Academic Programs Abroad
Adventures from abroad
Studying abroad from the student perspective
Read about the adventures of four students currently studying abroad
this Spring 2010.
Julian Easterly is a Sophomore English major studying abroad at Edge
Hill University in England. Read about his experiences at
www.jueast.blogspot.com
Tara Knopp is majoring in Spanish Education and Teaching English as a
Second Language. She is a Junior studying at Universidad Veritas
in San José, Costa Rica where she is taking advanced Spanish courses.
Read about her time abroad at
www.taramariacostarica.blogspot.com
Ariana Cohen is spending her semester at La Trobe University in
Australia. She is a Theater major in her third year at ISU.
Share in her experiences by visiting her blog at
www.walkaboutofcaptainani.blogspot.com
Charana Binford a Physical Education major is currently studying at
Florence University of the Arts in Italy. She is currently in her
fifth semester. Read about the excitement she is experiencing
abroad on her blog at
www.charanalea.tumblr.com
What is study abroad?
Study abroad is a learning experience that takes place in another
country where you earn credits towards your ISU degree for academic
coursework completed successfully. Study abroad can also include
internships, field work as well as different types of experiential
learning offered as part of the program.
Study abroad is a serious undertaking. It is both challenging and
rewarding at the same time. Living in another country enables you
to experience first-hand what you may only read about in your textbooks.
You will travel, meet new people, and see places you may have only
dreamed about. When you study abroad you are learning both in as
well as outside the classroom.
Why Study abroad?
The top 5 reasons by ISU students
1. To learn about myself and become more independent
2. To learn about a new culture and have a completely new experience
3. To learn a new language
4. To have fun meeting new people through traveling
5. To build my resume and prepare myself for my career
When should you study abroad?
As an ISU student you can study abroad after completing at least 24
credit hours, i.e. two semesters of study. The decision is really
up to you. Much depends on your readiness both financially and
emotionally as well as how you want the credits earned to apply (major,
minor, general education?)
Many ISU students choose to study abroad as early as the summer
following their freshman year.
First or second semester of your sophomore year is also a great time to
study abroad. You can combine coursework in general education
along with some introductory courses in your major or minor.
Advisors are available to assist in making sure you have met the
prerequisites for courses and also ensure that classes you plan on
taking abroad will transfer to your degree.
CONSIDER THIS: NOT studying abroad is an opportunity missed to
get a global education. Later on in life most people find it
difficult to get away for a longer period of time. The college
years offer the best time to go abroad. KEEP IN MIND THAT AID AND
SCHOLARSHIPS YOU RECEIVE TO STUDY AT ISU CAN BE USED TO
STUDY ABROAD. ALSO there are scholarships you can apply for just
to study abroad!!!
Don't have your passport yet??
What are you waiting for? Getting a passport is easier than you might think. Visit www.iie.org/passport to learn more about how to apply for a passport.