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.
"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
"I was able to learn more Spanish, was able to learn and appreciate more the Spanish culture and travel all through Europe. It was definitely worthwhile."
Katherine Bender Wartburg College
"I learned how to be more adaptable and how be more patient. It was my first time truly going somewhere where I knew no one so I was made to get out of my comfort zone and I have gained amazing friends. "
A student Wartburg College
"I became more independent, definitely worth it. "
A student Wartburg College
"Embrace new cultures and new people. Very worthwhile. "
A student Wartburg College
"I have a better understanding of the language and my personality changed. I'm more relaxed (I was pretty uptight), I'm willing to try more things, and it was amazing. "
Kayla Phelps Wartburg College
"My experiences abroad were incredible. If I could do it all over again, I would. My language skills improved exponentially, which is what I hoped would happen. "
Sarah V Wartburg College
"yes academically and culturally"
Shuhei Y Wartburg College
"I think through this program I learned that I don't need to be afraid to use my spanish and that I do know how to speak pretty well. I definitely gained a lot of confidence in myself"
A student Wartburg College
"I learned more about my ability to interact with people who come from different backgrounds and learn how similar we are. Also, I learned to adapt to various environments!"
kjerstin.lewis Wartburg College
"There are a lot more important things in life than school and work. It was definitely worthwhile to be exposed to another way of life."
Gabrielle M Wartburg College
"I learned a lot of great mathematics and differences from America to Europe. It was very worthwhile. If one is majoring in math and has the time and money, they should do this program without any doubt!"
paul.masterson.315 Wartburg College
"I learned work experience such as working with people from diverse backgrounds. Cultural sensitivity is a necessity for future social workers. "
A student Wartburg College
"It was worth it. "
A student Wartburg College
"I learned a lot of Spanish and this was great. It was definitely worthwhile for me."
serena.ugoretz Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about Australian culture and other cultures around the world, also how the US is viewed by other countries. Also learning about the needs of Australian populations and how organizations like LCC tend to those needs. "
A student Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about how to become independent. The professors allow students to choose what interests them in the classes and research further. I was welcomed into many groups with Irish students and they showed me how to be Irish and what it meant. Stereotypes were proven wrong about both Irish and American culture, and I thi..."
eric.revis.75 Wartburg College
"It was a great experience that was definitely worthwhile! I improved my language skills and learned about a really neat foreign culture. "
Kamryn K Wartburg College
