Study Abroad
News & Events
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Study Abroad News
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Studying Abroad Boosts Your Career Success
Over 90% of students and alumni say studying abroad helped them build job-ready skills.
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Southwestern University Featured on Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges List
Another national publication has honored Southwestern as Forbes ranked SU one of the best liberal arts colleges in Texas and the #304 overall institution in the U.S.
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Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape
As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.
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Senior Sarah Doroshow ’25 Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Attend SU London Program this Fall
Psychology major Sarah Doroshow becomes the third Southwestern University student to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship in 2025.
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Southwestern University and Universidad de la Libertad Collaborate to Offer International Exchange Student Program
Southwestern students will soon have the opportunity to study abroad at Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City.
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Student Feature: A Summer to Remember in the Heart of Argentina
Noah Saenger ’26 spent a life-changing summer in Buenos Aires, immersing himself in the culture, history, and language. Through the six-week program, he explored iconic sites, bonded with locals, and deepened his passion for Spanish.
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Student Feature: Cross-Cultural Psychology in Croatia
Wafa Bhayani ’24 reflects on her time in Croatia, where she brought her Cross-Cultural Psychology studies to life by exploring human relationships through Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love.
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Southwestern Students Leslie Gabino Benitez ’27 and Elisa Dierksmeier ’26 Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Both students are participating in the International Student Exchange Program, Gabino Benitez in Spain and Dierksmeier in South Korea.
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From Georgetown to Greece: Recent Graduate Incorporates Art into Unique Study Abroad Experience
Thira Schlegel ’24 studied abroad in Greece over the summer, where she participated in archaeological excavations while capturing her journey through art.
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Southwestern Students Experience Paris Olympics Up Close During Summer Study Abroad Program
Eleven students spent four weeks in Paris studying sport, physiology, and culture during the Summer Olympic Games.
