On October 22, the Study Abroad Office held its annual fall fair, which welcomed over 30 partners and resources from across campus and the world.
The Study Abroad Fair gives students the opportunity to speak with representatives of study abroad programs in an open house setting to learn more about the many study abroad programs available at Illinois State University. The fair also brings an opportunity for students to enter a raffle to win a $500 scholarship to be used toward their study abroad expenses. Congratulations to Shannon Craig, who was drawn as the winner of a $500 Study Abroad Scholarship*
The 2025 fair covered current programming running through direct-enroll and exchange partnerships, faculty-led programs for the summer of 2026, and affiliate providers. The fair saw over 200 Illinois State student attendees who had the opportunity to talk with program representatives and study abroad alumni about academics, internships, cost, individual experiences, travel, and much more.
Assistant Director of Education Abroad Emma Guevara said, “Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s fair a success, and to all who attended! We appreciate the support of our organizers, volunteers, and partners who made the event possible. We hope the fair inspired students to explore new opportunities and consider studying abroad in the future.”
Faculty-led summer 2026 programs
- Communication in Paris
- Education Immersion in Alcalá
- Family and Consumer Sciences in Italy
- Honors Study Abroad Experience
- Ireland Equine Industry Tour
- ISU in Bologna
- Japan Explorations
- Shakespeare and Drama in England
- Spanish Conversation in Avila
- Sport Comparison: Germany vs. America
- Transcultural Nursing in Spain
- Valle Gianni Field School
If you missed the fair but are still interested in learning more about study abroad opportunities, you can attend a First Steps Session to begin your journey. For questions about this event contact (309) 438-5276 or email StudyAbroad@IllinoisState.edu.
*Exclusions apply. See the Office of International Engagement for details.