George Washington University
University Information
The Office for Study Abroad provides and facilitates quality international educational opportunities at The George Washington University. As educators, we promote the academic, personal, professional, and intercultural development of students before, during, and after their study abroad experiences. We respond effectively to student needs, contribute to campus internationalization, and foster cultural understanding and self-awareness among the student body.
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For more information, please visit https://studyabroad.gwu.edu/
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Ellen George Washington University
"Yes! I learned more about my career path and myself. I learned that I had this creativity within me and it ultimately formed my career path away from politics and into design/graphic design. "
Jessica Jordano George Washington University
"I was able to challenge myself intellectually and socially through the classes I chose to pursue through IES (Histories and Legends of Paris, Sociology of France, Politics and Poetry of Gender in France, The Word and the Image, and French in Context). IES provided a wide array of courses to be taken at the IES Center in addition..."
Logan Stalter George Washington University
"While abroad I learned many new things: how to make friends, how to balance classes and fun activities, and how to socialize with people more. As I took beginning Korean the semester before going to Korea, I was able to have simple conversations. It helped my friends and me when we went out to eat or made our ways around Myeongd..."
Yoselyn Gomez George Washington University
"I was able to skip an entire year of German after my experience, which was a huge bonus, as well as I got to learn a lot about myself. I learned that I am a very independent person and would definitely be capable of living on my own, and that I love to travel and experience new cultures. "
Spencer Alexander George Washington University
"Gained wider perspective on international culture and the West's impact on other regions of the world."
David Silverman George Washington University
"All in all, it was worthwhile. It was one of the best experiences an aspiring doctor could have. You are forced to meet strangers and discuss intimate details of their life (in another language nonetheless), just like a doctor does when she/he opens the door of an exam room. You become aware of your vulnerability fluctuating, bu..."
Rosalie M George Washington University
"I gained intimate knowledge of the local culture and people. It was completely worth it. "
Jacob Kennedy George Washington University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I loved every bit of being abroad and it really taught me that I was fully capable of living in a new place by myself especially so far from home! It really taught me a lot about being an adult and helped me grow in more ways than I would have ever thought. "
Lauren Bell George Washington University
"My program really gave me a chance immerse myself in a completely different way of life. I learned how rewarding experiences can be when you do tings because they sound interesting or they challenge you, not just to fulfill some requirement. And I really learned how to just take a breath, calm down, and take life a little less s..."
Suzanne Cole George Washington University
"I gained an entirely new perspective on the world. It wasn't always easy, but being confronted with another culture halfway around the world that lives in an entirely different way opened my eyes to how different, and yet similar the world is, and how beautiful other people and places can be. It was eye-opening, jaw-dropping, n..."
Natalie Hall George Washington University
"My Japanese improved to the point that I am now minoring in it, so this experience was incredible for my language skills! "
A student George Washington University
"I was challenged a lot during my abroad experience and pushed outside of my comfort zone in ways I had never experienced before. This has been so incredibly valuable in shaping my studies back at home and how I perceive the world as a whole. I had the opportunity to try things I have never tried before and learn about my own fle..."
A student George Washington University
"I made some really good Chinese friends that I'm keeping in touch with. I tried some really interesting foods, saw some weird sites, but overall I enjoyed almost all of it. It was all worthwhile, and it was difficult to come home. "
Keith George Washington University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience first hand the spectrum of Lebanese lifestyles and worldviews that makes Lebanon such a unique location. "
Jackson D George Washington University
"I had never been to Europe before, so I had no idea what to expect from the program. I didn't know anyone going into it. But, after this trip I would say I gained a knowledge of Europe that I couldn't have gotten in another program. Also, I have gained a group of friends that I know I will keep in contact with as we all became a..."
A student George Washington University
"I learned to be self-sufficient and to be comfortable making my own decisions. I learned that every culture is different, but that it's very easy to find your home even in a foreign city."
Catherine Edwards George Washington University
"The best part of a semester abroad is the opportunity to truly live in another country. During my semester in Rome, I truly felt like I was immersed in the culture and the country. One unique component of this was the chance to live with an Italian roommate. My roommate Lorenzo helped us with everything from the language to gett..."
Alex Lojko George Washington University
"APA was the study abroad experience I had always dreamed about. Especially if you are interested in improving your french, this is the best way to go. APA offers a true immersion experience that other programs don't. Additionally, the cultural program gave us tickets each week for a show, whether it be dance, opera, or a "cirque..."
Claire George Washington University
"I've gained so many life skills that I don't think I really would have otherwise. I learned how to speak a different language, how to travel alone, how to learn about other cultures without judgement, how to have an outside view of my own culture, and so much more. It was absolutely worthwhile - I wish I could go again. "
A student George Washington University
"10/10 I would recommend. "
A student George Washington University
"I gained a new type of independence. I think I always knew that I was an independent person, but studying abroad teaches you to travel by yourself, to engage in conversation with someone who does not speak the same language as you, and to become comfortable with being on the outside of your comfort zone. Even if you've travelled..."
Kayley Deaton George Washington University
"I learned to rely on myself more and to stay calm in stressful situations. I think I became a more knowledgable and understanding person. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kristina Azevedo George Washington University
"I learned more about myself, the way of life in Paris, the focus on art and intellectualism, and how to be a smart traveler."
A student George Washington University
"Through APA I made lifelong friends, learned how to speak French fluently, and was able to get to know the city of Paris inside and out. It was very worthwhile! "
A student George Washington University
