Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
University Information
Virginia Tech's Education Abroad office challenges students to engage with the world by providing study abroad opportunities that are academically, culturally, and personally enriching.
Education Abroad/OIRED
526 Prices Fork Road (0378), Room 131
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Tel.: 540-231-5888
FAX: 540-231-5164
E-Mail: vtabroad@vt.edu
Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M - F
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No important dates configured."I learned how to communicate with people when there was a barrier as large as language. This is huge because if you can communicated through a language barrier, you can communicate through nearly anything."
Kyle Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I learned that I want to live in France. I loved my time there so much that I decided to make it my goal to have a career in France."
Laura Froggatt Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"Wildlife influences tradition, culture, and livelihoods. People have strong and conflicting opinions on wildlife management, and their positions are not black-and-white. Landscape-scale perspective is critical to understanding wildlife systems. Any conservation effort is enhanced immeasurably by collaboration between diverse gro..."
Ally Moser Scott Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"The GREEN Program: Iceland Edition, was one of the best choices I ever made. I got to stay with 19 other like-minded students from America and Canada as we attended renewable energy lectures at Reykjavik University, visited renewable energy power plants, and hiked, snorkeled, and caved around Iceland, making some great friends a..."
Divij R Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I could not have dreamed of having a better study abroad experience (or even travel experience) than the one that I had with the GREEN Program! The lectures were interesting and the "field trips" to local energy plants were incredible and insightful. Not to mention the trips that we took throughout Reykjavik and the Southern par..."
A student Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"It was not entirely expected, because I assumed this would be the type of program where my whole day will be planned out for me. This was not the case at all, and was a pleasant surprise for me, if a little alarming at first. However, having this freedom and balance between Summit assigned programs and my own activities that I..."
A student Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"My study abroad experience was the best four months of my life and changed my future for the better! I traveled to Barcelona, Spain with the International Studies Abroad program for the fall semester of my junior year. Barcelona is an exciting, diverse, and welcoming city that steals a part of your heart. I made some of my best ..."
A student Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I learned how much different America is than other countries. It was very interesting to see how much different the culture and education is. It was worthwhile because it really made me learn a lot about myself and opened my eyes at how large the world is."
A student Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I came to learn the language. My Mandarin skills increased exponentially, because of CLI's incredible teachers and system and also because of true cultural immersion. But I also gained much more than language proficiency. I understand Chinese cultural better, I saw some incredible sights, traveled, hiked, and above all sustai..."
nathaniel.foote Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I gained an extraordinary insight into the Chinese culture and language. I left America not being able to speak a word of Mandarin and returned being able to speak full sentences. For me, the trip was truly the most rewarding experience. I learned of my ability to adapt to new environments and how quick I was able to pickup the ..."
Jaime A Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"I gained an understanding that I am responsible for making a change- that helping people and the environment as well as innovation starts with an idea that I am willing to voice. This program demonstrated that there are many people around the world as well as right next door who are willing to make such ideas come to life. Every..."
Rebecca S Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"It was so worthwhile and I wish I could go back. I miss it everyday. "
Rebekah B Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Entirely worthwhile. Perfect mix of study and fun."
Mark G Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Tangibly, I learned very much about renewable energy and the environment. The intangibles were equally or more valuable, however. I gained confidence in myself, a greater appreciation for the outdoors, and a renewed sense of adventure. This program was definitely worthwhile."
Nathaniel F Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"I learned the inner workings of renewable energy production in a way I could never have achieved in America, and the importance of other political fields to bring the technologies to their feet. I made some close friendships with my group mates and counselors which I will carry with me for years to come (we still communicate eve..."
Tommy J Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"it was worthwhile. I improved my language skills and learned a lot of things you can't learn in a classroom in America. I loved experiencing a new culture."
Shannon C Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"I gained friends and a true understanding of what life is like around the world. I gained understanding of culture and a bit of history from the classes and gained many many memories! "
Emily M Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Virginia Tech
"Extremely worthwhile. All of my friends and family say I have a new confidence that I didn't show before I left. I learned to get along with people I may not necessarily choose to otherwise spend time with and to travel with an open mind."
Jeanne M Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"While I have not had a chance to use much of my language skills since the trip, during and soon after the trip I could speak Spanish quite well. I had so much fun during my experience and I gained confidence in my own abilities to navigate an unknown place and meet new people. I also was exposed to ways in which another country ..."
Emily C Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Yes! I wish I could go back!! I plan to as soon as I have the money to. My host family said I could stay with them without a doubt. I'm very comfortable speaking Spanish now, and was excited to be able to use my Spanish during job interviews! But beware: If study abroad is your first time leaving the country...you will become ad..."
Brittany G Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"I am so thankful I decided to study abroad in Italy through ISA. The experience was once-in-a-lifetime! I hope to return to Italy, and other parts of the world, in the coming years. I met a few great friends whom I still keep in touch with today. Thanks ISA!"
Kim P Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Yes! These people have noting yet are so happy. We have everything and always want more. Learned that as much as you want to help people out sometimes you can't. "It's never enough" Would give them some food, and though we had more were told not to. Kids would still walk away with a smile on their face, without a single sour lo..."
Lina G Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"This study abroad experience was very worthwhile. It allowed me to travel extensively, become nearly fluent in Spanish, broaden my horizons, and learn a tremendous amount through conversations, classes, and cultural experiences. It has been helpful in my career and every day life."
Jeffrey L Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
