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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Rollins College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Rollins College student, please check with the Office of International 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."Absolutely worthwhile."
Cary H Rollins College
"This field study was definitly worth everything we put in to it. It was comepletely life changing and I reflect on what I saw and felt often. It put a lot of things into perspective and made me focus in on a subject that I want to go into in the future. "
Sarah M Rollins College
"I had an amazing time and am so blessed to have had the group that I did along with my professor Barry Allen. I really do think this trip changed my life. I am very respectful of nature now and am cautious of the negative impacts that I may have on the environment. I learned Spanish, and now know a lot about different species of..."
Alicia B Rollins College
"It was beyond worthwhile. I learned so much Spanish and about their culture that I feel like it really did change me. I feel more confident to do things independently and to really try to put myself out their to gain experiences that I would otherwise not have. "
Edward S Rollins College
"It was certainly worthwhile, and was educational in its providing me with strategies for helping others and providing insight into another nation's culture."
Gregory G Rollins College
"See above."
George B Rollins College
"Doing this program allowed me to complete my German minor and improve my German language knowledge overall. "
Kory E Rollins College
"Friends. Costa Rica (an understanding). Food. Geography. Wildlife. Attractions. To much to put into words. This trip is well thought out and prepared. It is perfect and I would do it again."
Dustin E Rollins College
"My experience was definately worth-while. The experience opened my eyes to the complexities of developing nations and how all facets of life (cultural, political, environmental, etc.) must be addressed. I definatley enjoyed experience the biodiversity of the region, especially knowing that some of the species I saw are native on..."
Lauren H Rollins College
"Yes it was. I understood more of the cultural aspect of China and their way of life,which was nice. I found out more about their food and got to experience a night out for a Chinese person. I learned to be more independent and make important decisions which I know later on in life with help me in the long run."
Olympia R Rollins College
"My experience was definitely worth-while, it provided insight into a county which is not as materialistic as America, an important thing to have with the environmental crisis the world faces today. "
Ashley S Rollins College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I learned much more about the environment and culture of Costa Rica."
Brian S Rollins College
"It was so worth my while. I had an amazing and eye opening time that deepened my love for nature and the enviornment."
Paige E Rollins College
"I love traveling. I learned a lot about China and I am convinced that traveling is the way to become a global citizen. This is the way to understand cultures and to avoid arguments in the future with different cultures. You will be able to understand more about foreign people."
Joost K Rollins College
"The program made me more focus towards making art and all the inspiration from the trip would assist me."
Diego P Rollins College
"My time in Costa Rica was valuable in providing perspective on the functionality of protected area systems as well as information on ecosystems specific to that unique portion of the world. "
Shealyn F Rollins College
"I had a wonderful time. I learnt a great deal about photography and was able to spend two full weeks concentrating only on my art. I met students from Rollins I hadn't before and have become close friends with four of them. Together we had a great experience in Edinburgh. "
Christian B Rollins College
"I learned to appreciate Art and learned that everyone is an Artist in their own right. I also gained a new understanding of how vast nature is and how beautiful the mountains and hills are. "
Shannon W Rollins College
"This trip put everything in perspective for me at home and makes me want to be more aware about what I consume."
Valerie M Rollins College
"Yes, I learned a lot about the world, the US and myself. I think it is one of the greatest experiences I had in a foreign country so far."
Fabia R Rollins College
"The overall experience was fantastic. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I had a blast. My academic interests are mostly the same, I will start focusing more on German, to get a minor, but my major is still the same. My future plans have changed. I am now determined to return to Germany to live and work for a few years. After sp..."
Nicole C Rollins College
"I gain a new perspective, and feel renewed"
Marie P Rollins College
"I think my six weeks in Costa Rica has changed me as a person, my goals, and my understanding of cultural differences. I now strive to learn Spanish and speak it fluently. I also want to keep Latin culture in my life, as it was truly a big part of my life for those six weeks. I want to continue dancing Latin dances, cooking Lati..."
Kelsey G Rollins College
"Going to Spain was definitely one of the best things I did while in college. It opened my eyes to so many things and helped me to have a different perspective on life. It's interesting to grow up in one culture and then live somewhere else and really adapt to their way of life. I would do it again if I ever had the chance. After..."
Katherine J Rollins College
"I think that this program was worthwhile, and I really enjoyed myself. I learned a lot about the culture in Shanghai, but I do wish I could have seen more of the country. I always intended to take Mandarin in college, so this program encouraged me to continue, and I'm planning on taking some Asian studies and history classes now..."
Charlotte B Rollins College
