Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
University Information
Our office coordinates a variety of programs, both international and domestic, that help students to connect to the world. Services provided by the office include:
* Individualized Study Abroad and National Student Exchange advising
* Information on financial aid, grants and scholarships
* A comprehensive resource library of study and travel materials
* Liaison between international universities and study abroad students
* Orientation for incoming and outgoing students and their families
* Informational seminars and presentations to campus groups upon request
* Mentoring program for incoming international exchange students
More information can be found at OSU's study abroad & national student exchange webpage :https://global.okstate.edu/studyabroad/
Important Dates and Deadlines
Applications for Fall semester- and year-long exchanges are due the last Friday of the January prior.
Priority Applications for Spring are also due the last Friday in January (practically a year in advanced!).
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
More information is available at our campus office in 242 Student Union.
"I've grown and changed so much as a person. I'm much more confident, independent, and adventurous now than I was before this experience and I'm so grateful for that. It was 100% worthwhile. "
A student Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned about Spanish and Catalan culture and improved my Spanish speaking ability. "
Caitlin Haug Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"Parts of European history that history classes in America dont go in depth on. It was very interesting"
Philip smith Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"It was absolutely a worthwhile experience. I gained a sense of confidence as I attempted to speak Chinese whenever I had the opportunity. I met hundreds of people from all over the world. I also learned to be more flexible as plans change, but sometimes it’s for the best! "
Katie Billings Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned a lot about myself personally and how to talk to multiple different people. My Spanish skills greatly improved, it was very worth it."
A student Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"My language skills and confidence in speaking the language improved massively. Additionally, I met amazing people and had the summer of my life. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Ana Solis Ruiz Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned how to be independent and it was an amazing experience "
Jocelyn Flores Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned that other cultures have a more relaxed and simplistic lifestyle than we are raised with in America. I learned to prioritize relationships and enjoy long dinners stemming from authentic conversation and incredible cuisine. I came back with a longing to cook wholesome food and go back to the basics. "
Katie Cohen Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned so much about being on my own and having to figure things out in a new country. I grew as a person, matured, gained insight into how I best interact with others, and also gained so many treasured cultural experiences. It was 100% worthwhile and I wish I could do it over again every semester. "
Madison White Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned a lot about myself. I also got incredibly independent. If you can move to and travel around the other side of the world by yourself, you can do anything!"
A student Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I discovered that there is such diverse background in South American culture. In the US it is easy to combine South and Latin American to one entity, however, there are such major differences between the two."
A student Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"What didn't I gain/learn from my experience? From little small things like a bow or greeting to large things like media exposure and conformity, it was a world which was very opposite from the one in which I came from."
A student Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I gained international experience in my field of study not only allowing me to be successful but to also identify opportunities for my individual growth. "
Anna B Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"Extremely worth it. It really encouraged me to meet new people and value the friendships that I made. Experiencing the different culture first hand really allowed me to gain a respect for everyone I met."
Matea Manterola Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned people are all alike. Yes, we have differences in appearances, but overall people just want others to be nice and to be loved. I also learned much more Spanish"
Mackenzie Jacobs Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I've gain a lot of new close friends, amazing memories, a deeper understanding of the Spanish culture/history. Personally, for me it was worth while simply living in a new culture. Being surrounded by different mentalities has definitely shaped the way I think and even behave. I can honestly say that my self confidence has impro..."
karla cervantes Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned to appreciate other cultures and to branch out of my comfort zone, I have grown so much from this, I have learned to truly enjoy life."
Anna Celyn Irwin Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I gained a cultural experience that can never be taught by Book. I will hold everything I learned and viewed will never be forgotten"
David S Hiltzman Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"Yes, my spanish improved significantly "
Avery Dutcher Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned many different modes of political philosophy and it completely changed my way of thinking about politics. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Jordan E Moore Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned about life in the cold. I learned about government system that went through very interesting times. I met people that I could only imagine. my world view has expanded. Of Course it was worth it!"
uriah davis Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"It was absolutely worth it. I had unforgettable experiences, made incredible friends, and had to learn to adapt in a way you don’t have to when you travel for a short time period. "
Colleen Maher Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"I learned how to easily accept another culture. It was very worthwhile. "
Alexandria Mangold Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"It was very much worthwhile. I learned many skills such as intercultural competence and how to get un-lost. I gained many new friends and many once in a lifetime experiences"
A student Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"You don't know what you don't know. I learned this lesson several times over as I was faced with decisions, obstacles, and situations I had never thought to prepare for. I cannot put my 5 months of life lessons into better words than Mark Twain when he said “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many ..."
Rachel Brown Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
