Franciscan University of Steubenville
University Information
After freshman year, all Franciscan students have the opportunity to study for one semester in Franciscan University of Steubenville's Austrian Program. The picturesque village of Gaming, nestled in the foothills of the Austrian Alps, serves as home base for the 150 students who take advantage of this program each semester. Students live and study in a fourteenth-century Carthusian monastery, restored to its original Baroque splendor.
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No important dates configured."I gained a lot of competence reading and speaking Latin: my ability with the language has not been the same since! It was more than worth my while!"
Kit A Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I wish I could do this every semester! Yes it was worthwhile! The short list of gains includes, huge leap in world view both politically and socially, grow as an adult and learning to work with others in inclement situations (travel), experience in being on my own and responsible for others, saw history in action/ on site."
anne.e.tulloch Franciscan University of Steubenville
"My life has been changed! I learned so much about myself and my capabilities! I have more confidence!"
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I gained a lot of confidence from going abroad on my own and immersing myself in different cultures. It made me appreciate the American culture yet see areas in which we are lacking. It was so worthwhile, I can't even explain."
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I gained experience, knowledge, appreciation for what we have here in the United States, and appreciation for what is offered abroad. It was completely worthwhile to go and put forth the expenses."
rosemarie.germaine Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I learned a lot about the world. Yes."
julian.judge1 Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I learned to appreciate the small moments and it was totally worthwhile."
rebecca.k.peters.1 Franciscan University of Steubenville
"Culture!"
sarah h Franciscan University of Steubenville
"Independence and planning skills; how to work with others. Appreciation of other cultures. Yes, it was worthwhile."
rachel.l.happ Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I grew so much as a person!"
dominique.lefaive Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I would do it again in a heartbeat. It was so worth it. I loved it so much. I learned patience, willingness to do what other people want to do, but to still have an opinion. I also learned that none of this matters unless you learn more about yourself and your relationship with God."
Mark S Franciscan University of Steubenville
"My life was transformed in this semester. I was stretched in ways I never could have been if I had not gone abroad. I learned about myself, what I want out of life, my Catholic faith, new cultures, the world, and the list goes on! "
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I learned to not give up on my goals. I gained some self respect. I learned a lot about different cultures, countries, saints, not to mention the information I learned in my classes... although it was a rough and challenging semester for me, I would still do it over again, so yes, it was definitely worthwhile! "
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"Excellent train/plane/bus stories. Strength to endure tough situations. The knowledge that some suffering is worth it, and really makes great stories later on. "
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"It was absolutely, one-hundred percent worth it. I wish I could live there."
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I liked that we got to go where we wqanted to."
angela.m.simpson.75 Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I grew a lot spiritually. It was definitely worth it."
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I learned so much its not possible to explain my experience on here. I recommend going if at all possible for i wouldn't trade that experience for anything in the world."
Sam K Franciscan University of Steubenville
"gained a new perspective of the world, learned how to deal with uncomfortable and stressful situations, certainly worthwhile"
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I have a new appreciation for different cultures, and also an understanding of the universality of the human experience. I live life in a more focused, thoughtful, and passionate way. I feel more confident in my ability to organize my life and become who I want to be. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"YES. I grew so much as a person in every aspect: intellectually, spiritually, physically, and emotionally."
A student Franciscan University of Steubenville
"I grew so much as a person both in spirituality and maturity. You're really forced to go outside of yourself and put others before you, you grow in patience and trust through all your traveling experiences. "
amylia.bult Franciscan University of Steubenville
