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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Macalester College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Macalester College student, please check with the Center for Study Away 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 felt that my conversational spanish greatly improved and I felt more confident speaking in spanish by the end of the program. I thought the entire experience was worthwhile and I would love to go back to Ecuador and continue to learn about the culture and environment."
Anik R Macalester College
"I gained a confidence in myself, not only with my Spanish language skills, but also in my abilities to be able to accomplish things and grow in a completely different environment in which everything was completely foreign. "
Meredith B Macalester College
"One of the best experiences of my life and incredibly greatful i had the opportuntunity. "
A student Macalester College
"I learned a lot about myself as this was my first time living on my own. Also learned how to bike a whole lot better which is definitely a skill to hold on to. Became a better traveler, came out of my shell, and overall just a great personal growth and cultural experience. "
Lauren M Macalester College
"Study abroad is all about discovering a new culture and seeing a new part of the world and to increase perspective as a global citizen. I'd say my experience definitely helped out with that."
A student Macalester College
"Besides some academic components related to my field of study (economics and urban planning), living with a large family taught me the importance of tolerance and patience. Through these realizations, I feel that I've found a second family in Denmark that I will keep in touch with in the future. "
A student Macalester College
"I learned more about myself"
Ben F Macalester College
"My experience at DIS was unique from my friends' experiences at their semester programs because DIS was a well balanced combination of interesting school work, hands on experiences, independent travel, and learning to be independent in general. I got to learn about topics that interested me from professors who were experts in th..."
A student Macalester College
"The biggest thing I learned was how complicated conservation is. I learned how important the local community is in the creation of conservation plans, the implementation of those plans, and in the success of natural resources management. Nothing is as simple as it may seem. "
A student Macalester College
"It was a rewarding, immersive experience that opened my mind to another culture. If I could do it again, I would definitely do it again!"
A student Macalester College
"I learned that there are lovely people in Salamanca but the university system is really lacking. I probably could have found a better program (location-wise) to cater to my more demanding academic interests, but I can't say that I regret going to Salamanca due to all the friends I made and experiences I had."
Emma A Macalester College
"I learned more of the Japanese culture by being immersed in it and was not as in love with it as I had imagined. It is hard to really join Japanese society because it is famous for being so closed off and resistant to change or influence. This is both good and bad as a foreigner because you get the sense that even those who move..."
Keri Ann Y Macalester College
"I learned how to become a traveler, not a tourist! I was surrounded by beautiful friends in the most beautiful country, working with the most majestic turtles. There was never a dull moment. This trip has inspired me to pursue an environment-based career and to continue travelling the world. "
A student Macalester College
"I gained a greater appreciation for other places and cultures, a confidence in my ability to survive and thrive in a new setting, and a desire to continue exploring and experiencing life outside of my comfort zone. "
Suzanne D Macalester College
"It might sound cliche but I learned a lot about myself. Living in such a different culture is really challenging and rewarding. Pune is an amazing city. It is large but a great place to study abroad. Traveling through India is a must, and some of my best memories are from traveling to different places like Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, a..."
Samuel P Macalester College
"For the adventurous "Indiana Jones" type of dude or gal, Istanbul is definitely the place to be. That being said,Istanbul (the "old city", the stuff you usually see in post cards) is a treasure cove of historical relics, palaces, imperial mosques,museums, unique food, and art. I learned foremost that history is more powerful, en..."
Henry N Macalester College
"Learned how to relax and enjoy a beautiful natural setting. Learned about rural land use practices and issues. Learned about the difficulties of conservation in locations that people have cultural and economic ties to the environment being preserved. Very worthwhile experience."
Bolton H Macalester College
"I learned what I am capable of, that I can speak Spanish pretty well, that I can live by myself and thrive in a place where I didn't know anybody on day 1."
Lucas B Macalester College
"I learned to sail a tall ship. I learned a lot of science. I learned about the effects of the environment and climate on the US as a political entity and Polynesia as a cultural one."
A student Macalester College
"I learned a LOT about myself, and regarding things that I did not anticipate. It was a great experience, and I would go back in a heartbeat."
A student Macalester College
"It was tremendously worthwhile. I met so many fantastic people, Spaniards and Americans, had the chance to speak Spanish every day, lived in an impossibly beautiful city, saw so much of the world, ate amazing food, gained confidence in my ability to live independently, and truly experienced life in another culture. "
A student Macalester College
"I learned a lot about what I wanted out of life and how I fit into the world. I am now on a completely different path than I was before I studied abroad, and I owe part of that to my experience at DIS. It definitely taught me some very worthwhile life lessons."
A student Macalester College
"It was definitely worthwhile; although it was almost completely irrelevant to my computer science education (and likely career), I knew this going in and I had the time of my life. It was the perfect combination of immersion, classroom education and practical experience that I yearned for at that point in my life. It's such an a..."
Zachary H Macalester College
"The experience was definitely worthwhile. Mexico is an incredible place and PMCSP provides an excellent opportunity for students to take classes at the University which leads to great language acquisition and creates a better understanding of daily life in Puebla. "
Anna K Macalester College
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Laina C Macalester College
