Brigham Young University
University Information
BYU International Study Programs (ISP) offers varied types of experiences abroad in an effort to meet the diverse needs and goals of students. We offer four main types of programs:
• Study Abroad: A group of students live together and are led by on-site BYU faculty.
• International Internship: This is an independent, work-oriented experience. (BYU students only.)
• Direct Enrollment (Student Exchange): A student enrolls at a contracted university overseas while paying only BYU tuition. (BYU students only.)
• Field School: This is a hands-on research-based cohort experience abroad.
For more information, visit our website at kennedy.byu.edu/isp.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Most program deadlines are 6-8 months before the departure date.
"Absolutely worthwhile. I gained valuable experience and learned a lot about myself "
Josh H Brigham Young University
"I can't really write this on a survey in a tiny box. I learned so much about the value of human life, more than I could have ever imagined. I can reflect on so many aspects of my life: my career, my family, my future, etc. and realize where I need to make changes in order to make a more beautiful, fulfilled, peaceful. It was ..."
Britany B Brigham Young University
"How to function in a foreign country on my own. Yes."
A student Brigham Young University
"I was able to improve my fluency. It was worthwhile. "
amanda.b.keating Brigham Young University
"I learned more about people, about culture, about language, and about love. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I would not trade it for anything."
A student Brigham Young University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I was able to learn about different cultures, experience amazing things, and see beautiful sites."
Miranda K Brigham Young University
"I learned independence that gave me a sense of confidence. I mastered public transportation & let's be honest, that's a biggie. I saw incredible theatre. It was a worthwhile experience that I will always remember."
becky.maskell.3 Brigham Young University
"I gained new friends. Learned about the Chinese, Thailand, and Hong Kong cultures. It was definitely worthwhile."
austin.beckham Brigham Young University
"I got practice doing ethnographic interviews, taking field notes, doing first hand research on a traditionally-living tribe. I learned a TON about a culture completely different than mine and got to see a lot of a beautiful country. Challenging experience, but very worthwhile."
mikemumurdock Brigham Young University
"It was great to hear the European side of the GAAP/IFRS standards convergence issue. Going over there and asking them about it is about the only way to hear their side of the argument firsthand."
A student Brigham Young University
"My language ability jumped from an Intermediate Mid on the OPI exam to and Advanced Low in just 2 months. "
A student Brigham Young University
"I learned to be independent, to take care and run my own life and schedule in a new place, adapt to any place or circumstance, and to always be motivated and have fun!"
cosette.hatch Brigham Young University
"This box is not large enough to explain all that I learned and gained. It was most definitely worth my while! My Spanish skills have improved, and I have a greater love for the Spanish people. I better understand how people feel when they don't know a language and are in a foreign place. I also can better interact and relate wit..."
A student Brigham Young University
"It was a great experience to continue my education out of the classroom and contrast my culture with the British Culture. "
A student Brigham Young University
"Definitely worthwhile. Became more understanding, aware, interested in the cultures around me. "
A student Brigham Young University
"Absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much about different cultures throughout the world. London is such a melting pot that I am grateful to have lived in!"
Erin G Brigham Young University
"I learned how Taiwanese healthcare works and the important role of nurses in their culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I would love to go back to Taiwan!"
A student Brigham Young University
"It was 100% worthwhile. I am pretty much broke at the moment, but I am a happier American, and a curious/engaged student. I want to travel more, and it was just an eye-opening experience, even though France is not THAT foreign-ey"
A student Brigham Young University
"Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Brigham Young University
"I gained character. I have learned so much and have grown as an individual. That experience was priceless"
Whitney W Brigham Young University
"It was very worth it! "
A student Brigham Young University
"very worthwhile. made lots of contacts."
Jake C Brigham Young University
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned about a new culture, how theater runs in London, about Shakespeare and other things."
Jocelyn C Brigham Young University
"I gained some good friends and nursing experience. That part was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brigham Young University
"How to work in a career-oriented setting abroad. Yes, the program was certainly worthwhile. "
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