UIndy Study Abroad News
November 8, 2023: Faculty-led travel programs see new destinations for Spring Term
Faculty-led International Programs, for the spring of 2024 are leading students on study abroad programs to various countries, including Cyprus, the Dominican Republic, Japan, South Africa, Spain, and the UK.
Read the full article: Faculty-led travel programs see new destinations for Spring Term
October 25, 2023: University of Indianapolis Announces $4.1 Million Legacy Gift from Christel DeHaan Family Foundation
The grant will create an endowed fund which will support the mission, vision, and operations for the now-named Christel DeHaan Center for Global Engagement (CDCGE). The CDCGE is home to the University’s International Admissions Office, Office of Study Abroad, International Partnerships, and Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
October 23, 2023: Going Global
Arianna Doeden shares her experience studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain for a semester in this segment of the UIndy episode of the College Tour. Our hearts are full watching and listening to Ari's study abroad testimony. Feeling inspired? Curious? Let us help answer your questions and get you wherever you want to go.
Check out all 10 student stories: UIndy's Episode of The College Tour
April 20, 2023: IIE Selects the 2023 IIE Passport Project Awardees
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that University of Indianapolis has been selected to receive a 2023 IIE American Passport Project grant in the amount of $4,125.00. This grant enables UIndy to nominate 25 eligible students and give each of them $165.00 to apply towards their U.S. passport application process. The IIE American Passport Project is an award for U.S. colleges and universities in the IIENetwork, which aims to support first-year, Pell-eligible students obtain a U.S. passport and encourage participation in study abroad.
UIndy prides itself on creating thoughtful application and clear plans for supporting our students through the passport and study abroad process. This award prioritizes first-year students with the hopes that they have ample time to obtain their U.S. passport and utilize the institution’s resources as proposed in the application to realize their study abroad goals.
Read the full announcement: IIE Selects the 2023 IIE Passport Project Awardees
12/2022: COVID-19 Vaccination Update
We continue to require individuals who are studying abroad to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per CDC guidance, before traveling internationally unless those individuals have been approved by UIndy for a medical or religious exemption and their specific programs can support their participation. All UIndy-sponsored travelers need to abide by local virus mitigation strategies established by their destination/host countries/organizations/entities. The requirements of various countries, airlines, hotels, and other third party travel and tour providers are outside of UIndy's control and travelers are responsible for researching, understanding, and complying with all requirements relating to COVID-19 protocols in and en route to their travel destination before departing for any travel. All travelers are reminded that the COVID-19 pandemic situation remains fluid, and policies and regulations of UIndy and all third parties relating to the pandemic and public health and safety are subject to change at any time without advance notice. UIndy is not responsible for any financial losses, cancellations, travel interruptions, risks, and/or other consequences which may in any way be related to current or future COVID-19 policies, procedures, or requirements.
10/2022: UIndy’s Study Abroad Program gives students new perspectives
“It changes your perspective. You see things differently. You might appreciate your country much more and say, ‘Hey, it’s so much easier to do this,’ or you might say, ‘We could do a little bit more of this.’ It’s also the way you explore stuff with your friends, or people that you meet out there.” - Dr. Milind Thakar, International Relations and Political Science.
Read the full article: UIndy’s Study Abroad Program gives students new perspectives
08/2022: CDCGE staff member named to 2022 cohort of James T. Morris Global Leadership Series
Ghina Sadek, Director of Global Education, was named to the 2022 cohort of the James T. Morris Global Leadership Series.
The Morris Series is a five-month professional development program for Hoosiers who demonstrate business or civic leadership with a global component. Inspired by Jim Morris’ vast experience as well as The Center’s mission to support global initiatives across public, private and civic sectors, the sessions will discuss global leadership across government, business, and humanitarian efforts. The series will begin in August and conclude in December and provides a unique professional development program that allows its participants to learn about global leadership from a mix of keynote speakers, panelists, facilitated dialogue and collaborative activities.
07/2022: Daily Journal Article - Study Abroad Back On
UIndy has safely and successfully restarted international travel. Where will YOU go next?
Study Abroad Features
Learn About Past Experiences
Dominican Republic - Spring Term 2022
Lead by Dr. Ken Reid and Dr. Joan Martinez
“I would 100% want to go over and over and over again. It was a life-changing experience. Obviously, traveling out of the country can be scary, but it was definitely worth every bit of my nerves. Definitely.” - Gillian Santana ‘24 (Public Health)
Italy - Spring Term 2022
Lead by Dr. Jennifer Camden and Christen Oganowski (MAVTravel)
Read the UIndy360 News Story: Spring Term 2022: UIndy Explores Three Sides of Italy
“Do it. I was very nervous. I’m terrified of flying and I didn’t know anybody that was going on the trip. Now I’ve made some of my best friends on this trip. I think if you’re scared at all, but you want to do it, just go. It could be the best experience of your life.” - Marissa Knobloch ‘23 (Sport Management)
Spain - Spring Term 2022
Lead by Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs, Dr. James Williams, Dr. Katie Greenan, and Sunni Manges
Read the UIndy360 News Story: 165 MILES LATER: UINDY STUDENTS, FACULTY WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
“You connect with people in a different way than you would like in any other experience." - Torie Potters ‘25 (Human Biology, pre-occupational therapy)
India - Spring Break 2022
Lead by Dr. Milind Thakar and Mimi Chase
Read the UIndy360 News Story: Greyhounds Embark on the India Experience During Spring Break 2022
“As soon as you get there, especially as an American who’s lived in the United States my entire life, it’s very much like an overload of the senses on all fronts, which is really great." - Daniel Farrell ‘24 (International Relations)
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