Eastern Kentucky University
University Information
Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Eastern Kentucky University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are an Eastern Kentucky University student, please check with the Study Abroad Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The Education Abroad office is located in the Keith Building, Room 129. We are open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Program deadlines vary between providers and locations, so be sure to double check the application deadline for the program you are interested in.
"I learned communication skills, how to be more autonomous, and how to live in the moment and laugh at myself. "
Peyton Brock Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned that I could live abroad. As bad as it sounds I didn't miss home. I could have stayed and been perfectly fine. Life in Costa Rica is so easy going adjusting back to gringo time after being on tico time for so long was a bit hard!"
Kyla M Smith Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned countless lessons, but I think the one that sticks out is that I learned how to manage myself in a very different culture. "
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"My spanish improved immensely and I now feel confident speaking because of my classes here. It was so so so worth while. "
Samantha Pierie Eastern Kentucky University
"It opened my eyes to so many different things and it was 100% worthwhile. It made me change my outlook on life, and how I treat myself and others. There are so many good things you can do in this world, and so many people you can impact and help, take advantage of it. "
Victoria Silvati Eastern Kentucky University
"My speaking got incredibly better and I got out of my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Maria Ferragonio Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned about other cultures, traveling, new political views, religions, and made so many friends! "
Shelby Shackelford Eastern Kentucky University
"This experience was beyond worthwhile. I learned plenty about myself as an individual. I learned a lot about culture and assimilating to culture and appreciating the differences. I also learned to work with and understand the views of other people from other cultures. I learned the value of travel, and how to do so in a cost-eff..."
Kimberly Smith Eastern Kentucky University
"It was most definitely worthwhile! I learned many things about Irish culture and how daily life there was different from life here in the US."
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"Learned about culture, gained friends, so worth it!"
Kat Florek Eastern Kentucky University
"It was extremely worthwhile. My Spanish has grown considerably. And if in the future I choose to live abroad or travel abroad again, it will be because of my experience with Sol. "
Spencer Chowning Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned so much about the different countries I traveled too, but I mostly learned more about myself. I learned what I want in life, what I able capable of, and who I am. I wish I could it all over again!"
Kara A Eastern Kentucky University
"Learned how to communicate and work with those from other countries, different backgrounds, and different languages. Also, how to get out of my comfort zone and just go with the flow. "
Emma Eastern Kentucky University
"Internship, Street smart, Swahili skills, Bargaining skills, Class credits, Point of view from a different perspective."
Stephanie Caudill Eastern Kentucky University
"I have gained much needed confidence in my Spanish abilities. This trip was well worth every ounce of stress and coin."
Callie McMullin Eastern Kentucky University
"Learned about my own strengths and weaknesses, Scottish culture, and was able to better understand American culture. My experience was absolutely worthwhile."
Destiny Ennis Eastern Kentucky University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I learned more about who I was as a person, I gained a new cultural perspective and respect for the Spanish lifestyle, I expanded my vocabulary, and I gained a forever home in Granada. "
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"Aside from Spanish, obviously, I learned a lot about Latino cultures, about myself, and even about people from other parts of the United States. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned to appreciate local culture in Granada, even though it was so different than what I experience at home or have experienced in other countries. Every moment was worth it in Granada, no matter what language barrier I encountered, I always learned something from every obstacle! "
McKinley Cole Eastern Kentucky University
"Gained cultural and language experience as well as international relation experience. "
Joseph Campbell Eastern Kentucky University
"It was more than worthwhile. I learned mores than just Spanish. I learned how tiny I am in this big world."
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"While abroad in Costa Rica I gained a lot more than I had expected to. I have been studying Spanish for 15 years, but had never really been forced to us it. I am now more confident in my Spanish language skills, and want to speak Spanish all the time! During my time abroad, I was also able to find my passion. I had always qu..."
Anna M Eastern Kentucky University
"An obvious benefit is being able to travel to many countries in Europe far more easily than trying to do it from the USA. From this ease of travel I’ve benefitted by experiencing many different pieces of history, people, their cultures, foods, opinions, and sights. It has really opened my eyes to a much bigger world. Having alr..."
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned more than just what I was taught in the classroom. It fed my passion and my brain while immersing me in a culture that I fell in love with. I gained real world knowledge I couldn't have gained any other way. It was more than worthwhile. "
A student Eastern Kentucky University
"I learned more than I ever imagined I would. First, the classes I took taught me so much about my field of study and about the culture in Ireland. I was happily surprised with how well the classes went over. Yes, they were very different than the way American college classes go, but they were still very educational. Second, ..."
Emily D Eastern Kentucky University
