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 definitely do not regret the choice to study abroad, just the choice of program. Getting to live in a different country for a semester was fantastic."
Taylor P Illinois State University
"YES! I wish I could do it all again! Now I am looking for an internship abroad and job opportunities that allow international travel. I am much more culturally aware and have a lot of international friends now. I appreciate them that much more! "
Rachel F Illinois State University
"Definitely worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone that has the chance to do it."
Christopher P Illinois State University
"I gained maturity, experience, knowledge, and a new family of friends I can keep in contact for the rest of my life."
Mikael C Illinois State University
"Yes, but if I were to do it again, I would choose a place the compatible with my learning style, which I do not believe the University of Leicester was. I think learning about a similar, but difference culture was nice. I did change my future plans, academically speaking, but that was a long time coming. Leicester was just the c..."
Zia P Illinois State University
"Yes, but if I were to do it again, I would choose a place the compatible with my learning style, which I do not believe the University of Leicester was. I think learning about a similar, but difference culture was nice. I did change my future plans, academically speaking, but that was a long time coming. Leicester was just the c..."
Zia P Illinois State University
"YES! YES! YES! I got to experience a new culture and my Spanish improved. "
Marlee M Illinois State University
"My Spanish speaking skills grew immensely."
Rocio M Illinois State University
"Yes definitely, learned about a whole new culture and brought back new perspectives on things in America."
Amanda U Illinois State University
"I absolutely know my experience was worthwhile. I might have been poor for the last month I was there, but it was all worth it. I have come to understand and see that The United States is perceived in many ways. To some extent, I feel as though we are a little too involved in our own domestic issues to really notice what else i..."
Nora D Illinois State University
"YES! I learned a lot about a culture that most Americans know nothing about. New Zealand is a small, but friendly and absolutely breathtaking country. I would return in a heartbeat to "Aotearoa," if only for a few months to say "Kia ora" (traditional Maori greeting) to all of my friends."
Mandy L Illinois State University
"It was very fun, and you can meet many students from entire world. It's not only learning about Taiwan, you can also learn people from other world. "
Won-Jin C Illinois State University
"A bigger and better understanding of culture outside the USA."
Samantha N Illinois State University
"Studying in Paderborn was eye-opening for me. I had never lived away from home before. I learned a lot about myself and what it takes for me to succeed in both the academic and social arenas. My worldview was pretty narrow before I left, and my time in Paderborn broadened it so much. I now feel that I fit there much better than ..."
Lily R Illinois State University
"I wouldn't change any of it."
Kelly F Illinois State University
"Yes"
Connor H Illinois State University
"so far yes!"
Christina G Illinois State University
"Yes, I learned a lot about myself and about America, surprisingly. "
Evan V Illinois State University
" I enjoy their view of life. they had a sense of relax and healthy life style that i wish existed here."
Aurelie K Illinois State University
"It is extremely eye opening and you learn about yourself and what your goals for the future are. I met great people, not only from the program but through all my travels! "
Katherine P Illinois State University
"Yes I grew up"
Andrea W Illinois State University
"I realized that everyone has a different culture and respecting their culture is very important."
michelle b Illinois State University
"I think students who travel abroad gain far more perspective and independence than students who don't."
Erin M Illinois State University
"Amazing! I learned so much about different cultures and broadened my views of the world. "
Kristina E Illinois State University
"I learned that outside of the place that I grew up there is a whole world of different people, cultures, and personalities. "
Nicole S Illinois State University
