Study Abroad

“Arrupe Immersions offered by University Ministry are weeklong, 24/7 engagements in emotional intelligence.” 

Claire Jacobs '21

“Seeing this pristine nature and the beauty that it holds makes you want to protect it. Being there in Costa Rica and seeing it all firsthand, you really get this sense of responsibility to help the world.”

Gabriel Baruzzi '27

“We visited farms, indigenous cultural centers, food production centers, factories, kitchens, and farm-to-table restaurants, all working with food and its relationship to culture.”

Kira Baker '26

“We spent a lot of time learning about the relations between the oil company and the Waorani local people, exploring the rivers and forest areas, and even visiting the Waorani community.”

Siobhan Larkin '24

“A key takeaway from my experience was their ability to innovate through limited resources.”

Alyssa Nguyen '24

“The most memorable experience for me was visiting Kampong Dadap in northern Jakarta. We got to ride in the fishermen’s boats and talk to the people about their experience with developers and the government in the struggle to try to keep their homes.”

Merhawit Mehzun ’23, MA ’24

“We have some fantastic professors in this program [sport management], but I can say for certain you will not learn anything in the classroom that will be as powerful and meaningful as being on the ground for this course.”

Jonathan Stolan MS ’23

“The Cambodian immersion transformed my learning perspectives, contextual understanding of culture, and appreciation of resilience.”

Alfred “Mandla” Mdluli EdD ’24

“Being in such a biodiverse place has really been incredible. There’s so much happening here right outside my front door. We’ve seen poison dart frogs, sharks, stingrays, plenty of parrots, and a variety of insects.”

Lu Rothrock '25

"Say “yes” to everything! You never know what might happen so it’s good to push yourself outside your comfort zone if you are on the quieter side. Japan is amazing so try to explore as much as possible outside of the touristy things to get an authentic experience."

Mia Von Buttlar '25

“Our seminars led by the Jesuits explained the reality of the African migrants’ daily lives in Nador. We collectively witnessed how to accompany and to create safe spaces for the migrants. The Jesuits advised us that the way we can do this is by listening.”

Duun O’Hara MA ’24

“The next morning our group set off to Casa de Luz Tijuana where we met with founder and director Irving Mondragón. This is a safe house which provides shelter, food, and resources for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers transiting through Tijuana.” 

Tay Ingersoll MA ’24

"My experience in the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador is something I will carry with me for a lifetime.”

Aliyah Davis ’23

"I believe being out of my comfort made me do things I never thought I would, I met amazing people and traveled to beautiful places. It broaden my perspective on the world and made me get to know myself better."

Samantha Saric '25

"I interned in the office of Sue Higginson, a member of the New South Wales Parliament for the Australian Greens party. I worked in her office in the Parliament House in Sydney. It was a great experience to learn about Green politics and the challenges that Australia faces on a legislative level towards building a sustainable future, as well as the optimism found in people like the Greens party."

Grace Cookston '25

"There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Studying abroad taught me that I can be alone, but as long as I am creating meaningful experiences and feel comfortable in my own company, I will never be lonely in this world."

Samuel Fernandez '25

"Studying abroad in Rabat was truly amazing. I learned so much from living with a welcoming host family; sharing meals, attending their family parties, [and] learning how to cook traditional dishes. I met so many wonderful people and am immensely grateful for this experience."

Imani Im '25 (SIT Scholarship Recipient)

“While studying abroad in Argentina I was immersed in a beautiful country surrounded by locals eager to share their culture. During my semester I faced challenges I never knew I would experience, but I met friends from all over the world who gave me support and strength to overcome any obstacles.”

Analise Chain '25