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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Occidental College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are an Occidental College student, please check with the International Programs 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 learned about myself and gained so much maturity, confidence, and patience. I felt like a part of the local culture with friends in my community. I gained new inspiration and perspective about social movements and human rights, especially in Latin America and the Global South, which you can't get at a US university. I felt emp..."
Jaya D Occidental College
"How many good people there are in the world. Completely worthwhile."
A student Occidental College
"I learnt much my intellectual interests and myself. For the former, I was initially somewhat interested in development, but after the program I am not only sure of said interest, but I also got to learn much more about it than I had thought possible and had the experience to see it firsthand. Regarding the latter, I not only bet..."
A student Occidental College
" I definitely came out of the program very confident and gained research, interviewing, and storytelling skills. I'm not a journalism major, but I am definitely carrying my skills with me to the workplace in the future."
Naomi M Occidental College
"I grew academically as well as personally from this experience. It was definitely worthwhile."
Darla C Occidental College
"My Spanish improved immensely, I went from not feeling comfortable speaking in front of others to being able to have hours-long conversations. It was definitely worthwhile in the context of my academic interests and growing as a student."
Charlie Boddy Occidental College
"I gained a profound wake up call to American culture, Indian culture, and the human experience."
Angela Soley Occidental College
"Language fluency, appreciation for other cultures, perspective on the United States in terms of world relations"
Alana Occidental College
"Language, independence, confidence etc. All worth it! "
A student Occidental College
"Everything, and absolutely. "
Troy V Occidental College
"I've become interculturally competent in a way that I certainly was not before, I've learned a fair degree in a language I could barely say "hello" in, and I've gained an international outlook through relationships with the people I met in Rome. "
A student Occidental College
"I learned more about myself as I participated in different activities. I also met various people from different countries helping me to become more knowledgeable about different cultures. It was worthwhile as I truly got to know the language better as well as the city. "
Lena Etoka Occidental College
"I learned how to manage cultural norms--an hour commute to school in Japan is considered normal; hour-long train rides are normal; packed trains are normal. "
Allen Chen Occidental College
"Of course, the obvious conclusion is an improvement in my French. However , I gained valuable life experiences as well. I learned to live more independently and immerse myself in a foreign culture . I learned to step outside of my comfort zone and it was very worth it."
A student Occidental College
"I learned about the Italian culture, food, and language. I also gained lots of travel skills and networking skills. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Occidental College
"I studied abroad in Rome with IES Language and Area Studies during the Fall of 2016, and it was by far the best experience of my life. I lived in an apartment, just a fifteen minute walk to school, with five other abroad students and one Italian Student Companion. I absolutely loved my classes and really valued the opportunity..."
Alexandra Healey Occidental College
"I learned how to be independent, and improved my leadership abilities. I learned how to navigate around places I hadn't been, and to travel on my own as well. I also learned A LOT about the European Union, which I believe is a fascinating and very important organization."
Zach Cohen Occidental College
"I learned that my country is not the only one that we should focus on in the world and that many other people have their own bubbles that they focus on. "
A student Occidental College
"I improved my French immensely and overall gained so much confidence. I felt really independent abroad and had the best experience I could've hoped for exploring a beautiful city and meeting really great people."
Emma Occidental College
"Studying abroad is so important to one's education. While in another a country you learn so much in and out of the classroom. Its so important that individuals expose themselves to other cultures to avoid narrow mindedness. "
Ciara Byrne Occidental College
"It was worthwhile and it helped me better understand relationships between people and the historical context behind those relationships "
A student Occidental College
"I learned how much my environment had shaped who I am. Everywhere you go you take that with you and it can be a source of strength and confidence but also isolating and challenging. Overall it was worthwhile to take the time to leave my comfort zone to be a part of a different culture and college environment. I felt very indepen..."
A student Occidental College
"I learned a lot about basic marketing that I think will help me in the pursuit of my degree."
A student Occidental College
"I absolutely loved studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland and I wish I could have stayed the entire year! My favorite part about the experience was being directly enrolled into Trinity College and enjoying all of the academic (like the Book of Kells!) and social resources provided by the campus. The program allowed me to immerse mys..."
A student Occidental College
"I definitely improved my Spanish through this program and had a wonderful experience with my host mom as well as the other American student I was housed with. I think the Sol program is particularly tailored to the student who hasn't travelled as much in the past, although there were many of us who had international travel exper..."
Julia M Occidental College
