Eastern Illinois University
University Information
The Office of Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University is dedicated to providing affordable, high quality international academic experiences to eligible students, allowing them to develop the knowledge and cross-cultural skills necessary for leadership in an increasingly global economy. These experiences include approved short and long-term study, intern, field and practical opportunities throughout the world, all contributing to a student’s EIU degree and grade point average.
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JUSTINE O Eastern Illinois University
"I gained a multicultural view of humanity and it was a growing experience maturity-wise. I was able to make lots of lifelong friends and my language skills developed immensely. I highly recommend studying abroad!"
Makenna M Eastern Illinois University
"I learned who I am more every day. I know my likes and dislikes better and I am so grateful for it."
Josephine C Eastern Illinois University
"Self-actualization and networking are paramount to success. You must not rely on other people or a program to have a good experience. I gained several of the best opportunities of my life. But, this was from networking outside of the university. If you study abroad and you just stay on campus, then you will squander the rare opp..."
Kofi M Bazzell-Smith Eastern Illinois University
"Although this was not my first time abroad, this was definitely the trip that I gained the most independence from. I love learning about a new culture and there is no better way to discover one than to immerse yourself in it. Studying abroad is an amazing experience that everyone should have. The knowledge you can gain is invalu..."
Jezel Mallaney Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about myself, others and the world. It was a once in a lifetime experience being able to live like a local for almost a month while attending a local university with a local professor who was so much fun."
Madeline Berglind Eastern Illinois University
"I always thought that I would do well in another country and it was cool to see how much I began to fit into everyday life. Towards the end I had people working at cafe's that knew I spoke some Spanish and English and I would help them if they ever got a tourist in there."
Zoe M Eastern Illinois University
"I gained so much confidence and independence. I successfully traveled internationally by myself and that was a huge confidence boost, not many people my age can say they've done that. "
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about Korean culture, both from the classes I took and from walking around the city. It was definitely worth the time and money to study abroad to experience it."
Kathryn Bridges Eastern Illinois University
"I gained confidence, intelligence, and a better sense of awareness of the world around me."
Skylar Fushi Eastern Illinois University
"Student teaching abroad helped expand my mindset and taught me valuable lessons to take with me to my future classrooms. "
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I gained some amazing friends that I will stay in contact with and hopefully come back to see them, or have them come to the United States to see me."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about the Spanish language, culture, and history- not to mention valuable life skills."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned to have more confidence in myself. "
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about the sports industry that I did not know prior which is good as I am an athletic training major and it is good for me to understand what is going in in the sports here in the US but also in other countries like England"
Kristi Zabka Eastern Illinois University
"Different cultures. Yes."
Maria Ruettiger Eastern Illinois University
"I learned that while it may seem that the culture is completely different in Antigua, there are also similarities between our culture and the Guatemalan culture. I learned that my host family loved American music and they interacted with each other just like any American family would. I also learned how music is valued different..."
Jaida Brockman Eastern Illinois University
"to get out of my comfort zone, try new things, and branch out and make new friends "
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned so much about myself as a person, the Spanish language, and about all of the cultures I interacted with, whether it was the culture of the city, the surrounding countries, and the other students’ cultures. It was 100% worth it. I miss it every day."
Andrea Peyton Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about myself as a person being abroad. Experiencing the hiccups that being in a non-English speaking country made me a much more confident problem-solver. "
Abigail Crowne Eastern Illinois University
"I gained an appreciation for other cultures and languages. This trip made me realize how different my life is than other peoples. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would love to go back. "
Madison Ley Eastern Illinois University
"I gained such an appreciation for the country and the people who live there. I gained life-long friends who I still talk to everyday. It was absolutely worthwhile and I’d recommend it to anyone "
Natalie Eastern Illinois University
"Yes, it was 100% worthwhile. I learned to accept change, live with a plan and without a plan, and to appreciate things that are new to me. I gained language skills and a confidence that I have not had before."
Liliana Walsh Eastern Illinois University
"I learned friendship skills, how to be more confident in myself, how to be okay with trying new foods, and more of the Spanish language! Everything was worthwhile there."
Avery Norris Eastern Illinois University
"I learned about myself, my view on the world, and how an open mind can take you so much further in life. I learned to except people for while they are and not judge them on what I do and do not know about their background. I also realized how lucky I am in my current situation in life and that healthily relationships and communi..."
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