Wartburg College
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Welcome!
We are happy you continue to explore your opportunties to study abroad. The Abroad 101 site is a great tool to enable you to do just that!
Of course, feel free to stop in the Study Abroad office to discuss any questions you might have. You will find us in WBC 118.
Important Dates and Deadlines
February 1st of the year prior to your departure is the application deadline for study abroad. All Wartburg students must submit an application to WBC 118 before they will be considered eligible to study abroad. Applications can be found in the pockets outside the Study Abroad office in WBC 118.
"I have a better understanding of the language and my personality changed. I'm more relaxed (I was pretty uptight), I'm willing to try more things, and it was amazing. "
Kayla Phelps Wartburg College
"Embrace new cultures and new people. Very worthwhile. "
A student Wartburg College
"I learned how to be an effective/cheap traveler while being safe. I also learned how to be resourceful."
Will McDonald Wartburg College
"I became more independent, definitely worth it. "
A student Wartburg College
"I learned work experience such as working with people from diverse backgrounds. Cultural sensitivity is a necessity for future social workers. "
A student Wartburg College
"I learned so much about myself and have grown as a person, I got to experience a new culture and learn the language, it was 100% worth it and i was so sad to leave "
Sophia Jones Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about the French culture"
A student Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about myself and my ability to function independently in another language and culture. It was absolutely worthwhile and a valuable experience."
Madelyn Carlson Wartburg College
"I learned a lot about compassionate listening and the importance of hearing about and understanding others' lived experiences. I also learned how much I really rely on my family. It was definitely worthwhile"
Allison Maybee Wartburg College
"I learned how to be more adaptable and how be more patient. It was my first time truly going somewhere where I knew no one so I was made to get out of my comfort zone and I have gained amazing friends. "
A student Wartburg College
"I was able to learn more Spanish, was able to learn and appreciate more the Spanish culture and travel all through Europe. It was definitely worthwhile."
Katherine Bender Wartburg College
"I gained a greater perspective on the world while gaining a greater perspective on myself."
Riley Anderson Wartburg College
"I improved my Spanish skills and was fully immersed in the cultural to have a great experience this way too."
Jeffrey Lloyd Dobrzynski Wartburg College
"I definitely was forced outside of my comfort zone, and I was able to grow a lot as a person. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wartburg College
"I am now more of a risk-taker; I try to remain "tranquila" more; It was worthwhile."
Jessa Bidwell Wartburg College
"I learned a ton about the culture of Spain and other European countries. My Spanish improved tremendously. I met amazing new people and had an amazing host-family. It was very worthwhile and I definitely recommend studying abroad to every college student"
Mackensie Sauerbrei Wartburg College
"It was definitely worth it. It was the hardest experience of my life. I learned that I actually love American culture. I was not one of the people who loved their host culture and never wanted to leave. I was very ready to go home at the end of the semester. That being said, I don't regret doing it and I grew so much from enduri..."
Rachel S Wartburg College
"I not only improved my language skills and learned a lot about the countries history, I figured out how to be an active participant in a culture and language very distinct from my own. I also improved my planning and problem solving skills, especially when it came to figuring out transportation and housing as well as how to han..."
A student Wartburg College
"I think I would have had a better experience at a university with more support for international students."
A student Wartburg College
"I learned how to be more independent, and to think even more creatively about how to solve problems, travel, cook. spend free time, and interact with people. I also learned new perspectives, and grew as a person. It was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wartburg College
"I learned so much from my stay in the Czech Republic. Every day I experience something new and different about the culture that I was living in. I loved living like a local and seeing the world through their eyes instead of my own. It has taught me greater patience, understanding, and a willingness to let go and experience life ..."
Alexia B Wartburg College
"I learned that racism presents itself in all sorts of ways and that feminism transfers into cultures differently. Also, that the Spanish language is not queer inclusive. I would not have learned that and challenged my thoughts about social justice issues had I not lived in Spain. The progressive movements are incredibly problema..."
A student Wartburg College
"I gained so much knowledge of the language, of myself, and of the culture in Costa Rica. I learned most things outside of classes and not while sitting at the university. My semester was definitely worth while, and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
A student Wartburg College
"It was a great experience that was definitely worthwhile! I improved my language skills and learned about a really neat foreign culture. "
Kamryn K Wartburg College
"There are a lot more important things in life than school and work. It was definitely worthwhile to be exposed to another way of life."
Gabrielle M Wartburg College
