Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Penn State student, please check with the Office of Global Programs 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 felt like I learned so much about myself and how I operate in unfamiliar environments. By essentially creating a new life from scratch, I learned about what elements of my environment I need in to be in place to maintain my wellbeing. Furthermore, my sense of cultural literacy was greatly expanded, and I now have a profound un..."
Westin B Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"The language skills, people (friends, family, and instructors), and also the cultural knowledge (especially about Japanese society and people). It was worthwhile because experienced other cultures by living there for a few months. Different from traveling, studying abroad will give you a more in-depth perspective of that specifi..."
Hamin K Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned to embrace the present and put yourself out there. You never know what forever connections you'll make. "
Olivia C Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained a new appreciation for renewable energy innovation as well as a desire to explore the world and see all its beauty. It was 100% worthwhile. "
Elizabeth T Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned so much about myself during this experience and I learned in a way that could never be replicated in a class room"
kendyll v Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Absolutely! I learned a great deal about history (particularly music history). I had the opportunity to see places that I had only read about. I got to hear music live that I had only ever heard in recordings. "
Sarah E Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"My experience studying abroad was life-changing. I think back to all the doubts and hesitations I had initially applying to study abroad. I was afraid of leaving my friends and family in home, I was afraid to immerse myself in an unfamiliar culture, I was afraid that I would not meet any new people, I was afraid I would be homes..."
Caitlin M Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained confidence in my doings. I was able to venture off on my own and explore anything I wanted to. I was able to attend my favorite fútbol games, and other sporting events. I learned the culture and was able to a part of it. Lastly, I was able to travel amost every weekend to another city and/or country."
Nicholas F Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I have greatly developed my language speaking skills, and grown my appreciation and love of Italian culture. I would absolutely chosoe this program over and over again."
Nicole K Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I have a great passion for fashion, so talking to the professor hired by IES who is in the field of fashion and luxury management really blew my mind. I was able to gain hands-on learning experiences in the fashion industry and involve in fashion week, which is a life-changing experience!"
Wan Chen H Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"It sounds obvious, but I definitely learned how to adapt to new situations. The smallest things that you don't expect to be different are, from the way public transport works to how Irish dairy products taste, but you learn to love them in their own way (sometimes more than what you'd been used to). I'm also even more independen..."
Hannah T Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"As a student, I learned how to apply my coursework in an international context that allowed me to consider my academics as a whole instead of compartmentalized classes. As a young woman, I learned new skills to enter into the world confident and independent. I can actively see the way my thinking has evolved because I gave mysel..."
Cali C Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained real-world experience through my internship and living in a different country across the world. I learned a lot about myself and the world around me. I am so grateful for my experience and it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned so much about independence! It definitely helped to be in an english speaking country as it is my first language! "
Caroline Fizzano Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I had never left the country before this so I grew so much as a person and my perspective is just so different in the best possible way. Also, I gained so much confidence living in a city and traveling to other countries because I had to do all the planning and budgeting on my own with my friends that I just made there and not m..."
Julia Domenick Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned how to be independent in a different way than I did in college."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"The program was bery worthwhile. I gretly improved my Russian language skills and had a wonderful experience"
Peter Stiles Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I got to learn all about a new culture and more about Italian business practices since I completed an internship while I was in Milan. I grew as a person as well and made life long friendships with people I would have never met if it wasn't for abroad! It was definitely worthwhile and if I could travel abroad every semester I wo..."
Alexandria Ciampi Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"The two months I spent in Barcelona, Spain was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and the people around me. The challenges I faced allowed me to get out of my comfort zone, and broaden my horizon. My communication skills improved tremendously. I am now able to communicate and relate to many more people than be..."
Obse Tolla Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned how to work in a different environment and culture. It definitely made me think outside the box and it helped me to learn new ways to solve problems."
Sol Mendoza Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained valuable knowledge of the renewable energy industry in Iceland along with unforgettable experiences."
Gabriel S Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"You don’t realize how far a simple smile can go until you experience it in place of words, and I don’t think there was one day I didn’t feel the radiating kindness. From the wholesome, simple lifestyle in the village, to the music blasting at Zoe in Yellow, each person reflected pure joy in what they were doing because they did ..."
Nina Petrillo Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Not only did I learn much more about Japanese and it's practical application, but also I learned a lot more about Japanese/world cultures and societies. It was definitely worthwhile."
Jessalin Urbano Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned a lot of skills like adaptability and especially how to adapt to another culture respectfully. I also think I learned a lot academically through my classes it was definitely worthwhile. "
Abbey LoBello Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained so many hard as well as soft skills, from problem solving to patience and empathy. I feel so much more confident as a person after this program, and my curiosity and eagerness to travel have been amplified. "
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