The Study Abroad Resource Room has information for students in all phases of the study abroad experience:

• Program Brochures

• Detailed information about each IAP study abroad program

• Scholarship and funding information

• Application information

• Travel books such as Lonely Planet guidebooks

• Contact information of past participants that have volunteered to answer your questions

• Computers to help you research study abroad options or apply online

• Peer Advisors to assist you with all of your questions about study abroad

The Study Abroad Resource Room is staffed by Peer Advisors, returned study abroad participants that are available to answer your questions about IAP study abroad programs and share their study abroad experiences with you! Here are IAP's current Peer Advisors:

Studying in Florence was the most amazing experience of my life. It was challenging but at the same it was rewarding. The ability to travel every weekend was great but the best part was learning to respect and accept another culture despite its differences.

Study abroad has absolutely changed my life. Because of it, I've made amazing friends, learned about so many fascinating cultures, improved my language skills, and even figured out what I want to do with my life (work in study abroad!).

Every meal, trip on a bus, and afternoon in class was different and new. I never knew quite what to expect. That’s how study abroad should be.

Study abroad in general is an incredible experience. It gives you the unique chance to examine your home culture through the lens of another. This is life changing if you open yourself to the experience (and all that aside, being abroad is a load of fun- meeting new people, having adventures, and in London, enjoying the pubs!).

My time in China was a blur of non-stop, in-your-face fun! I woke up everyday not knowing where the day would take me, just trying to be prepared for whatever crazy adventure came my way. I saw the rich, the poor, the modern, and the ancient all while eating amazing food and experiencing a culture unlike any other. I studied hard, traveled hard and haven’t looked back since!

It was a really unique experience studying in different countries in Latin America. I was able to travel throughout the different regions, compare local dialects and slang, and get to know distinct cultures and people.

Studying Abroad in Kenya was exactly what I needed. It woke me up to the world, and challenged me in ways I could never imagine. This experience opened my eyes to new a culture, new languages, new places, and new food--what more could I ask for?

For me, studying abroad was one of the most challenging, exciting, and rewarding experiences. The opportunity allowed me not only to study abroad, but to live with people from all over the world, immerse myself in a new culture, and see places and things I had only read about. I had the time of my life while in Madrid, and I definitely recommend following through with your interest in studying abroad.

Living abroad was an opportunity to experience different ways of life-to immerse myself in a foreign language and appreciate the food, art, architecture and customs. I learned as much about myself as I did about my host countries.

Studying abroad was a great experience because not only did I learn more about Japanese culture, but I also was able to learn about global culture through the other exchange students I met and through travel.

My favorite aspect of the London program was living with other students from Wisconsin and sharing the experience with them. I also loved the culture in London and how it was a modern city but also filled with so much history. I am also interested in theatre and it was extremely convenient to see many different plays and musicals while in London.

Anticipating my experience studying abroad, I knew that I would change, develop and learn countless valuable skills, but I never imagined that this would be so absolutely true. For the first time in my life, I was truly independent, thrusting myself into a very foreign environment, which forced me to think on my feet, adapt to many new situations and gain a perspective as to where I fit into the global community. Through the various travel opportunities, the engaging and unique courses, a new pace of life, and a new appreciation for what I had ahead of me - as well as my life back home - I departed Ecuador with excellent Spanish skills and a new outlook on life.

Studying abroad was a unique opportunity that allowed me to find out more about exactly who I was and what I love. I embraced an entirely new way of life, a new language, and a new group of friends in France, and came away with an unforgettable experience and friends for a lifetime. By studying abroad I was able to find out what I was passionate about, and it has only strengthened my convictions in how I want to live my life.

My study abroad experience was unique because it was just 4 weeks long. The city of Perugia is amazing and the locals are welcoming. The Umbria Jazz Festival is definitely the highlight of this program- with famous bands coming from all over the world. The city is student friendly and packed with fun things to do. 4 weeks was the perfect amount of time to live in Perugia, but my time there definitely inspired my return to Italy in the future.

In China I climbed the Great Wall and hiked in the Himilayan mountains, while in South Africa I climbed Table Mountain, learned African dance, and how to surf. Studying abroad gave me the opportunity to try so many new things for the first time. In South Africa I lived in a house of 10 people from all over the world and gained a global perspective on many different issues.

Studying in Mexico was the best way to learn Spanish and the best way to experience the culture first hand. I’ll always have great memories from my time in Oaxaca.

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