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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Michigan State University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Michigan State University Student, please check with the Office of Study Abroad 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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Jordan Michigan State University
"I learned to really appreciate students learning another language and how hard they have to work. "
Emma Ayers-Lewis Michigan State University
"I learned how to effectively communicate with International colleagues online. I also learned strategies to keep me productive while working remotely, strategies to market my international experiences in my career field, and I learned a great deal about the country that my placement was in. This was 1000% worthwhile. "
A student Michigan State University
"So much experience in the classroom."
Emily Michigan State University
"I learned some strategies for teaching literacy and language. I used those strategies to teach in my other classes after I came back to MSU. This experience was extremely worthwhile. "
CiCi Michigan State University
"In this month-long program, I gained valuable experience and first-hand observations that taught me ten times more than all my other courses did back at Michigan State. Especially with TESOL, there's nothing more valuable than experience and the program staff knows this well. Easily the most worthwhile class I've ever taken in a..."
Stephen Michigan State University
"This was one of the best programs I've ever done. The teachers were all amazing and super kind. I took the TEJ program and it was wonderful because we actually went to schools in Japan to help teach English so we got to do some hands on application. My plan is to teach English in other countries so being able to actually learn a..."
Andrea King Michigan State University
"I became way more confident in my Spanish and I learned a lot about Chilean culture. Totally worth it!"
Isabella Green Michigan State University
"From the program, I learned that you could have fun even though when studying can be stressful sometimes. Also, as a student who took General Chemistry in the ISC course, I gained a lot of knowledge from it and now when I'm taking my chemistry class, I'm acing it! "
Jennifer Kim Michigan State University
"Being in Thailand taught me patience, and to not sweat the small stuff. The Thai's have a saying "mai pen rai" meaning "no worries". While I was abroad, I learned to go with the flow and to enjoy life without expectations. I also gained a new-found sense of self confidence. In Thailand, I learned to go out and do things on m..."
Sophia Maicki Michigan State University
"I learned so much about teaching in Japan, and Japanese culture while abroad. It was incredibly worthwhile! I learned more about teaching than I have during my classes at MSU, and now feel more prepared to teach in Japan in the future."
Cassandra W Michigan State University
"- I had the opportunity to speak to many locals and practice my Japanese. - We visited many historical sites that were related to the materials we were studying. - I had so much fun!"
Abdullah Bo Shgeia Michigan State University
"I gained so much information about Japanese society, rural life, Japanese language and how the average family is run. It was more than worthwhile and an experience I will never be able to forget. "
Cassandra Lawton Michigan State University
"I was already studying Japanese history, but I never knew just how influential the Shiga Prefecture area was before taking the Crossroads of Japan course! The experience was both incredibly enlightening and extraordinarily fun, and I would go back on the program in a heartbeat if I could."
A student Michigan State University
"On top of the Japanese language skills I gained, I learned a ton about Japanese culture. JCMU's location in Shiga Prefecture was a scenic location with plenty of historical sites, and the area is close to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya, meaning I could explore the country when I wasn't in class. It was an eye-opening experience, and t..."
A student Michigan State University
"I learned a lot about what it was like to live and learn in a different culture. It was very worthwhile and I don't think that I would have enjoyed it as much anywhere else!"
Rachel Light Michigan State University
"I learned how travel is worth every sacrifice and is essential in living a full life. I also learned how cool it is to have friends from all over the world and how much you can learn from meeting new people. "
Alaina Feister Michigan State University
"This whole experience has changed my life. As cliché as that sounds, I can say with complete honesty that it is 100% true. Before this trip I had never been out of North America, let alone, away from my family and friends for this long. While there were definitely times where it was tough and I really didn’t want to do this whol..."
Kate D. Michigan State University
"I learned to not assume that everyone has the same meantality/thoughts as me and to communicate more effectively! This trip is worthwhile. My host mom and I still keep in contact!!"
Aaliyah Amor J Michigan State University
"I learned a lot about myself, and was able to work in the field I want to go into after I graduate. It was absolutely worthwhile, and there is a chance I may go back eventually."
Chris M Michigan State University
"There is so much beauty in this world that is so unknown to people. We all rush through school to get to the real world of working at some fancy place where we hopefully make a lot of money, but is that really living? Traveling is about learning about yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone, making the best of friends, and ..."
Wendy P Michigan State University
"Really one of the best experiences of my life. It is so cool getting immersed in the different cities and making them your own. I learned how to be independent and more confident in being outside of my comfort zone. I saw amazing sites, made amazing friends and had the world's best summer."
Allegra S Michigan State University
"A semester abroad is full of learning about different cultures, yourself, life. I gained life long friends and lots of memories. As cliche as it sounds, it was the best decision of my life."
Cartier Z Michigan State University
"Conversa was a great way to learn spanish and immerse myself in the Tico culture, but if I had to do it again, I would rather go to a program outside of th San Jose area, possibly something more rural. Santa Anna was really just a Costa Rican suburb. This was nice but a little daunting at times. But Conversa itself really is a g..."
Alexa M Michigan State University
"I was also able to conduct my predissertation research when not in class. Mostly, I loved my host family and speaking to them in Russian."
Emily E Michigan State University
