Student Stories

Participating in an Education Abroad Program will expand your horizons. You'll learn about the world - and you'll learn about yourself, too. But don't take our word for it, hear it directly from students who have gone abroad!

Education Abroad Stories

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    The Lion City

    September 28, 2025

    “It made me feel like I was more capable of doing things.” Ihsan Khalifa, summer, Singapore

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    Going Dutch

    September 28, 2025

    “Just having to survive on my own was so important for me and I really do appreciate that experience.” Amanda Hardman, exchange, Netherlands

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    Field research in paradise

    September 28, 2025

    I definitely have a greater appreciation for diversity. I just thought that it was really interesting and I have so much appreciation for the diversity that I didn't even know existed.” Makayla Haag, Augustana faculty-led field studies, Costa Rica

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    Voices of change

    September 21, 2025

    “It's easy to beat yourself up at times when you look at others. But that’s the beautiful thing about exchange — you get to just leave that life and leave the person you are and you get to choose who you want to be.” Vaishnavi Goboodun, internship, U.S.

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    The Olympics, Moodle and the nuances of conversation

    September 21, 2025

    “I value the Go Abroad internships that I did more than my industry ones. I just learned a whole lot more, not just about technical skills, but also soft skills and non-technical skills.” Martin Mullappallil Johney, internship, Germany

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    Adventure calls

    September 21, 2025

    “Within my third day in Thailand, I was already on a trip with a group of friends getting my scuba diving certification in Koh Tao. That was cool.” Larissa Bishop, exchange, Thailand

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    Psychological first aid: CPR for the soul

    September 12, 2025

    “It didn't hit me on the plane, or even when I moved into the dorms. It was that first moment in class and the realization that I actually did this — I’m doing it right now and I’m getting trained by a professional.” Jada McGillvray, summer, Spain

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    In the shadow of the French Alps

    September 12, 2025

    “You can just tell by the way they interact they really are protective of their culture.” Anjum Rabbi, summer, French Alps

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    Harmony in hospitality

    September 12, 2025

    “There was a lot of adversity in Cuba's history in recent times and present times. And despite all that, it was a very welcoming place and somewhere that I felt very comfortable to live.” Brett Siemens, faculty-led program, Cuba

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    Wander more, wonder more

    August 5, 2025

    “It was really good to open up my mind to see how things were done in different places.” Patrick Tiang, internship in Japan

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