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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Pomona College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Pomona College student, please check with the International and Domestic 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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"Absolutely worthwhile! I got many more hours' worth of fieldwork experience in a variety of sub-disciplines and exposure to topics that are helping me to inform future career choices, as well as the opportunity to see through an intensive research project by myself, increasing my skills and confidence as a scientist. I also gain..."
A student Pomona College
"I learned a lot about the local culture and life in Samoa. I also learned a lot about the environment, how it has changed, and how this impacts the community and culture. I think it was very worthwhile, especially as someone who is studying the relationship between people and the environment."
A student Pomona College
"Much better at French and much more self-confident. "
A student Pomona College
"Living in Amman changed my perspective on the Middle East, international politics, and refugee matters. I'm so grateful for the experience and can't wait to go back."
Linda P Pomona College
"I gained an enormous sense of independence, curiosity, appreciation for different ways of life, reflection on who I am as a person and who I want to be, appreciation for beauty, optimism, and amazing friends! It was 100% worthwhile. "
Caroline P Pomona College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. The excursions were 100% the best part of the entire program-- meeting with the Bagyeli, traveling and living in Batoufam, and spending a week in Paris. This is a program I would 100% recommend, but only for students that have a very good idea of what they are getting into. "
Caroline H Pomona College
"I learned independence and confidence. It was absolutely worthwhile "
A student Pomona College
"I learned more about myself from this experience abroad. - I learned more about the different financial institutions and structures. I learned more about Corporate Social Responsibility. I learned more about sustainability and how the UN is working toward its goals along with different institutions. - Growing up, I was n..."
Aude N Pomona College
"I gained independence skills, surviving on my own in a dorm and getting food for myself, etc. I also learned what it means to immerse myself in a culture, to put myself out there"
A student Pomona College
"I learned a lot about travel writing and had a lot of personal growth as well so it was definitely worth it."
Siena S Pomona College
"SIT Morocco was an incredible, life changing program! Living in Rabat and engaging with CCCL Staff not only allowed me to obtain an in depth, extensive experience of the geopolitical histories of Morocco, but I was able to visit a multitude of diverse places across Morocco, including Chefchaouen, Marrakech, Tetouan, the Sahara D..."
Malak Afaneh Pomona College
"Culture. Yes"
A student Pomona College
"I learned how to live abroad! How to soak in everyday experiences and see the beauty and importance of living in other people's realities. I learned a language that I have always wanted to learn, but struggled to really master in the traditional classroom. I learned that the study of memory and collective history is incredibly i..."
Minah C Pomona College
"Better Spanish, tango experience, a whole new perspective on economics, and skills in R. So yes."
Lex Frazier Pomona College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I expanded my academic knowledge, and gained personal confidence and independence."
Helena Essex Pomona College
"It was wonderful learning about political issues afflicting EU countries and then putting that knowledge to use during our trips. We traveled a TON, and I feel like we were able to get a better sense of regional differences & similarities."
Rena Childers Pomona College
"A ton. New perspectives on my own life, better understanding of who I am as a person and what I want in my life (mostly just reaffirmed what I thought before), Spanish language ability"
A student Pomona College
"Valuable friendships, global perspective on certain issues, more confidence in my Chinese. "
Jessica Cai Pomona College
"My French got a lot better and I think I learned a lot about the local culture from living with a host family. That said, my social life really suffered and I felt pretty alone a lot of the time."
Emily Rose Pomona College
"So so much. "
A student Pomona College
"I learned a lot of the language. I feel very proud of my progress in the language. I realized how lucky I was to be surrounded by strong black women peers on this program because we were always there for each other. And i learned truly how strong and independent of a person I am."
A student Pomona College
"My main goal in studying abroad was to improve my Spanish language skills. Although it was hard to notice my progress at times, if I look back at my level of skill at the beginning of the program, I am proud of the steps I took towards fluency. This program is extremely conducive to that."
A student Pomona College
"I learned how to salsa/bachata dance really well (actually competing in those dances now). I learned a lot about the history of the places I visited. I enjoyed Madrid and all it had to offer. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Pomona College
"I learned how to live on my own and not be intimidated. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Arianna Chen Pomona College
"Better language ability, increased self confidence, and a better understanding of where music fits into my life."
A student Pomona College
