Hope College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Hope College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Hope College student, please check with the Paul G. Fried International Center 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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Off-Campus Study Application Deadlines:
For Fall: February 1
For Spring : April 15
Submit your Off-Campus Study Applications to the Fried International Center, MMC
"My semester in Paris has enabled me to make connections to history and also gave me a greater understanding of American foreign policy and its impact on international relations. "
Leigh Wynveen Hope College
"I learned so much everyday. I learned more about myself, about the world outside of the US, how people in various countries view the US, I saw myself as a global citizen for the first time."
Mariana Hope College
"I learned a lot about myself, and gained so much confidence that it cannot be measured. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
Laura T Hope College
"I gained so many life lessons and learned so much about myself while I was abroad. I gained perspective and cultural awareness. Previous to traveling and living abroad, I always thought of Europeans or people overseas as "the other". I learned that they live very similar (if not better) lives than what we live in America. I trul..."
Megan C Hope College
"I learned an insane amount about the Chilean culture. I made so many Chilean friends, and that helped me speak Spanish at a higher level. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Serena H Hope College
"Incredible. I learned so much about myself and realized how much I want to live in abroad. Even learned I absolutely love to bike (even in the rain). Best four months of my life by far."
Anikka V Hope College
"I gained a better understanding of what it means to live as a minority as well as adapting to living in a large city. I learned how to be a more independent person that is capable of succeeding as an individual outside of my comfort zone. In general, I learned how to be a more easy going and relaxed person that can adapt to situ..."
Erin J Hope College
"I learned so many things about myself, and I have a new sense of adventure! I gained confidence, Spanish skills, joy, and appreciation for the differences in not only cultures, but also individuals. It was completely worthwhile- everyone should study abroad if you have the slightest interest or opportunity."
Hannah C Hope College
"I learned that I am perfectly capable living in a foreign city and meeting friends when I don't know anyone. Santiago challenged me in that I had to speak a different language, live with a family I didn't know prior to arriving and meet new friends. I would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat. "
Kelley W Hope College
"I learned about a new culture and ways that different people in various countries live. I also learned how to become adaptable and deal with almost any situation I came across. The whole experience was well worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
Katelynn D Hope College
"I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of. It was much more rewarding for me personally, but it also had some academic reward as well! "
A student Hope College
" I gained so much from my experience abroad. I was able to explore Ireland, I made amazing friendships, and learned so much about the culture."
Erin W Hope College
"For me, the real experience was in walking along the Thames in the evening, meeting a movie star at the London Film Festival in Leicester Square, riding the Piccadilly Line to get to a theatre production of Once on Shaftesbury Avenue, sketching in the National Gallery, hearing someone say ‘Cheers!’ when I sign a receipt at Nando..."
Carly S Hope College
"I learned so much about myself and the world, and would do it over and over again!"
Sam S Hope College
"My experience was extremely worthwhile. Learning to thrive in a foreign city helped me become more independent. I also learned a lot about the role that culture plays in shaping our values and behaviors."
A student Hope College
"Studying abroad in Granada, Spain with IES was a phenomenal, life changing, eye opening, opportunity providing experience that causes you to grow into a better, independent, more aware, and educated citizen of this world we live in. This is what my life reflects now that I have returned home. My time in Granada provided me with ..."
Meghan L Hope College
"I gained so much knowledge about the culture and about the language. I got to meet some very wonderful people. For the most part, people in Arles are friendly and willing to help you. "
A student Hope College
"I gained confidence, and was able to explore my personal and academic interests further. "
Mary H Hope College
"I gained a great deal of knowledge about France and their culture, while also learning a lot about myself. I gained so much more confidence after living abroad."
Annie B Hope College
"I think it would take more effort not to learn anything or make it not worthwhile. You gain irreplaceable memories, stories, friends, and experiences. It increased my love for traveling and learning about other languages and cultures. It helps one reflect on one's own culture and country. "
A student Hope College
"I gained an understanding of culture, people, language and myself that one can only gain by living it. It was completely worthwhile and something I wouldn't trade for the world."
Kristin S Hope College
" I lived in a country where I didn’t know one shred of the language. When I left, learning Italian was my favorite aspect of living in Milan. And it inspired a passion for learning in me again. I learned to survive, and thrive on the other side of the world. I learned I could be happy living in a completely different context t..."
Jill C Hope College
"No doubt! I am now hoping to enter the Peace Corps and later work in a study abroad office because of my experience in Vienna."
Kelli V Hope College
"I just gained an appreciation for a different style of life (relaxed) that i'm trying to incorporate into life here now. "
Josh B Hope College
"I just gained an appreciation for a different style of life (relaxed) that i'm trying to incorporate into life here now. "
Josh B Hope College
