Study Abroad
News & Events
Check out events hosted by SAISS to learn more about the study abroad opportunities available to SU Pirates!
Study Abroad Events
December 1st, 2024
December 1st DEADLINE: SU Faculty-led Summer Programs/Scholarships
If you are interested in a Faculty-Led Program for Summer 2025, be sure to submit your complete program application by December 1st, 2024. Make sure the scholarship form inside your application is also complete by December 1st. Study Abroad Advising is mandatory prior to submitting your application.
Location
Via (online)Date & Time
December 1 - All DayDecember 6th, 2024
Health & Safety Abroad/Away Pre Departure Orientation
This is a mandatory pre-departure orientation for all Spring 2025 study abroad/away students. Session is 12 - 1:30 PM in Prothro 233. You must stay for the entirety of the session.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
December 6 - 12:00pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register HEREStudy Abroad News
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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.
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Interview with Kamora Millan after a semester in Tokyo, Japan
Kamora Millan, a recent graduate who studied anthropology and sociology, talks about her experience studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan. Inspired by her experience, she aims to pursue a future in teaching English and translation, encouraging future students to embrace cultural understanding and maintain an open-minded approach during their own international endeavors.
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Transfer student reflects on study/research abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris, France
Zacharia Arifi, a senior, anthropology student, reflects on his semester abroad at the famous Sorbonne in Paris, France. Zacharia was a transfer student and was able to fit in a study abroad and graduate on time. He was also able to conduct field research for his anthropology capstone.
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Highlights of the SU Granada Program as Described by a Study Abroad Participant
Senior Raul Villa recounts his study abroad experience in Granada, Spain!
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From Dismissing Study Abroad as a Possibility Due to Financial Constraints to Making it a Reality
Miguel Grado tells us his remarkable journey from overcoming doubts about studying abroad to seeing the world differently after his life-changing experience in Granada, Spain.
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Hispanic-Serving Institution SIT Scholarship
SIT will award a $3,000 scholarship for participation in a semester program and $2,000 for a summer program.
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Scholarship Update for API Students!
We have increased the scholarship funds to $3,000 with API that is exclusively for Southwestern University students.
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SU Student Shares her Experience Abroad in Spain
Mia Martinez describes her experience when attending the SU Granada program during the Summer 2023 term.
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Estonia Study Abroad Alumni Featured in the News!
SU Study Abroad alumni Linsey Jensen ’23 shares about her study abroad semester exchange experience in Estonia!
