Illinois State University
University Information
To be considered for a study abroad program, you must:
• Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (Note: some programs require a higher GPA, see specific program flyer for details)
• Have completed at least two (2) college semesters prior to term of participation (If a transfer student, at least 30 hours of transfer credit or after completing one (1) full semester at ISU)
• Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester – March 15th
Spring semester – September 15th
Summer term – Program deadlines vary, please see flyer for specific deadline information
"I learned such a great amount of information about the culture and myself. It was extremely worthwhile and I would do it again if I could :)"
Megan N Illinois State University
"I made numerous new friends from ISU as well as at UWE and just adapting to a new culture was an incredible experience. It was expensive but absolutely worthwhile."
Thomas H Illinois State University
"Yes it was worthwhile, absolutely"
A student Illinois State University
"It was defiantly worth it. Seeing how people appreciate life, and not get sucked into the work life. "
Adam M Illinois State University
"I learned how to travel on my own and to adapt to a totally new culture."
A student Illinois State University
"The trip was definitely worth my while. I gained an incredibly amount of knowledge from my experience and it was not academic knowledge. I was experiencing a new culture and as cliche as this might sound I really did change abroad. I did things I never thought I would do and I really stepping out of my comfort zone meeting peopl..."
A student Illinois State University
"A gained new friends, perspectives, and knowledge that I would never trade for the world. incredibly worthwhile!! "
A student Illinois State University
"Definitely! It was so exciting to learn about the world and go new places and meet new people. I learned a lot about myself and about the world and the only way to do that was to study abroad, an irreplaceable experience that ill never forget! :) "
A student Illinois State University
"I learned a plethora of life lessons that will be valuable in the future"
A student Illinois State University
"I gained friendships, life lessons, and just about everything else! It was the most worthwhile experience of my life"
A student Illinois State University
"This experience was most definitely worthwhile. I got to emerse myself in a cuture and I absoultely loved it. I learned more about the beauty that surrounded me as well as learn about the people and what shapes the culture they embrace so proudly. "
A student Illinois State University
"Everything. This experience has opened my eyes to a opportunities that I never knew existed. I now have so much better of a sense for what it feels like to embrace a completely new culture and lifestyle so beautiful and different from my own. Really, this experience has taught me how to love in more ways than I thought a person ..."
A student Illinois State University
"I learned more than I can explain. A new life was opened up to me, and now I miss it and wish I could've lived it a little longer. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Illinois State University
"I learned how to be independent, how to create great relationships with people who you do not have much in common with, how to embrace different cultures, and how to appreciate all the experiences we were given. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Illinois State University
"I learned so much about myself and what I am capable of. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. I would recommend EVERYONE to study abroad."
A student Illinois State University
"I learned more about how to live on my own and what it may be like to live in a big city (I didn't live in a big city while abroad but some of the experiences are similiar to those that you might experience in one). And, yes, I would say it was worth while."
A student Illinois State University
"I learned to work with people from other cultures (many, not just Dutch). Yes it was worthwhile."
A student Illinois State University
"Gained new friends and an appreciation for European cultures. Yes."
A student Illinois State University
"To be more independent and how to live on your own. It was definitely worth it. "
A student Illinois State University
"I learned how to become a more independent person and how to form lasting friendships."
erin.marten.9 Illinois State University
"How to communicate with a various array of people, it was absolutely worthwhile, i matured greatly in my time abroad."
sarah.nelson.35977897 Illinois State University
"I became a lot more independent and managing my finances. I became a more well rounded individual. I became more outgoing and made better social skills. I would recommend studying abroad to anyone in college, by far the best experience I have ever had. "
A student Illinois State University
"People change you. It was worthwhile. I do wish I can go back to Anseong someday."
A student Illinois State University
"Yes, I learned a lot about people and about what in life makes you happy."
A student Illinois State University
"I learned so much during my time abroad. I grew so much as a person and I think that EVERY student should study abroad. It creates such well-rounded adults and it would be amazing for a university to produce graduates of this stature. Because of this experience, I am now interested in getting my Masters in Student Administrat..."
A student Illinois State University
