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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Northwestern University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Northwestern University student, please check with the Study Abroad Office 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 definitely have a better understanding of the French language now coming out of my study abroad experience, and I also feel more confident exploring new cities and countries. So, yes, it was a worthwhile experience. "
Sierra E Northwestern University
"It was very much so worthwhile. I gained friends, experience, and loads of knowledge that I'll be able to use to develop my education and push myself towards my career goals. "
Tessa S Northwestern University
"Patrizia (the voice teacher) is caring and very informative in recomending rep. Truly, studying with her infinitely changed my voice-- for the better! As well, there are plenty of performance opportunities, even if you are not in an ensemble or performance class. As well, the Italian classes were informative about Milanese cultu..."
A student Northwestern University
"My Spanish skills definitely improved, I gained more cultural competency in addition to gaining confidence in traveling in new areas by myself. I also learned new skills for conducting ethical research abroad The experiences I had in Bolivia and what I learned from them would not have happened anywhere else. "
Kendall Gail Northwestern University
"These were some of the best weeks of my life! I arrived nervous about going to a new country without knowing anyone else on the trip, and I left wishing that we'd had more time there! I loved every moment – hiking, swimming, surfing, eating great food, seeing tourist attractions, and learning about conservation, Australia, and t..."
Carlyn Kranking Northwestern University
"I learned that growth happens during difficult times."
An SIT A Northwestern University
"I gained a greater understanding of what it is like to be a European in addition to the current social and political problems Spain is facing. Living with local students also gave me a greater understanding of what that is like and I was able to find just as many similarities as differences!"
Allegra Maeso Northwestern University
"I learned to push myself out of my comfort zone and try things that I might be hesitant about."
Nathan Legault Northwestern University
"I learned a lot about myself and my confidence in my capabilities and independence grew significantly. I became nearly fluent in another language and made a few life-long friendships. It was one of the most worthwhile things I have done in my life thus far. "
Katherine Haile Northwestern University
"language skills and local cutlure. Definitly worthwhile! "
Siqi Zhou Northwestern University
"Significantly improved ability to speak Hebrew"
A student Northwestern University
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned a lot about Argentina's history and culture and made some incredible connections. "
Alec D Northwestern University
"I gained a much broader knowledge of the Spanish language, especially in its everyday conversational use, as well as a greater appreciation for the trials of navigating a new culture. I think having the new perspectives that result from the experience make it worthwhile."
A student Northwestern University
"I learned that outside of your comfort zone is one of the places where you can learn the most. It was so worthwhile!"
Becca Smith Northwestern University
"I gained the most from my experience through my host family. They were so welcoming, and supportive and I still keep in touch with them! This is an immersive program, so you are constantly pushed to speak in French. It was overwhelming and uncomfortable at times, but completely worthwhile. I was surprised by how easy it was to f..."
Amelia Emery Northwestern University
"My French improved so much, and I gained a much greater understanding of the French culture. It was 100% a worthwhile experience; I learned a lot, made amazing friends, and experienced many aspects of French culture. It was an amazing experience."
Allie Adamis Northwestern University
"I learned a lot about Ireland's history and how integrated the culture is with the history. I got to interact with locals and see their culture, as well as gain an understanding to the colored past of Ireland"
Hayley Northwestern University
"The experience was still incredibly worthwhile because I learned new things about myself and fell in love with Ireland itself. "
A student Northwestern University
"I met incredible, generous people that welcomed me immediately and have stayed friends with. In fact I met my future husband!"
Anna Franzen Northwestern University
"I learned a lot about Scotland politics, ways of living, and different world views/experiences from my own. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Northwestern University
"I realized that the world is a much bigger place than previously thought. I would say my traveling and meeting people was more valuable than the classes themselves."
Vincent Jansen Northwestern University
"Yes it was worthwhile."
A student Northwestern University
"It was definitely worthwhile and made me more independent. "
A student Northwestern University
"I gained so many great friendships and excellent work experience! Definitely worthwhile!"
Becca Smith Northwestern University
"Haven't I written enough?"
Amos Northwestern University