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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Loras College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Loras College student, please check with the Center for Experiential Learning 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 gained a global perspective which was well worth my time. "
Dalton Motter Loras College
"I learned a lot about myself, especially being away from my family. I felt like my internship didn't give me many opportunities for my major, or for cultural experiences. However, everything else was wonderful."
Clarice Loras College
"It was very worthwhile. I learned that I could be independent and live away from my home and parents. I learned that I could live in a big city and navigate public transportation. I learned that I could work internationally as well."
A student Loras College
"I enjoyed my experience abroad and learning more Spanish. It was worthwhile. "
AnonymousIowa Loras College
"Better knowledge of the language and Spanish culture. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Loras College
"i gained confidence and independence i also gained a better understanding of the world. i learned to work hard and plan trips "
A student Loras College
"Absolutely it was worthwhile. I made friends from all over the world. I saw differences in my worldview and theirs based on our respective upbringings. I learned about European history and saw the beauty of Spain. I learned what I enjoy and what makes me happy. I grew a lot, even if I am still working on how to transfer what I l..."
A student Loras College
"This experience was worth more than I can even describe. It was expensive, yes, but it showed me that I want to spend my money on experiences like these: experiences that I will remember forever. I learned a lot about myself, what I am good at, and what I am able to accomplish. I learned about a culture that is very different fr..."
A student Loras College
"I leaned to not stress about the little things that we do worry about in the United States. Live life and love yourself. "
Dustin S Loras College
"I gained a lot of experience in speaking Spanish, and that was totally worthwhile. I was also happy to see how another side of the world approached living life, and it was great to experience that."
A student Loras College
"I learned many things, including being able to look at the world through a different point of view. "
A student Loras College
"I learned a great deal about the educational structures and political formations of a European nation."
A student Loras College
"I was able to receive a true insight into the Japanese culture and made many friends from all over the world. It was far more than worthwhile it was amazing!"
Sonia E Loras College
"I loved India. I would go back in a heartbeat if I could. It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about culture and tradition as well as a newer, more contemporary culture. There are such contrasts in India and I think that is something that makes it very unique to all who visit this amazing country. "
Yesenia T Loras College
"I did gain a strong cultural experience from being abroad in a sense that I learned that I can adapt to several different cultures and love every second of it. "
A student Loras College
"I learned how to be an independent person without the ability to just Google the answers or call my friends or family for help/advice. I learned how to be fully present and not perpetually attached to my phone. I learned how to accept things when they don't go as planned, and I learned how to handle the people who can't accept..."
A student Loras College
"I gained independence and self confidence. It was so worthwhile. "
Sarah G Loras College
"It was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about traveling, adapting to new cultures, how to make new friends, and a lot about myself as well, and how I am actually quite comfortable being alone."
Cassandra B Loras College
"Yes it was worth while."
A student Loras College
"Everyone has a different back ground, experience, outlook.. Despite their skin color and language. You need to listen and be ready to take on anything because with an open mind the experience is beyond mind blowing. It is something you will never forget and will never want to comeback home from due to how great it was."
A student Loras College
"I absolutely loved my experience abroad and it was more than worth my while. My entire outlook on life changed after coming home. It is hard to put in words, but I can feel a distinct difference in the person I was before I left and the person who returned to America."
A student Loras College
"The experience has greatly challenged me outside of my comfort zone, allows for an understanding of diverse perspectives, and the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue. I learned so much from my experience abroad, both about myself and about the British culture. My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile, becau..."
A student Loras College
"I became much more patient after living in the local culture, which is less organized and has a slower pace than America. I gained independence when traveling around the city and other cities alone. I was able to stay outside of my comfort zone and find ways to make myself happy."
A student Loras College
"I learned so much Spanish and gained so many friends from Canada, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and more! It was definitely worthwhile to push myself outside my comfort zone and experience a new culture!"
A student Loras College
"So many perspectives you will learn about. Being outside the US was a great experience and has helped me find out what to do with my life. Gives you a better appreciation for your home country. "
peter h Loras College
