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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Furman University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Furman University student, please check with the Rinker Center for Study Away & International Education 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
Important Dates and Deadlines
Study Away Fair: Family Weekend, Saturday 10am-12pm, Trone Student Center
MayX Applications Open: October
MayX Applications Close: November
Semester Applications Open: November
Semester Applications Close: January
"I learned more about personal independence and who I am as a person while abroad. This experience is more than classroom learning which has helped me gain an understanding of Greek culture, history, and life."
Bailey Furman University
"I learned the value of exploring on your own and taking risks to experience more of the world. Definitely worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
Abby Mathai Furman University
"I learned so much about independence and being in charge of my own wellbeing while abroad."
A student Furman University
"I learned what was important to me and how to prioritize better things in my life. I learned how to not be as hard on myself and enjoy life more and worry less about things that I can not control"
Ellie Peoples Furman University
"I learned how different cultures interact in today's modern society. It was absolutely worth it!"
Ian S Furman University
"I gained more independence, more clarity on myself, the world, and my place in the world. I wish I could go back to Scotland and just stay there! Absolutely one of the best decisions I have ever made."
A student Furman University
"Aside from the amazing people that I met and amazing times I had throughout my travels, I also developed strong interpersonal, organizational, and independent working skills. "
will.mccabe.73 Furman University
"The most valuable part of this experience abroad is the internship experience. Being able to work in Brussels, the political hub of Europe cannot be matched on any other program."
Emily S Furman University
"My time abroad helped me grow and realize what it was I value in my life, through my travels and internship experience. I made some good friends from my own university and Rochester, which helped make the transition easier. I truly enjoyed exploring and learning about the different cultures between Brussels, my Italian offic..."
Nicole C Furman University
"This experience gave me the best times of my life (so far). From learning a language, to learning the culture, to getting lost in foreign cities, I feel that every single aspect of the CIMBA program will benefit me for the rest of my life. I not only grew as a person, but i left with 75 new family members as well!"
A student Furman University
"Very worthwhile; gain lots of independence and self confidence."
A student Furman University
"Learned to be independent and immerse myself in a culture totally different from what is in the US"
A student Furman University
"I learned more then I'm willing to put time into this review. But I'll never stop traveling now, and never lose the salt in my blood."
Brian T Furman University
"Yes! You can learn so much more from experience than from reading. It's so worth it to be there and see things for yourself. Keep an open mind."
Emily B Furman University
