Not sure where to start?

Schedule an exploratory advising appointment with our Study Abroad Peer Ambassadors (in-person or Zoom) to discuss the study abroad process. Our Peer Ambassadors have experience with Ball State study abroad programs and have been trained to assist you in exploring your options and can speak to you in a peer-to-peer environment. You can also sign up to attend a Study Abroad 101 or NSE informational session to learn more. Once you have begun an application, you will have a required Pre-decision Meeting with a Study Abroad Advisor. 

Learn more about all of our study abroad advising opportunities below.

Schedule a meeting with a member of our Study Abroad advising team to chat one-on-one about all things study abroad! Our peer ambassadors can talk about types of programs, where to go, when to go, how to apply, and about scholarships. They have all studied abroad themselves, are familiar with Ball State’s programs, and have been trained to assist you in exploring your different options. They will meet with you in a peer-to-peer environment to help get you started. 

WHO should you meet with? Great question! You can meet with any member of our team, but here are their specialties:

- Alex: Direct Enroll / Providers
- Auriel: AIFS Abroad
- Izzy: BSU-in & NSE (Domestic Exchanges)
- Sarah: Faculty-led & Exchanges (International)
- Shelby: Internships & NSE (Domestic Exchanges)
- Ziare: BSU-in

Book an appointment using the button below. When you sign up, we'll ask a little about you-- your major/year, as well as where/when you'd like to go abroad. All in-person meetings will take place in room 102 of the Student Center, or we can meet with you on Zoom if you'd rather!  

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Required Pre-decision Meetings

If your study abroad program has a "required pre-decision meeting" with a Study Abroad Advisor (Annika Vinje or other), please use the specific link provided in your application.

If you have specific questions, please feel free to email us at studyabroad@bsu.edu. 

Once you’ve already been accepted to a program, we are here to help you through course equivalencies, visa considerations, nominations, and more. The tasks depend on the program you’ve chosen. Book an appointment with your Study Abroad Advisor using the direct booking link below.

All in-person meetings will take place in room 102 of the Student Center, or we can meet with you on Zoom if you'd rather! 

If you have specific questions, please feel free to email your Study Abroad Advisor at studyabroad@bsu.edu. 

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Study Abroad 101

Join us for our Study Abroad 101 presentations! We’ll overview program types, things to consider when choosing a program, and how to apply. Led by our peer advisors, these presentations are an excellent way for students to begin their journey to study abroad.

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National Student Exchange 101

Want to study away from Ball State but without leaving the country? NSE provides accessible collegiate study-away semester or year-long opportunities to undergraduate students at dozens of member colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Come by the Study Abroad office (SC102) in the Rinker Center or sign up for an information session to learn more!

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National Student Exchange Campus Spotlights

Join the NSE Road Trip to explore campuses across the U.S. and Canada, meet campus reps, and discover where your next adventure could take you!

Best of the West - NSE Campuses from the Rockies to the Pacific:
Thursday September 25th, 4-5pm Eastern - Register
Fields of Campuses - Midwest NSE Study Away Options:
Thursday October 16th, 4-5pm Eastern - Register
Exploring Southern NSE Campuses:
Thursday November 6th, 4-5pm Eastern - Register
O Canada - NSE Exchange Made Easy with Campuses to the North:
Thursday November 20th, 4-5pm Eastern - Register
Island Connections - Exploring NSE Exchange to Hawaii, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands:
Thursday December 4th, 6-7pm Eastern - Register
Isla del Encanto - NSE Campuses in Puerto Rico:
Thursday December 11th, 3-4pm Eastern - Register
Northern Exposure - Experience Alaska through NSE:
Thursday January 2nd, 4-5pm Eastern - Register
Beyond the Classroom - NSE's Experiential and Field-based Programs:
Thursday January 29th, 4-5pm Eastern - Register
Step into the Legacy - Exciting NSE Opportunities at HBCUs:
Thursday February 5th, 4-5pm Eastern - Register

Program Type Highlights

Get a quick overview of our main program models—faculty-led, exchanges, BSU-in, internships, and provider/direct enroll—to see which type might be the best fit for you. 

Provider/Consortia/Direct Enroll: Tuesday October 14th, 12:30-1:00pm - Register
Exchange: Tuesday October 21st, 3:30-4:00pm - Register
Faculty-Led: Thursday October 23rd, 4:00-4:30pm - Register
Internships: Monday October 27th, 4:00-4:30pm - Register
BSU-in: Friday October 24th, 2:00-2:30pm - Register

Region Highlights

Explore study abroad opportunities across Asia, Africa/Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the UK/Ireland, and discover what makes each region unique.

UK & Ireland: Wednesday October 8th, 4:00-4:30pm - Register
Asia: Wednesday October 15th, 4:00-4:30pm - Register
Europe: Friday October 17th 4:00-4:30pm - Register
Latin America: Wednesday October 29th, 4:00-4:30pm - Register
Africa & Middle East: Wednesday November 19th, 4:00-4:30pm - Register

Offered once a year, our Study Abroad Fair gathers our faculty leaders, other on-campus partners, and our third-party providers in one place for students to interact with and ask questions. Tables are set up, and professors and providers leading programs in the upcoming terms explain their programs to you so you have firsthand information on the destinations, courses, and study opportunities available! 

Our Study Abroad Fair will be held on November 17th, 2025 at 4-6pm in the Student Center Ballroom (SC201), coinciding with International Education Week. Register now to put it on your calendar!

Remind Me

Faculty - invite a Study Abroad Peer Ambassador into your classroom! These visits can be at the beginning, the end, or in the middle of one of your classes. There are three different options for classroom visits depending on the amount of content and length desired.

5-Minute Drop-in

The peer ambassador will give a quick preview of study abroad program types, hand out flyers, and invite students to attend informational sessions, the study abroad fair, or to schedule a meeting with us for one-on-one study abroad advising.  

Book a Drop-in

10-Minute BSU-in Pitch

BSU-in is our full-semester signature study abroad experience that brings Ball State courses, faculty, and classmates to a new country. The program is designed to be affordable, accessible, and advantageous for all majors. The BSU-in program is hosted in a variety of international locations, and our peer ambassador will highlight our upcoming offerings. This service is only available shortly before or during an active application period for a BSU-in program (November-March, May-September).

Book a BSU-in Pitch

20-Minute Overview Presentation

If you would like a broader presentation on the study abroad application process, program types, scholarships, things to consider, and a couple of our favorite programs, then book a longer visit from one of our trained peer ambassadors who have studied abroad themselves. After the presentation, they will also be available to answer questions from yourself and students.

Book an Overview Presentation

If you would like arrange another promotional option or custom/longer classroom visit, please message studyabroad@bsu.edu.