Valparaiso University
University Information
Apply to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe or Latin America! Click on the "Getting Started" section of our website to learn more about the programs, application process and available courses. Scholarships and financial aid apply!
Important Dates and Deadlines
For Spring Enrollment: October 1
For Fall Enrollment: February 15*
*some programs have early acceptance deadlines, check each program for specific deadlines
"Not only has my Chinese improved, but I am a more mature individual. I feel more independent, I mean I survived a whole semester in China! I had to deal with all of my day to day issues, there was not anyone to hold my hand and guide me through it. Also, most of the other international students were older Europeans. So, natu..."
Daniel G Valparaiso University
"yes, a lot. a new appreciation for china, and chinese people. as well as europeans, and americans."
james f Valparaiso University
"Most definitely. Although I may not have improved my Spanish as much as I would have liked, the other things that I have learned about the world and myself have been just as rewarding."
Suzanne K Valparaiso University
"Gained an understanding how Americans are viewed in a different society. I am now more aware of issues in other countries, specially those taking place in baden wurttemberg"
Matthew D Valparaiso University
"Of course it was, the ability to travel and see all of Europe in a semester abroad was incredible. Nothing I have ever done in my life can compare to it. "
Rian M Valparaiso University
"YES"
Hannah B Valparaiso University
"Yes! As far as my academic interests go, however, the program has only compressed the time I have to complete them... it's not easy to get an Engineering degree in 7 semesters. This time was worth the extra work, but I didn't enjoy it for what it brought to the table academically.."
Tim E Valparaiso University
"Absolutely. I gained such a different view of everything. Especially of my own country! Instead of coming home and hating all of the things that were different, I became so much more patriotic! Those things that people in Europe didn't like were some of the things that make me proud to be an American. I gained so much more pride..."
Calie F Valparaiso University
"Taught me a lot about independence and being around true diversity. Didn't feel so Americanized by everything I was doing and seeing, but rather felt free to do things my way instead of society's way."
Jaye h Valparaiso University
"It was incredibly worthwhile... I would do it again in a moment. It is so important to gain perspective through experiencing another culture. "
Lauren E Valparaiso University
"Was an amazing experience. Challenging at times, but I liked that about it. Learned a lot about a new culture, people, and country, and a lot about myself. So glad I went. "
Kyle W Valparaiso University
"hell yes"
Kirsten E Valparaiso University
"It was amazing. It helped mold me into a better, more understanding, sympathetic person."
Carlee N Valparaiso University
"Wouldn't trade it for the world"
Adam R Valparaiso University
"I wish I could have done it for a lot longer."
Jared R Valparaiso University
"Learned how to travel on my own as well as adjusting to a new city/ country. "
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"My time in Namibia has just opened my eyes to more clearly see the effect that "
Molly K Valparaiso University
"Yes, I gained a lot from this experience "
Martin I Valparaiso University
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence in my own ability to put myself where I feel vulnerable and learn from that experience. I learned how to tolerate being around people you don't like all of the time. It was a nice change of pace for me academically. I was starting to get tired o..."
Jonathan L Valparaiso University
"I became even more open-minded, I got to see America from an outside point of view, and I got to experience a whole new level of independence. It opened my eyes to a vulnerable population that, as a social work major, I may consider directing my career path toward that I hadn't really considered before as it's not really prevale..."
Erin M Valparaiso University
"Best experience ever. This review, however, is not. Far too long!"
Hanna C Valparaiso University
"I gained so many understandings pertaining to the way of life and culture of Southern Africa. These include understandings/knowledge/perceptions of apartheid, economic inequalities, racial relations, trauma, food, poverty etc. It has given me a greater cultural awareness through an understanding of the way of life of diverse p..."
Joel M Valparaiso University
"I learned a lot about my own identity and others. I learned that although people are different everywhere, we are also very much the same in a lot of ways as well."
Koller T Valparaiso University
"Absolutely. I gained understanding, both of the globe and of myself."
Mitchell T Valparaiso University
"I gained a better understanding of so many different cultures and even a better understanding of mysef and who I am as a person. It was definitely worthwhile!"
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