Truman State University
University Information
Truman offers you the amazing opportunity to choose from more than 50 countries in which to study. The language of instruction depends on the program you select – from some programs that require extensive knowledge of a foreign language to others that require little or no knowledge of a language other than English.
Participating in a study abroad program as part of your Truman experience will enhance your undergraduate years, help in your preparation as a citizen of the world, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Important Dates and Deadlines
See the study abroad office for specific program deadlines.
"I feel more culturally alert; I now have a point of comparison with which to base my views on my own culture and life. Definitely worthwhile"
Andy O Truman State University
"I gained lifelong friends, a love for spanish language, a tico family and a love for travel. "
bridget V Truman State University
"Greater appreciation of the culture and country and better command of the Spanish language."
JohnGibson50 Truman State University
"Travel skills, money management lessons, learned in frivolous with money, how to communicate with basic English (it's different than just speaking it), how to use public transportation, I like traveling alone, it's easy to make friends but hard to make good friends"
Benjamin Rosenblatt Truman State University
"I learned that they are people who live the way I want to. Yes it was worthwhile. "
Lindsay J Truman State University
"I learned a lot about myself as a person and about many other cultures. It was most definitely worthwhile."
A student Truman State University
"If I could put it into words, it wouldn't be worthwhile. I gained an appreciation for people from all walks of life and realized that attitude toward visitors says a lot about a person and country. I learned to rely on those around me and trust the tacit knowledge of the people who know the systems in place. For things not to my..."
Brendan O Truman State University
"It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I did it. I learned so much and managed to interact with others in a completely different culture. My knowledge of Russian has deepened and I understand the people more."
Megan H Truman State University
"I learned to be more courageous and to take risks. I took myself out of my comfort zone at least once a day and I absolutely loved it! I would recommend studying abroad to everyone. I can't help looking back at my pictures and smiling due to the amazing experience I had while abroad."
Andrea Truman State University
"A better cultural understanding of Austria."
Tiffany Lawson Truman State University
"I made fantastic long-term friends during my time abroad, I learned a lot about cultural differences between America and France and Europe in general. In addition, I fell in love with the language and culture of France. It has motivated me to continue learning the language and I will try to go back as soon as possible!"
Peter H Truman State University
"I learned so much about travel and how to live in a city and how I handle new situations and react under pressure. I made incredible friends, even with people I never expected to be friends with. It was the most worthwhile experience of my life so far."
Abigail B Truman State University
"VERY worthwhile. I learned about myself in so many ways. I became more independent, gained a much larger perspective of the world. It also made me appreciate many things back in the states!"
Madeleine Joy Vande Polder Truman State University
"Yes, definately worth while. I learned so much about the situation in this country as well as history and culture I knew so little about before. I definately gained many skills other then language that with stay with me for life."
Alejandro R Truman State University
"I learned so much more than I expected to. I can't even explain how much more independent I feel now. It was a semester of firsts, and it was the best four months of my life."
Katie S Truman State University
"Most definitely. I gained a lot of independence. I gained a greater knowledge of a culture other than my own. I gained practical skills in cooking and wine tasting. I gained cultural enrichment from the city of Florence. I definitely plan to go back for an extended period of time. "
Kaylee W Truman State University
"I gained a new wordily experience. It opens your eyes to other cultures and you gain a new perspective and become more open to ideas that may be different for our own culture."
allyson s Truman State University
"The four months I spend in Berlin was one of the best, if not the best, experiences of my life."
Amanda S Truman State University
"I gained an understanding of another culture and it was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Truman State University
"Too much to list, but it was beyond worthwhile. Maybe I'm not supposed to say this on a school supported survey, but do not study abroad and spend all your time studying. That would be a horrific waste of such a great opportunity. Put yourself out there, meet new people, challenge yourself. Become stronger. Become more soci..."
Nicholas P Truman State University
"Everyone takes something different away from their time abroad. I have yet to meet a person who did not enjoy their time studying abroad. I couldn't have enjoyed my time abroad more and I definitely plan on returning which will definitely change to plans I had. I don't just plan to return for a vacation of a couple weeks but ..."
Cody D Truman State University
"Very much so worth while. Every westerner should go to India. "
Ann D Truman State University
"I learned so much. Most of this learning happening outside of the classroom. I learned how to look at the world from a more global perspective, and got to experience how another area of the planet feels about the USA. I gained too much to even talk about on here. It was completely worth while. "
Jessi Falvey Truman State University
"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile. I think the biggest thing that I learned from the program is to always take the time to appreciate the world and people, no matter how busy I am. It's so easy back home to get caught up with work and just forget about living, but in London, I couldn't ignore that."
A student Truman State University
"Yes!! I learned not only a lot about animals, game capture and conservation but also a lot about myself"
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