Beyond the Classroom

Study Abroad Opportunities

The University of Evansville ranks in the top 20 master's-granting universities nationally for per capita number of students who study abroad (almost 50 percent). Our students are internationally engaged and study at hundreds of destinations such as:

  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Chile
  • China
  • Costa Rica
  • Egypt
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Honduras
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Madagascar
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Peru
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Semester at Sea
  • Senegal
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates

International studies students have the flexibility to study abroad because their financial aid travels worldwide while they study with approved international programs. International studies students can also receive a credit of $500 to their tuition charges the semester after they complete the study abroad to defray travel costs.

Harlaxton in Grantham, England

Harlaxton offers a special benefit to international studies students. Housed in a 19th century Victorian manor 110 miles north of London, Harlaxton exudes culture and offers students a special educational opportunity. Harlaxton Manor was recently selected as one of the top 100 manors in the United Kingdom and was recently ranked the number one study abroad program in America.

Because of the four-day class schedule, students are able to take trips to see the rest of the UK and continent. Two, four-day weekends each semester make it possible for students to travel to more distant locations such as Paris, Moscow, Rome, Athens, Barcelona, Oslo, Prague, Berlin, or Casablanca.

Tuition, room, and board at Harlaxton are the same as they are at the Evansville campus.

Exchange program with University of Málaga

The University of Evansville now has a student exchange agreement with the University of Málaga in Málaga, Spain. Each Spring semester, students will be able to attend the University of Málaga by paying only their regular tuition at the University of Evansville.

A few particulars:

  • UE students must have a B2 competence level of Spanish.
  • UE students should start the application process by May1 of the year prior to the year they plan to go abroad. This will allow them to select the courses that the student wants to take while abroad and determine how the credits will be transferred back to UE. 
  • The application process should be finished by October 1
  • UE students will take a maximum of 18 credits, with the option of taking an internship (6 credits) with the Department of Translation and Interpretation in the Department of English Studies at University of Málaga.
  • Students will finalize the registration process upon arrival at University of Málaga.
  • Students will pay tuition and fees to UE while paying room and board to University of Málaga. University of Málaga will help UE students find accommodations.
  • Students participating in this program shall be responsible for the cost of their travel to and from Málaga, Spain.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lorena Andueza ( pa55@evansville.edu .

Internships

In addition to extensive study abroad options, the University of Evansville has a number of internship opportunities. International internships make a difference when applying to graduate school or for jobs in the competitive workforce. More adventurous students have been placed with the US State Department in Russia, Time magazine in Beijing, the United Nations in Switzerland, the CIA in Washington, and the European Union in Belgium.

Research

All international studies majors complete an extensive, original research project during their senior year. Some of these research projects are presented at one of several regional and national undergraduate research conferences conducted each year. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in joint research with faculty members, further demonstrating the close-interaction students have with their professors.

Conferences

UE sends its students to various National Model United Nations (NMUN) conferences to prepare them to become better global citizens and the next generation of international leaders. Students most frequently attend the Indiana Consortium for International Programs.

Student Profiles

Alejandra Aguilar

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, I accompany children and teenagers to navigate the foster care system. Besides attending court hearings and meetings, my priority is to make their voice heard and do everything in the best interest of the child. In July 2023, Judge Niemeier of the Vanderburgh Superior Court Juvenile Division invited the incoming CASA volunteers to sit on the bench and take pictures using the gavel, which was unique. Being a voice for a child has been both challenging and full of learning experiences!

Alejandra Aguilar with Judge Niemeier

Sarah Curtin

Over the last year, I have had the chance to study abroad not once, but twice, as a student pursing a double major in International Studies and Business Administration. My first opportunity, like many other lucky students at UE, was a hop across the pond to Harlaxton. Harlaxton was freeing. This experience allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, gaining outward skills like planning and time management while also practicing the all-important task of self-reflection. It was an amazing first go, but it wasn’t immersive enough for me. So, the next semester I decided to shake things up by studying in Japan. With a culture distinctly different from the USA’s, the complete immersion that came with living in the Japanese countryside with a host family, and the lack of familiarly with the language or other students, I had never felt so fundamentally challenged nor so fundamentally fulfilled. In Japan, I was forced to speak up for myself, to ask questions, and to come out of my shell in a way that would result in lasting friendships with Japanese, Mongolian, Bulgarian, and other American students. These experiences shaped not only my time in university, but more importantly my world view and the way I now view my own capabilities. “I did this”, I would say. “I flew with friends to Denmark” or “I figured out how to use the bus system today”. Every little moment was a monumental win, and I am so grateful for the International Studies program and all the amazing staff members at UE for helping me every step of the way. To all the students thinking about studying abroad, or just now considering it, all I can say is to “go for it”. Even if it seems scary. Even if it seems hard. In my experience, those challenges will turn into heartwarming memories.

Spring break to Spain

Sarah Curtin Gallery

“Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
—Ibn Battuta, The Travels of Ibn Battutah

Marissa Mitchell

Columbus, Indiana

Marissa Mitchell headshot

Ask Marissa Mitchell how she was able to study abroad four times, have a triple major, complete an internship, and still graduate in four years, and you get a smile. "I stayed busy, but by working with my advisor, I was able to develop a schedule that let me accomplish so much. Since my programs are related, some courses overlapped."

Marissa studied abroad at Harlaxton in Grantham, England; in Grenada, Spain; South Korea; and Shanghai, China, where she also completed an internship. "My summer in Spain was an immersion experience, and I lived with a host family who only spoke Spanish. There is a difference between learning a language and having to use it all the time. I was able to go to South Korea as part of a research grant my professor received. The grant covered all expenses. The research group went to nine universities in South Korea and did a survey on attitudes about American politics and culture. Our next step is to compile the research and present our findings at conferences and our papers will be published on the Asian Network Web site."

Marissa's internship in Shanghai was with an international marketing company and her responsibilities were to translate a catalog into Spanish and research eco-friendly materials. "Devoting my time to researching eco-friendly products, I was able to see how much work is put into developing products for different markets. You have to be certain that the product will work in the target countries and that information is translated accurately. Knowing how much time was put into one product, I can only imagine how much more time is involved for different governments. While in Shanghai, I also lived with a host family, and only the son spoke any English. Yet, at the end of the experience, they told me 'now we have an American daughter.'"