Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Phylicia Manley in Nepal
Not only do you learn about other cultures, you certainly can teach people about yours! Check out Semaj Arnold and a flash mob at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan!
Alexis Clark in Ecuador
Explore the healthcare system of Ecuador through lectures & site visits. Examine how topics including mental health, impact the lives of Ecuadorians.
"Throughout the month of June of 2017, I completed an internship with Pan de Vida, Ecuador. Pan de Vida gives people in extreme poverty the opportunity to learn the life skills and obtain the resources they need, both spiritually and physically, to overcome poverty. My project was to teach business concepts to a group of women entrepreneurs who were working on a sewing business. While teaching them about business was the overall goal of my project, my biggest priority was to empower them for success. Those four weeks were the best learning experience of my life. It taught me to open my eyes , heart and mind to a new place and families in need. Working for Pan de Vida is a life changing and humbling experience and I was blessed to be part of that project. There is no greater reward than experiencing the appreciation and smiles of the people that interact with us."
In summer 2017, I completed the senior thesis project in, Ponce, Puerto Rico. My project was to suggest ways to improve the farmers' market and examine the methods that the current farmers use to attract shoppers to the farmers’ market. While doing the study there, I had a chance to travel to many places on the island that gave me an unforgettable memory and experience. I never regret my time doing an internship there. It taught me a lot of new experiences, especially learning about culture and language. I could not thank everyone who I've met on the island enough for what they have done for me. I can offer nothing but a “Gracias” in return for your assistance.
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Announcements
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Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!
Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.
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Apply for passports NOW!
Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.
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Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
Location: Memorial 338
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.
Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.
Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Tuesday, October 3
Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
Time: 4:30pm
For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.
Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday, October 5
Location: Garwood 10
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.
International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
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