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 am a whole new person. I feel more confident and comfortable with myself, and I now have so many new skills. It was the best decision I ever made."
Ryan Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I feel I am much more independent and mature. In addition, I feel I know who I am and how to define myself. I also get to force myself practice Spanish"
Li-Jung (Emily), LEE Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned the language and the culture of Madrid, but also so much about myself. I learned how to jump head first into situations that I was unfamiliar with and I enjoyed every second of it. "
Regina Duesler Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned a lot about how to step outside of my comfort zone in communicating."
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned the functions of the European Union while being able to experience different cultures. It was 100% worthwhile and I would do it all again. "
Melissa Gess Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"My language proficiency improved and my cultural knowledge also summited"
Daniel T Ng Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"My language skills certainly improved and I feel I also became more independent and confident. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I always thought that living and working abroad could be in my future and my time in Milan only confirmed that. I am even looking at moving Europe after graduation for my first job. Living abroad forces you interact with people that hold beliefs that differ from your own. I always tried to make friends with people from different..."
Kevin Shue Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I definitely learned to relax a little bit and really take in where you are. Being able to travel opened me up to so many different cultures and lifestyles."
Renee Duffy Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Life longs friends, a set of skills that set me apart from the average college student, fluency in Chinese that was beyond my own expectations, professional connections that will hopefully provide in the future. Yes, 100% worthwhile. "
Samantha McHugh Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I can't put into words what this program meant to me. It truly was the best 4 months of my life and I was able to make so many amazing friends and travel to so many incredible places. It's a once in a life time experience and I wouldn't change a single second of my time abroad. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Studying abroad allowed me to experience life in other countries. I gained new friends who I traveled around the world with. I learned so much about the history of London through several of my classes. On a daily basis I explored different parts of the city through my classes that made learning more exciting and enjoyable. I..."
Raychel Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Studying through this program was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I would go back tomorrow if I were able. Not only were the professors absolutely amazing, but the way the program itself allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the city through classes and group outings really gave us a unique perspective of be..."
Allie Maniglia Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"As you read in my title, I am a better friend, daughter and person because of Chiang Mai. It taught me more about myself than I realized I had to learn. The patience and cultural appreciation you learn to have for the people and the country come back to the states with you and I truly think they will make you a better person bec..."
Olivia Talbot Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned about the different cultures within England itself, as well as how beautiful and diverse the United Kingdom is. It was very worthwhile, and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Samantha Phillips Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Hands down worthwhile. I became fluent in the language and gained a passion for international cultures."
Sarah Fusco Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned independence as well as new perspectives on different issues that I have been learning about at my home school. It was 100% worthwhile and I would recommend studying abroad to everyone."
Michelle Williams Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Better German skills, met and became friends with people from all over the USA, took courses I would have not take in my home institution. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned to be more independent and more confident. My language skills improved (speaking Italian improved not only Italian but also my Spanish). I learned a ton about Italian culture. "
Laura Kastner Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained confidence in navigating through foreign cities. And I gained some life long friends (like actually, not being sarcastic). Completely worth it!"
Alana Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained a knowledge of myself and of this world that is unachievable anywhere else. "
Callie Stukel Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"Planning is important if you want to go abroad. Not only planning for traveling spots, but also spending budgets, ways of making friends with locals and how you gonna spend every day wisely. It definitely helps. "
A student Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I learned too many things to count while abroad. I learned how to roll with the punches, how to deal with whatever life throws at me. I greatly improved my German and my confidence in speaking. I learned about the EU and German film through my classes. I learned how to meet new people, even those who do not speak my language. Ov..."
Hannah Conroy Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I became a much more independent and self-sufficient person. It was an experience that I needed to have and that changed me as a person in a great way. I did a lot of growing up and saw things that even my parents have not seen. I am so fortunate for the opportunity. "
Victoria D Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
"I gained knowledge about the italian culture as well as others around europe. "
Isabel Carretero Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
