IU Education Abroad connects students with the world through study, research, work and experiences outside of the United States.
Indiana University opens up a world of opportunities through its study abroad programs, offering students the chance to turn their summer break into an adventure that’s both fun and meaningful. These programs go beyond just seeing new places—they’re about diving into new cultures, pushing personal boundaries, and gaining skills that stick with you long after… Read more »
It is very common to receive the recommendation to pursue studies abroad during an academic journey. The underlying idea behind this suggestion is that through the course of studies in another country, one can gain highly enriching experiences; new perspectives, personal and professional growth, as well as discoveries about what can be appreciated both as… Read more »
This summer, 133 Indiana high school students boarded planes bound for Spain, Austria, and France, committing to several weeks away from home. They left behind their smartphones, their families, and most importantly, the English language. They also joined a group of Hoosiers stretching back more than half a century: The Indiana University Honors Program for… Read more »
IU Global coordinated a visit to Ghana last spring to foster new partnerships and explore avenues for collaboration in Africa – a key priority of IU’s global engagement strategy. The delegation, led by Interim Vice President for International Affairs and Associate Vice Chancellor for International Affairs Hilary Kahn, built on decades-long engagement between IU and… Read more »
Miguel E. Ayllon Ph.D., a leader in designing and managing international engagement programs at large, multi-campus research-intensive public institutions, joined Indiana University as the new associate vice president for international affairs on September 1. Ayllon succeeds Shawn Reynolds, who will retire after 26 years at Indiana University working in various capacities in OVPIA, and has… Read more »
My name is Gie Wilson, and I work in the Office of the Vice President for International affairs as IU Global’s Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador. I promote the local and global impacts of sustainable development within Indiana University and across our partners on campus and around the work through a variety of tasks, including this… Read more »
August is always an exciting time for our office as we prepare to welcome students back to campus and open the application cycle for spring semester international experiences. But this year is particularly invigorating as we begin this month with a new name: the Office of Overseas Study is now IU Education Abroad! For over… Read more »
Hundreds of IU students have participated in the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Student Program since its inception. After the 8th year of being named a Top Producer, we sat down with just a few Fulbrighters to learn what the program’s impact is on their lives.
After a distinguished career spanning 40 years and countless contributions to the field of international education, Kathleen Sideli, Ph.D., who served as IU’s Associate Vice President for Overseas Study until her retirement in June 2022, received a Life Membership Award at the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference.
President Whitten made her first trip to East Asia with a small delegation from Indiana University, traveling to Japan and South Korea.