The purpose of study-abroad is to enable the student to gain a direct understanding of the intellectual and cultural achievements of another culture. In this way, study abroad may contribute toward intelligent citizenship in the world community. Academic programs for a semester or a year abroad are available in England, Sweden, Scotland, Spain, Germany,Austria, Italy, France,Japan,and Australia. In addition to these countries, summer programs are currently offered in a variety of countries including Mexico, China,Russia, India, Ireland and more. The sophomore and junior years usually offer the greatest curricular flexibility for those who wish to study abroad.
Some programs are more suitable for advanced study and therefore more appropriate for seniors.
We encourage students to look into this opportunity as early as freshman year so they can strategically plan their academic career to include Study Abroad. The purpose of the house is to promote cultural interaction and international understanding through cultural and educational programs. International House is most often remembered by former students as a highlight of their time at Illinois State University. Students may also exchange to two Canadian universities. Students normally participate as sophomores or juniors.