Monica Meisling of Newburgh Studies Abroad in Spain

2013 May 21

University of Evansville student Monica Meisling, a resident of Newburgh, IN, will study abroad this summer in Salamanca, Spain. Meisling, who is majoring in Nursing and minoring in Spanish, will attend a program run by the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS).

"At the University of Evansville, we're committed to providing students such as Monica Meisling with life-transforming educational experiences abroad," said Earl Kirk, director of study abroad at the University of Evansville. "By studying in Spain this summer, Monica will gain a truly global education and the cultural awareness that is vital for success in today's marketplace."

The University of Evansville is recognized as a national leader in study abroad. In its 2012 Open Doors report, the Institute of International Education ranked UE 12th in the nation for study abroad participation among master's-granting institutions. More than half of UE graduates study abroad during their college careers.

The University of Evansville is a private, liberal arts-based university with a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,400. UE's diverse student body represents 42 states and 46 countries. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as a top 10 master's-granting university in the Midwest, and third in the region for "Great Schools, Great Prices." For more information, please visit http://www.evansville.edu.