University of South Alabama - Study Abroad

Congratulations to Matthew and Mary Helene on receiving Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants!

High season for study abroad at South is well underway and it’s time to highlight the amazing programs we offer to our adventurous Jags!

Check out our USA Biology in the Galapagos program, led by the legendary Dr. Juan Mata. In partnership with Universidad San Francisco de Quito, students explore numerous subjects, from farming sustainability at Hacienda Tranquilla to laboratory work that seeks the connections between human, animal and environmental health. In just two weeks, students can earn up to 4 credit hours towards their degree.

At South, our faculty-led programs prioritize hands on experiential learning that not only keeps students engaged, but also opens up the opportunity for learning about the world around them. In our opinion, there is no better way to learn than by exploring unknown.

Thanks Dr. Mata and the Biology Department for being huge supporters of study abroad!

Want to learn more about study abroad at South? DM us or reach out at [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW?

Two of your 2026-2027 Student Government Association officers are study abroad Alumni!

Vice President Kennedy Williams studied abroad with USA French Langauge, Business, and Culture in 2025. On this program, she spent 6 weeks earning 9 credit hours of French language credit with Professor Hanks in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages.

Chief JusticeHelen Hendrix stsudied abroad with USA History of British Contributions to Science and Medicine in 2025. Dr. Alison Henry takes a group of students to live in Harlaxton Manor, a beautiful Victorian country house in Lincolnshire, where they explore historical sites across England.

Here at South, The Office of International Education offers over 800 programs in 60 countries. This summer alone, more than 300 Jaguars are participating in short-term summer programming. Whether it’s studying medicine in London, practicing rural healthcare in India, or exploring visual art in Italy, we have experiences that will fit your academic, personal, or professional goals!

So the only question that remains… where will you go?

Last week, GlobalUSA celebrated a huge milestone with students, friends and family before students walked the stage. It’s an event we look forward to every semester and this year, we are proud to say we had a packed house!

This year, we had over 160 graduating study abroad students - that’s over half of what we send abroad in a single summer! We are so proud of each and every one of you, and humbled that you chose study abroad to be apart of your journey here at South.

Congratulations to Class of 2026 - our study abroad alumni, exchange students (Ena, Rio and Côme -we’ll miss you!) and our full-time international students. We wish you the best!

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Gilman Recipients!

Three University of South Alabama students have been awarded scholarships through the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program to study abroad during the 2026 awarding cycle. This award cycle, Gilman received nearly 14,000 applications and only about 300 award were available nationwide.

The awardees are:

🇪🇸Molan Abdallah, a biomedical sciences major, who will receive $3,000 to study in Spain this summer.
🇹🇭Krys Freeman, an international studies major, who will receive $3,000 to study in Thailand next spring.
🇬🇷Jordan Simmons, exercise science major, who will receive $2,500 to study in Greece this summer.

So proud of our frequent flyer, Abby Russ!

Frequent Flyer In December, Abby Russ was in the thin air of Patagonia; on New Year’s Eve, she was watching fireworks over Italy’s Lake Como. Along the way, she's planning a career in international journalism.

🚨URGENT🚨 Jags, we need your help!! 🐆

One of our study abroad alumni, Areshio Walker had his film "Over the Atlantic" selected as a finalist in the Student Video category for the 2026 Innovation Awards with GoAbroad! His film is such an impactful and inspiring video.

Don't forget to watch it and make sure to like, share, repost, and comment a jag 🐆 !! The more engagement the post has, the higher chance he will win!!

🏷️Tag a friend in our comments to spread the word!!

Thinking about study abroad? Want to learn more from students who have study abroad experience? Stop by and meet our panel of students who will share their study abroad experiences and discuss the personal and academic benefits of participating in an international program.

Event Details:
March 31st, 2026
4 PM @ Student Center Terrace