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 so much from my semester abroad that it is difficult for me to encapsulate it in a few sentences. However, I find it best to describe my knowledge and growth in terms of learning from the world, not learning from the classroom. I learned about the culture of another country and about the similarities that can be found ..."
Jessica G 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
"To learn a language you can only use that language. Falling back on English and not fully immersing oneself will not better your language skills"
Wes W Wartburg College
"I was able to practice Spanish and definitely improved my speaking ability. I also met people from all over the US in addition to meeting locals. I also learned how to be apart from the people I love at home (I am currently engaged) and became more independent. It was a worthwhile experience that will always hold a place in my h..."
A student Wartburg College
"I learned not to generalize about culture. There's no better experience you can find."
A student Wartburg College
"I learned a lot of Spanish, made a plethora of lifelong friends, and saw sights that I never would have imagined in my life that I would see. This was the experience of a lifetime, and I would not change it for the world. I grew as a student, as a Spanish speaker, and as a person in general due to my semester abroad. It was a..."
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 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
"Yes, it was worthwhile! The number one thing I gained from my experience abroad is more self confidence in myself. "
A student Wartburg College
"It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again if I got to stay with a host family. I learned things about myself, the language, and France."
A student Wartburg College
"I gained a more worldly perspective/cultural emmersion"
Rachel K 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 a lot about different cultures, the environment and Spanish. "
A student 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
"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
"I learned about a different culture and whats important to them and how that affects their way of life."
Bekah H 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
"I learned a lot of Spanish and this was great. It was definitely worthwhile for me."
serena.ugoretz 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
"Friendships, knowledge of my future career as a social worker, personal development. So very worthwhile! "
Maggie R Wartburg College
"It was worth it. "
A student Wartburg College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself as well as what another culture is like. I learned that there are certain things in my life that were important that are just not as important anymore. "
A student Wartburg College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned so much about meeting people where they are in their language barriers and how it can affect me and my profession."
Eric T Wartburg College
"So worthwhile, so lifechanging. I feel that I have changed so much from it, for the better. My study abroad experience has impacted my entire life, my outlook of the world, and my desire to travel and live abroad in the future. "
Katelyn S Wartburg College
