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 much more about the French language, and I feel much more fluent in it as a result of the program. I also learned a substantial amount of Québéc and its culture in addition to learning about Canada as a whole."
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"Be patient. Dont expect every day to be perfect, it's going to be hard but it is so rewarding and so worth it. "
Carolina B Truman State University
"I learned a lot about independent travel. It was worthwhile because I was able to focus on classes that dealt with my major. "
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"I learned how to navigate British culture, gained confidence in my professional future, figured out what I want to do as a profession, and learned more than I could want about Europe and Britain. The experience was totally worthwhile, but the program was bad."
A student Truman State University
"It is hard to say what you have learned until you go home, which I won't be doing for 2 more weeks. I learned how to plan and travel better than I had known. I realized that the people are what make most of an experience. Studying abroad is worthwhile, but if you want to delve into the culture, it will be very very hard to do in..."
Kathryn L Truman State University
"I learned how to push myself out of my comfort zone and how to adapt to different situations.n "
A student Truman State University
"I gained independence, an understanding for other cultures, and patience while working with frustrating situations. It was absolutely worthwhile in every sense and I do not regret studying abroad even a bit."
Sabrina Wiser Truman State University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and what I can do alone ( without my friends and family)"
A student Truman State University
"a wordly view. Definitely worth it "
A student Truman State University
"After my program ended in May, I decided to stay the summer too because I loved the area and there's so much that happens in Annecy during the summer. I lived with two French girls and honestly I learned more from living with them than I did going to school for the previous four months. But none the less, I met a lot of nice peo..."
Eileen E Truman State University
"I kept a notebook of things I witnessed that occurred to me as either strange or unique manifestations of Korean culture, since that was what I came there to study. I managed to fill 1 1/2 little notebooks and these are important keepsakes for me. I also learned that my personality fits well within Asian society, helping me make..."
Leslie Hickman Truman State University
"I learned how to adjust to a setting that vastly differed from what I was familiar with"
Jerod A Truman State University
"It was worthwhile. Now that I have had that experience I can plan for a future abroad. I learned that I wasn't ready and do not have everything I need. "
A student Truman State University
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned a lot from getting to know another culture and people from all over the world. "
A student Truman State University
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Lizzie W Truman State University
"My patience increased while my habit to complain decreased. I realized how fortunate I am back in the States in regard to the functional staff we have. It was worthwhile, though sometimes I had to remind myself of the good instead of focusing on the bad."
Josephine Lampe Truman State University
"I learned how much I love to travel but I also learned how much I appreciate home as well. "
Karissa Wilson Truman State University
"It was worthwhile mostly because I got to travel to 9 countries in 5 months while learning about my own capacity for "adulting". Biggest learning curve I've experienced yet."
A student Truman State University
"I learned so mu ch about myself and how "the system" is unfair, and how in many parts of the world you cannot question authority. It was definitely worth while but I've never felt so unwanted in my life. It sucked. "
A student Truman State University
"I learned how to go about a huge city by myself and take care of myself. "
A student Truman State University
"I learned how to apply what I learned in the classroom to real world situations of poverty and development. I gained a fuller qualitative understanding of poverty to match my quantitative understanding obtained in the classroom. After the program was over, I made lifelong connections with Bangladeshi and foreign friends. I was a..."
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