Gustavus Adolphus College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Gustavus Adolphus College . We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Gustavus Adolphus College student, please check with the Center for International and Cultural 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
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Isabella D Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned so much, I learned how to be independent, embrace a new culture, make new friends. It was amazing, definitely worthwhile"
Brianna Menssen Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned how to be more independent; especially when I travelled by myself. I learned how to engage with other cultures and peoples. I also think that through studying abroad I gained a greater appreciation of how connected the world is."
Lucas Tomhave Gustavus Adolphus College
"100%. I learned how to be completely independent so far away from my normal support system. I was able to fully understand who I am as a person and how to live my best life by doing activities I truly get joy from. I learned all about the Australian laid back lifestyle and got to live next to a beach for nearly half a year. All ..."
Kristie Tunheim Gustavus Adolphus College
"I gained lots of new photography skills and tons of Icelandic culture! "
Madeleine D Gustavus Adolphus College
"Gained a lot of independence and self-confidence. Developed my language skills and comfort with speaking with natives and making mistakes. I loved the city I was in and there were plenty of opportunities to travel. "
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"Independence, language skills, how to "adult", responsibility, travel skills, communication "
Jessica B Gustavus Adolphus College
"I gained lifelong friends, a higher level of academic intrigue, cultural understanding of the U.K., and had the support and ability to travel to many other countries and experience Europe fully, while still immersed in my community in Edinburgh."
Maria Noel Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned more about myself; I became more self-confident. And of course, I gained a lot of friendships, and learning more about a new country and culture."
Sarah Bruihler Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned how to speak french, which is truly one of the most precious gifts/accomplishments that you can experience- learning another language. So yes, it was completely worthwhile. "
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"Through my experiences abroad, I have developed to overcome challenges and gained new perspective to look at the world from various point of view. "
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"A lot of knowledge of the things I'm passionate about and real life experience. Definitely worthwhile."
Nathan K Gustavus Adolphus College
"I have learned so much about myself while being abroad. If possible, I would encourage everyone to take time during their college years to study or travel abroad. I think it is important for young adults to experience a different part of the world. Being abroad has put me outside of my comfort zone and challenged me in so many w..."
Kelsey C Gustavus Adolphus College
"While abroad, I gained a lot of insight about myself, more than I thought I would. While studying abroad, you become much more independent and have opportunities to be on your own and to learn more about yourself than you would staying at home. "
Nicole G Gustavus Adolphus College
"It was very interesting to see how Christchurch was recovering from recent earthquakes. It was also worthwhile to see how University life is on the other side of the globe"
A student Gustavus Adolphus College
"Before I studied in Shanghai, I knew nothing about the Chinese language and very little about Chinese business or culture. I came out of the program with a much greater understanding of all three of these topics. It was a very enjoyable experience that I would highly recommend. "
brita.preus Gustavus Adolphus College
"During my time in Chiang Mai, I had so many experiences I will never forget. The city and its people were absolutely beautiful, and TEAN’s program allowed me to experience the beauty of Thailand in an incredibly authentic and life-changing way. After we arrived at the airport, we were brought to a beautiful resort in one of t..."
Heather K Gustavus Adolphus College
"I learned a lot about my self and became more independent having to live on my own. I also learned about the italian culture and how different areas can have such different ways of life."
kelsey.harms3 Gustavus Adolphus College
"so many new friends, memories, and stories i became a better traveller, a better student, and a better world citizen"
Reed Gustavus Adolphus College
"During this time frame, you learn the most about yourself; you grow as an individual and see many things in a more mature way."
Rebekah J Gustavus Adolphus College
"My language skills improved and I learned a lot about myself in Perugia."
Chris H Gustavus Adolphus College
"Yeah I really got a good sense of exploring on my own. I'm a country kid so I thought the city was huge - the girl from New York said otherwise. I learned a lot of navigating skills and figured out how to be alone with myself. It was a very maturing experience."
Patrick P Gustavus Adolphus College
"I had never doubted myself before, but I know for a fact that Japan is the place where I want to live for the rest of my life with a career, family, kotatsu, and all the katsudon I can eat. Japan has made me a better person: cleaner, greener, and far more polite than any American I've ever met. You will be surprised when you r..."
Arcadia K Gustavus Adolphus College
