In the best interest of our students and faculty health and wellbeing, International Affairs division in collaboration with the Business Continuity Team and cabinet will continue monitoring the news and updates from various countries to determine future programs and international activities. For more information, please contact Javier Lozano, Ph.D., Director of International Programs at (210) 805-3015 or email lozano@uiwtx.edu.
UIW Study Abroad cares about the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. Please see our COVID-19 Resources page to view the latest updates.
It's Time to Fly!
When Cardinals fly, they do amazing things! The decision to study abroad is one to be proud of, and UIW Study Abroad is dedicated to serving you along your journey.
Study abroad promotes the Mission of UIW by developing enlightened citizens engaged in the human condition across the world. It offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse cultures while gaining new perspectives.
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Numerous studies demonstrate that study abroad participants have higher graduation rates and better placement into graduate school and the job market. Students who study abroad distinguish themselves; just 10% of the U.S. university population has this experience at the time of graduation. In Texas, just over 1% of students go abroad. Set yourself apart!
When you travel, you grow your network around the world. Students become immersed in their surroundings, learn new languages, the local history and politics of a region and its people’s values, beliefs and cultures. Exposure to all these areas means students develop intercultural competency, the ability to communicate with people of other cultures.
Personal Growth
Traveling as a student comes with different expectations than tourism. They learn what it takes to show empathy and compassion for others. Students learn to work independently and gain resilience through the process of cultural adaptation. Our students learn what it means to be a global citizen and a global leader.
Experiential Learning
Students are introduced to new experiences, meet new people and access materials that aren’t available on UIW's campus. On a program led by business faculty member, students visit corporations, meet with industry leaders and engage in design projects. A fine arts class on a semester exchange may be primarily conducted in museums, archives or backstage at a national theater!