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 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
"I learned that I have to put myself out there and risk looking like an idiot to learn something new about myself. Everything was so worthwhile and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life."
Belkisa C 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
"Absolutely. I feel more confident traveling on my own and functioning as an individual in a foreign setting. I am now much more interested in Asia in general than I was before, and am left with a strong desire to learn more Korean."
Emily L Truman State University
"A whole new perspective on the world, especially the business environment which my courses focused on. An absolutely worthwhile part of my academic career."
A student Truman State University
"I gained an understanding of another culture and it was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Truman State University
"I matured and learned how to be on my on. It was well worthwhile."
Kyle C 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
"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 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
"Hugely increased my global perspective and made me a more confident traveler. "
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"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
"Knowledge, connections and new people"
Enrique Truman State University
"I learned a lot about myself as a person and about many other cultures. It was most definitely worthwhile."
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"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
"I got to know a lot of locals through living at the university. It was interesting getting to know more about them and their culture. The Scottish are wonderful people and they made it very easy for me to transition into their lifestyle. I have nothing but good to say about studying at the University of Dundee. It was 100% worth..."
Rachel L Truman State University
"I gained a new insight on life and great friends. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had!"
Alaina A Truman State University
"I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. I plan to return at some point in my life and to stay a lot longer than before. "
Victoria B Truman State University
"Well I realized while here how much I liked the difference in how they play music and it has made me want to come back and study music here at some point."
Jeremy M 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 gained lifelong friends, a love for spanish language, a tico family and a love for travel. "
bridget V Truman State University
"Yes!!! I learned so much and grew as a person even more. You really have to rely on yourself when you are in a different country thousands of miles form home. "
zach b Truman State University
"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 learned so much about a new culture that I will incorporate in my life back in America. I am more independent and feel like I have to rely on my parents less. Words can't even describe how worthwhile this experience was. I want to do it again."
A student Truman State University
"Gained lifetime friends and experiences, learned all about the history and culture "
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