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Below are some study abroad reviews from high school students across America. Studying abroad in high school is a growing practice and whether on exchange, done independently or through a summer program, we encourage future students to start early and see the world through study abroad. For future students and parents thinking about study abroad, we encourage you to check Abroad101's High School Study Abroad Directory for organizations that can assist you.
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No important dates configured."At first I was very nervous for the trip and throughout the first day I felt homesick, but with each day I fell more and more in love with the people of Atenas and with my new friends and the program overall. I became more independent, made new friends, gained new cooking/baking/art/dance skills from the classes we took, and bec..."
Amelia D High School
"It was the most worthwhile month of my life. No experience could top what I was able to learn on this trip."
A student High School
"I learned about the French culture and I gained friendships. It was worthwhile."
Natalie M High School
"i improved my language skills a lot for just a month. "
Leo D High School
"This was completly worthwhile. I gained independence and learned how to be alone for some time. I lived with a roommate, but sometimes I would be alone, and it taught me to appreciate the time I had alone. I also learned how to respect the things that I have that they don't have in Granada. For example, my host family did not ha..."
Sophie Meyer High School
"I gained confidence speaking and I learned what it was like to live in a big Latin American city. "
Alec Walsh High School
"i learned a lot of words in spanish that i wouldn't learn in a classroom. it was very worthwhile"
A student High School
"I learned so much more about the language and the different culture. I also learned how to be way more independent. It was definitely worthwhile."
Delaney Post High School
"I learned that you can make a difference no matter where you are, and that we have a huge ability to change the way that the world is right now."
Natasha H High School
"My experience was incredibly worthwhile, and I learned how to become more responsible and take care of myself as well as learning so much about the underwater world!"
Lauren French High School
"Incredible opportunity!"
Madison High School
"What motivated me most to study abroad is the seek for opportunities in a Big Data career. I searched in Google and also asked some advice from friends, and I narrowed my destinations down to 4 cities: London, Berlin, San Francisco and Barcelona, as these are the most internationally recognized cities when it comes to digital e..."
A student High School
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to live with a limited amount of everything, this made me a more independent person and helped me to realize that life is about experiences, not things."
Demetria Dresser High School
"I learned the language"
Sarit Radak High School
"Vale"
Jonathan Short High School
"This trip was so worthwhile! I would do this type of trip again! I learned so much from this trip! I had never been sailing before so that was a huge part of what I learned. I also did not know a ton about marine biology before I started so that was another area where I learned a ton about!"
Avery Courts High School
"how other people live, there is more to the world than the usa"
Jim Duffy High School
"I learnt hundreds of new tips and tricks while scuba diving, and earned many scuba diving certifications. I also tried sailing for the first time; learnt the basics of steering the boat and learnt how to wake board."
Aadam Basrai High School
"I gained a deeper knowledge of how to operate the camera application on my phone. I learned how to edit a video professionally. Also, while being there I learned basic Swedish and Norwegian phrases. Being in that environment, it made me more culturally aware of how things are different there than from the U.S. The experience was..."
A student High School
"My experience with Outward Bound Costa Rica was nothing short of life changing. I cannot express in words how strongly I encourage that every Girl Scout should apply for this amazing program. It will allow you to dive into a new and exciting culture, head first. Every minute was a new and exhilarating adventure, filled with fun ..."
Samantha K High School
"I learned amazing life lessons, from the people I met on this trip, that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. "
A student High School
"I learned to live by myself. Yes very worthwhile "
A student High School
"My Spanish improved immensely, and I am so grateful I had the chance to immerse myself in the language."
A student High School
"My son really liked the program. He was surprised it was curtailed."
Jennie Feiger High School
"I learned so much, including how to break down cultural barriers and really connect with others. I made lasting friendships and learned interesting cultural norms from Argentina and a lot of history about Argentina. The trip was absolutely worthwhile!"
A student High School
