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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No important dates configured."I gained a sense of independence and appreciation for the different culture."
Emily M Indiana University - Bloomington
"Studying abroad has taught me a lot about myself. I am more open to the idea of living somewhere extremely different for a short time, and it definitely made me catch the travel bug. It has also made me more confident when I enter new situations, because that was something we dealt with constantly while abroad. I have a special ..."
JoAnna N Indiana University - Bloomington
"Besides the incredible amount of history and culture I learned from the 15 countries I visited, I learned most about myself. Being away from everything, I learned who I truly am and what I value. Most of all, I learned to have confidence. After all, if I can do this, I can do anything."
Bill M Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned so much about the Italian culture and got the opportunity to travel to so many countries I would not have gone to otherwise. I can't wait to return to Florence, my new home away from home!"
Billie F Indiana University - Bloomington
"I entered abroad as a boy and came out as a man. It teaches you core values that will stick with you the rest of your life. Taking care of yourself in a foreign country for 4 months will challenge you and push you to step outside of your boundaries. The experiences I had also made me appreciate living in America. You truly under..."
Alex S Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained many things from my semester at sea but what I learned that I think will stick with me is how universal this world is. It was amazing to see how easy it was too connect with people from other cultures. I have gained more of a want to learn about the different cultures and communities that make up our world and I am inte..."
Yarden A Indiana University - Bloomington
"A cultural understanding of Rome"
Nate B Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a new view of the globe. I met amazing people and was able to learn about things that I wouldn't have been exposed to at my home institution. "
Brayton D Indiana University - Bloomington
"My eyes were completed opened to the world. I gained a new and global pespective which you can only get by living in another culture. It was worth all of the time and money. I would do it all again in a heartbeat! Florence is an amazing city. "
Alex S Indiana University - Bloomington
"Yes! Study abroad is so important. "
Catherine K Indiana University - Bloomington
"I loved being in London, it's an amazing city that you can't help but fall in love. It was 100% worthwhile and one of the best experiences of my life."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained so much more skill in Spanish, and I was able to see places that I wasn't sure I'd be able to see before. "
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"It was definitely worth while. I learned how to navigate and live in a large city. I learned so much about the history of Vienna and created my own favorite places and memories in that city. I gained confidence in my language abilities and my ability to travel on my own and take care of myself. "
Bridget K Indiana University - Bloomington
"It was completely worthwhile. Learned about myself, lifestyle habits, interests, professional and academic learning opportunities as well"
Michael R Indiana University - Bloomington
"I think I am much more capable to fending for myself while traveling or acclimating to new cultures. It was definitely worth the experience."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained a confidence from going abroad that I never had before. I feel safe and capable in a big city and I feel like I could live and adjust to anywhere!"
Chelsea K Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned so much about London and the United Kingdom and everywhere I travelled in Europe, but I also learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of. "
Sammy H Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned so much about myself and my career. I learned how to take care of myself so far from home, I learned invaluable things to make strides in my career, and I grew so much with confidence. "
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"learning new culture, how to travel on your own, how to be independent"
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"My experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile. I gained new friends, perspectives, and feel like a more conscious individual. The ability to adapt to new surroundings and customs gave me confidence that I can acclimate to just about anywhere in the world."
Christine B Indiana University - Bloomington
"I gained so many friends and had so many adventures. I became more independent and learned to make my own budget and travel plans. It was the best three months of my life and I already miss it!"
hannah.thielmeyer Indiana University - Bloomington
"I experienced life truly away from home for the first time, and was able to completely immerse myself in another culture. I appreciate everything about Ireland that I learned there, from the rules of Gaelic football to James Joyce's biography. Trinity wasn't the best experience academically (and the administration was a nightm..."
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"Learned a lot about Dominican and Haitian Culture. Improved my Spanish x100 while exploring a beautiful island. Learned a lot about my own culture and how it differed from others. Absolutely worthwhile!"
A student Indiana University - Bloomington
"Forum-Nexus offers you the opportunity to make life-lasting friendships with people from all over the world, the freedom to explore Europe at your own pace, and learn under world renowned professors. Incredible, life-changing experience that I would recommend to everyone. "
Andrew B Indiana University - Bloomington
"I learned that life can be incredibly different, and learned a lot about a culture that was very, very different from my own. However, I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between all people. "
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