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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Scripps College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Scripps College student, please check with the Study Abroad and Global Education 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 so much about public health both the institutional level but also the personal stories of people. It was beautiful to travel to different provinces, be welcomed into places and hear everyone we met. "
Natalia A Scripps College
"I learned how to communicate with fellow scientists and researchers and conduct an independent project. I also became more comfortable in the field, and got experience in fieldwork I would never get at my home institution."
A student Scripps College
"I learned so much Spanish, a lot about navigating big cities, and developed a lot of personal confidence."
A student Scripps College
"I learned so much about myself as a person and about Italian culture. I got to meet incredible people, eat amazing food, and get to know a beautiful country. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Alejandra M Scripps College
"I learned so much about the world and Lebanon and my own identity as an Arab-American. I loved witnessing the Lebanese protests. I really loved my study abroad experience. "
A student Scripps College
"I learned so much about tropical and human ecology. I also improved my research skills and grew a lot during the independent study project. It was incredibly worthwhile."
Kathy L Scripps College
"Overall, I enjoyed my classes and was glad I was exposed to a different educational system. Outside of academics, I was given the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus Student Network international orientation weekend, where I made amazing connections with students from both America and other countries from all over Europe. ..."
A student Scripps College
"My French skills improved so much over the course of the semester. I am definitely not ow fluent, but I can successfully navigate day-to-day life in the city *en français*. I learned a lot about the differences between French and American lifestyles and cultures and gained a better understanding of cultural differences. I also l..."
Hannah Scripps College
"I think I gained a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to do things on my own. It was definitely worth while. "
Casey Harris Scripps College
"I drastically improved my Spanish. The experience was definitely worthwhile given all the friendships and memories I made. It was the perfect combination of gaining new and exciting experiences while also learning a lot"
Grace Richey Scripps College
"I was able to go out of my comfort zone with the help of IES. I learned a lot about Spanish culture and gained valuable experience with the language throughout my semester abroad."
Katherine Scripps College
"This experience was incredible! I learned how to live and manage my life while exploring and pursuing academics. It pushed me outside my comfort zone as well as encouraged me to be adventurous and take on new tasks. "
Dominique Scripps College
"My goals when going abroad were to really improve my Spanish fluency and confidence. This is something I definitely accomplished, even if I wasn’t speaking Spanish with my program friends. I also wanted to learn more about the Spanish people and culture. There’s no doubt that I was able to learn a lot, but what I didn’t anticipa..."
Lina Purtscher Scripps College
"It was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, and how I operate, but I also learned how to put myself out there more and be more adventurous so I could take advantage of every opportunity that was offered to me. Now that I'm home, I think back on what I didn't do, and I'm somewhat frustrated with myself that I let trivia..."
Miriam Jaffe Scripps College
"My Spanish improved significantly, and I made lasting friendships. I also went out of my comfort zone, and am a lot more comfortable putting myself out there and speaking Spanish even though it's not always correct."
Jennifer Scripps College
"I learned about being an outsider in a foreign country and the value of listening. I also learned a lot about myself through pushing outside my comfort zone."
A student Scripps College
"So worthwhile. Gained a whole new perspective on the importance of being a global citizen, of languages, or traveling, and of being grateful."
Gweneth M Scripps College
"Being in Granada was one of the most enriching experiences I have ever had. I was able to improve my Spanish and study flamenco and had the opportunity to learn about Spanish architecture by visiting the Alhambra, walking in the Albayzín, and other historic sites throughout the city. I enjoyed the challenge of having to rely on ..."
A student Scripps College
"I gained experience traveling solo. I also gained experience in learning in a different language and living in a different language. It was eye opening to make connections with people not in my native tongue "
Meagan M Scripps College
"Definitely worthwhile. Because I had to commute to school, I had a lot of time to just sit and think and I learned a lot about myself and what I enjoy and want out of life. "
Leonida R Scripps College
"I learned about myself as a person more than I ever thought possible. I also learned how to explore a city by myself, an incredibly valuable lesson. I learned that I can tackle a city on my own, that I can live abroad for an extended period of time. I drastically improved my French, and had an amazing time doing it. I cannot exp..."
Abigail D Scripps College
"A new family and a huge appreciation for Denmark and the culture."
A student Scripps College
"I spent a lot of the semester self-reflecting, which I think was the most valuable part of the experience. I for the most part enjoyed my classes and my American classmates, and the Danes that I interacted with. "
A student Scripps College
"I learned so much about myself as I was able to have experiences and be able to form my own opinions. I became even more independent, and with the incredible public transportation system, I had the freedom to go where I wanted to, when I wanted to, and with whom I wanted to. I learned how to have a better work/life balance, beca..."
A student Scripps College
"Studying abroad is always worthwhile, but if you truly want to get in touch with local culture and really learn from the experience, this is not the right program for you. I only met a few others who were truly interested in learning from study abroad, and we had to seek out experiences ourselves. Field studies were supposed t..."
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