Author: Ann Burger

Learn more about Kevin Dao’s study abroad experience in France during summer 2022. Kevin shares how his program will prepare him for the future and how valuable his study abroad experience is for his future career in business.

Learn more about Alia Michaelis’ study abroad experience in Argentina during summer 2022. Alia shares why she chose to study abroad for Spanish and in the health care field for her classes.

Wichita State’s annual Study Abroad Fair will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Please encourage your students to attend in order to learn more about study abroad programs and scholarships.

The event will include more than 20 informational tables set up with students available to share their experiences. Students who attend can be entered to win prizes, including study abroad scholarships.

For more information, please contact studyabroad@wichita.edu

Check out Wichita State’s Study Abroad Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The event will include more than informational 20 tables featuring students who have studied abroad and want to share about their experiences. Participants will also be entered to win prizes, including to study abroad scholarships. For more information, contact us at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Learn more about Sam Gales’ study abroad experience in South Korea during the summer 2022 semester. In this spotlight, Sam shares why she chose to study abroad for teaching in South Korea, which is one of the popular study abroad destinations for Shockers in Asia.

Learn more from our exchange students about their experiences at Wichita State by reading Study Abroad Spotlights. This week, read about Brent Wilson’s experience in Germany during the spring 2022 semester. Brent discusses why other engineering students should consider studying abroad.

Learn more from our exchange students about their experiences at Wichita State by reading Study Abroad Spotlights. This week, read about Daniel Parham and why he chose Japan for his program. Japan is one of the most popular Shocker study abroad destinations for Shockers.

Students are invited to attend the next study abroad opportunity at the London Summer Travel Seminar May 15-23, 2023. The seminar is open to all students. Dr. Fran Cook, from the Office of Research and Contracts, will accompany students during the seminar.

The deadline to apply for the travel seminar is Nov. 22. For more information about the program or to apply for the travel seminar, visit the London Summer Travel Seminar website.

Start planning for next year’s study abroad program to England and Ireland with our European travel seminar at 2 p.m. June 13 via Zoom.

The informational meeting is open to all interested students. Email studyabroad@wichita.edu to receive the Zoom link to attend.

Wichita State students who have studied abroad at Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt in Austria shared their experiences during a panel discussion podcast. The panel includes Jason Forbes, who studied abroad 2006 to 2007, Whitney Fowler, who studied abroad in 2007, Garin Egerton, who studied abroad in 2018, and Brayden Hosman, who also studied abroad in 2018.

The group discussed tips and tricks for studying abroad and information about studying abroad in Austria. They also reminisced about their time abroad. The panel was moderated by WSU assistant educator Jessica Newman.