The College of William & Mary
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The College of William & Mary in Virginia is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at The College of William and Mary. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a College of William and Mary student, please check with the Global Education 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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"I gained a great amount of cultural knowledge on Argentine society. I felt less like a tourist and more like a local!"
Mary D The College of William & Mary
"It was very eye-opening to see what life was like in a developing country. I was able to enjoy city life, beautiful nature, and vibrant beaches and nightlife, while at the same time learning about Southern African politics and the daily struggles of everyday citizens. Not only did I have a lot of fun, but I really felt like I le..."
James S The College of William and Mary
"Studying abroad was one of the best parts of my college career. It gave me the opportunity to learn how to be a self-advocate, independent, and explore a different culture away from home while still having structure in my life. "
Ellie G The College of William and Mary
"My language skills improved quite a bit, and I learned how to play traditional Japanese drums and shamisen. The memories I made in Tokyo will last a lifetime."
Kate Lucas The College of William and Mary
"I learned about experiences of trauma and pain that I would never have the opportunity to hear about in the same way outside of Buenos Aires. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Emily Pearson-Beck The College of William and Mary
"I learned how to live in a new culture and gained practical, hands-on journalism experience."
Katie Koontz The College of William and Mary
"I gained so much in terms of language skills (not through the program, but through other classes I sought out and speaking with family and friends), met many great people from all over the world, and got to experience living in such a unique and bustling city. I also learned more about myself and became more confident in my abil..."
A student The College of William and Mary
"I gained more confidence in speaking Arabic, and I learned how to be self-sufficient. I also learned how to use the bus system, which was key in getting around town. It was most definitely worthwhile. "
A student The College of William and Mary
"Vale la pena means "worth it" in Italian and that's how I describe my time here. I gained a better appreciation of my own culture as an Italian-American as well as a better understanding of how to live in a liminal or transitional space."
Kathryn Donati The College of William and Mary
"Studying abroad was the best decision I have ever made. It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself- I learned that I am very sentimental and that is important not to take experiences like this for granted, and I also learned what I want out of my life, and what priorities are important to me in the place I live. "
Josh Stead The College of William and Mary
"I learned that life doesn't have to be so stuck in place. One can change their path especially if it will increase their quality of life. "
June A. Hodge The College of William and Mary
"I learned so much about Cairo and about Egypt as a whole - definitely worthwhile"
A student The College of William and Mary
"I really got a good understanding of what conservation means in the field, and how much of an impact each individual can have on the larger projects that are going on. It didn't feel like I was just a student, I felt like I was a researcher in something much bigger than just a class or an individual project that lasts a few week..."
Isabel Eaton The College of William and Mary
"Absolutely worthwhile. I now have plans to take the LSAT and continue onto law school focusing on international human rights law, something I never would've found out that I'm passionate about without this program. "
Haley The College of William and Mary
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Sara The College of William and Mary
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned that there are great people everywhere, and that the people you're with can make all the difference in how much you enjoy what you're doing. My love for Latin America was increased tenfold, and my understanding of the beauty and diversity of nature as well. I was reminded of how important ..."
Isabella The College of William and Mary
"I gained complete confidence in my ability to take risks and go out on my own and explore. I've gained a new sense of adventure, and I have IES to thank for that."
Tovah Klein The College of William and Mary
"A more global perspective. I was fantastic."
A student The College of William and Mary
"We learned different field skills (everything from measuring river slope to identifying birds), outdoor skills (jungle navigation and camp cooking), and academic skills (reading and writing scientific papers). Plus, we experienced the culture and natural history of the Osa Peninsula and made some great friendships. A very wor..."
Carolina May The College of William and Mary
"I was able to improve my German language skills immensely. I gained friends who I still keep in touch with even though they are in a completely different continent."
Jack Dokken The College of William and Mary
"Worthwhile. Great to travel and experience culture. Lancaster is just very isolated."
Hannah Knerr The College of William and Mary
"I learned so much about my own abilities to work hard at adapting to a new culture. I gained valuable travel skills and how to be flexible during times of stress."
Lauren Donahue The College of William and Mary
"I was happy to facilitate the program with the program organizers."
Drea Filz The College of William and Mary
"I learned how to be ok with being alone, find community on my own, and be more comfortable with myself than ever before. It was absolutely worthwhile"
Clara Kobler The College of William and Mary
""I had the most amazing time on this program. I had the chance to grow tremendously personally while fulfilling a goal of mine to travel around Europe. I would highly recommend this program and overall the experience of studying abroad!" "
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