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
September 2nd, 2025
Study Abroad 101
Come learn about study abroad opportunities, funding, and the application process! This is the place to start. All students are required to attend either a Study Abroad 101 session, a Faculty-led Information Session, or individual advising prior to application. This session will be held in Prothro 233. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 2 - 4:00pm - 5:00pmRegister
Register for Study Abroad 101September 8th, 2025
Study Abroad 101
Come learn about study abroad opportunities, funding, and the application process! This is the place to start. All students are required to attend either a Study Abroad 101 session, a Faculty-led Information Session, or individual advising prior to application. This session will be held in Prothro 233. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 8 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register for Study Abroad 101September 9th, 2025
Gilman Scholarship Writing Workshop
Interested in studying or interning abroad, but not sure how you’ll fund it?
- The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants or dependents of active military personnel to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.
Location
Debby Ellis Writing CenterDate & Time
September 9 - 3:30pm - 5:00pmRegister
RSVP hereSeptember 16th, 2025
2025 Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair is the perfect event to learn how accessible study abroad/away is.
Location
McCombs Campus CenterDate & Time
September 16 - 10:00am - 2:00pmRegister
Register for Study Abroad FairSeptember 17th, 2025
Study Abroad 101
Come learn about study abroad opportunities, funding, and the application process! This is the place to start. All students are required to attend either a Study Abroad 101 session, a Faculty-led Information Session, or individual advising prior to application. This session will be held in Prothro 233. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 17 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register for Study Abroad 101September 22nd, 2025
2026 SU Granada Info Session #1
The SU Granada Program is a 7-week, 8-credit program for SU students with a minimum requirement of one semester of college-level Spanish.
Location
Olin 126Date & Time
September 22 - 4:00pm - 5:00pmRegister
Register for SU Granada Info SessionSeptember 23rd, 2025
2026 SU Rome Info Session #1
This immersive, 5-week program invites students to explore the eternal city of Rome through the lens of literature, history, art, and culture.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 23 - 4:00pm - 5:00pmRegister
Register for SU Rome Info SessionSeptember 24th, 2025
2026 SU London Info Session #1
The SU London Program is a 15-week, 16-credit program for students who have attained at least sophomore status at the start of the program.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 24 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register for SU London Info Session
2026 SU Europe Info Session #1
The European Cultural Explorations program includes 2 credits in the Spring semester and a 6-credit, 4-week traveling component where students visit multiple European countries.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 24 - 5:30pm - 6:30pmRegister
Register for SU Europe Info SessionSeptember 25th, 2025
Study Abroad 101
Come learn about study abroad opportunities, funding, and the application process! This is the place to start. All students are required to attend either a Study Abroad 101 session, a Faculty-led Information Session, or individual advising prior to application. This session will be held in Prothro 233. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
September 25 - 4:00pm - 5:00pmRegister
Register for Study Abroad 101Study Abroad News
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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.
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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.
