New Mexico State University
University Information
New Mexico State University, is a major public, land-grant, research university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest public institution of higher education in the state of New Mexico.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at New Mexico State University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a New Mexico State University student, please check with the Office of 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."This trip was worth every penny. Not only did expand my ability to speak Spanish, but I was able to make new friends who live in Costa Rica. I was able to experience a different life which made me even more curious about the world. And I will be a more confident explorer after my experience with CPI."
Shannon W New Mexico State University
"Yes it was worthwhile, I learned a lot about the culture, and needless to say that the language aquisition was great."
Teresa C New Mexico State University
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Lauren R New Mexico State University
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I was able to learn a lot about another culture, and my Spanish definitely improved. "
Michelle W New Mexico State University
"It was worthwhile. The excursions were the best but I could have easily done that studying anywhere else in the UK."
Zeltzyn S New Mexico State University
"The experience was all very good. I learned so much about the people and the culture of Spain, and my language skills improved dramatically in a short time. I started at a very low level and advanced to intermediate while in country, but I think I might have learned more if the assessment part of the course was more structured..."
Lisa K New Mexico State University
"I think… expecting to come back fluent is a stretch. You will learn a lot but not everything, so it makes you want to keep learning even after you are back. "
elizabeth b New Mexico State University
"My academic interests and future plans haven´t changed, but I have lived abroad previously, so I knew what I was getting into. I have really enjoyed South America, and I hope to come back for a longer period in the future."
Kathryn Z New Mexico State University
"This experience was totally worthwhile. I learned so much about the country, have gained a new appreciation of those from different countries, have been humbled by all that we have here in the US, and gave me an eagerness to continue practicing the Spanish language. This has confirmed even more that I would like to work overseas..."
Jessica J New Mexico State University
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned about the art and history of Rome while also being able to get around the city with the language."
Rebecca L New Mexico State University
"Worth every penny!!! My experience taught me so much about myself and about another culture. I loved Florence and can't wait to go back. Made me want to look deeper into working abroad once I have my degree. "
Tara B New Mexico State University
"Traveling abraod is great for your spanish but also it is good to get out of your comfort zone and learn about the rest of the world. This expereince changed my future goals in that I am not in such a big hurry to go to graduate school. I want to travel and see much more of the world while I can."
Lindsey F New Mexico State University
"I loved being here in Spain, i wish i would have had more time here to learn more spanish and travel more, Thinking about the future i can use what i have learned to communicate with more people. I also have a new interest to help people learn another language as well. "
Jacque C New Mexico State University
"Yes. I learned that Europe is very similar to the US."
Madeleine B New Mexico State University
"I believe my spanish improved and I take less for granted of what we have here. The program made me want to return to improve my spanish even more becuase it was very enjoyable."
Alicia L New Mexico State University
"I was disappointed in the increased crime in Costa Rica, but I believe the school offers a good opportunity to study with good-excellent teachers. Ticos are sweet, respectable people and a joy to know."
Harriet G New Mexico State University
"Yes, my study abroad experience was worthwhile. I have leaned to appreciate more things and have been able to understand and appreciate other cultures because of this trip."
Tara H New Mexico State University
"I remembered that our culture is not the only one in the world. People from other countries are different from us. We need to learn as much as we can about this in order to coexist in the world."
Bethany H New Mexico State University
"It could not have been better. Even though there are certain things I could have wished for while there, I am 100% content with my year abroad and would not change anything; it's only left me with more of a desire to do other things and have new experiences."
David F New Mexico State University
"One of the biggest things that has changed about my cultural awareness is how America is viewed in other countries. Another thing is how people are treated in society. During class and during club activities, everybody had a specific role but outside of those situations, everybody seems to treat each other at about the same le..."
Andrew M New Mexico State University
"It was very worth-while. There were aspects that I didn't enjoy but I don't regret studying abroad, or this program at all. I think that I gained much of what I was looking for in studying abroad, and probably would not have gained other things I was expecting to gain even if my program had been much longer. However I am now set..."
Talia L New Mexico State University
"Absolutely, I learned a lot about myself while I was away. I learned a lot about different cultures, about independence and budgeting and overall I enjoyed myself. The hardest part was coming back home!"
Callie F New Mexico State University
"It was really difficult for me to be so far away from my friends and family, so my best advice would be to throw yourself into your new experience and not dwell on the things that you are missing back home."
Katherine S New Mexico State University
"I would say my experience was definately worthwhile. At first, I thought I had made a horrible mistake and the first week I was there, all I did was cry. But after the first week, things got a lot easier and I grew to be very confident and self-reliant. I think I gained a maturity there that I wouldn't have gained otherwise. I a..."
Megan M New Mexico State University
"definitely worth it. Got to experience "really" being on my own- independence, away from family, friends, familiar surroundings. Met a lot of really interesting, nice, and diverse people. I learned how to make the best out of situations i was less than comfortable in or could not control. In general I think this experience was r..."
Kylie A New Mexico State University
