Mexico Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Mexico at Abroad101 and this directory of Study Abroad Programs, Rankings and Reviews.  Future students are drawn to Abroad101 for the reviews from returning students.  Using the popular 1-5 star scale, indi... read more

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The experience in Guanajuato was the best thing ever in my life. I learned so many things, first my Spanish made a great progress and by living with host families, I also learned not only how delicious the Mexican food is, but also how warm the family and relatives connection is and their positive way of thinking. Also, those cl... - Tokyo University of Foreign Studies View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was more than worthwhile. Through the hard work of Samantha & Fabiola in organizing weekly excursions and guiding us through the right academic programs, I gained a deep appreciation for the local culture, history, and way of life in and around Guanajuato. - Soka University of America View Entire Review
My Spanish improved SO MUCH. My host family didn't speak English and friends I made in the program were international so our only common language was Spanish. I spoke Spanish essentially 24/7. No waiters/store clerks spoke English. It was definitely worthwhile. After studying Spanish on and off for six years, this is the first t... - Soka University of America View Entire Review
I improved my Spanish skills, learned fun new slang, and also learned so much about Mexican history and culture. It was definitely worthwhile and I can't wait to go back! - Ohio State University - Columbus View Entire Review
I studied abroad in Fall semester of 2019 and I loved it! Like most study abroad students, I had my reservations about coming. While of course there are moments of frustration when you can't communicate yourself in Spanish, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. You will not only grow immensely in your Spanish abilities... - Western Washington University View Entire Review
Past Review Que Bueno!
Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the impact of colonialism and the diversity of the ethnic groups within Mexico. View Entire Review
Prior to the trip, I had one lousy single story of Mexico, but my trip completely shattered my one-sided story that I'd had... Mexico, especially Oaxaca is filled with remarkably generous and inviting people! The sweetest little people, with an intricate culture that they're willing to share. It was definitely worthwhile, we wer... - Green Level High School View Entire Review
I learned about the culture in Oaxaca, Mexico. It was worth it, especially seeing the “exotic” food that people would eat. - Lick-Wilmerding High School View Entire Review
I gained the ability to have to relationships in a new language and see the world from a new perspective. - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania View Entire Review
I increased my confidence in traveling and confirmed my passion for learning about new cultures and meeting new people. It was definitely worthwhile. View Entire Review
I learned how to speak more naturally - Lick-Wilmerding High School View Entire Review
Past Review Oaxaca!
A different political perspective on the world, new friends around the world, the ability to dance salsa, and fluency in the spanish language - The Evergreen State College View Entire Review
Past Review Other
Learn more about the language and the Oaxaca community. - San Diego State University View Entire Review
I gained life long contacts with other students, my host mother, and the program director Fabiola. I was exposed to so much of Mexican culture as well as the language. It was genuinely the best summer of my life. - University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign View Entire Review
I gained a new perspective on life. - Soka University of America View Entire Review
Other people in the world may look different from you or speak a completely different language. However, if you go out and meet them, talk with them, and eat with them, you find out that we're really not all that different from each other. - Lakeland University View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. I gained friends, family, wonder and awe from all the places and people i have met. - University of Houston View Entire Review
I learned how to communicate with others better in Spanish, how to be more self-confident, learn how to talk to new people, and gained lifelong friends. - Viterbo University View Entire Review
Past Review Increíble!
I gained friendships and language confidence - Eastern Washington University View Entire Review
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yes, I can now communicate in Spanish. - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I gained so much, including an understanding and appreciation for another culture. I also learned a lot about the United State's place in the world, which I found really interesting. I now am also much more comfortable speaking Spanish to native speakers, although I don't know if my Spanish ski... - Lick-Wilmerding High School View Entire Review
I learned how to take advantage of a unique experience such as this one. It was completely worthwhile. - Lick-Wilmerding High School View Entire Review
Past Review Awesome
I think I definitely improved my Spanish skills and learned a lot about the local culture - Lick-Wilmerding High School View Entire Review
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Past Review So Much Fun
Very worthwhile. I gained a greater appreciation and understanding that America, and the American way of life is not how the whole world lives. - Middle Tennessee State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot of life experiences about how we are spoiled and should be more grateful for the things we have. Like a/c for example. - Missouri State University View Entire Review

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Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Mexico at Abroad101 and this directory of Study Abroad Programs, Rankings and Reviews.  

Future students are drawn to Abroad101 for the reviews from returning students.  Using the popular 1-5 star scale, individual reviews provide a total rating, which are then averaged and displayed in directories.  Individual review details give ratings on all aspects of the program: academics, housing, food, program administration and the environment, plus student support before and after the experience abroad.  This insight can be reassuring to students and help them not only pick a program, but feel comfortable in their choices.  For parents, the reviews provide a level of comfort about the provider, the destination and study abroad in general.

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