Why Study Abroad Office programs you might ask?
- Low Cost: Many programs cost as much or less than the cost of studying at Illinois.
- Range of languages: Many programs are offered in English with the opportunity to learn local languages such as Spanish, Italian or Portuguese.
- Resident Director/Faculty Leader: An Illinois representative lives abroad with you for support.
- Illinois Students: There will be other Illinois students on your program with you.
- Familiar Academic System: Many programs have classes structured similar to Illinois classes.
- Flexible GPA: These programs provide extra support and thus can accommodate many GPAs.
- Housing: Live with a host family or with other Illinois students in an apartment or residence hall.
Upcoming Deadlines for Study Abroad Office programs
Deadline: March 16:
Deadline: March 26
Deadline: April 1:
- SAO Exchange: Spanish Studies in Granada (Spain) -- Summer 2012
- SAO Verona Studies Program (Italy) -- Summer 2012 & Fall 2012
- SAO Instituto San Joaquin de Flores (Costa Rica) -- Summer 2012
- SAO-Social Work: Community-based Learning in Costa Rica -- Summer 2012
- SAO The KULeuven-Illinois Experience (Belgium) -- Fall 2012
- SAO Exchange: Spanish Studies in Granada (Spain) -- Fall 2012