“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 T.
Costa Rica Study Abroad 2020

Invest in an unforgettable learning experience

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.

Explore our main global programs

Scroll through our offerings below to discover the global program best suited for you.

Faculty-Led Study Abroad

Students embark on incredible learning adventures with their favorite Bushnell professors traveling to exciting destinations around the world, including Israel, Mexico, England, Ireland, Greece, Turkey, Italy, and more.

Explore Faculty-Led Programs

Global Summer Programs

Students enjoy life-changing experiences in summer programs at our partner universities in South Korea, Taiwan, and Macau (China) for academic credit in various majors or to learn a new language through an unforgettable cross-cultural learning adventure.

Explore Global Summer Programs

Semester Study Abroad & International Exchange

Bushnell students can experience a full semester abroad at one of our partner universities (Dankook University and Macau Polytechnic Institute) or through our partnering organizations (World Strides and CCCU Global Ed).

Explore Semester Abroad & International Exchange

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.

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

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.

Begin your 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.

Students Apply Here

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

For Additional Information Contact:
School of Arts and Sciences
Jenée Cázares, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL

M.A., Central Washington University B.A., Central Washington University Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL Jenee Cazares has been teaching at Bushnell University since 2015 …