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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Grinnell College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Grinnell College student, please check with the Office of Off-Campus Study 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."It was definitely worth while. I learned a lot in my chosen fields of study and gained experience as an international traveler. It also helped me be a lot more independent than I was before and being a part of the program expanded my horizons and made me feel like I belonged there."
A student Grinnell College
"Oh my god-- SIT Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action did not disappoint. I came to this program weary, burnt out, and cynical about our individual ability to make meaningful change in the face of climate change, rising threat of fascism, deepening social inequality, etc. This program reconnected me to just how good..."
A student Grinnell College
"Definitely worthwhile. Cultural exposure"
Kendall Y Grinnell College
"My experience with CYA was one of the coolest things I have ever done, and I would absolutely do it again, without question. In some sense, it’s hard to fully assess the benefits of studying abroad so close to my time abroad, but it is clear that the benefits of doing so are numerous. As it relates to Greece specifically, I ..."
A student Grinnell College
"I gained friendship and perspective and a strengthening of my values. I really never felt lonely in Prague. There were always support systems in place to make it an inclusive experience. "
VeronicA Grinnell College
"This program was the best one I could have chosen. I am excited to "
Danielle Grinnell College
"I learned how to be a bit more independent and my French skills improved a lot. "
A student Grinnell College
"I learned about the Chilean healthcare system and through my service learning/internship placement, I learned about the principles of popular education. I also learned medical Spanish, which helped me tremendously during the clinical observations. Overall, the experience was formative for my career goals."
A student Grinnell College
" I was able to learn about the health care of Chile while learning many medical terms and health-related topics in Spanish. On top of this, I gained shadowing experience in a public hospital in Santiago where I saw many fascinating medical cases and surgeries. Our group trips and personal trips around Chile were amazing and I ex..."
Taylor Powell Grinnell College
"I gained an understanding of just how big the world is, and a sense for the different parts of biology I want to study later in life. It was worthwhile."
Emma Liddle Grinnell College
"I felt very fortunate to receive the kind of private instrumental instruction that I did and of such a high caliber as well. It was very refreshing to be able to focus 100% on playing saxophone and improving my musicianship. I was also able to immerse myself in Italian culture through my homestay experience and service learning ..."
Calvin Tang Grinnell College
"It made me more confident in who I am and what I am capable of doing academically and socially. I also found what I want to continue studying and maybe make a career of."
A student Grinnell College
"My Spanish skills have greatly improved, and with that my ability to have conversations with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Because many things were so new to me, from the climate to the Maya culture, it seemed like I learned something new in every conversation I had. "
Clare M Grinnell College
"I was so surprised to see that someone gave SITA two stars. I think A LOT must have changed since then. In my experience, SITA was a thorough, supportive program that enriched me culturally and academically. I wish I could do it again and again."
A student Grinnell College
"SITA is completely worthwhile! Living in Madurai (a relatively small city with very few Westerners living there) changed my perspective on so many things. You will be challenged and you will come out a better person."
Caleigh Grinnell College
"I gained much knowledge about the European as well as the countries I visited thanks to the experts/ professors we got to meet at each destination. "
A student Grinnell College
"Madrid was truly a cultural blow. When I first arrived I was no stranger to museums, concerts and other types of cultural events—ever since I was a little girl my parents have encouraged my appreciation for such activities—but none of this compared to the magnitude and quality of what I discovered in Spain. Every minute of my ex..."
Adriana Z Grinnell College
"I got a chance to feel what it is like to be a world traveler and how easy it is. I earned credit toward my major which justified my time abroad. I feel that it was worthwhile because of this."
Gregory Garcia Grinnell College
"The program I was enrolled in allowed me to take some classes at the University of Amsterdam as well as with professors teaching at the IES centre. (Classes I took: Gender and Sexuality in the Context of Amsterdam, Dutch Language and Culture, Conflict Studies, Global and Local Complexity of Prostitution) The classes were very in..."
Meghna R Grinnell College
"I learned so much about myself and the culture in which I lived and grew. It also really gave me a great opportunity to reflect on my own culture that I brought with me. It was the best 4 months of my life. "
Ben B Grinnell College
"My biggest take away was that planning is futile when you aim to cover over thirteen countries in four months. As long as you have the basics to survive in all kinds of weather, some amazing people and the will to walk through an entire city in one day, you'll love this program!"
Suha G Grinnell College
"I cannot recommend AUCP highly enough -- my experience as a student at AUCP in 2011 continues to impact me. Supported by the professors and staff, I made major progress in my French and the way in which I handled inter-cultural situations. Today, in 2015, I am pursuing a Master's degree in French-English translation in France. A..."
Ellyn O Grinnell College
"I learned so much about myself, other people, and the world on this program. Reflecting on my semester, I know I left Granada truly different than when I came. I also improved my Spanish and met some really wonderful people. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could go back again!"
A student Grinnell College
"From this experience abroad, I learned to be independent; to cherish the simple moments in life when around a family; to make goals and to stick with them; to let yourself feel scared, happy or frustrated (always in French, of course); and to practice a foreign language always. "
Jonathan B Grinnell College
"I gained the ability to start my life by myself in a different culture. I became more self-sufficient and independent. IES provides assistance but not living on a college campus provides more freedom to explore and live on your own."
Caitlin S Grinnell College
