an amazing experience that everyone should have. The knowledge you can gain is invalu..."

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Past Review Beautiful Trip! Totally Worth It! Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Exploration of Italian History, Culture, and Technology

"I learned a lot about myself, others and the world. It was a once in a lifetime experience being able to live like a local for almost a month while attending a local university with a local professor who was so much fun."

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Past Review I Want To Go Back! API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad de Sevilla

"I always thought that I would do well in another country and it was cool to see how much I began to fit into everyday life. Towards the end I had people working at cafe's that knew I spoke some Spanish and English and I would help them if they ever got a tourist in there."

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Past Review Could Have Been Better, But I Don't Regret It University of Winchester: Winchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained so much confidence and independence. I successfully traveled internationally by myself and that was a huge confidence boost, not many people my age can say they've done that. "

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Past Review The Best Decision I Have Made Sogang University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about Korean culture, both from the classes I took and from walking around the city. It was definitely worth the time and money to study abroad to experience it."

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Past Review Unbelievable! API Universidad Veritas

"I gained confidence, intelligence, and a better sense of awareness of the world around me."

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Past Review Life Changing Consortium of Overseas Student Teaching

"Student teaching abroad helped expand my mindset and taught me valuable lessons to take with me to my future classrooms. "

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Past Review I Want To Go Back! API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Internship Programs in Spain

"I gained some amazing friends that I will stay in contact with and hopefully come back to see them, or have them come to the United States to see me."

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Past Review An Immersive Spanish Experience University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the Spanish language, culture, and history- not to mention valuable life skills."

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Past Review Incredible API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad de Sevilla

"I learned to have more confidence in myself. "

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Past Review Fun Trip Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Winchester - The Sport Industry in the United Kingdom

"I learned a lot about the sports industry that I did not know prior which is good as I am an athletic training major and it is good for me to understand what is going in in the sports here in the US but also in other countries like England"

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Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life. Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Different cultures. Yes."

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Past Review A Chance To Learn What Interested Me Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Antigua - Spring Break in Guatemala

"I learned that while it may seem that the culture is completely different in Antigua, there are also similarities between our culture and the Guatemalan culture. I learned that my host family loved American music and they interacted with each other just like any American family would. I also learned how music is valued different..."

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Past Review Best Experience Of My Life Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"to get out of my comfort zone, try new things, and branch out and make new friends "

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Past Review An Unforgettable Summer Learning Spanish In A Beautiful Country! Malaca Instituto: Malaga - Spanish Courses, multiple levels

"I learned so much about myself as a person, the Spanish language, and about all of the cultures I interacted with, whether it was the culture of the city, the surrounding countries, and the other students’ cultures. It was 100% worth it. I miss it every day."

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Past Review Italy Was A Major Confidence Booster Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Exploration of Italian History, Culture, and Technology

"I learned a lot about myself as a person being abroad. Experiencing the hiccups that being in a non-English speaking country made me a much more confident problem-solver. "

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Past Review The Best Week Of My Life! Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Antigua - Spring Break in Guatemala

"I gained an appreciation for other cultures and languages. This trip made me realize how different my life is than other peoples. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would love to go back. "

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Past Review The Abroad Experience Was Amazing, But The Studying Aspect Severely Lacked. CISabroad (Center for International Studies): London - The London Semester

"I gained such an appreciation for the country and the people who live there. I gained life-long friends who I still talk to everyday. It was absolutely worthwhile and I’d recommend it to anyone "

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Past Review Sevilla For A Semester API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad Pablo de Olavide

"Yes, it was 100% worthwhile. I learned to accept change, live with a plan and without a plan, and to appreciate things that are new to me. I gained language skills and a confidence that I have not had before."

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Past Review Spectacular Spain University of Salamanca: Salamanca - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned friendship skills, how to be more confident in myself, how to be okay with trying new foods, and more of the Spanish language! Everything was worthwhile there."

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Past Review Best Experience During My College Career! Eastern Illinois University (EIU): Dublin - Ireland and Northern Ireland Co-Cultural Experience

"I learned about myself, my view on the world, and how an open mind can take you so much further in life. I learned to except people for while they are and not judge them on what I do and do not know about their background. I also realized how lucky I am in my current situation in life and that healthily relationships and communi..."

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Past Review Study Abroad In London And Paris EF International Language Campuses: Study French in Paris

"I learned that it is good to try new things and to embrace being independent. When you are independent you get to experience more things for yourself and not just because others want you to. Taking the time to research and plan allows you to make the most of your trip, whether it is short or long. My study abroad through EF C..."

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Past Review A New Place I Can Call Home. API (Academic Programs International): Limerick - University of Limerick

"I learned that getting new perspectives is essential to everyday life. So worth it."

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Past Review Semester Of A Lifetime USAC Ghana: Accra - African Studies, International Development Studies, and courses offered directly by the University of Ghana

"I learned to be patient with everything and to appreciate what you have. This study abroad trip was worthwhile."

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