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/
"I loved my IES Abroad program! I attended the Beijing Language Intensive program in the summer and fall of 2014, and had the time of my life. The faculty were amazing, and truly understood what it is like to learn Chinese as a foreigner. The program also makes it easy to get out and explore Beijing and the rest of China. With IE..."
Kalli M George Washington University
"The international I.Q. component of the program was especially informative, and I greatly increased my knowledge of european and world affairs through it. "
Sebastian H George Washington University
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned to look at things in a number of different perspectives and that understanding other people and cultures is critical to be a global person"
Ryan B George Washington University
"Besides learning a lot about the french culture, I learned to be independent and courageous when it came to living in another country. You will have good days and you will have bad days but it's all part of the Study Abroad experience. "
A student George Washington University
"I learned a lot about myself and became more independent."
kcaine1 George Washington University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained confidence in my ability to use my Arabic and deeper cultural knowledge."
Elizabeth B George Washington University
"I learned how to be flexible and adapt to a different environment and be okay with messing up speaking a foreign language. It forced me to step out of my comfort zone and speak with people fluent in the language and also try new things such as eating snails! It was absolutely worthwhile."
Shazreh K George Washington University
"I believe that I gained a new and different understanding of cultural and political events that I had seen from an American or European standpoint prior to going abroad. I experienced Ramadan, visited parliament, and saw the king (if for a very brief moment.)"
Megan W George Washington University
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Emily S George Washington University
"Going abroad with TEAN to Chiang Mai completely changed my life. If I could stay there forever, I would have. I learned all about Thai culture and life and even more about myself. From the Thai's, I learned a new way of life and a new path to happiness. My mind was opened to the diversity that fills our world and I learned not t..."
Carolyn W George Washington University
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned so much about India and public health in the developing world and the reality of living in tight circumstances. I also learned a lot about myself - how I deal with different situations and learning that you can get used to the situation you are put in. I think a lot of people think that..."
A student George Washington University
"It has been about three months since I was a part of The Green Program and everyday I wish I could be back in Iceland. It is hard to describe how amazing it really was – whether it was the people, the place, the hands-on education, the adventure, or a perfect mixture of them all, I constantly replay the trip in my mind hoping to..."
Hannah M George Washington University
"My summer in Barcelona, Spain was an incredible experience that fostered growth both personally and professionally. Barcelona was a lively city with history, art, gorgeous beaches, and fantastic music. The culture ignited an excitement in me to learn more, experience more, and meet as many people as possible. The people I have m..."
Trevina R George Washington University
"This year I really learned to be more independent. I was forced to really do things on my own without the comfort of other expats or a school that coddled me. I bought an e-bike to make the 20 minute trip to the grocery store, explored the city by bus and forced myself to leave my town and see Ningbo. I am definitely glad I came..."
Richelle G George Washington University
"I gain a who new outlook on another culture. Constantly I find myself looking back on the experience with nothing but the fondest of memories. "
Troy M George Washington University
"I learned so much about myself. So much freedom and it was amazing."
Julie A George Washington University
"New found sense of confidence in myself- meeting new people, out of my comfort zone, traveling alone/with friends, not understanding the languages, trying new foods/drinks, keeping contact with family and friends."
A student George Washington University
"I learned to put myself out there. I learned not to be intimidated by other lands and cultures and to make the most of my experiences. "
ilyssa.weingarden George Washington University
"I learned so much from this program. Not only did I learn from the courses I took (International Business and International Marketing) but I also learned a lot about the culture of each country/city we visited. "
A student George Washington University
"You see the world in a new light, and it's one of the most rewarding experiences anyone could ever have. "
Ariel I George Washington University
"How to think"
Sam H George Washington University
"I learned so much about myself, but a lot of it can't be put into words. I feel so much more independent and self-reliant. I also came to question a lot of the values and habits that I took for granted in the US. I'll be approaching my chosen field, environmental sustainability, from a completely new perspective now. I'm so much..."
A student George Washington University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I would do it again in a heartbeat! I learned so much and had a great time. "
Kyle H George Washington University
"It was the best decision I've ever made. I have always lived internationally; I'm from Nigeria, but I am now even more culturally-aware, it re-directed my career interests in a positive direction and now I'm sure of exactly what I want to do in the future, I had an incredible amount of fun, the other participants were all from d..."
Akunna I George Washington University
"It helped my language skills and I learned a lot about the region I couldn't in books. Made me more interested in the Levant area in general. "
Adam L George Washington University
