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Your global adventure starts at Bushnell University. As a part of the larger global community, Bushnell University provides our students with dynamic opportunities to experience the world through global programs and study abroad.

Aside from providing a great travel experience, participation in global programs can produce significant returns on your investment for your academic, personal, and professional life. Take advantage of Bushnell’s life-changing international learning opportunities. 

Bushnell University’s GLOBAL PROGRAMS

Financial Options

Many students don’t pursue studying abroad because they assume the cost is too high. However, finances do not need to be a barrier. With a wide array of help available, many students have studied abroad for the same cost or less than a semester at Bushnell University.

Bushnell University offers scholarships to select applicants for study abroad and global programs. Additionally, students can apply for study abroad scholarships available through Gilman International and other grant-providing organizations.

Common Financial Options

Students can find more detailed information on financial aid and scholarships in the Global Programs & Study Abroad Portal on My.Bushnell. We recommend interested students meet with their financial aid counselors to further discover what specific options may be available.

Global Initiative

Bushnell University has joined the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans gain international experience through study abroad programs.

IIE’s Generation Study Abroad initiative seeks to mobilize resources and commitments with the goal of doubling and diversifying the number of U.S. students studying abroad by the end of the decade

Program Deadlines

Priority Consideration Deadlines

Applying & planning for your program is best when done in advance. Our priority consideration deadlines are listed below; however, each program is different. For specific program deadlines, current students may visit My.Bushnell.

  • Spring Programs: April
  • Summer Programs: September
  • Fall Programs: December

Benefits to Studying Abroad

As a part of the larger global community, Bushnell University provides our students with dynamic opportunities to experience the world through global programs and study abroad. Aside from providing a great travel experience, participation in global programs can produce significant returns on your investment for your academic, personal, and professional life. A sampling of recent trips include: England, Chile, Mexico, and Italy

There are countless personal, educational, and career benefits to studying abroad. One significant value to studying abroad is its competitive advantage in the job search process. In an increasingly global workforce, employers are seeking out candidates with international experience.

  • 73% of employers say study abroad is important when evaluating resumes of junior-level position candidates
  • 90% of employers believe that students who have studied abroad are likely to possess highly desirable skills.

Application Process

Students can begin their applications in the Global Programs & Study Abroad Portal on My.Bushnell. There, you’ll find specific program dates, deadlines, costs, and application forms.

If you have any questions, please reach out to an advisor, or contact the Global Programs Director, Jenée Cázares.

Degree Requirements

Students should consult their academic advisor and the off-campus study program coordinator to discuss the application of credit towards degree requirements. Students are encouraged to pick a program that offers courses that will meet their Bushnell University requirements.

Faculty-Led
STUDY ABROAD

Students join their favorite Bushnell University faculty each summer on short-term study abroad experiences to various locations for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Tuition for these programs includes:

  • 3-6 Bushnell University semester credits
  • Housing and meals
  • Excursion costs (i.e. entrance fees)

Japan

Trip Dates: Summer 2025

Faculty: Dr. Doyle Srader and Dr. Jonathan Alfson

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International EXCHANGE

Bushnell students can experience a full semester abroad through one of our partnering organizations (World Strides and CCCU Global Ed) or through an approved Bushnell program (contact the study abroad director for more information).

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Dankook University
South Korea

Students may study for a full semester as an exchange student at Dankook University. The program fee is the same as a normal semester at Bushnell. Classes are taught in English and available for students in any major. Dankook University offers a wide range of courses taught entirely in English through the Department of International Business.

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Other Semester
Exchange Opportunities

Students are also able to study abroad during the Fall or Spring semester to a variety of different countries through third-party study abroad programs. These programs generally include housing, course registration, pre-planned excursions, and in-country support. We recommend looking at CCCU Global Ed or Veritas (World Strides). Meet with your advisor or the Global Programs Director for more information on picking a location and program.

Dankook University
South Korea

Students may study for a full semester as an exchange student at Dankook University. The program fee is the same as a normal semester at Bushnell. Classes are taught in English and available for students in any major. Dankook University offers a wide range of courses taught entirely in English through the Department of International Business.

Other Semester
Exchange Opportunities

Students are also able to study abroad during the Fall or Spring semester to a variety of different countries through third-party study abroad programs. These programs generally include housing, course registration, pre-planned excursions, and in-country support. We recommend looking at CCCU Global Ed or Veritas (World Strides). Meet with your advisor or the Global Programs Director for more information on picking a location and program.

Hear From Our Students

Student
"During my study abroad experience in Spain, my favorite part was meeting people along the way. Each person was unique, and they opened my eyes to new perspectives and cultures. The experience was unforgettable, and I’m so blessed that I was given the opportunity to study abroad.” 
-Brooke Silvernail
Student
"The highlight of my trip to Costa Rica was meeting locals around town and at different churches, and staying in touch with them even now. Through study abroad I learned that I’m capable of a lot more than I thought!” 
-Maddie Thompson
Student
"The opportunity to not only experience another culture but truly have a hands-on experience has brought not only a deeper appreciation of other cultures but also a deeper understanding of what is written in the Bible. For me, being in Israel has brough the stories of the Bible to life and bridged a gap that makes the Bible so much more personal. I have always struggled to really understand components of the Bible and I felt that experiencing Israel would help me to bridge that gap. I knew that to be there as a student would allow me to experience the culture but also connect to God's word with new understanding. There are so many things and I am still unpacking this trip... Places, people and ways of doing things just make so much more sense after seeing them and experiencing it. An example would be visiting the "Jesus boat", which gave perspective to the size and design of what Jesus was sleeping in during the storm.” 
-Carie Simon

Jenée Cázares, M.A.

Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL

Global Programs Director

Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL
Global Programs Director

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