Oakland University
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Oakland University is a public university located in the cities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan. Situated on a 1,443-acre campus, it was co-founded by Matilda Dodge Wilson and John A. Hannah.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Oakland University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are an Oakland University student, please check with the International Education 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."She learned how bad inner city schools are in America and how bad CIEE's service is. Obviously not worthwhile "
Kevin G Oakland University
" I definitely learned how to interact with people that have a different first language and don't quite understand English and its quirks. It was painful to have to lie about enjoying my time at the program there all the time, though. I personally wished I had just visited Japan instead of studying abroad, especially at this prog..."
A student Oakland University
"I realized that Arabic is not out of reach, and that the seemingly impossible language of Darija is also obtainable. I traveled to every corner of Morocco, learned about its past and present, and made lifelong friends. I know that I will return to Morocco many times over!"
Carly P Oakland University
"I learned SO much! The classes which were great--Italian Art History [A NEED to take course...you're living where it all began!], Italian Music History, Cross cultural communication, and Italian language. We would learn about a particular fresco or gregorian chant in music on Tuesday, and then by friday we were on a field trip..."
Matty L Oakland University
"I learned so much through this program. I learned a lot about myself, and about other European countries, their cultures and people. I made friends with students from America and other European countries. We did not just become friends we became a family and I will always cherish them. The classes I attended were very fun and ..."
Jaclyn B Oakland University
"I feel much more independent after studying abroad. I also am much more ope minded about other people's culture. I learned so much more being immersed in the culture. It made me want to travel the world and so far I have been, as I am writing this review from Italy!"
Amber B Oakland University
"My experience changed my life in so many positive ways. It gave me a whole other outlook and encouraged me to follow my heart. We are always told how much there is out there to see and experience, but studying abroad really opened my eyes to things that I never knew existed. "
Natalie N Oakland University
"I learned to be independent, and that there is a whole world out there that I want to get to know!! "
Melissa S Oakland University
"The program greatly increase my language abilities, but most importantly, I met a lot of wonderful people and had a lot of fun. "
Laura S Oakland University
"Was rewarding during and afterward. The cultural experience alone was more than worth the trip. Living in a foreign country is unlike simply visiting."
Alyssa V Oakland University
"I met a boy while being here in Spain and I stayed for the summer. I absolutely love it here. I have learned a lot about the different cultures within Spain and how they feel about Americans. "
Jessica M Oakland University
"My experience has impacted my life completely. I plan on traveling to Europe in the future. I am actually going back to Ireland in 2 weeks. Only for a week and a half, but I can't stay away!!"
Breanna B Oakland University
