Texas State University-San Marcos
University Information
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Texas State University, San Marcos. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Texas State University, San Marcos student, please check with the Study Abroad 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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
No important dates configured."I gained international knowledge and broadened my communication skills by meeting international students and talking to locals in Japan. I also gained fieldwork experience and I learned how to time manage very well. Writing for a blog and also posting on social media for a specific audience were skills I learned as well. "
Felicity G Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned a lot of patience and time management. We had to make the time to do our assignments and work alongside other peers and the professors. I really found it worthwhile working with strict deadlines, I found it fun working with other people."
Gabby F Texas State University-San Marcos
"I saw and learned about so much history! I also grew super close with my study abroad group!"
Pauleana Morang Texas State University-San Marcos
"My class level was focused on society and societal issues. The new kanji and vocabulary we learned could be found daily on the news or in advertisements. Extremely immediately beneficial."
A student Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned that I love to travel and I want to see more of the world. I learned to be grateful for the things that I have and the experiences I was able to have as well. I learned to live more authentically to who I am instead of who others want me to be. It was most certainly worthwhile."
Ali Texas State University-San Marcos
"- culture of Costa Rica - desire and independence to explore - strengthened relationships"
Jane Rha Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned so much about being on my own and discovering something completely new! I also greatly improved my Spanish speaking and comprehension. VERYVERY WORTHWILE! "
A student Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned a lot about myself being abroad. I met new people not just from the United States but from the world as well. I became more independent traveling be myself sometimes and became cultured with my surroundings. "
Elizabeth Texas State University-San Marcos
"My confidence has increased greatly. Before I had a low self esteem and now I feel like I can do just about anything if I put my mind to it. "
Courtney Eakin Texas State University-San Marcos
"So. much. You learn so much about yourself in the context of another culture and how people, despite different cultures and social structures are so different yet so similar. Come with an open mind and the amount you will gain is infinite. "
Alexa Tavarez Texas State University-San Marcos
"After studying abroad in Florence for one month, I backpacked around Europe for a month and a half. CAPA gave me the knowledge and confidence to be able to travel to other countries in a financially reasonable, safe, and adaptable manner. The Capa Florence staff immediately made me feel right at home and made the transition to F..."
A student Texas State University-San Marcos
"Yes, I was always curious about China and had started slowly learning Chinese back home. So going to Beijing was a great opportunity for me"
Gary Texas State University-San Marcos
"I always try to think of what I can bring to an occasion or to another country. I would suggest focusing on a nice personal gift for your host family, and something personal that you can share with your teacher or the school. I have thought about it everyday since I have been back. Being back, I am grateful, and I have been pr..."
Thomas Pardue Texas State University-San Marcos
"Definitely worthwhile! I am happy that my language skills have improved and that I was able to see the cultural interactions. "
A student Texas State University-San Marcos
"I gained knowledge about other cultures, met lifelong friends and I would go back on the same program again without hesitation"
Allison Smith Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned more about myself and definitely improved my Spanish. It was worthwhile. "
A student Texas State University-San Marcos
"be more prepared "
lucas.c.mcclure Texas State University-San Marcos
"I gained a sense of self worth and an intense itch to travel more."
Jerica Skylar J Texas State University-San Marcos
"My Spanish improved immensely and I got to expand my worldview."
sam.hankins.33 Texas State University-San Marcos
"My entire experience was worthwhile and it makes me see things a little differently. This trip broaden my horizons about life and it made me realize how much I loved traveling and learning and meeting new people. Not only did I learn more Spanish but I gained a connection to my host family, directors, and to my professor from L..."
Shantiana S Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned the social norms of Costa Rica and how different other peoples lives can be. Made new friends in Costa Rica and at Texas State University. Increased my knowledge in spanish and the world around me. It definitely was worthwhile. "
Tanner B Texas State University-San Marcos
"Great to learn about a different culture and their customs."
beau.parker.5 Texas State University-San Marcos
"It was definitely worthwhile! I made a lot of new friends ad gained an international perspective."
Kayla M Texas State University-San Marcos
"Better language skills, appreciation of a new culture, new friends, a love of fried plantains with queso, how to cook new foods - it was absolutely worthwhile."
emily.s.lyons Texas State University-San Marcos
"I learned where i will travel when I go back to Costa Rica. I believed that study abroad is a great experience, but the actual school ruined my experience"
jaime c Texas State University-San Marcos
