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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Hofstra University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Hofstra University student, please check with the Study Abroad Office 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."I learned how to communicate in a different language across various platforms and groups. I learned various presentation skills, and many skills for working in business. "
Tyrone Harmon Hofstra University
"I gained perspective, confidence, language skills, and embracing energy towards other cultures."
Madison Mento Hofstra University
"met the most amazing people, got to travel around Europe and make some of the best memories of my life"
Jennifer M Hofstra University
"Being more independent and learning how much weight choices have in the end. "
Charlotte Seay Hofstra University
"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained a confidents I had never had before going abroad. I was constantly pushed out of my comfort zone in the best way possible. I learned how to help myself. "
Kerry Wetter Hofstra University
"I learned a language and about a new country. "
Mirabai Hofstra University
"I gained the ability to take a step back and relax while studying abroad. In American society, people are overworked and under much stress. The change in pace in Australia was nice with not having a high involvement in school. I was able to relax and focus on having a good time while maintaining good marks."
Sara Hofstra University
"I learned how to be independent. I'm very dependent from my parents and have never traveled alone and this taught me how to be independent. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Hofstra University
"I learned Yoruba-based songs, dances, and drumming, and came away with an idea of how all this fits into the tapestry of Afro-Cuban spirituality and greater Cuban Culture. These are incredibly worthwhile things that I can take back to my students and colleagues."
Line Marshall Hofstra University
"- "It's not weird, it's just different." - "When one is sick of London, one is sick of life." - "Mind the gap!" It was definitely worthwhile. "
Lexi D'Attile Hofstra University
"This program allowed my mind to be carefully crafted by the ideologies of hundreds of different people I got to interact with on a daily basis. I was taught knowledge on an educational and philosophical level that simply could not have been accomplished by reading a textbook, but by living amongst people of another culture. In e..."
Matt Christian Hofstra University
"Some spanish, new relationships, deeper appreciation of sustainability and its broad contents, more compassionate, awe-inspiring sights, new food, out of comfort zone"
A student Hofstra University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. It's cheesy, but I learned who I was away from the family and friends that are so familiar. I learned a language that is more beautiful than ever. I learned about a new nation and truly learned more about my own nation. I can't think of anything that I didn't learn, honestly."
Jaime Eisenbach Hofstra University
"AcademicalIy, I learned about the culture, history, and customs of Spain. However, outside of the classroom I learned that Spain can give you the opportunity to get exposed to an array of backgrounds. "
Talia P Hofstra University
"The biggest thing I gained while studying abroad was a sense of independence. I feel more comfortable running errands or eating by myself. I am confident that I would be able to go to a foreign city and navigate its public transport system."
Jessica M Hofstra University
"I learned so much about Brazilian culture and how business works in Brazil. I made a ton of local friends and tried all the food I could eat. Summit really works to immerse students into the culture which makes the program and experience way more worthwhile. "
Will M Hofstra University
"I learned so much about myself and I have more faith in myself to travel alone and live on my own. I also am thrilled that I would now consider myself fluent in Spanish! "
Anna P Hofstra University
"I gained a great understanding of Parisian culture and history. There is no way to completely learn another`s culture until you have completely immersed yourself in it. I learned the importance of being independent, and of course how to function outside of your comfort zone."
Matthew M Hofstra University
"I learned about my heritage, the Greek Culture, and about who I am as a Greek American. Being worthwhile is an understatement."
A student Hofstra University
"Learned an immense amount about foreign cultures and economies, not only from the countries visited but from the international students on the program. "
William S Hofstra University
"I learned so much about music, dance, culture, humanity and myself. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I was back there right now!"
Lisa M Hofstra University
"This was, hands down, the best study abroad trip I have been on. The immersion in a very different culture is an enlightening, fantastic experience that opened our eyes, minds, and hearts. I would do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, I probably will!!!"
Katie N Hofstra University
"ABSOLUTELY."
Lili S Hofstra University
"I gave a 5 star rating because I came back from this program a different and more independent person with connections to students all over the US and Australia. As a result I am going back to Sydney this June."
Peter S Hofstra University
"yes"
Annette V Hofstra University
