Indiana University - Bloomington
University Information
Indiana University has eight campuses, including core campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and regional campuses in Fort Wayne, Gary, Kokomo, New Albany, Richmond, and South Bend. The Office of Overseas Study, located on the Bloomington campus, facilitates study abroad experiences for more than 2,500 students on all eight Indiana University campuses. Students planning to participate in a non-IU study abroad program should visit overseas.iu.edu/programs/non-iu
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Sarah Opinsky Indiana University - Bloomington
"It helped me decipher my career path, as well as showed that I was capable of being independent. It was worthwhile and the perfect amount of time. "
Brooke Heckenberg Indiana University - Bloomington
"To be more independent and try new foods!"
Brooklyn Taulman Indiana University - Bloomington
"I have gained a greater appreciation for other cultures and feel like I have grown personally from this trip"
Taylor Bunch Indiana University - Bloomington
"It was so worthwhile, I gained a better worldview and understanding of the way that other cultures live, eat, and drink"
Kayla Chaya Avisror Indiana University - Bloomington
"An understanding of another culture, and an appreciation for the overall Sorrento city "
Emma Martin Indiana University - Bloomington
"Learned about Olive oil, wine, tourism, Italian culture. It was worthwhile."
Valentin Emmanuel Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned that I am independent and that it is so empowering to be able to get around on my own and figure things out. I have minimal overseas travel experience without my family, but I think it is an incredible experience to be independent and immerse yourself in another country and culture."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned a lot about my major and the tourism in Italy. It was worth while."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a feel for Southern Italian culture. It was definitely worthwhile."
Meredith Hardin Indiana University - Bloomington
"I felt like I gained a lot of local knowledge, a different experience on how others live and I thought it was very worthwhile."
Adrianna Lancaster Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a whole new perspective! "
Peyton Lindley Indiana University - Bloomington
"As cliche as it may be, I learned to seize the day. Each day in New Zealand, I felt like I needed to go out and explore and just make the most of the day. Being so blessed to have the opportunity to study in such a beautiful country, I knew that I should not take any day for granted. "
Camille Natividad Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned that I can be successfully independent from my study abroad experience. Outside of trips with IES, I traveled to Paris, Brussels, Oxford, Windsor, Wimbledon, and Dover. Each of these trips taught me that I have the capability of "choosing my own adventure." Similarly, a lot of my exploration of London was done on my ow..."
Anna Guse Indiana University - Bloomington
"I was immersed into the culture through classes with learning the language and also taking field trips. Vienna was a very safe city, so I could go out and explore with others, but also did not feel scared to go out and explore by myself. I also got the chance to take field trips with the program to Semmering, Austria and Budapes..."
Erika Coy Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained so many new friends and new found skills. I honestly gained more street smarts than I ever thought I needed. "
katie dehnert Indiana University - Bloomington
"As with most individuals, I became even more independent during my time. I gained valuable work experience through my internship as well as applicable education from my professors. The staff at IES London cares about their students, which shows through in the overall experience."
Reid Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a deeper sense of how to live on my own. I learned how to budget not only my money but my time. With a city (and country) full of things to do it can be taxing on your time and wallet. Learning this balance taught me a lot."
Ben B Indiana University - Bloomington
"The best thing I gained from my experiences in Florence was the understanding of exploration's value. It is so important for Americans to see the other side of the world, how people of different cultures interact, and how these different people live. Every little aspect of my abroad life was extremely worthwhile. I learned to as..."
Elizabeth Klingler Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained everything from this study abroad. I learned who I was, what I wanted out of life, and to take advantage of my time. "
Anna Schilling Indiana University - Bloomington
"My semester in Sevilla was one of the best experiences of my life! I'm most grateful to CIEE for the opportunity to live with a host family. I absolutely LOVE my host family! They took me to extended family gatherings and day trips, we ate dinner together every night, and they went out of their way to make sure I had an enrichin..."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"The IES program gives you the option to choose from some really interesting classes that you wouldn’t normally take at your home school – I chose to take a film production course while some of my friends chose architecture or theater courses. You can learn a lot from these courses that you wouldn't otherwise know! The internship..."
Kendrah Neff Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gain the self confidence of making decision and traveling alone in a foreign country and the independence in do so."
Destiney Wade Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained indendence, found a more specific academic field of interest, and discovered that my values are very much aligned with Danish ones. I also learned so much about Scandinavia and some Danish language. It was the most worthwhile four months of my life."
CPHgirl17 Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned so much not only about myself, but also so much about Ireland's beautiful culture and history. I also got to meet and gain perspectives from people from all over the United States. The landscapes are breathtaking and really opened my eyes to all the beauty this world has to offer!"
Chelsea Indiana University - Bloomington
