Study Abroad Opportunities - University of Southern Indiana

Studying abroad offers students interested in healthcare and related fields a unique opportunity to gain global perspectives on medical practices, health systems and patient care, enriching their education and professional development.

Immersing in diverse cultures also enhances communication skills, cultural competence and adaptability—key qualities in delivering high-quality, empathetic healthcare.

Join us! Trip to Osnabrück, Germany: April 30-May 11, 2026

Group in Germany USI's Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is planning a return trip to Osnabrück, Germany, a weeklong experience involving collaborative study, health facilities tours and cultural experiences. The success of this program is based on merging U.S. and German students together in terms of discussion and intercultural experiences. At the conclusion of the block week in Osnabrück, the group will travel to Berlin for a weekend excursion.

USI and University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule) Osnabrück (UAS Osnabrück) in Germany have had an exchange partnership since 1990. It grew out of the sister city relationship between Evansville and the city of Osnabrück and is one of the University's longest standing exchange programs with more than 200 American and German students participating since its inception.

For more information about this study abroad opportunity, contact Dr. Erin Reynolds at ereynolds@usi.edu or Dr. Zachary Ward at zdward@usi.edu. Or join their email list by clicking the button below.

Student POV

Olivia Stinson, OT

“My time in Belize is something that I will cherish forever. It was a big culture shock at first, but overall, a very beautiful and eye-opening experience. I feel like I was able to grow not only as a student and future occupational therapist, but also a person because of the relationships and memories made.”

Sofia Nora, Dietetics

"As someone who signed up for the Germany trip without knowing anyone else prior, I would say that I had an enjoyable experience and made so many lasting friendships."

Sara Muensterman, Pre-Nursing

"All all of my experiences in Germany were positive and made me so much more knowledgeable about different lifestyles."

Leah Flake, MHA

"It has made me more confident in my ability to travel internationally and navigate situations with people that I may not speak the same language as!"

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OT Students Visit Belize

Dr. Jessica Mason, Assistant Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy, and faculty colleague Dr. Jenna Thacker, Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of Occupational Therapy, accompanied five second-year OT students to Belize October 21-25, 2024 with Therapy Adventures, a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to delivering pediatric therapy services to underserved communities worldwide. USI received a grant from the Community-Engaged Alliance to help fund the trip.

All OT students are required to complete three, one-week level 1 fieldwork rotations as part of OT 695: Professional Practicum Seminar A and B. Mason says the experience in Belize helped raise the USI students’ level of cultural competence.