Have you heard about BSU-in-Puebla, our brand new semester abroad program? It’s a FULL SEMESTER (Fall 2024) abroad in incredible Cholula, Puebla, Mexico (stop here and google image search it!). It features UCC (core) and intro-level coursework from BSU departments including Spanish, Health Sciences, and Honors College and a fully immersive cultural experience. Here are some more highlights:
- BSU classes, BSU faculty, BSU students, BSU tuition
- Hosted by our partner, Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLAP)—they are sharing their classrooms, on-campus housing, and super diverse & international community with us. You’ll be a BSU student, but -at- UDLAP
- Focused menu of BSU classes that are open to all students, taught by a small team of Ball State faculty
- Spanish offered at all levels including 101—what a perfect way to -actually- learn some Spanish—immersed in a vibrant community with the comforts of your fellow BSU students
- Flexibility to take an online class or two at BSU while you’re gone—that way you won’t fall behind in your major
- Includes a three night excursion to Mexico City
- (this one is important) DOES NOT COST EXTRA! While it’s true that most study abroad programs can cost a lot of money, it’s just not true for this one—remember, this is BSU courses, so it’s also BSU tuition and fees. The program price for BSU-in is roughly equivalent to BSU on-campus room and board. Even when you figure in the flight there, it’s about exactly the same as the cost of a BSU semester on campus!
- Because it’s BSU classes and BSU tuition, that means just about everything on your regular financial aid / scholarships package should apply as normal. Check with Cardinal Central on the details that apply to you specifically
- All BSU undergrads in good academic standing (minimum GPA 2.0) are invited to participate. We can take a maximum of 50 students, first come first served. Application deadline is March 15th, with firm commitments due on April 1st.
It’s no secret that studying abroad can be one of the most meaningful and important decisions in college. While we have lots of different kinds of programs for lots of different kinds of students, we’re especially proud of and excited about this one because it’s immersive, affordable, flexible, and academically and culturally rich.
Please visit the BSU-in-Puebla program brochure for more info and to start your application now!
If you’d like to chat more, please sign up to meet with a study abroad advisor. If you have specific questions, please let us know-- email studyabroad@bsu.edu. We'll be happy to answer them or to connect you with one of the brilliant professors leading this program!