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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No important dates configured."I improved my Spanish speaking skills and got to experience a brand new culture."
Amanda B Eastern Illinois University
"It was worthwhile. My spanish became near perfect, and I learned so much about the culture. "
Maja D Eastern Illinois University
"I embraced the culture and learned a lot about the culture in Germany, especially in different cities such as Berlin and Munich. "
Catie W Eastern Illinois University
"I learned more about diversity and adapting to living in other cultures"
Katherine B Eastern Illinois University
"I learned how to speak French better than before. I learned about cultural difference, Medieval architecture and lifestyles, how to be social with others, team-building, and Archaeological techniques. It was definitely worthwhile."
Mersi C Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about mu confidence, how to communicate effectively, and how to adapt in a new environment. YES! It was amazing!"
Madeleine S Eastern Illinois University
"I learned an enormous amount by being exposed and immersed in the culture while in Spain. I gained insight and information about their culture that I would have never gotten to know and learn about without physically going there. It was definitely worthwhile! "
Stephanie W Eastern Illinois University
"It was so worthwhile. I learned to navigate through the big city. Was able to visit London, England during the stay."
Jennifer H Eastern Illinois University
"I learned many strategies for looking encountering the world more mindfully and peacefully. i was also able to add to the visual image bank in my brain. I also developed many new aesthetic techniques to use in my art and during art instruction."
Katelin P Eastern Illinois University
"patience gratitude new level of fluency with Spanish "
Austin J Eastern Illinois University
"Traveling internationally gave me an insight on who I am outside of my family and life at home. I now feel confident traveling abroad and look forward to being able to travel internationally for work. "
Brenda R Eastern Illinois University
"I learned how it felt being so far away from family for an extended an]mount of time, how to budget money, which pub sold the cheapest drinks, I was shown a whole new side of the fashion world, and met some of the most interesting teachers and lecturers I have ever met."
Kennedy N Eastern Illinois University
"I learned about how different and similar Eastern cultures are to US culture. I specifically learned a lot about Indonesian culture, from the pace of life, to a bit of the language, to the art forms, such as batik and basket making. I learned a lot about Indonesian art works and monuments, such as Borobudur and Prambanan. "
A student Eastern Illinois University
"It was completely worthwhile! I gained independence and confidence to be able to go to and travel in a country where English was not the native language. It was just the right amount of guidance and freedom given to us my the administrators. It was a cultural and academic learning experience as well, and I made great friends."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I learned a lot about myself and took from this experience more independence. I really enjoyed working with the people in my office, and I would say that I learned how to live locally which is something that I found most worthwhile. More than just working the ability to travel and experience a country and culture is what made ..."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I gained more personal growth than professional growth! It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Eastern Illinois University
"I not only learned bout the South Korean culture, but I also learned about the cultures of the other international students who were also a part of the program."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I am now a global-citizen and aware of others in a way that I never had before, and that is so important in our society. I have a new appreciation for my life and I plan to do wonderful things with it. "
Nicki B Eastern Illinois University
"I got to see and learned all about the German perspective on the Holocaust and World War II, and how they've changed in the seventy years since the war's end."
Kevin L Eastern Illinois University
"My experience was definitely worth while it showed me to appreciate other cultures and really helped me learn about myself and find a new passion for travel. At first I was skeptical about going abroad and being so far away from my family and what I was comfortable with. However once I was abroad I realized all the different pla..."
A student Eastern Illinois University
"Learned independence and be adventurous."
Allie B Eastern Illinois University
"It was an excellent experience and I will never forget the few months I spent in Korea."
Jack C Eastern Illinois University
"I learned that we in America take a lot for granted. Even just having up-to-date textbooks was something that the Bahamians struggled with. I learned that the children there look toward careers that help people. Americans tend to choose careers in which they are just bettering themselves."
Charity H Eastern Illinois University
"I got to learn and experience a different cultrual. It was very much worthwhile. "
Erin H Eastern Illinois University
"Italian History and Innovation"
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