Study Abroad News

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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.

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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.