Columbia University
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Columbia University is a program provider offering 5 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 4 countries such as France, Germany, United States, and Japan.
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Study Abroad with Columbia University
"Absolutely. I think I'm more courageous and adventurous after my semester abroad. I have a much broader understanding of Japanese culture. It reinforced my academic interests. I am now considering the JET program, which I had little interest in before going to Japan."
Carter R Wellesley College
"Absolutely. If anything I wish that I had forced myself to do more outside of the program-it was very easy to just go to classes, do homework and go home. I felt the program's greatest impact in my improved capability with the French language; by the program's end, I could communicate (with many errors) nearly any sentiment. Thi..."
Tyler L Harvard University
"My time in Paris was extremely rewarding. It gave me the opportunity to appreciate a new culture and added a certain clarity to how I view my own. After seeing how remarkable Paris was no in so many ways, I am ever more aware of all the potentially wonderful places in the world that I am yet to visit and I want to do so. It also..."
John K Harvard University
"I gained an understanding of French ways of living, French mentalities and French politics that I would not have gained, had I not gone there. I now have a growing interest to study France in my studies at university. "
Florence K Harvard University
"My decision to study abroad was the best decision I have ever made. As trite as it sounds, it really opened up my world in a way that you can't get just from traveling. I lived in Berlin and now consider it a second home. "
Julia B Wellesley College
"I fell in love with European architecture. I am currently looking for Drawing/History of Art classes to pursue my interests. And I would like to come back to France to do my master's or at least do term-time in Paris. "
A student Harvard University
"My experience was worthwhile because it taught me that I do not want to live in a city as big as Paris, and that I do not love the French language enough to want to spend and entire semester in France. I learned a lot about having to manage my own budget and how to get around in a city. I got to see amazing art and go to amazing..."
Katherine W Harvard University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. I was able to better understand French life and culture and differences in French teaching style. Being able to explore Paris and relate what was around me to what I was seeing in class was something I could not have experienced anywhere else."
Benjamin A Harvard University
"YES. My trip was great, and was one of the best experiences of my life."
Jacob S Harvard University
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. My French is really improved, and I truly enjoyed getting to experience a different culture for a few months. One thing my studying abroad really highlighted for me is how important it is to travel and visit other cultures. I know I want to return to Paris again soon! "
Melissa C Columbia University
"I had a wonderful time and my French improved dramatically. I will definitely go back to Paris in the future, as it has become one of my favorite cities. "
Caitlin L Barnard College
"I made a lot of new friends. I learned so much about japanese culture that I wouldn't have been able to learn from the textbooks. "
Margaret T Barnard College
"Yes"
Sara P Barnard College
"I feel as though my year abroad has been a challenge, but it was completely worthwhile. Getting a visa, finding an apartment, and adjusting to the university were all difficult at the time, but I got used to things, and now I can feel truly independent and capable of anything, even in a foreign language."
Alexandra Q Wellesley College
"As I stated above, I had a very enriching experience. I learned way more than I expected, and I've found that I am a much more confident, independent person thanks to being in a different country, navigating a new environment, and traveling on my own. My five months in Paris confirmed a lot of things that are typically said abou..."
Madina T Barnard College
"The time I have spent in Paris has been the most wonderful time of my life. For the first time since I started college, I felt like I was able to find a balance between doing school work and having fun. Studying abroad does have its challenges, but in the end I found it to be worth it. "
Ella P Columbia University
"I came out of the experience understanding just so much more of how Japanese society runs. My interests are not just about popular culture anymore, but now more about the people and their lives. I became really fascinated by the gender, foreign/native, racial and class struggles within Japan. I really love the Japanese language..."
Annie T Wellesley College
"Most definitely worthwhile. I think my reading and writing skills in French have definitely improved, and I've always wanted to tour Europe, which is incredibly easy to do from here."
Victoria J Barnard College
"Yes. I gained so much knowledge by living and adjusting myself to the French culture, along with learning more about art history and French."
Eun K Wellesley College
"I looked at it more as a personal growth type of experience. I realized what I wanted to do with my life and discovered other outlooks on life. I also met others who had similar and not so similar passions. As cliche as it sounds, it really did open my eyes to other interests and experiences."
Lily Shin-Li D Wellesley College
"My experience was very worthwhile. I feel as though I learned a lot about Paris and a lot about myself."
Hannah N Barnard College
"Extremely. It gave me much more confidence in myself, and really helped my language ability."
Lauren I Tufts University
"My favorite thing was speaking French, and so in that sense, it was very worthwhile. I would love to go back and spend more time abroad."
Casey B Barnard College
"The only thing I enjoyed about this semester was the opportunity to travel around Europe. My program was a total failure (unorganized, too much work, uninteresting), and Paris, as it turned out, just wasn't for me. "
Haley B Tufts University
"Absolutely. My language skills improved by leaps and bounds, I experienced a different university system, my social skills also improved, and I had the time of my life. "
Sarah I Barnard College
