St. Olaf College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at St. Olaf College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a St. Olaf College student, please check with the Smith Center for Global Engagement 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 St. Olaf College
"I became better with time management skills, language skills and was also very culturally exposed."
A student St. Olaf College
"I gained so much independence, knowledge about a new culture, and appreciation for diversity."
Sally Olmstead St. Olaf College
"I gained good background information about British museums and the heritage sector while making many useful contacts and mentors in the field "
A student St. Olaf College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned more about how to live and function in a different country, a long ways from home. I also improved academically, too, especially my writing. "
A student St. Olaf College
"It was a great experience to get out of my comfort zone and force myself to adapt to a new culture, location, and language. I grew as a student and as a general person by gaining a much better understanding of what goes on outside of the United States."
A student St. Olaf College
"I not only gained a greater understanding of daily culture in France and in the capitol, but am now compelled to soon return and live in Paris or another large french city. I also gained a lot of language and arts experience when interning each week with a modern and contemporary art gallery, with which I connected through IES."
Anna W. St. Olaf College
"confidence in speaking spanish, sense of independence. "
Kristina Hamilton Butler St. Olaf College
"I improved my language skills significantly. I immersed myself and gained a much deeper understanding for French culture. I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and tried so many new things. I saw so many beautiful sight, monuments and museums, and I got to travel."
Erin Savre St. Olaf College
"I actually learned a lot about myself. Mainly, I learned that is a waste of time to judge people for being exactly who they are. Example: Why get mad at our Italian teachers for they more relaxed syllabus when that's how they've always done it and it works? Enjoy the new pace and learn as much as you can. Why get frustrated at a..."
Sarah B Saint Olaf College
"Studying abroad experience with IES was an opportunity for me to gain French language skill, be independent, and learn cultures. Going to Paris all by myself when I am not confident with the language was a huge challenge, yet I knew that I would have life time experience and lesson from studying abroad. Indeed, this study abroad..."
Clara L Saint Olaf College
"I gained a lot of independence and confidence living in a foreign country where I didn't speak the language well. I learned to be open minded, patient, and curious."
A student Saint Olaf College
"The NTI Advanced Director Semester not only gave me the tools to begin a lifelong investigation of theater and its consequences, it also showed me compassion towards other artists and the need for art in American society. We are young and we are restless and NTI shows us how to focus those feelings in a constructive and effecti..."
Sterling M Saint Olaf College
"I learned a lot about the British political culture and how it contrasts with the american climate. It was definitely worthwhile, having gone through the programme I can now safely consider myself the most knowledgeable person on British politics. "
A student Saint Olaf College
