Villanova University
University Information
All Villanova students must attend a general study abroad information session prior to choosing a program. Information sessions are held 8 times a week and students can sign up for a meeting on the OIS website.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The deadline to study abroad in the fall and summer is spring break. The deadline to study abroad in the spring is fall break.
"Yes, greatly improved language skills, had many experiences and new friends that I will remember for the rest of my life."
Kyle G Villanova University
"I gained a larger outlook of the world. I learned so much about different societies and by learning about their culture, I learned a lot about myself. I gained a lot of independence when I was abroad and I just feel that my entire personality has changed for the better because of my time in Spain."
Allison C Villanova University
"It was a fantastic experience! London is a great city with so much to offer, and the program sets us up right in central London is a great neighborhood with free transportation throughout the city. The internships were great and gave us really good international experience."
A student Villanova University
"Study abroad is the best possible thing you can do. You learn so much about yourself and about the world around you that you cannot learn in a classroom."
Caroline G Villanova University
"Yes it was incredibly worthwhile. "
Elizabeth N Villanova University
"I gained an awesome sense of independence. I feel like I am now well prepared to graduate and settle somewhere new. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Villanova University
"Undoubtedly. One of the best experiences I'll ever have. Couldn't have asked for a better time or for better people to have experienced it with."
Wyatt B Villanova University
"My abroad experience gave me the chance to learn more about myself and to discover more about the world. It allowed me to immerse myself in a foreign language and come out being almost fluent. It was by far worthwhile. "
A student Villanova University
"It made me more willing to discuss issues and pursue self-reflection. I realized that the world is a lot to comprehend, so you need time to process with those around you and sometimes alone."
Kara S Villanova University
"My language skills improved tremendously, my worldliness, and global awareness grew exponentially and i made so many wonderful friends. "
Rebecca S Villanova University
"ABSOLUTELY worthwhile. My favorite semester of college thusfar. It really taught me to take a step outside of my comfort zone. I challenged myself to experience as much as possible while I was living abroad, in Europe, and I would do it all again if I had the opportunity."
Caitlin L Villanova University
"VERY WORTHWHILE"
Christina S Villanova University
"Definitely worthwhile. I loved Madrid so much I want to go back and work there after graduation."
Luis Alejandro A Villanova University
"Before going abroad I had no interest in the news or what was really going on in the rest of the world - I fell into the typical American trap of self-absorbency. Travelling and learning about these countries from a European perspective. Since then I have read the news everyday!"
Kathleen C Villanova University
"I learned alot and would love to work for an international company. "
natasha B Villanova University
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Michael H Villanova University
"It was absolutely amazing to travel around Europe and I would suggest the opportunity, however I wish I knew more about what to except in Copenhagen before I choose to studying in the city."
Mary Kate P Villanova University
"All in all, my experiences were amazing in Hong Kong because I fulfilled and surpassed my academic, personal and professional goals. Academically, I was most definitely challenged by the coursework. It was a unique experience because they were all classes I would not have found at my home university. The classes not only broaden..."
Stephanie C Villanova University
"I learned the Japanese language, the Japanese culture, and I learned about myself and my own interests, sense of independence, and more. I felt that it was very worthwhile. It was the experience of a lifetime and I wish I could do it all over again."
Shannon W Villanova University
"I have learned to judge things less quickly, to navigate myself around busy cities and up and down the coast of a county, to work real hours at an internship and to treasure all connections made, even halfway around the world."
Anita D Villanova University
"Absolutely completely worthwhile, I learned so much about how to think and what it really means to be a student. I was given insight into different parts of my personality that I never though existed. I was given the opportunity to meet some of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life. I was also faced with some peop..."
A Student Villanova University
"gained valuable social, interpersonal, and cultural skills"
A student Villanova University
"I feel more aware of what is going on throughout the world. I also feel a great pride towards Denmark"
Shannon M Villanova University
"These were the best four months of my life. My classes were challenging, my teachers were engaging, and I learned so much about myself. The Irish people were so friendly. I am seriously considering graduate school at Trinity in a year and a half. "
Elizabeth B Villanova University
