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 developed even more self-confidence than I thought possible. Living on my own for the first time and acquiring a beautiful new language in a spectacularly breathtaking place made for the perfect study abroad adventure."
Davis R The College of William and Mary
"Language skills, competency abroad, and a wealth of unique experiences"
James W The College of William and Mary
"Totally worthwhile! I learned how to be more independent and adaptive to new situations. I gained a larger worldview and cultural perspective. My French skills also improved! "
Megan C The College of William and Mary
"I gained a perspective into a culture and society that I had never been exposed to. I saw the challenges as well as the opportunities provided by a community that was very different from my own. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Griff A The College of William and Mary
"This program was everything I hoped it would be. I could rave about Granada and the API program forever. It was the perfect mix of freedom and structure. I fell in love with the city- it is the ideal mix of culture, language, and people. "
Chloe G The College of William and Mary
"Language skills, especially conversation. Cultural competence, definitely. Life skills for living alone-ish in a city. Workplace skills from my internship. General knowledge of French history, art, and politics."
Laura B The College of William and Mary
"I gained a lot of encouragement to keep studying Arabic, because I saw how beneficial it was and all of the people who I could talk to because I spoke Arabic. I also gained confidence in my ability to use the language and to get around on my own."
A student The College of William and Mary
"I am glad I went because I had wanted to go since I was 15. Socially the student life was not my favorite. Exeter is definitely a party school, with clubbing on weeknights and excessive drinking. "
Kyla A The College of William and Mary
"I learned that I was capable of far more than I ever imagined and that I could be self sufficient in a different culture. I also felt like more than anything I learned how to learn the program."
Daniel O The College of William and Mary
"Studying abroad in the center of the European continent in one of the most authentic, historic cities left in Europe gave me the opportunity to experience another culture that has not yet been completely Americanized (although some might say it's on its way there, for better or for worse). I'm now exploring graduate programs in..."
A student The College of William and Mary
"It was definitely worth the while. The program did an excellent job of highlighting the cultural differences, in particular within the education systems, between the US and France. It helped to understand where most French people are coming from when they seem rude to us. (i.e., in a French classroom, if you raise your hand to..."
A student The College of William and Mary
"It was definitely worthwhile, I only wish it could have been longer! I loved traveling, meeting new people, living in a city, speaking another language, living with my host family, and trying new things (especially food!)!"
A student The College of William and Mary
"You learn more about yourself, your priorities, and what it means to be an American. I learned to step out of the bubble that was my life by being in a different country, surrounded by people that I had never met and with whom I had very little in common. It was 100% worthwhile."
A student The College of William and Mary
"I loved the cultural experiences I had abroad, but I would not have based myself in Leiden. The program was complicated in its administration, underwhelming academically, very solitary, and generally isolating. I did not interact with one Dutch student the entire semester. The friends I did make were all living in the center ..."
A student The College of William and Mary
"I learned that I have a strong ability to adapt to all situations. I am now comfortable conversing in French and have gained a confidence and maturity that had evaded me previously. This was the best experience I have ever had. "
Emmie_5858 The College of William and Mary
"Take chances, you're only there once. It was absolutely worthwhile. I feel much ore confident and sure of myself."
A student The College of William and Mary
"My ability to use and understand Chinese improved immensely. I was able to dive into a new place, find my way around, and experience a new place independently. "
A student The College of William and Mary
"relationships with fellow students and my host family YES it was worth it"
Michelle P The College of William and Mary
"My experience abroad was amazing. I learned alot about the Spanish culture, I improved my Spanish and I learned alot about art history. It was definatelly worthwhile and I would love to do it all over again."
Cleopatra W The College of William and Mary
"I became a stronger and more independent person. It was worthwhile, but maybe at a different point in my life."
Claire B The College of William and Mary
"It was worthwhile"
Molly M The College of William and Mary
"Definitely worthwhile"
A student The College of William and Mary
"Very worthwhile! I learned that I adore France and it solidified my choice to complete a French major. "
A student The College of William and Mary
"yes it was definitely worthwhile. i met some amazing kids on my trip as well as formed bonds with the learners in the townships that i will never forget!"
STUDENT The College of William and Mary
"I was encouraged to be very open-minded about everything, which I think was great. I allowed myself to make mistakes, which is difficult for me. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student The College of William and Mary
