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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Santa Clara University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Santa Clara University student, please check with the Global Engagement 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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Claire A Santa Clara University
"Learned about yourself, improved Spanish skills, learned how to travel, etc. "
A student Santa Clara University
"Self confidence and a better understanding of my abilities while alone. I also learned a lot on French social justice and political issues with peaked my attention being a political science student. And I learned that I will definitely be going back to live in France for a couple years in the near future."
Fiqir Taye Santa Clara University
"I initially chose to study abroad in Barcelona to improve my Spanish, but I got this and so much more out of my experience. I grew so much as a person while I was there and now I feel truly independent and cable traveling, speaking Spanish, and taking advantage of every opportunity. Every time you turn a corner in this beautiful..."
A student Santa Clara University
"I gained amazing friends who I will keep in touch forever, I got to know many different cultures and learned about the history of Paris. "
Gisela Romero Santa Clara University
"I was quite impressed with how thoroughly such a short program was able to impact my schema of the world, and the experience was well-rounded. I gained insider expertise from professionals working to build a more sustainable planet, saw the humbling effects of climate change at work on the landscape, and made unexpectedly deep f..."
Tyler Whittaker Santa Clara University
"I learned how to be a consultant. Going into the program I knew practically nothing about consulting, now 6 weeks later I am one, which is CRAZY! I never thought I would be able to learn so much in such little time. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Kate Wilson Santa Clara University
"This experience was definitely worthwhile as it brought me closer to my family in Italy and allowed me to live the life of a true Italian, which I learned that I am."
Marialisa Caruso Santa Clara University
"I learned to be comfortable with ambiguity. Being abroad challenged me to be able to grow as a person and I recommend if given the chance everyone goes abroad. "
A student Santa Clara University
"I gained a lot of independence since I did not leave home to go to University in the United States/"
A student Santa Clara University
"Yes, it was very worthwhile! I learned how to be a savvy world-traveler, made great friendships, made strong connections with people from different cultures, and learned how to adapt to a completely unfamiliar environment. "
Aria Berluti Santa Clara University
"Yes! I feel more independent and I think I gained a more global perspective."
Kaitlin Santa Clara University
"I learned a lot more about myself and gained insight on international business, and the Italian culture. "
Isabella Giannini Santa Clara University
"I learned more than I thought possible about the EU, which is the focus of the program. I also feel like I am much, much more streetwise in an international setting, and will be more confident travelling in the future. "
A student Santa Clara University
"I gained an invaluable experience while abroad that left me with the greatest memories of my life. It was absolutely worthwhile and, although I was hesitant and nervous to go at first, I cannot imagine not going now. I also gained a more globalized worldview, and learned that Europe and the rest of the world are very invested in..."
Tess Cartin Santa Clara University
"I would not know where I would be without this experience. It challenged me and made me grow emotionally and academically. "
A student Santa Clara University
"Not only did I gain a handful of friendships that will last forever but I experienced a new culture and fell in love with it. I got to opportunity to work in the field I hope to ultimately go into and on top of that do it someplace I had never been, and get to know so many amazing people and experience so many new things. "
Leah Star Santa Clara University
"I learned a lot about myself and became a completely functional adult through my abroad experience. It taught me how to live in the city and how different American cities and city culture is compared to Italy."
Jake S Santa Clara University
"When I studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I went out of my comfort zone and got the most out of the experience. I learned about the culture in Argentina and how people there are so passionate by talking as much as I could with locals and people who have lived in Argentina for a long time. I learned so much about how Ar..."
A student Santa Clara University
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I learned to view the world with more open eyes and be less quick to judge; to always consider as many perspectives on an issue as possible; to live true to myself and pursue opportunities for the fun of it; to communicate across cultures; to be confident in my abilities to learn new skills and..."
A student Santa Clara University
"My experience was totally worthwhile. The internship was the best part. The reason I would not chose to do it over again is simply because Costa Rica was my second choice, due to procrastination, I missed out on my first choice which proffered an internship at an organization for which I should like to work in the future. I ..."
Krysha C Santa Clara University
"I gained a lot of self confidence. Although I had a host family to help me, I had to do a lot of things on my own, including navigating a new city and mastering a new language. It was definitely worthwhile."
Ashley B Santa Clara University
"I learned a lot about myself from being abroad. It was a completely different culture, and QMUL was in a non-glitzy area of London. I loved traveling and it was worthwhile to have a new experience. "
Zina K Santa Clara University
"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I improved my Spanish speaking abilities a lot, I learned to navigate a big city, and I grew in my confidence and independence. I also learned a lot about public health and the Argentine health care system."
A student Santa Clara University
"cultural awareness, spanish fluency, independence, cultural immersion "
Jelisa V Santa Clara University
