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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Colby College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Colby College Student, please check with the Off-Campus Study Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."Language acquisition was fantastic."
A student Colby College
"I learned the language, the country, and the context. This helped me many years later, when I returned to Tanzania for PhD field work in Dar es Salaam. I could not only could I speak the language, but also feel comfortable. "
Ed Bourque Colby College
"My experience was most definitely worthwhile. Though the Ulpan was only a month and I still have the whole semester here, I feel like I already have gained more open-mindedness when it comes to other cultures and ways of living, independence and confidence from living and traveling on my own, and perseverance when it comes to my..."
Brooke Gentry Colby College
"I learned a lot from the Tlingit people and local people who work with the TRTFN about their connection to the land and the difficulties they face in the area and as native people in general. In addition, I learned to identify numerous plants, birds, and animals out in the field. This program is worthwhile as you not only learn..."
A student Colby College
"This program really helped me, to improve my German and to gain a much better understanding of Freiburg's unique culture. By the program's end I felt very comfortable in Freiburg and had formed strong friendships with local Freiburgers, international non US students, and other American students. "
Brandon Colby College
"The learning languages is EXTREMELY important and everybody needs to be cultured"
A student Colby College
"Studying abroad is absolutely a worthwhile experience. It helps you to gain a broader perspective of the world and also allows you gain a new found independence and confidence while navigating through unknown territory. Studying abroad is be challenging and exciting. It pushes you outside your comfort zone, and allows you to mee..."
A student Colby College
"It was 100% worthwhile. My host family and the PRESHCO program made the experience unbeatable. "
Kaleigh Hoffman Colby College
"The Round River Patagonia program gave me an in depth understanding of on the ground conservation work. Doing hands on field research for 2 different local conservation programs and interacting with the local people affected by the conservation efforts gave me a deep understanding of the pros and cons of conservation. Round Rive..."
Emma W Colby College
"This experience really highlights the importance of people in the environment as the TRTFN have demonstrated their extensive background on the land, with minimal impact and negative effects. I really grew to appreciate the ability to exist harmoniously on the land recognizing the gifts that are being given in the form of food, s..."
A student Colby College
"I learned so much about conservation and about my passion for wildlife and nature. It was incredibly worthwhile to spend this time in the bush understanding natural systems and how humans interact and depend on the environment."
Emma R Colby College
"So much...how to live alone, how to adapt to entirely new circumstances, and so much about myself and the French language. It was very challenging but the most enriching experience of my life."
A student Colby College
"Edinburgh provided an amazing experience, forcing me to be an 'adult.' I lived, studied, and traveled abroad for 5 months. Although scary and daunting at times, study abroad made me more confident, made me more comfortable spending time alone, etc. Plus you meet some pretty great people, as well. "
Steven G Colby College
"I definitely learned a lot from this experience. On top of improving my language skills, I learned so much about myself and my own identity and how much I need to work on really cultivating who I am and rediscovering the things that are important to me and important in this life. A lot of deep stuff. Because I looked around me a..."
A student Colby College
"China is a fascinating place. Absolutely worthwhile"
Henson O Colby College
"Great international exposure. I lived with english kids, hung out with english kids, and went to class with english kids. I loved it."
A student Colby College
" I learned so much while abroad! It was 1000% worthwhile. I loved that the program had a specific, interesting and relevant field that all our courses and activities pertained to, and I learned so much from these components of the program. I also learned a great deal about myself and really matured and grew individually just fr..."
A student Colby College
"I learned a lot of normal glasslike things to learn about, but I think more importantly I learned to be confident in my Spanish and how to use it. I also learned so much about life, as I'd never lived in a city before and spent such an extensive time in a new culture."
Julia R Colby College
"The capacity to understand not only another language, but also the intricacies of a different culture. It was extremely worthwhile and I am positive many of the relationships I formed will last a lifetime. "
Mitchell M Colby College
"I learned so much about conservation biology and its real-life impacts and implications. "
Taylor S Colby College
"I would rank my experience in Madagascar as the number one most important decision I have ever made. I am not exaggerating when I think I thought about it every day for the first 2 years after leaving. I would literally trade anything to go back for one day. I gained so much knowledge not only about Madagascar, but about the wor..."
Sean D Colby College
"Academically, I gained skills in field research, critical thinking, and essay writing (we also mostly wrote our essays by hand, which was a challenge). Personally, my confidence grew an incredible amount. I felt respected and supported by my group. I also am incredibly thankful for the friendships we made. These were the..."
Alice H Colby College
"Going to Siena was the best decision I've made since I started college. The people and the program were amazing. When dealing with the professors and employees of the program I felt like I was talking to my friends not my superiors. Siena is small but I felt like every day I stumbled on a new restaurant or statue that made my da..."
Nick D Colby College
"My goals were to learn more about and become a competent field researcher, learn about the ecology of Patagonia, become a more flexible person and better at group living, relish in living in the outdoors for a semester, be outside always, and question what I thought I already knew about management and conservation. Round River n..."
A student Colby College
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile! I learned more about myself, personal growth, working with others, etc. than I probably did about anything super pertinent to my major, but I went abroad with the intent of having a growing, out-of-my-comfort-zone experience. That's exactly what I got!"
Leah P Colby College
