University of Southern Indiana
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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.
"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
"So much culture and experience "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"There is so much more to see outside of the US. My time abroad was definitely worthwhile because of all the countries I was able to visit. "
Molly Goodwin University of Southern Indiana
"how to travel light"
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I learned a lot about myself and how to be independent. I learned how to live on the opposite side of the world alone without anyone to fall back on. I learned to make new friends of different cultures and how to live in a big city. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Brittany Schrink University of Southern Indiana
"It was great to see the German culture again and be integrated into its environment as well as learning about their healthcare."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"It was definitely worthwhile. I think that people always say they want to travel internationally, but when it comes down to it, they are too scared or too busy. Now that I have travelled throughout these cities and learned the transit and monetary systems, I don't think that there's anything stopping me from going back (beside..."
A student University of Southern Indiana
"Many of the things I gained are intangible. More confidence, more self-assurance, more respect for myself and my capabilities, the list goes on. Not only did it change my view of myself and made me better, it was a blessing toward my language skills! Am I fluent? Of course not, but now I know that if I keep working my goal of be..."
Katie University of Southern Indiana
"Leadership skills; yes"
A student University of Southern Indiana
"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained independence, lifelong friendships, cultural values and many many more that could only be learned in this environment"
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I learned more about myself than I could have ever imagined. "
Jennfier K University of Southern Indiana
"I learned entirely too much to put into words. I gained so much from this trip. I got to see one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, I met so many people from all over the globe, and I gained independence. I was able to put my phone down and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and people and never get bored. This trip was defini..."
Chelsey H University of Southern Indiana
"I learned how other cultures live and how they differ from the U.S. This program was definitely worth my time!"
Christa T University of Southern Indiana
"Everything. What didn't I learn?! I ended up learning a bunch about world religions through my academics, and I also learned a lot about myself and who I am as a person. Not to mention all of the different cultures I was able to experience. "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I learned to be more open minded, appreciate people who are different from you and their cultures/beliefs. I made some of the greatest friends I could possibly have asked for. I also fell in love with the beauty of Switzerland."
Hope D University of Southern Indiana
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I can actually hold a conversation in Spanish now and I've experience a different way of life and a different culture. I learned to not be so uptight and just to let things happen as they will, and life is a lot less stressful now. I definitely recommend studying abroad to everyone, wheth..."
Chelsey M University of Southern Indiana
"The whole experience was definitely worthwhile. Working with a local nonprofit and living with a host family brought two unique and rewarding opportunities to learn a countries culture and language. "
A student University of Southern Indiana
"I gained the satisfaction of knowing that although I have left the country, I was able to establish health-related programs at the orphanage that continues to benefit the residents. The experience was most definitely worthwhile."
Sarah E University of Southern Indiana
"I gained more knowledge on culture, and it was definitely worthwhile. "
Hannah Sibrel University of Southern Indiana
"I learned a lot about the Japanese and their culture. I learned about new skills and strengths I did know about or thought I didn't have. The experience was one I will remember and never regret."
Anna McCarty University of Southern Indiana
"language, culture, independence. It was definitely worthwhile"
Zoe W University of Southern Indiana
"It was worthwhile, and I gained confidence, I gained language skills, I gained more international knowledge then I expected, and I learned a lot about myself while being abroad."
Joely Gause University of Southern Indiana
"I gained friends, knowledge and experience traveling."
Bethany University of Southern Indiana
"Learned so much about traveling and about European culture in general. Would definitely do it again."
Ashton F University of Southern Indiana
"How to be truly independent and be okay with being alone. So worthwhile!"
Jaylyn Kellen University of Southern Indiana
