California State University - Long Beach
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CSULB students. Read the reviews from study abroad alumni below. Then learn more about study abroad from the California State University - Long Beach Study Abroad Office
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No important dates configured."Sol Education really opened my eyes in a number of impactful ways. While I was abroad, I was forced to become more independent and responsible! Between staying accountable for my studies, and traveling alone on the weekends, I realized how important this study abroad was for me in terms of personal growth and time management."
Taylor California State University - Long Beach
"I improved my speaking skills and was able to learn a little more about the culture. I learned so many things in such a short period of time. I grew to love Korea even more than before."
Tiffany Choi California State University - Long Beach
"I really learned to be independent and gained more confidence as a young adult. It was a good first step to living on my own for the first time (ever!) and also a good introduction to living abroad in general. I got the travel bug after doing this program and that paved my way into working and living as an English teacher abroad..."
Michelle California State University - Long Beach
"Not only was it an educational experience but also an opportunity for personal growth. I was able to apply the concepts and knowledge I had acquired in school to real life situations. "
Maile California State University - Long Beach
"Amazing experience and friends"
gavin mcdonald California State University - Long Beach
"I learned a lot about myself and definitely gained an immense amount of south worth. I feel more comfortable in my own skin and am more understanding of other cultures."
Sebastian Estores California State University - Long Beach
"I learned to become more independent and gained more self confidence in myself, not as shy as I used to be, lived the international experience by adapting to new cultural surroundings, and I am more capable to cope with stress now. Going abroad was definitely the best decision I have ever made and I have fortunate to have done i..."
A student California State University - Long Beach
"I gained experience working with under-served communities and learning how to offer help while being sensitive to the cultural, and other, differences that factor in to their experiences and their way of understanding society. Also, I learned how to live on my own and take care of myself. The experience was definitely worthwhile..."
Nancy Haro California State University - Long Beach
"Other than learning the language, I was exposed to Japanese's beautiful culture and people. I learned more about myself as an individual. Language is only a barrier if you make it. 100% worthwhile!"
Sophia Warren California State University - Long Beach
"From my internship I learned that I can adjust to an industry I did not know much about. I learned that going abroad is the best way to learn a new language and understanding different cultures. Being in Europe makes it easier to travel to different European countries and become more cultured about older history."
aaliyah hayes California State University - Long Beach
"It was the worst mistake I ever made."
Fabian A California State University - Long Beach
"The most worthwhile experience was being able to interact with an indigenous community who do not share the same luxuries that most people are used to."
Alfredo R California State University - Long Beach
"I gained firsthand clinical experience that was definitely unique from clinical experience in the US. The doctors and nurses were very welcoming and informative. Their enthusiasm for knowledge and teaching was impressive. I definitely have solidified my passion for medicine after this internship, and I am excited to use my exper..."
Dao D California State University - Long Beach
"These 5 weeks were my first observational experiences in a medical setting. From what I saw and who I was able to talk with, I decided wholeheartedly on pursuing the medical field. This experience was worthwhile; it is the subject of my personal statement."
Nicolaus C California State University - Long Beach
"I gained a lot of cultural knowledge as well as historical, as per my classes taken there. I also learned a lot about who I was and how I live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again if I could. "
Timmy N California State University - Long Beach
"I learned to be much more outgoing and am more willing to try new things. I also learned that I don't need certain things in life that I though made me happy such as designer purses, spending lots of money, etc. I learned to be happy with what I have and that I don't want to live in excess. I also learned to be very patient an..."
stephanie N California State University - Long Beach
"It was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and grew up a lot. I became more aware of things such as my own cultural surroundings as well as aspects of my own self. "
A student California State University - Long Beach
"I gained confidence and independence and knowledge about the world I live in. I learned a lot more about the history and culture of Spain, which was incredibly interesting to me. I have met and formed relationships with people from all over the world, some of which I truly believe I will stay in contact with long-term. So yes, i..."
Rebecca S California State University - Long Beach
"Qualities I learned, definitely would be that there is more to life than the materialistic things back at home and I got a huge understanding and a new perspective of how big the world really is. There are so many people, so many interesting, diverse cultures and I loved absorbing them all. My cultural awareness grew profoundly ..."
Samantha B California State University - Long Beach
"Absolutely! It was one of the best experiences of my life. I might not choose Salzburg again, but only because I would enjoy trying somewhere new."
William K California State University - Long Beach
"I gained many, many qualities and understandings from this study abroad program. Not only has the language courses helped me, the mentors taught me more which overall boosted my Chinese greatly. I learned how the culture works in terms of living arrangements, or simply how Chinese business works. Leaving the country has incre..."
Son N California State University - Long Beach
"I am a completely new and better person from this experience. I am now open to so many more things and feel I have a new look on life. As before, I still plan on teaching but with a BA in Spanish from this year abroad I have the option to teach in a duel immersion course . I now plan on teaching abroad in South America. "
Louise W California State University - Long Beach
