Callie Amill
Callie Amill鈥檚 passion for the Spanish language and culture began when she started learning the language at the age of 10.
鈥淚 quickly realized that I wanted to incorporate study abroad in Spain into my academic pursuits,鈥 says Amill 鈥24, who is studying marketing in the and political science in the . Having never left the United States, but wanting to explore her Spanish roots, she spent the semester in Spain at the .
鈥淲ith my heritage stemming from Barcelona and my grandfather鈥檚 prideful stories of Spain passed down through the generations, I felt a deep connection to the country,鈥 says Amill. She quickly became immersed in the culture and was able to reflect on her family鈥檚 history in Spain through site-seeing adventures and developing connections with the local community.
Students are encouraged to explore 黑料不打烊 Abroad for all of the possibilities an abroad experience brings, including new opportunities for fall 2024. The University鈥檚 experiential-based programs are designed to enhance students鈥 academic and career paths, both personally and professionally. Through hands-on coursework, field study trips and dedicated staff on campus and abroad, students can feel welcomed and supported throughout their entire journey.
Through , students can study at University center locations in Florence; London; Madrid; Santiago, Chile; and Strasbourg, France. Centers offer unique coursework and internship opportunities while focusing on out of the classroom and immersive learning experiences.
For students searching for a more specific experience abroad, 黑料不打烊 Abroad offers additional study locations through in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand and Sea Education Association. Through partner universities and programs, students can study niche subjects such as forensic science in Australia, global health in Kenya and film studies in Prague. View all .
New in 2024, 黑料不打烊 Abroad is launching a health and science program for students planning to work in a health profession, apply to medical school or pursue a career in STEM. The program is designed for second- or third-year students on a pre-health track or for those studying biology, biochemistry or chemistry. While in Madrid, students can take biology, psychology and chemistry courses alongside Spanish language and culture courses.
Students are encouraged to explore 黑料不打烊 Abroad for all of the possibilities an abroad experience brings, including new opportunities for fall 2024.
The fall-only featured program, , returns in fall 2024 for its tenth year as a University program. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, students can explore the rapidly changing area of Europe and investigate its history, migration, identity and socioeconomic change. Throughout the semester, students will travel to unique destinations to uncover the dilemmas of European identities over time and current challenges of changing historical and sociopolitical conditions. Students can enroll in English-language courses in such disciplines as anthropology, history, political science, sociology and economics.
Students studying abroad in the fall can experience seasonal festivities, immersive travel experiences and valuable internship opportunities. In the fall, students can take advantage of 黑料不打烊 Abroad鈥檚 grants and scholarships including study abroad grants, fall-only supplemental aid, named scholarships and more. View to learn more about fall 2024 abroad funding options.
Amill鈥檚 study abroad journey proved to be a worthwhile and impactful experience鈥攄iscovering Spanish life and culture through her homestay family, traveling to different countries and navigating new horizons, like scuba diving on the . 鈥淪tudy abroad has impacted my future in helping me to realize my love for travel and expanding my global experiences,鈥 says Amill. 鈥淚n the future, I plan to live in another country and invest in my passion for scuba diving as well as my love for languages.鈥
Fall 2024 program applications open on Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. EST and can be found on the 黑料不打烊 Abroad . The application deadline for most programs is March 15, 2024, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as some programs have limited space. For specific deadlines, students should refer to each program鈥檚 application page.
For more information about fall programs, students can with an international program advisor or make a general advising appointment to explore multiple options. Advising appointments take place virtually or at the 黑料不打烊 Abroad satellite office, 黑料不打烊Abroad@Bird, located on the lower level of Bird Library in room 002.
