Stephen F. Austin State University
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Stephen F. Austin State University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Stephen F. Austin State University student, please check with the Office of International Programs 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."How others live in different continents and countries."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I gained an appreciation for food and air conditioning. It was all worth it."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was vastly worthwhile in the lessons it taught me about living away from family, living in a different culture, and trying new ways of doing things."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"Cultural differences. Yes."
Emily M Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned the value of several things we have in America. "
Kimberly L Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned the language, about the culture, history and was able to actually experience life in Spain. You cannot gain this from a textbook in a lecture classroom."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I gained a lot of perspective of the Italian culture and myself as a person. The Italian culture is so beautifully different from what I've been surrounded with in American culture; however it also made me appreciate my way of living more as well. I feel like this experience changed me for the better and catalyzed my growth into..."
Mikaela S Stephen F. Austin State University
"I gained new friends. I had met some of the students before the trip, but I never would have gotten close to them without this opportunity. I gained new experiences. I love to travel, but I never would have seen Italy the way I saw it on this trip if I went by myself. I want to continue traveling in the future and this program w..."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned that balance is really key to life, and to gain perspective you have to put yourself outside of your comfort zone, no matter how scary. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"Worthwhile describes the bare minimum of this study abroad experience. Even the times of stress or anxiety provided learning moments for each of us as we depended on each other for comfort. We were exposed to immense history, art, and culture that cannot be achieved in another way. Experience is everything. Students cannot hope ..."
Megan B Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned that I can be independent. I gained lifelong friends. I learned that I am worthy of lifelong friends. This program taught me not only about American political culture and how it affects me but also about myself. I am an anxious person, but this program made me step outside of my comfort zone so far that I crossed an oc..."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned how to be more open-minded and compassionate. There are millions of different viewpoints and opinions about issues in this world, and everyone's voice deserves to be heard."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned that not everything goes to plan and having patience when things don't go the way you expect. I also learned that Italians live for quality not quantity. It was 100% worth my money, time, and effort. "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned to not take certain things for granted that we have in the US. It is important to understand what is accepted in France and the US is much different. However, if you embrace their culture then they will welcome you with open arms."
Bryson H Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was very worthwhile. I gained a lot of cultural aspects as well as the history and architecture of the buildings "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned that culturally, Europe it self has different ways about handling issues and what think is the go to answer that might be straight forward is a challenge for them due to their infrastructure being vastly different."
Alexandria C Stephen F. Austin State University
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A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I really learned that there are major differences between countries and that there is still so much more to discover."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned so many things, culturally and educationally. It was definitely worthwhile."
Tyler Johnson Stephen F. Austin State University
"How different other countries are from America! It was definitely worthwhile! "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was very worthwhile because I got to see the differences and similarities between the educations systems and classrooms of London and America. "
Romie Castilleja Stephen F. Austin State University
" l learned how important the teaching methods are that we learned at SFA. I also was able to see how a culturally diverse classroom can learn about one another religions and culture without feeling pressure to change what is important to the student. "
Maggie Flynn Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned so much about British culture and got to learn about their schools."
Emma Glaser Stephen F. Austin State University
"Cities are not the greatest no matter the country."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I gained a better understanding of culture and the environment. I would not trade the experience for anything. "
Morgan Trojan Stephen F. Austin State University
