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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Smith College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Smith College Student, please check with the Office for International Study 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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A student Smith College
"It was worthwhile, because it taught me a lot about what is important to me and what I can and cannot handle. It was a great opportunity for growth, despite learning hardly anything academically. "
A student Smith College
"I gained independence, long lasting friendships, and a family. It was totally worthwhile. "
A student Smith College
"I gained knowledge of Spanish culture, food and arts. I improved my Spanish-speaking skills. "
A student Smith College
"I learned a lot of Spanish history and culture, and about myself as an independent student. It was worthwhile."
Nancy Gallardo Smith College
"I definitely gained fresh perspective. I have newfound appreciation for home and my community at Smith. And I am glad that I did in fact improve my Spanish."
A student Smith College
"Being away can be difficult, but the experiences will be worth it. The growth in a personal level was more than I had ever had. It is worthwhile to study abroad and be able to experience a different culture and customs "
Karen Banda Smith College
"I have become more independent and willing to try new things, which is cool. I have also seen more of the world and learned a lot of stuff about Spanish culture. That was worthwhile."
A student Smith College
"My experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile. The experience helped me to become more independent and self-sufficient. I learned a lot about the Netherlands and about gender and sexuality, and I made some really good friends. I developed a close and lasting relationship with my host family."
A student Smith College
"I learned to be brave and independent, try new things, challenge myself, speak better Spanish, be humble, be open and be respectful. I learned to be critical of my culture and questioning of tradition. I learned to make paella. "
A student Smith College
"Learned a lot from other people's experiences and stories."
A student Smith College
"I learned that I am able to communicate with and understand people who speak a different language. Learning is possible inside and out of the classroom. It was definitely a worthwhile experience!"
Elizabeth M Smith College
"I learned Spanish and how to adapt, accept and live in a different culture "
A student Smith College
"Being abroad first and foremost taught me how to "be a person" as weird as it sounds. Especially being in such a relaxed place like Spain, I was able to understand what it meant to learn for the sake of learning, be productive and successful, have time to enjoy myself, immerse myself in exciting and new situations, etc., all wit..."
Marie K Smith College
"I learned to travel independently in China. It was definitely worthwhile. The experience is encouraging to know because that will help me on my future travels"
A student Smith College
"I had the distinct and singular pleasure of studying abroad this past summer in Vienna. I found this experience to be profoundly thought provoking, and having been a part of the IES Study Abroad program was unquestionably one of the highlights of my academic career so far. During my time abroad, I participated in a Novice Ger..."
medina c Smith College
"YES. I would consider this one of the most rewarding experiences i've had/will have in my lifetime--this program changed my life forever (in a great way). The friends that I made along with the experiences we shared really helped me grow as an individual in ways that I couldn't have imagined. What I really love about this progra..."
Jordan H Smith College
"Living in Pune was quite an experience. It sounds corny, but I learned a lot about myself while traveling abroad. I learned about my values and goals, both academically and professionally, but also individually. I would absolutely travel back to India again. I loved living in Pune, but traveling around the country during free we..."
Jessica F Smith College
"I discovered a lot more about Spanish culture and life in Madrid. Madrid is a great city and I am returing in the fall for a year-long study abroad program."
A student Smith College
"I learned that I have to keep trying my best, even if at first I don't get good results. I learned to live with and get through discomfort and feelings of intense disorientation."
Sarah E Smith College
"I learned a tremendous amount about myself, gained lifelong friends, and a lifelong love of India! My semester with the Alliance was one of the most formative and important experiences that I've had in my life--certainly worthwhile."
Sophie M Smith College
"One of the best years of my life. "
A student Smith College
"I think about my year in italy almost every day. And that was more than a decade ago. Time I spent there studying and traveling and eating was time well spent and I wish I had it all to do over."
mary b Smith College
"I am now a competent Spanish speaker with job experience in Spain. So yes, totally worthwhile. "
A student Smith College
