New Mexico State University
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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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Kristina K New Mexico State University
"I loved Spain, and that made everything worth it! But alot did go wrong and I think if I could go back I would have looked into it a little more."
Kristina K New Mexico State University
"I learned how to adapt to new surroundings. I also learned how another culture lives and how to respect their culture."
JLynn New Mexico State University
"It was a great experience. I'm a huge proponent of getting breaking out of your comfort zone and exploring something new."
JessieB264 New Mexico State University
"My program abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned or better my spanish skills and learned how people live and act in a different country. I got to see some amazing views, waterfalls in old volcano craters, lava coming from an active volcano and much more. You get a lot of exercise so take good shoes for walking. ..."
Lordy New Mexico State University
"Everything about my study abroad experience was worthwhile. I learned so much and met amazing people. "
Erika P New Mexico State University
"I learned a totally different culture in Costa Rica as well as the culture in Brazil. I met people from Brazil and learned how they live and what they do as well. I learned so much more Spanish by living in the homestays and going to school everyday. I learned to get out of that barrier of keeping only my own friends. I learned ..."
Zachary M New Mexico State University
"It was most certainly worthwhile. I learned not only lots of Spanish, but about other cultures, and ways of life. This experience pushes you to communicate and live with others who do things differently. This experience has made me a better student because I can now see the importance of retaining knowledge after a class is over..."
Katherine G New Mexico State University
"This was a life changing experience for me. I personally think every student at NMSU should do a study abroad program. There are some things that you learn about life that you could never learn anywhere in the US because of our materialistic and capitalistic culture. The locals are very friendly. In my opinion, more friendly tha..."
Zachary P New Mexico State University
"Worthwhile is such an understatment. Studying a new language opens up many new doors to friendships, opprotunities, cultures... it is invaluble. The deeper you let yourself fall into the new culture, the more satisfaction you'll get when you're there and when you leave. I saw some people make a huge mistake in other programs- th..."
Rory Y New Mexico State University
"Yes, I would have to say my study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I gained an understanding of different cultures, how to run a non-governmental organization, and of the dedication it takes to make a community development and environmental education program work.I also gained a sense of well being and success while workin..."
Rachael T New Mexico State University
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile, I gained a newfound appreciation for the U.S. and New Mexico. As well as for my family and all of the daily luxuries that I take for granted as an American citizen. I also learned so much about my own ability to be independent and self-reliant in new and unfamiliar situations. "
Candise B New Mexico State University
"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. I gained experience and knowledge that I couldn't have gained if I had just spent my summer here at home. I also met some really great people while I was over there and I hope that I will be able to see them again someday."
Graciela P New Mexico State University
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chanz r New Mexico State University
"This experience was a great one that I would gladly repeat. The knowledge and history of Spain that I gained made me value more my life here in the United States. There culture is one that is still young and expanding and very open minded. Many friendly people which became our friends made a huge impact on our lives. The relat..."
Evelyn L New Mexico State University
"I found a good part of myself, a part that had been wrapped up with the 'box' mentality of Las Cruces being everything in the world. I was able to expand my horizons, and really put myself out of a comfort zone, and into a learning mentality. I was able to gather so many great pieces of knowledge, from everyday experiences, to m..."
Jacob H New Mexico State University
"This language program was DEFINITELY worth it! It gave me four weeks before my university program began to become acquainted with the city and hone my language skills. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!"
pickleb4sandwich New Mexico State University
"In the end, although my experience was the most challenging thing I've done in my life, and it was definitely NOT fun while I was experiencing it, it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I had the opportunity to become more independent and self sufficient than I ever would have if I had not studied abroad. I am genuin..."
pickleb4sandwich New Mexico State University
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a great deal of Spanish and saw how another culture lived. I was able to gain first hand knowledge about how people outside the U.S. live and how different things can be. Through my interactions with the locals, I grew to respect the Costa Rican people and their ..."
Briand New Mexico State University
"I gained alot of knowledge. I understood cultures are extremely different. Just because people speak the same language little things make a huge difference."
Audralee S New Mexico State University
"My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I learned so much about myself as well as on my view of the world. I recommend everyone to go study abroad, it opens your eyes to many things not just academic wise. Like many other people I was use to the American life but after being in Spain I began to question many aspects of ..."
stephmgr New Mexico State University
"Yes it really was. This trip has been one of the most educational, interesting, and fun vacations of my life. I had to grow up a little while I was there as it was my first vacation without my parents, but it wasn't all that hard. I gained many friends over there as people were nice and willing to help me out most of the time. I..."
Kendall D New Mexico State University
"I gained the ability to speak spanish as well as the skills to cope and fit in with a new culture. The worst part about the experience was that I had to come back to the U.S. and Im sure most people who go will feel the same way."
Wesley N New Mexico State University
"My study abroad experience was definitely worhtwhile. I enjoyed it a lot. I was very glad I did it the way I did, because I spent two weeks in Heredia where the focus was on learning Spanish fluently and there was no way around speaking Spanish nearly everywhere I went. Then, I went to MonteVerde, where the focus was still on le..."
Kristina M New Mexico State University
"Studying abroad was wonderful giving me the experience to traveling out of the United States and live in another persons shoes for a month. I also began to appreciate what i have. Once you do it you'll understand. "
Feather New Mexico State University
