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Illinois Abroad Student Stories Blog

Read about Illini, whose study abroad experiences enriched their global perspective.

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  • Study Abroad Programs A to Z

    by Caitlyn JohnsonNov 3, 2017 10:45 am

    The University of Illinois offers literally hundreds of study abroad programs suited for every student interested in studying abroad. Having all of these options can be exciting, but it can be overwhelming to decide on a program.

  • 365 Days of Brazil

    by Caitlyn JohnsonOct 25, 2017 11:30 am

    Everyone has different ideas about where they want to study abroad and what culture they want to experience. Mary Gan, a senior majoring in Agricultural Consumer Economics with a minor in Portuguese, spent a year in the city of Piracicaba, Brazil at the University of São Paulo-ESALQ.

  • 4 Study Abroad Scholarships in 4 Minutes

    by Caitlyn JohnsonOct 13, 2017 11:15 am

    Don’t let the cost of studying abroad deter you from a priceless experience.  Although the cost of studying abroad is often comparable to studying at Illinois, applying for scholarships can help offset your expenses.

  • To Jordan (then Austria) and Back

    by Caitlyn JohnsonSep 29, 2017 10:15 am

    Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your college career. But studying abroad twice - that can be the opportunity of a lifetime. Read about Ester Fang's study abroad expereince in Amman, Jordan as well as Vienna, Austria. 

  • Gilman Scholarship: Victoria Pai at Yonsei U.

    by Alexandra WilliamsonAug 10, 2017 10:30 am

    Victoria was awarded the Gilman Scholarship—a grant for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing internships abroad—for her study abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea during the Academic Year of 2014-2015.

     

  • There and Back Again: Sarah at Korea U.

    by Alexandra WilliamsonAug 9, 2017 3:45 pm

    Originally from Minooka Illinois, Sarah chose to attend Illinois due to the Korean Language courses available and the strong support from the College of Education to study abroad. Sarah studied at Korea University in Seoul on two separate occasions, citing her first experience and a desire to take more courses as the motivation to go abroad again.

  • There and Back Again: Jacklyn Montiel in Granada

    by Alexandra WilliamsonAug 9, 2017 3:30 pm

    Sometimes studing in a country once just isn't enough. Read about Jacklyn's study abroad experience in Granada, Spain and how she intends to study there again. 

  • Internships Abroad: Emma in New Zealand

    by Alexandra WilliamsonAug 9, 2017 3:15 pm

    One of the best ways to learn is through hands on experiences. Learn about Emma Woods’ study abroad experience in New Zealand and how she got the chance to learn through exploration and hands on professional experience.