Eastern College Consortium (ECCO)
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Eastern College Consortium (ECCO) is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 1 country such as Italy.
Study Abroad with Eastern College Consortium (ECCO)
"While I didn’t find the program overly challenging, it was most definitely immersive and hugely helpful in improving language skills."
A student Wellesley College
"I made a lot of friends through the ECCO program that I will stay in touch with for a long time, as well as Italian friends that I am still in touch with. My ability to speak and write the language also improved immensely."
A student Wellesley College
"Independence! I thought I was pretty independent going into the experience, but coming out of it I feel 10x as independent. I traveled all over Italy and Europe and made friends and took classes in a different language. It was by far my best choice in life so far to go abroad!!"
Carolyn Johnson Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture I was in, about myself, and about the language. I gained new, wonderful relationships and an experience that is very different from what my life is like at Wellesley (which was nice). "
A student Wellesley College
"Learning to live on my own and in a new city/country, navigating a new culture, and meeting new people. It is definitely worthwhile to study abroad, and this program gives you both academic and social support."
A student Wellesley College
"I made really great friends that I plan to stay in touch with. Also, I felt my language skill improved so much. It was a good break from my home institution as I was able to develop new learning skills and explore a new environment."
Megan Wellesley College
"I learned Italian, and Italian cooking. I feel like it was pretty bad for my mental health overall "
A student Tufts University
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Nina A Maggi Bucknell University
"I don't regret it because I explored different cultures and learned a whole new language, but I definitely think I could've had a better one."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about a different type of lifestyle that was very nice, and in a different period, maybe it would be a society I would love to be in more. I learned a lot of Italian, gained more independence cooking for myself and living in apartment-style dorms. I saw beautiful places and learned interesting facts about the history. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I became basically fluent in Italian because I would use it everyday with my roommates, business owners, my teachers, and my fellow American students. I also got to eat delicious food, meet some very wonderful people, learn to cook traditional Italian dishes with ECCO's cooking class opportunities, and travel to very beautiful l..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the language and culture."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. It was a great opportunity to learn and travel while also taking a break from college."
Adrianna Tan Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of friends. I improved so much Italian language wise. I experienced so much and gained so many great memories. This program was EXTREMELY worthwhile! "
Cassandra Cronin Wellesley College
"I feel as though my language comprehension improved dramatically during my time abroad. It was 100% worthwhile and I would do it all over again if I could. "
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile. I gained further language skills and exposure to more of the world than I'd seen before, as well as the experience of living and cooking alone. Plus, exposure to students from other colleges alone was remarkable - Wellesley can often feel like a bubble."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about italian culture, got to see a lot of Italy, and really improved my language skills. I also made some really great friendships! "
A student Wellesley College
"#1 was language development but also confidence that comes from living further from home and navigating life in a new culture and new language."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that my Italian is actually pretty good! And that I can make friends in other languages. It was definitely worthwhile, and I wish I had gone for a full year."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Italian and felt really immersed & at home in the city by May. Although there were downsides I was overall very happy with my experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved so much in my comprehension of Italian, and learned a lot about Italian culture. It was definitely worth it."
Grace Bernard Wellesley College
"I am not as worldly as I thought, people under stress become allies. Yes I think I was worthwhile, but better for me in the longterm than right now"
A student Wellesley College
"I met some great kids, tried something new, and got to develop my language skills. "
A student Wellesley College
"This program came at a personal cost but I would without a doubt participate again. I learned so much about the Italian culture and the people in this country that I could not have learned in any course. I also had the opportunity to explore different courses and learn material I would never have taken the time to learn in my bu..."
Dania F Wellesley College
"Not only did I dramatically improve my Italian language skills and thoroughly enjoyed all of my courses, I learned how to be more independent. It is a great feeling to have gained ownership of and become comfortable in a place that you had barely known three months previously. "
A student Wellesley College
