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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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Paige W Grinnell College
"Nantes is a beautiful city and I think a great place to study abroad if your goal is to improve your language skills. While people do speak English to you on occasion, I found it to be true far less in Nantes than in other areas of France. Living in a host family is a key part to this program. The opportunity to take classes at ..."
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"I learned Arabic, so that was pretty cool."
Sam C Grinnell College
"I learned so much about myself personally and about South America. I met amazing people that I still keep in contact with today. I also learned Spanish idioms and about different lifestyles."
Dakota M Grinnell College
"It was definitely worthwhile. With this program you get to experience all of Turkey. Through the day excursions in Istanbul and the two excursions around the rest of Turkey you really get a sense of what it means to be Turkish. Turkey (along with Turkish food and the Turkish people) will always hold a special place in my heart. ..."
Siobhan E Grinnell College
"I learned so much about letting myself fail and be uncomfortable. I learned how to face the unknown bravely and laugh when I made mistakes. I learned how to communicate without speaking very much. Everything I learned will have a profound impact on me for years to come."
Andrew M Grinnell College
"Yes, I learned a lot about myself, not only language."
Kajari G Grinnell College
"One common theme throughout was how similar people are at the core and how many problems we create when we put our differences above others. Too often, we focus on differences as dividing rather than differences as an opportunity to learn and grow."
Doug D Grinnell College
"I gained experience in things from traveling, cooking for myself, and cleaning a flat, to Renaissance art, history of London, and Irish Literature. I will be more prepared to live alone in a city now."
Kane D Grinnell College
"I had never been outside of the country before going to Denmark. I treated my stay there as a gateway into other EU countries and one non-EU country, Russia. I experienced incredible cultures and customs. I still plan on going to medical school, but the introduction to the medical field that I received from DIS will be very bene..."
Richard B Grinnell College
"Yes, as I previously mentioned, it was a fun, academically and culturally enriching experience. It helped me decide what I want to do in my future career. Additionally it helped me grow up and learn how to "survive" in real life busy environment."
Kristina D Grinnell College
"See "words of wisdom." GIW is all about the internship. Research your options and choose somewhere where you can get as much mentoring and have as much individual time with legitimate professionals in the area you are considering for your career. The thinktank I interned at paired each intern individually with two scholars. That..."
Joshua W Grinnell College
"Yes, study abroad was certainly worthwhile! I feel like I have expanded my understanding of the world around me, particularly the ways in which we are all similar. As a math and econ major, the chance to go on a program that was not particularly closely related to my main interests was particularly valuable. "
Derek F Grinnell College
"It was amazing. I would to go there again."
Ahmed A Grinnell College
"I learned a lot from Grinnell alumni as they shared their career stories with us. This experience helped me look at my future in a new perspective. Trips to Congress, the White House and museums deepened and broadened my understanding of American politics and the world in general. "
Wanjie R Grinnell College
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Kelly C Grinnell College
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I improved my spanish skills significantly; I learned how to travel on my own in a foreign country; I became more flexible as I navigated host-family relationships and differences of culture in general; and I saw how my development studies play out in real life. "
Eliza-Eve S Grinnell College
"I grew to understand theatre in a totally new way, sharpening my critical and practical skills. I am more socially aware, independent, and adventurous; my ability to interact with new people and engage in unique experiences has been heightened in quality. "
Susannah S Grinnell College
"Real world experience that Grinnell sometimes cannot help with, especially with internships."
Nidia B Grinnell College
"Yes. It has made me aware of what aspects of American culture I take for granted. Swedish culture was not so obviously different, yet I gradually found myself missing aspects of home and appreciating aspects of Sweden that I never experienced in the U.S."
Marie A Grinnell College
"It grounded all of the studies that I have done, and gave me some ideas about what I want to do in the future, too! I stay in touch with several friends and cannot wait to go back!"
Morgan B Grinnell College
"This verified that France is a wonderful place to learn and experience URBAN French culture and that Paris will always be a place I hope to one day live. I can't quite articulate all of what I know I could or would like but just know that the experience was downright invaluable and was definitely probably THE highlight of my col..."
Jarrett J Grinnell College
"Ultimately, it was an amazing experience to be in London. I was able to take my academics seriously while still exploring one of the most dynamic and historical cities in the Western world. Moreover, London is truly an international nexus, and I enjoyed my other travels around the UK and Europe immensely."
Matthew C Grinnell College
