Roger Williams University / RWU
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Hundreds of Roger Williams students you see on campus are either just back from a semester or short-term program abroad, or just about to leave for one. Right now, students are studying theater in London, arts and architecture in Florence and marine biology in Bermuda and Belize – all programs that are directly sponsored by Roger Williams University.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Roger Williams University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Roger Williams University student, please check with the Study Abroad 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 that I am able to acclimate to a new place quite easily and that my future education and work life would be greatly enhanced by taking place outside of the United States. Given that I am trying to go to grad school in Norway, I would say that yes it was worthwhile."
Margaret Morgenstern Roger Williams University / RWU
"I gained a new sense of independence that I’ve never had before. Moving across the world for four months allows you to make mistakes and learn from them, and overcome challenges of living abroad. I noticed that I became more self-aware, and even developed a clearer sense of self. I was able to meet people from all over the world..."
Brenna lynch Roger Williams University / RWU
"It was incredibly worthwhile and I think everyone should have the opportunity to branch out be going abroad on more than just a vacation. I learned a lot about being independent and living on my own. I also got over some of my anxieties about meeting new people and dealing with new cultures and situations. "
A student Roger Williams University / RWU
"Australia was the most amazing experience of my life. Living in an apartment in Surfers Paradise was a great place to start "adulating". I truly gained a new sense of independence while living and traveling abroad. These experiences could never have been replicated by any other area other than Australia. I miss it every day and ..."
Kayla H Roger Williams University / RWU
"I learned that America is not the center of the universe and a lot more goes on around the world i had no idea about. I learned how to be open minded about new experiences and meeting people unlike who I've ever met before. it was completely worthwhile, i wouldnt have wanted it any other way "
Kristin Kinchla Roger Williams University / RWU
"This was the best experience of my life. I learned just how capable I am in a different situation I am not accumulated to. "
A student Roger Williams University / RWU
"Absolutely, learned more outside of the classroom than in it, so worthwhile I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had the chance "
A student Roger Williams University / RWU
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I learned about different cultures and how to adapt to different kinds of people and different areas across the globe. I learned how to use different methods of transport very well also. "
kristin p Roger Williams University / RWU
"So much knowledge about other cultures, new friends, independence"
A student Roger Williams University
"i gained a new outlook on my everyday life as well as my longterm goals. i believe that it was more then worthwhile"
A student Roger Williams University
"to provide for myself, to be more open, new way of living, new lifestyle more than worthwhile"
Kayla M Roger Williams University
"a whole new me, so worth all of it!"
A student Roger Williams University
"So much! It taught me how to live on my own in a foreign country; how to make friends with people from different cultures; confidence in speaking French. It was so worthwhile--I've already started saving up to go back!"
A student Roger Williams University
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and my education. A lot of what I learned in Italy will most likely change my life and career path."
Daniel T Roger Williams University
"I just learned a lot about myself..it was totally worth it"
A student Roger Williams University
"It was worthwhile. I learned that I can be very accepting of other peoples cultures...I lived with four Irish males and they reminded me everyday that I was American. It made me realize how many opportunities I have in America. I gained a better sense of direction because I was always navigating around cities that were new to ..."
Rachael C Roger Williams University
"I learned how to be independent. Yes."
A student Roger Williams University
"I became so independent. I lived literally on my own, went to doctors appointments on my own, traveled the city/other countries on my own, and understood a whole new culture from their perspective. It was completely worthwhile."
Jessica G Roger Williams University
"I learned to be more confident in my speaking abilities, being forced to speak the language each day definitely encouraged me. I am a whole new person after this experience. I would do it over again in a heartbeat. "
Meaghan G Roger Williams University
"it was so worthwhile! "
A student Roger Williams University
"It was completely worthwhile and I gained a much greater understanding of italian culture. It was a life-defining experience."
A student Roger Williams University
"amazing"
A student Roger Williams University
"How to be more independent. It was worthwhile, I plan to move to Australia as soon as i can"
A student Roger Williams University
"I traveled to 7 different country's and all over Italy. I learned about a lot of different cultures and experienced things I have never done before. It was totally worth it, BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE"
A student Roger Williams University
"I learned how to live on my own. My computer broke and I had to call a technician in French and purchase a new one in France; I ran into difficulties with my Visa because I got pneumonia, so I had to deal with the immigration and health systems as well. And planning my own trips helped teach me about budgeting and being an ind..."
A student Roger Williams University
