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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Soka University of America. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Soka University student, please check with the Study Abroad & International Internships 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."My study abroad experience was more than worthwhile. Through the hard work of Samantha & Fabiola in organizing weekly excursions and guiding us through the right academic programs, I gained a deep appreciation for the local culture, history, and way of life in and around Guanajuato."
Joe Nicholls Soka University of America
"I gained a new perspective on life. "
Joe Nicholls Soka University of America
"My Spanish improved SO MUCH. My host family didn't speak English and friends I made in the program were international so our only common language was Spanish. I spoke Spanish essentially 24/7. No waiters/store clerks spoke English. It was definitely worthwhile. After studying Spanish on and off for six years, this is the first t..."
Hannah Fradkin Soka University of America
"I really enjoyed my language course because I was in such a diverse class, which gave me such a distinct experience. There were students from at least four different countries, from youth to middle-aged students who were all there to learn French for different reasons, not just to study abroad. It made me open my eyes and feel e..."
Andrea Vazquez Soka University of America
"More french knowledge, better communicate in French, adapting to a different environment and becoming mentally stronger to better deal with mental stress"
A student Soka University of America
"100% worthwhile! You grow so much as a person and you form a very special relationship with the people you share this experience with. It is amazing."
Dominique Ongaro Soka University of America
"Cultural awareness and personal growth."
A student Soka University of America
"It was worthwhile. It was a beautiful city and I really liked that there was a lot of young population. I could blend in and felt part of the city. I gained a lot of international friends, but also independence because I didn't have to live on-campus, as I have previously done. "
Andrea Arellano Soka University of America
"Coming into a new environment I feel everyone gains in personal growth and adapting oneself to the place one will make a home out of while abroad. Eating, living, working out ,going out, school life...one has to ask oneself, what does the city offer? I learned so much about having patience and making things workout while balanci..."
Karen Moreno Soka University of America
"learned about the other extreme to American society "
Albert Soka University of America
"Leçon important : il vaut mieux essayer et risquer l'échec que rester timide et regretter avoir perdu du temps"
Dalena Soka University of America
"This was absolutely a worthwhile experience. I feel like I gained a lot of independence/just became generally better at taking initiative and doing things for myself. It is a testing time, you're away from everything that is familiar to you. This forces you to make new bonds and forge new connections with all kinds of people, wh..."
A student Soka University of America
"Mental and probably physical strength Flexibility Communication skills Scheduling skills Language skills "
A student Soka University of America
