There are many ways to study abroad as an Auburn student. One popular way is to participate in an Auburn program. Auburn programs are led by AU faculty and often offer AU academic credit. This summer over 900 Auburn students studied abroad! Two students shared their experiences below.
Scout Huff-Streiter, Business Minor in Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain (Harbert College of Business)
This past summer, I had the exciting opportunity to participate in Auburn’s Complete Business Minor Abroad Program. During the summer, I was able to travel to Milan, Italy and Madrid, Spain while taking courses to complete an entire minor in one summer. As a senior at Auburn, I have so much advice to give incoming students, as well as underclassmen. However, if I could give only one piece of advice, it would be to do everything you can do to be able to study abroad.
Studying abroad was something that always really interested me; however, it wasn’t until I was approaching my senior year that it really hit me that time was running out. Studying abroad this past summer has been one of my favorite memories from college, and that would have never happened if I hadn’t taken the leap of faith and applied to my program. To anyone considering studying abroad, go for it, even if you don’t know anyone in your program. When I committed to my program, I had no idea who I would meet or how it would go. However, after my summer abroad, I can confidently say that it was one of the highlights of my college experience. As I complete my senior year at Auburn and prepare for life after graduation, I know that I will hold the memories I made and the lessons I learned this summer for a long time.
Taylor Strohmeier, London Fashion Industry Tour in the United Kingdom (College of Human Sciences)
I went on the London Fashion Tour over spring break 2023. I was a little nervous at first because I only knew one girl going on the trip, but walked away with so many new formed friendships that have continued to grow and flourish post-trip as we have classes together and hang out still to this day!
We had a lot of free time in the afternoon after all our set activities and tours for the day, so we covered so much of the city and left with no regrets. Some of my favorite memories include: The London Eye and getting matching “London” earmuffs, a behind the scenes tour of the Alexander McQueen archive, seeing Mamma Mia on their version of Broadway, going to Canary Wharf for dinner at the “Sipping Room”, tube rides (especially Paddington station) while playing fun games, and shopping in Notting Hill. I could go on and on about this program because it truly was the best experience ever. I fell in love with the city of London and all it has to offer regarding fashion and my major. I would recommend this program to anyone time and time again!
For more information about studying abroad, visit the Auburn Abroad website!
If you are interested in learning more about studying abroad at Auburn from the student perspective, please head over to the Auburn Abroad blog, Global Tiger Tales. Here you will learn more about specific programs as students detail their own international experiences.