Wartburg College
University Information
Welcome!
We are happy you continue to explore your opportunties to study abroad. The Abroad 101 site is a great tool to enable you to do just that!
Of course, feel free to stop in the Study Abroad office to discuss any questions you might have. You will find us in WBC 118.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 1st of the year prior to your departure is the application deadline for study abroad. All Wartburg students must submit an application to WBC 118 before they will be considered eligible to study abroad. Applications can be found in the pockets outside the Study Abroad office in WBC 118.
"Yes. My time in Tanzania has reaffirmed my call to ministry as well as given me a broader view of the world and myself."
Laura G Wartburg College
"I learned to leave fear behind and dive right into what I want to do. I also learned the values of independence and true friendship. It was completely worthwhile."
Ally M Wartburg College
"Literally the best experience of my entire life. I can't imagine choosing a better place or spending a semester with other people. We all met and became best friends instantly, including the professors. "
Hailee R Wartburg College
"This was one of the best experiences in my life, if not the best one. I would highly recommend it to anyone and I seriously think everyone should study abroad at least once while in college. I have new lifelong friends, am almost fluent in a second language, and have absolutely no fear or hesitance to go anywhere else in the wor..."
Mary O Wartburg College
"It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. It was awesome and I would love to go back. I learned a lot about math, life, friends, and branching out on my own. "
Kylee F Wartburg College
"I gained independence and a walth of knowledge about the world and the spanish language!"
Kelsey W Wartburg College
"Extremely worthwhile. I learned so much in every aspect. My spanish speaking skills are improved, I learned things about myself that I wasn't even aware I should learn, I know I can make it on my own, I realize my place in this world a little bit better. "
Alyssa K Wartburg College
"YES. OUI. WAAW WAAW. I look at life in such a different light now. Its really put my life in perspective. It makes me realize how ignorant I was and how other people are. I wish everyone could have this experience, but not everyone is made for this type of experience. It made me realize what else is out there in the world that I..."
Amanda G Wartburg College
"My experience was very worthwhile. It was challanging and very rewarding to experience a new culture in the way that we did. At times the language barrier can make things difficult, but you learn to communicate with what you know and other modes of communication. My experience has opened my eyes to a new way of life. I know ..."
michael s Wartburg College
"I have expanded my horizons. I try and stay in touch with what's going on around the world rather than just the U.S. "
Heather N Wartburg College
"My study abroad experience was DEFINITELY worthwhile."
Juliane H Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about different cultures, the environment and Spanish. "
A student Wartburg College
"Yes, it was worthwhile! The number one thing I gained from my experience abroad is more self confidence in myself. "
A student Wartburg College
"This experience has changed my perspective on a lot of things, and opened my eyes to some global issues such as sustainability and social inequality. I have come a long way in my spiritual journey as a direct result of my religious experiences in Tanzania. I have also become more independent while also learning the value of part..."
A student Wartburg College
"I gained a more worldly perspective/cultural emmersion"
Rachel K Wartburg College
"I learned a lot more about people than I had ever expected. I also learned a lot about how different people live. I think I am still interested in the same major as I was before I left. The study abroad experience reassured me that I wanted to do something in the health care field. "
Morgan F Wartburg College
"I learned a ton about the culture of Spain and other European countries. My Spanish improved tremendously. I met amazing new people and had an amazing host-family. It was very worthwhile and I definitely recommend studying abroad to every college student"
Mackensie Sauerbrei Wartburg College
"I learned not to generalize about culture. There's no better experience you can find."
A student Wartburg College
"I gained so much knowledge of the language, of myself, and of the culture in Costa Rica. I learned most things outside of classes and not while sitting at the university. My semester was definitely worth while, and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
A student Wartburg College
"I not only improved my language skills and learned a lot about the countries history, I figured out how to be an active participant in a culture and language very distinct from my own. I also improved my planning and problem solving skills, especially when it came to figuring out transportation and housing as well as how to han..."
A student Wartburg College
"It was completely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent. I learned not only the language but so much about the culture, people, food, history, and more. I tried to be a French person, and I think I succeeded!"
Brittan L Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about the French culture"
A student Wartburg College
"I improved my Spanish skills and was fully immersed in the cultural to have a great experience this way too."
Jeffrey Lloyd Dobrzynski Wartburg College
"I gained a greater perspective on the world while gaining a greater perspective on myself."
Riley Anderson Wartburg College
"I learned so much about myself and have grown as a person, I got to experience a new culture and learn the language, it was 100% worth it and i was so sad to leave "
Sophia Jones Wartburg College
