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Explore the World and Discover Yourself!
USI offers study abroad opportunities in more than 50 countries around the globe. With advance planning, it is possible for students in virtually any major to participate in an overseas program. Programs offer a variety of experiences, from specialized courses taught entirely in English to direct enrollment in the foreign university. Students receive USI credit for the coursework completed during the summer, semester or academic year at an approved USI study abroad location.
The University is committed to making study abroad affordable as well as accessible to all students. The costs of some USI study abroad programs are based on tuition, room and board at USI. Since participants pay program fees to USI and receive USI credit, they can continue to apply their scholarship and other financial aid towards those fees.
Important Dates and Deadlines
General Timeline:
The earlier you begin planning a study abroad experience the better prepared you will be. Beginning to plan your experience one year in advance is ideal for a long-term program. It is possible to plan just one semester ahead. Short-term, summer, and faculty-led programs offer more flexibility and can be planned in a few months-time. Each program will have an application deadline and some requirements such as essays, obtaining a passport, and obtaining letters of reference take some time. Please plan appropriately.
"The program taught me a lot about how to be an independent person. Leaving the country for 4 months and starting over in a new place not knowing anyone is certainly a life-changing experience that will teach you a lot."
Emily S University of Southern Indiana
"Was an unforgettable experience!"
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I practiced construction management. I saw that the LORD God is very, very big and He is very, very good. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Koby L University of Southern Indiana
"I learned about new cultures and those different from my own. I was pushed outside of my comfort-zone and learned to "go with the flow"."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I gained a lot of knowledge about the world outside of America. It was very worthwhile and I recommend people to do a study abroad experience. "
Evan S University of Southern Indiana
"I learned how to handle myself in a different country. This was my first time traveling alone, and my first time leaving the U.S. so it was scary at first. It is completely manageable and everyone should study abroad if they are able."
Abbie P University of Southern Indiana
"I gained a sense of adventure that I didn't understand before. I learned that the cultures of other countries can be similar and very different to my own. This has caused me to develop a strong urge to discover more about the cultures of the world. "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"New skills "
Miguel P University of Southern Indiana
"I learned that some of the same issues we have in the US are present in other places. I also learned there are less resources and assistance with those issues which causes problems to be bigger than they are here in the US."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"It was absolutely worthwhile in every way. I was able to learn from another culture and practice my social work skills."
Mackenzie Snider University of Southern Indiana
"It was worthwhile. I learned things about social work that I wouldn’t here in the U.S. I had one on one assessments and developed life long relationships with clients. "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I gained a lot of independence skills and budgeting skills. It was worthwhile. "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I learned about a whole other country. Yes."
Josie Buckles University of Southern Indiana
"I learned more about myself in one year than in my whole life. That and the friends I made make everything worth while."
Dalton Wene University of Southern Indiana
"I gained more independence and I feel more comfortable doing things by myself. "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I learned how to be on my own: it's not as scary as I thought and sometimes I look forward to it. I like to think my French got better, and I feel more confident when speaking to people I don't really know, both in French and in English."
Alexandria Keefe Brennan University of Southern Indiana
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Kaylee Pearson University of Southern Indiana
"I gained many friends and some knowledge of not only the Swedish culture, but other cultures that my friends were a part of. I also gained the ability to be independent in situations I wouldn't have been comfortable with before I left."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"Getting lost is the best part of exploring. Being in a country where I knew a little of the language, it was easy to get lost and turned around, but people were willing to help point us in the right direction. Also, Americans could care less about personal space. The only time I was ever shoved and not apologized to was on crowd..."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I gained cultural experience and diversity knowledge so it was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I learned how to be a travel planner and to stand up for myself. Yes it was worth it "
Katherine Schroder University of Southern Indiana
"I learned that I am capable of going places alone and figuring out what I am doing independently, I gained confidence in myself and my abilities. It has been the most worthwhile experience I have ever gotten the opportunity to participate in. "
Kaylee Pearson University of Southern Indiana
"more confidence and a greater understanding of the world"
Maria Scheller University of Southern Indiana
"How to be truly independent and be okay with being alone. So worthwhile!"
Jaylyn Kellen University of Southern Indiana
"how to travel light"
A student University of Southern Indiana
