Knox College
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Knox College is committed to international education and study abroad and encourages its students to explore the world. We are a Generation Study Abroad partner (GSA) and were recently recognized for reaching our GSA commitment goal years ahead of schedule.
Knox College is also a partner organization in the Diversity Abroad network and encourages our minority students to consider studying abroad. Below you will find some study abroad reviews from Knox College students. If you are a Knox College student interested in study abroad, please contact the Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies for more information, including a complete list of approved programs. The "Pre-Approved Programs" tab below is not updated.
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Katrina R Knox College
"The cultural aspects of learning the drumming and dance was an awesome, very worthwhile experience."
Kelsey C Knox College
"Traveling on this program was a total change in perspective. I had no idea what to expect, so I was excited and stimulated with everything that we did. I have traveled abroad before, but my experience this time around was like nothing else. The itinerary was perfect. I feel that I know the culture; I actively participated in it...."
Chelsea E Knox College
"I had never traveled before, even within the states, so this was an amazing experience. I not only learned about traveling and the Ghanaian culture, but I learned so much more about myself. I did things that I never thought I would have and I saw things that I didn't know existed. It was an amazing learning experience that opene..."
Maxine Q Knox College
"The trip was absolutely worthwhile. I took a class looking at music of the African Diaspora and it was incredible to put classroom knowledge into action and to experience the oral tradition we always talked about. The trip put me in touch with an entirely different world of beauty and knowledge. "
Michelle O Knox College
"After studying music in the African Diaspora for a term, it was so beneficial to see the cultural/musical elements that we studied in person. Each excursion provided a varied,worthwhile learning experience of drumming, dance, and history. "
Erin S Knox College
"I have never been to another continent, and the trip was definitely an amazing experience. I learned more about African culture through food, music, and dance. As well as attitudes and thoughts of Ghanians both in major cities and in rural areas. It was definitely a worthwhile experience and it makes me want to travel more. "
Arnold S Knox College
"It was very worthwhile. I learned not only specific West African drumming and dancing skills but also the pedagogical techniques used in this culture, which was fascinating. I also got a good sense of Ghanaian culture and learned more about its history. "
Martina P Knox College
"Everything I experienced there was amazing."
Yumi K Knox College
"I learned how to be alone with myself and really dig it. I was completely independent. I learned another language, which meant another way to look at the world. I am sitting at my day job right now, underworked and filling out a survey about my college study abroad, and it makes me want to walk out the door, now. Hop a plane, ge..."
Emily F Knox College
"a number of friends for life, both german and american, a better understanding of architecture, european history, art, and art theory, and intimate connection with a foreign city and a foreign life, i'm a much better and more well-cultured person because of it, hands down. i wouldn't have exchanged the experience for anything e..."
A student Knox College
"This program helped me to confirm my interests in graduate studies (or a career) in ecology "
Kelsey M Knox College
"I started this program terrified of the ocean. I wanted to conquer my fears and I did. I bonded with a group of 35 people I will never forget. I became a much more confident person, willing and able to conquer challenges. I've seen and experienced people and places that won't ever be erased from my memory."
Emma P Knox College
"Absolutely. It changed my life. "
Ashley A Knox College
"Studying in Ireland was unique for me for a lot of reasons. In the field of history, it was fantastic because I would learn about something, like a castle for instance, and then take a train or a bus and go see the castle. The history was all right there, which was great for someone like me. It was also interesting being one of ..."
Sundee P Knox College
