Illinois Abroad Student Stories Blog

Thomas Sanders, who is an advertising major at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, recounts his time studying abroad in the Netherlands for a semester. He also shares his experience getting an internship in Amsterdam and how the helped him visualize future career prospects. 

"During my time conducting experiments in a research internship for Perrotis College in the American Farm School located in Thessaloniki, Greece, I learned a lot academically, internally, and culturally, all of which has changed my outlook on life."

You’ve decided to study abroad, that’s awesome! Now it’s time to talk to your parents about your plans.

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.

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.

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.