International Service-Learning Programs

The University of Evansville provides student global and international engagement that combines relevant academic work with community outreach. Students are exposed to diverse cultures and languages, increasing their awareness of differing international concerns. These programs are short-term and intensive lasting from 10 days to five weeks. Faculty members and students have studied in China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, and Israel.

The Jordon Experience

In the summer of 2011, eight UE students and Professors Ebeling (archaeology), Daniel Byrne (history) and Wes Milner (political science) spent three weeks in Jordan as part of an interdisciplinary three-credit program. Students heard lectures by Jordanian experts on a variety of topics, interacted with representatives of Habitat for Humanity, UNRWA and King's Academy, were hosted by a group of UE alumni living in Jordan, and visited numerous archaeological sites, including Jerash, Desert Castles, Ajloun, Karak, Umm Qeis, Pella, Iraq el-Amir, Madaba, Petra, Beidha, and more.

The Exploring Asia

The University of Evansville offers a four-week Summer Asia program in July. The course provides students the opportunity to begin to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding related to Asia that will contribute to their preparation for the global environment in the 21st century. The study abroad program consists of intensive classroom lectures, various cultural activities, and field trips in Korea. The classroom lectures covers Korean Politics, History, Economy, Arts, Costume, and Language. The cultural activities and field trips includes Places, Pottery-Making, Taekwondo, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), National Museums, Baseball Park, Han River Cruse, Folk Villages, Samsung Everland Resort, Andong, Gyeongju, and more.

Student Profile

Alejandra Aguilar

I am a rising senior majoring in International Studies and minoring in Legal Studies and Spanish. During my time at UE, I’ve had the opportunity to study abroad at Harlaxton College, allowing me to adapt to a new country that widens my horizons. Being a part of the Meet-A-Family Program and traveling on weekends to various parts of the United Kingdom and five European countries has helped shape my understanding of cultures and outlook on life. After my time abroad, I volunteered with Grassroot Projects, which creates care packages containing items; such as diapers, formula, car seats, clothes, shoes, or school supplies for immigrant children in Indianapolis. As a volunteer over the summer, I used my Spanish-speaking skills to complete intake forms that listed the various items children needed and shared the information with other volunteers to package and deliver the items. Apart from volunteering, I did an internship with Mariposa Legal, a nonprofit that provides legal representation to immigrants detained in ICE, organizes various community education initiatives, and advocates for legal representation for individuals with serious mental illnesses in the immigration court. I am currently working as a part-time Communications and Legal Assistant with Mariposa Legal. I assist individuals and their families with the resources and information about immigration legal service providers in their area.