4.4 - 69 Reviews

UW-Platteville Education Abroad

https://uwplatt.studioabroad.com/

UW-Platteville Education Abroad is a program provider offering 6 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Internship abroad programs in 14 countries such as Italy, Spain, Japan, and The United Kingdom.

UW-Platteville Education Abroad has helped more than 10,000 students study abroad from more than 250 institutions nationwide since 1979. Our mission is to prepare global citizens by promoting global engagement, internationalize the university, and provide educational experiences that lead to learning and reflection in an international context to students from across the United States.

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OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 69 Reviews
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October 5, 2025
Past Review Unforgettable England/London Adventure! UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)

"I learned independence and how to fend for myself. I know I am able to make decisions on my own because I did it abroad, especially travelling to other countries via air plane alone."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review A Phenomenal, One Of A Kind Cultural Experience In Seville,Spain! UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I improved my Spanish knowledge and confidence with my Spanish-speaking abilities! I experienced unique history of Seville, Spain! This experience was definitely worthwhile! "

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Past Review I Learned More And Experienced More Than I Ever Expected. UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I had three goals before I went to Spain: to improve at Spanish, to improve at soccer, and to experience and see many new things. In the four months and six days that I was abroad, I went from a high school level of Spanish to nearly fluent, and certainly conversational. My rapid growth in comprehension of the Spanish language..."

Christopher Newport University
Past Review Viva La Betis Maunque Pierda UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I gained a lot of knowledge of the language and a better understanding of how it feels to live in a culture completely different than my own. It was definitely worthwhile"

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Past Review A Time To See The World And Learn Where You Belong In It! UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I gained a deeper understanding of who I am, and who I want to become and realizing that makes everything worthwhile"

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review Beautiful Seville, Not So Beautiful Program UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. Living in another country was a phenomenal experience. I loved Europe more than I can put into words. I spent a month traveling around Europe after the program ended by myself, and that was probably the best month of my life, at least so far."

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Past Review A Great International Experience In Spain UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I gained a new experience on life and the cultures of other people. It was well worth my time and I would love to do it again."

Bethel University
Past Review The Most Amazing Semester Of My Life UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"Everyone told me that studying abroad would change my life. It’s not that I didn’t believe them; I just truly didn’t understand the impact this experience would have on me. My experience would not have gone as smoothly or been as incredible without the kindness of the staff at SAIIE. They were there to help us every step of t..."

High Point University
Past Review I Left My Heart In London UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)

"I gained friends from all over the world and am excited to visit them in the future! "

High Point University
Past Review Pizza + Gelato + Wine = Lifetime Memories UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)

"I learned independence and a great deal about myself. Having traveled and booked flights on my own for an entire semester of traveling, I gained a new level of self confidence that I didn't have before. It was by far the best semester of my educational experience this far."

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Past Review I Had An Amazing Experience But The Program Was Complete Garbage. UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I learned more about myself and what I want from any future experiences abroad. This program was not worth the money. "

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Past Review Una Adventura En España UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I discovered that I have a long way to go in learning Spanish but that I can do it and everyone hits barriers while learning a new language. I feel that this was a very worthwhile experience and it helped me learn and grow as a person."

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Past Review There Isn't A Better Place To Study In Rome. UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)

"I can't put into words what I learned from AUR. My life is forever changed. I gained confidence understanding of Italian culture and like 2,900 cool fact about Italy. "

University of Missouri - Columbia
Past Review Spain Is Now A Home To Me UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I learned a lot about myself while studying in Spain. It was not a country that I had always wanted to go to desperately but it has since become a home to me in many ways. The people in Spain are incredible! The culture focuses on the daily joys of life as well as the stimulation of the senses. Spaniards live to love life, w..."

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Past Review Eye Opening And A Learning Experience In Seville UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"It was worth my time and I do not regret going at all. It was the perfect amount of time for my particular goals."

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Past Review A Chance To Discover Myself By Seeing How The World Is And How I Can Adapt. UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I learned that my own culture in the USA is not the normal. Every place along with the USA has it's own culture that's unique in it's own way. By understanding this I have been able to be more open minded and less judgmental to new places and people. My abroad experience was most definitely worth while because of all of the peop..."

University of Wisconsin - Stout
Past Review Tons Of Fun, Not Worth The Money UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)

"I only met other Americans in the program, and didn't have a ton of time to really explore the city or country. However, I would still take part in it if I could do it over again."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review An Eye Awakening Experience UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"One thing I gained was more confidence in speaking Spanish. Before I went over, I rarely spoke Spanish besides in my Spanish class, because I was scared I would mess up. My senora told me that messing up is how you learn. I also gained a greater appreciation for everything I have back here in the states. So yes it was worthw..."

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Past Review An Amazing Experience In Spain With Amazing People! UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"It's hard to explain how much I learned because I don't think words could explain it. But I am overall a more independent person and much more open-minded. This experience was 100% worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone. "

University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Past Review Born To Be A Simmie UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)

"Studying abroad in England changed my life. I am aware of how dramatic and cliche that sounds, but it is the honest truth. Sparing the long, heartfelt details, I could not have asked for a better program than the one I was welcomed into at St. Mary's University. I have attended three universities so far in my educational career,..."

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Past Review Incredible UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)

"I gained a lot of personal things such as confidence and independence and a sense of diversity. It's hard to explain how my mind works differently than it did before, but it does and there are a lot of internal changes that made coming home a bit of a culture shock. "

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review You Only Study Abroad Once, So Live It Up! UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

"I learned so much about language, and even more about the culture! For me, the most significant thing I learned about myself was that I am capable of adapting to new and strange situations, and that I can handle those things without the stress I used to have."

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Past Review Not Just An Experience, But An Extreme Lifestyle Alteration UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)

"I learned to be aware and respect cultural differences. I received a sense of how truly small I am in this world and am humbled when recoginsing how much there is I do not know. The experience made me grow as a person as well as gain independence, organisation and self-awareness. Was it worthwhile? Every day I learned something ..."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review Life In Roma UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)

"I have learned how to fully be on my own without any of my family or friends. It was amazing and I would do it all over again!"

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse