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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Mount Holyoke College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Mount Holyoke College student, please check with the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives 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."Learned Italian. It was worth it."
A student Mount Holyoke College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile! I made so many connections and can now confidently say that I speak French! The administration was also helpful in settling into my new environment which made it an even more seamless and enjoyable process for me. I'd 100% do this all over again"
A student Mount Holyoke College
"My experience was amazing, despite the program. I became very independent and had a more than worthwhile experience. My French developed rapidly and it unlocked the possibility of moving back abroad for me. I loved my classes at the university, I had a very unique experience there which was so so cool. "
Anonymous A Mount Holyoke College
"I think that the most influential part of my experience abroad was the French immersion. I met a lot of great people who were also participating in the program, but struggled with making friends in my classes at Université Paris-Cité. Overall it was definitely worthwhile for me."
A student Mount Holyoke College
"My confidence in traveling abroad and in cities grew. I improved my conversational Spanish skills. I learned "
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I learned cooking. And I sort of learned to connect with people. I learned that I might really love Athens. "
Jessica W Mount Holyoke College
"From my experience abroad, I gained a sense of confidence that will last a lifetime. After navigating a completely new country, language and culture, I know that I can handle anything. Not only was it an experience I will never forget with friendships that I will have forever, but I know that I can always return to Athens and fe..."
Lilly H Mount Holyoke College
"Besides the immense progress I made in my classroom and daily use of the language, it was a hugely rewarding experience to return home knowing I was capable of living daily life in a foreign country and a foreign language"
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I learned how to be self-sufficient, be independent, and more responsible. No one was looking after me or forcing me to work out or eat healthy. I also learned how to budget and travel cheaply."
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I gained a better understanding of the world around me, in terms of history and culture. I became more confident and independent. "
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I learned a lot about the importance of foreign language and was forced to confront my race in new ways. It was incredibly meaningful. "
Kate Meacham Mount Holyoke College
"I gained a whole new sense of independence, and a new understanding of being a citizen of the world. It was more than worthwhile, and I will be using the lessons I learned in and outside of the classroom for the rest of my life."
Ann Hewitt Mount Holyoke College
"definitely language skills! yes it was worthwhile"
Diana Choi Mount Holyoke College
"I gained confidence in my speaking ability and also improved my problem solving and communication skills."
Elizabeth Beaton Mount Holyoke College
"I learned so much about logistics of traveling, as I went on a few trips in addition to Canterbury. I learned how to budget and how to really self motivate. And I learned all about another culture, and heard about many different experiences from my other international friends, and adventures."
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I learned a lot about what it is like to live in Japan as a resident rather than a tourist. I will use this information in the future when I am applying for jobs overseas. "
Jordain Haley-Banez Mount Holyoke College
"I feel like I have a unique perspective on life as a result of this program, as it exposed me to students from all over the states and abroad who were passionate about government and economics and were so excited about seeing the world. I feel like I came out of it with a better understanding of different perspectives and some r..."
Rachael Chambers Mount Holyoke College
"I improved my Italian. I was able to meet Americans from around the country AND local Italians. "
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I improved my language abilities greatly during staying with host family and studying in Nanzan and passed N1 level in Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Field trips were great, and dinners provided were just beyond my expectation! The courses provided by Nanzan were satisfying that Japanese Traditional Art was offered, which I..."
Lang M Mount Holyoke College
"I lost my fear of the unknown, learned how to be self-reliant, and am now ready to take chances. I am in control of my own life. It was WORTH EVERY STRUGGLE."
Cam V Mount Holyoke College
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A student Mount Holyoke College
"Even though the title might seem forceful, I use it because it represented a saying a group of friends in my study abroad used. For us, it meant that we would try Dutch food or any Dutch traditions so as to immerse ourselves in the culture. Maastricht was the perfect size for me, it was big enough that everything was close for ..."
Lesly Z Mount Holyoke College
"I dove into my study abroad experience with little to no expectations. I wasn’t much of a traveler before studying with IES Abroad in Rome – I had been to Canada and Italy with my family before but can’t remember much about my experiences. I was too young to appreciate my surroundings, and, to be totally candid, family vacations..."
Adrienne P Mount Holyoke College
"My experience abroad was incredible. I completely fell in love with Chile and with learning in Chile. I learned so much about what I was interested and how to interact and be independent in a completely new culture. "
aleirawanders Mount Holyoke College
"I learned a lot about myself and about the Chinese culture. It was definitely worthwhile to have the insight because you can only really understand it once you're immersed in it."
Sonya G Mount Holyoke College
