IU Indianapolis Study Abroad

How are you spending your spring break, Global Jags? 🤔

IUI Honors College students are spending their break studying abroad in Costa Rica as part of the "Costa Rica: Honors College Service-Learning" program. During their experience abroad, the students are making tamales, completing service projects, and exploring famous eco-tourism sites. 🇨🇷 🫔

Let us know how your spring break is going down below! ⬇️

Meet the spring break social media ambassadors for Study Abroad! 🌎️ ✈️

Nicholas Gilbert () is a Communication Studies student who is minoring in Graphic Design. He will be exploring Denmark with the 'Exploring Art & Design in Denmark' program, where he will be acting as a photographer. 📸

Jeasline Deras () is a Business Management and International Studies student. She will be learning about business in Argentina as part of the 'Argentina: Corporate Social Responsibility' program, where she will be acting as a photographer. 📸

Marissa Parcell () is a Forensic & Investigative Sciences and Biology student. She will be acting as a videographer during her time in the United Kingdom as part of the 'UK: Health Systems Around the World' program. 📹️

Sarah Eckert () is a Global and International Studies student. She is spending spring break in the Caribbean with the 'TESM Cruise Line Management program where she will be acting as a videographer. 📹️

Stay tuned to see the amazing content our ambassadors capture during their time abroad! 🙌

The curtain falls on this semester abroad journey with Angelina Valente, who made her study abroad aspirations a reality. During her 4-month stint abroad she built new friendships, received a better understanding of different cultures, and made memories that will last a lifetime! 🤝 🌍️

If you're hesitant to have your own study abroad experience, here are some words of wisdom from Angelina: "My advice for first-time students is to just keep putting yourself out there socially to meet new people while also knowing that solo adventures can be just as exciting!" 🙂

Plan your own semester abroad at iabroad.iu.edu❗️

Embarking on a European adventure during her semester in Dublin, Angelina Valente took her studies beyond University College Dublin. 🧳 📚️ From bustling city streets to enchanting landscapes, she was able to explore not only Ireland but surrounding European countries as well! 🌍️

She had this to say about her experience abroad, "Regardless of where you end up or how much time you spend there, it will open up your eyes to different cultures and experiences that can spark so many new passions within yourself." 🗣️

Plan your own semester abroad at iabroad.iu.edu❗️

Mark your calendars for Study Abroad Day! 🗓️ 🧳 Study Abroad Day is taking place on February 26th. ✈️ 🌎️ Stop by the Study Abroad Office's table in the OIA hallway between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM for international tea and candy, coloring books, and fun activities. We can't wait to see you there! 🗣️

Join us in celebrating Study Abroad Day on February 26th! ✈️ 🌏️ Swing by the Study Abroad Office table in the OIA Hallway from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Enjoy international tea and candy, grab coloring books, and dive into fun activities! 🗣️ 🎉

Study Abroad Day is on the way! 🛫 🌎️ Study Abroad Day is taking place on February 26, 2024. 🗓️ Be sure to stop by the Study Abroad table between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM 🕚️ in the OIA hallway 📍 for some international tea and candy, coloring books, and fun activities. 🎉 🫖 🍬

🛫 🕰️ Traveling back in time with some throwback photos from past study abroad adventures! 📷️ These photos were entered in the study abroad photo content during 2006-07. 🌍️

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Countdown to Study Abroad Day! 🌏✈️

With Study Abroad Day quickly approaching we want to see your study abroad adventures, Global Jags. Post your study abroad photos with the hashtag and tag for the chance to be reposted on our story! 🙌 📸

Study Abroad Day is happening on February 26, 2024 🗓️ Stay tuned for more information about how we are celebrating! 🥳

‼️ Service-Learning Opportunity in Japan! 🇯🇵 ⁠
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This summer academic program will allow students to learn about Japanese peacebuilding activities and learn the meaning of peace in Japanese culture and society. 🏯 The corresponding course is an on-campus summer I semester course that will meet for 6 weeks. 📚️ 🗾⁠
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🗓️ Program applications opened on January 5, 2024, and the application deadline is January 31, 2024. ⁠
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Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Apply now❗️⁠
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For more information and to apply, https://iabroad.iu.edu/istart/controllers/inquiry/InquiryEngine.cfm?serviceid=ProgramSearchProvider&tab=1&programid=1178⁠
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‼️ New Study Abroad Opportunity in China! 🇨🇳

This summer academic program connects students across international settings in a shared exploration of teacher professionalism. 🧑‍🏫 Students in this course will attend both online and in-person sessions, with the in-person sessions taking place during the 9-day visit to Beijing Normal University and other cultural and historical sites across China! 🛫 🌏️

🗓️ Program applications open on January 18, 2024, and the application deadline is February 5, 2024.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Apply now❗️

For more information and to apply, https://iabroad.iu.edu/istart/controllers/inquiry/InquiryEngine.cfm?serviceid=ProgramSearchProvider&tab=1&programid=1179

🗣️ Opportunity for students studying abroad!

The Study Abroad Office is seeking social media ambassadors for upcoming spring break 2024 programs. 🌐 As a social media ambassador, you will have the chance to highlight your experience abroad with photos or videos on IUI social media! 📹️

Other perks of being an ambassador include an IU global goodie bag 🛍️, a free professional headshot 📸, and professional experience 🤝!

The deadline to apply is 🗓️ 02/02/2024 by the end of the day. Visit the link below for more details and to apply! ⬇️

https://international.iupui.edu/machform/view.php?id=257835

Do you have dreams of Studying Abroad? 🛫 🌏️

Learn about all the opportunities that are offered at the spring Study Abroad Fair! 🧳 Speak with returned students, ask questions, meet program leaders, and enter for the chance to win some swag❗️

🗓️ January 24, 2024
🕚️ 11am - 1pm
📍 Campus Center Atrium

See you there Global Jags! ❤️✨️🤍

Interested in Studying Abroad❓️ 🤔

The Spring Study Abroad Fair is coming soon as part of the Spring Weeks of Welcome! 🌏️ Learn about the multitude of opportunities that await abroad and learn about how YOU can study abroad. 🛫 🧳

📅 January 24, 2024
🕚️ 11am - 1pm
📍 Campus Center Atrium

We can't wait to see you there! ✨️

In case you missed it... Here are some of the winning photos from the 2023 Study Abroad Photo Contest❗️ Today we are highlighting the photos that took 1st and 2nd place in the Cultural Adventure and Most Picturesque categories. 📸

Grand Prize Winner and 1st Place in Cultural Adventure, Sofia Vadies
2nd Place in Cultural Adventure, Purva Patel
1st Place in Most Picturesque, Terry Tripp
2nd Place in Most Picturesque, Jose Zuniga

Once again, congratulations to all the winners, and thank you for these amazing photos! 🥳 🙌

‼️ New Study Abroad Opportunity in Estonia! 🇪🇪

This summer academic program will take place over the course of a month in Tallinn, Estonia! ☀️ The academic program will focus on exploring naturally occurring polymers and their uses within the course CHEM-C252: Bipolymers. 🧪🔬

🗓️ Program applications open on December 5, 2023, and the deadline to apply is February 2, 2024.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Apply now❗️

For more information and to apply, visit iabroad.iu.edu.

Meet our social media ambassador, Min! ✈️🎨

A junior at IUPUI, Min is studying Art History with a Museum Studies Certificate with a career goal to work in a museum with a focus on conservation. Her time abroad in on the Central Europe: Exploring Art in Central Europe summer program gained her an immense knowledge of the cultures and history of Berlin, Prague, and Vienna.

Check out some of the highlights from Min’s journey this past summer throughout Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic!

It’s time to find your own summer study abroad program! We have multiple applications CURRENTLY OPEN for SUMMER 2024 PROGRAMS all around the world – check out the link here: https://abroad.iupui.edu/apply-program/open-application-programs-2022.html
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🌍️ Unveil the Secrets of Scandinavian Wellness! 🇳🇴🇸🇪

The Department of Community and Global Health at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health invites you to a 10-day study abroad opportunity in Norway and Sweden! 🗺️

You'll learn about the Scandinavian healthcare system, explore cultural attractions, and get the chance to speak with local experts.

📆 The Application Deadline for this opportunity is October 13, 2023! For more information contact Leah Jansen at [email protected] or visit iabroad.iu.edu.⁠
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‼️ The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health has a spring break study abroad opportunity with a fast-approaching deadline! ✈️🌐⁠
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🇬🇧 Embark on a journey to explore the past and future of public health with this one-week program. Dive into the NHS model and compare and contrast it with the U.S. system. This life-changing experience in the heart of London offers a unique blend of academia and adventure. ⁠
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📆 The Application Deadline for this opportunity is October 13, 2023! For more information contact Leah Jansen at [email protected] or visit iabroad.iu.edu.⁠
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‼️ The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health has two spring break study abroad opportunities with fast approach deadlines! ✈️🌐

🇮🇱 Immerse yourself in the heart of Israel's health system! Join the one-week program and delve into the intricacies of a single-payer system with universal health care coverage.

🇬🇧 Embark on a journey to explore the past and future of public health with this one-week program. Dive into the NHS model and compare and contrast it with the U.S. system. This life-changing experience in the heart of London offers a unique blend of academia and adventure.

📆 The Application Deadline for both opportunities is October 13, 2023! For more information contact Leah Jansen at [email protected] or visit iabroad.iu.edu.

🏮 From Far East to the Midwest: A Cultural Fusion! 🌏️🌎️ The 2023 Indianapolis Chinese Festival will be taking place on Saturday, September 9 at IUPUI Wood Plaza from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Festival admission and parking is FREE. Join the fun with live entertainment and performances, culture and education tents, and great food and beverages! 🎊🍜⁠
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🇨🇷 Costa Rica: A Lesson in Sustainable Travel ♻️ IUPUI students embarked on a journey to Costa Rica where they turned their ecotourism lessons into a real-life experience. Using IUPUI's Green Travel Guide, they demonstrated their commitment to sustainability - from staying in eco-lodges to supporting the local economy. They proved that travel can be responsible and impactful through cultural engagement and eco-conscious choices. 🧳 🌎️

Read the full story here: https://news.iu.edu/live/news/31807-ecotourism-students-practice-iupuis-green-travel-tips-?utm_campaign=iupui-today&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=iupui%7Cxx%7Cot%7Cemail%7Cemnws%7Cown%7Cxx%7Ckpv%7Cstem%7Cstema%7Cxx%7Cxx%7Cxx%7Cxx%7Cglob%7Cxx%7Ccrm%7Cxx%7Cxx%7C2023-08-16-03%7C902

Welcome Back Jags! 🔴⚪️ Whether you are stepping onto campus for the first time or returning to continue your journey, this is your home away from home. Embrace the challenges, seize opportunities, create lifelong memories, and have an amazing semester! 📚️🙌

💡Powering Progress: IU Tech Startup's Renewable Energy Breakthrough 🌱

Green Fortress Engineering, an IU spinup, is on a mission to revolutionize renewable energy. With $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energizing Rural Communities prize, their 'Energy Awareness: Rural Towns & Homes' project aims to catalyze clean-energy transformation in Indiana's Franklin, Ripley, and Decatur counties.

With breakthroughs like hydrogen energy production at low cost and solid-state hydrogen storage, Green Fortress Engineering aligns its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). As they pioneer renewable solutions, they're creating a future where 'going green' is both economical and sustainable. 🌍

Read the full article here: https://news.iu.edu/live/news/31814-iu-tech-startup-advances-renewable-energy-partners

A new chapter begins! 📚️ We're thrilled to announce the changing of our handle from to ! Our name may have changed but our goals have not. We remain committed to assisting you with all the international experiences offered at IU Indianapolis! 🔴🌍️⚪️

Embracing Diversity with Fulbright: Join their Alumni Ambassador Panel - BIPOC on August 4, 2023, from 3-4 PM EST! 🌍🗣️ IIE staff and Fulbright Program Alumni gather to share their journey as black, indigenous, and people of color individuals. They shed light on the transformative experiences of studying, researching, and teaching abroad through Fulbright.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program fosters one-to-one interactions and daily engagement with host communities, promoting academic integrity and mutual understanding. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the program offers unparalleled opportunities across all academic disciplines. 📚️🗺️

Learn more about the Alumni Ambassador Panel and the Fulbright Program at the following link: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/index.php?option=com_events&view=event&id=2815

Ready to embark on an academic adventure like no other? 🌟 Learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on August 2, 2023, from 2-3 PM EST with a dynamic panel discussion! 🗣️🌎 The Institute of International Education (IIE) staff will unravel the Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant (ETA) application's supplemental component.⁠
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The Fulbright Program offers unique opportunities in research, graduate study, and English teaching abroad. Through daily interactions, participants immerse themselves in the host country's culture, promoting mutual understanding and intellectual freedom. Don't miss this chance to learn how Fulbright can redefine your academic journey! 📚🎉⁠
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Learn more about the program and register at the following link:⁠
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/index.php?option=com_events&view=event&id=2814 ⁠
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OIA Director of International Partnerships Ian Mcintosh led a group of 20 from the IUPUI Honors College to Costa Rica during spring break to participate in service projects in the Ballena National Marine Park in the southwest town of Uvita. With a focus on the SDGs, in particular, life in the sea and also on land ( #14 and 15) students worked to create signboards on the important coast tree species (in both English and Spanish) and created filters to monitor microplastic pollution even in what appears to be pristine sites.