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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"It was worthwhile. I got important credits, and I learned a lot. I took some more "for me" economics classes. Working in teams with international students was really fun. "
Patrick_9337 The College of William and Mary
"It was definitely worthwhile - I think the most significant thing I gained was a greater perspective on my field. I'm an English major, and having four months to explore and study the UK in person, physically visiting locales from stories I read, added a new layer to my perception I didn't have before. "
A student The College of William and Mary
"Gained a lot of independence and got to spend time in a beautiful city, so yes overall experience was worthwhile. "
A student The College of William and Mary
"It was totally worthwhile, but this program's academic system is not so pleasing. The school admin is very messed up. Not flexible with dates and absences."
伊晴 孙 The College of William and Mary
"I learned that I, and only I, am the only one in the way of my own progression. Regardless of what I liked and disliked about the program, the experience I had in St Andrews, Scotland is a reflection of my own choices. If I could go back, I definitely would! With maybe a few tweaks here and there, but overall I am so glad I did ..."
A student The College of William and Mary
"I grew in my ability to think for myself and develop (and defend) my own views through scholarly research. I learned self-discipline, as the courses were VERY unstructured and because each course only meets once a week, you really have to manage your time well to research and write a 10 page research paper before the next meetin..."
Christy C The College of William and Mary
"It was incredibly worthwhile; I gained an increased familiarity with other cultures and patterns of thinking, and I ended up learning more than I could possibly communicate in this space."
Gibson H The College of William and Mary
"It was the best decision of my life and even though the transition back to America is rough, it is still completely worth it. I learned that I really want to go back to Ireland and live there or elsewhere abroad."
A student The College of William and Mary
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about traveling."
Jane R The College of William and Mary
"Too much to write or explain, but it was certainly worthwhile and a wonderful experience. Along with a greater knowledge of the language and culture, I gained quite a bit of experience surviving on my own in a different part of the world."
Ryan T The College of William and Mary
"I learned a lot more about myself and really thought about my future in useful ways. I spent most of my time introspecting and just enjoying not having the chaos that I normally do at W&M."
Cody S The College of William and Mary
"Absolutely it was worthwhile! It truly changed my life and I have grown in so many ways."
A student The College of William and Mary
"The joy of doing nothing, which is hard to learn in the USA's pressure-cooker environment. Yes. "
A student The College of William and Mary
"I feel like it will take months before I realize how much I have truly changed and benefitted from this experience. At this time, I can definitely say that I gained a greater sense of independence, confidence, and international competence. I have been completely invigorated by four months of travel and culture, and I have gained..."
Grace R The College of William and Mary
"I was in interior architecture foundations and it was a great intro to design school. it was very challenging but very rewarding"
ebcalley The College of William and Mary
"I can't answer that in a small box, but yes it was worthwhile."
A student The College of William and Mary
"I learned a lot of spanish, so for me it was worthwhile. "
Carly Z The College of William and Mary
"Yes; I loved the fact that I was able to meet people from Finland, Denmark, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Canada...etc. I really loved the city life and the food there was amazing!"
Han Eol L The College of William and Mary
"Yes. I am considering going back to continue working on my language skills."
Hannah C The College of William and Mary
"My time studying abroad was very worthwhile, I would definitely do it again. For the money put in I got a lot out of the program, met new people and made a huge step in learning a new language. Most importantly I became familiar with a culture that I never before appreciated, and now think the world of because of this program. "
Daniel D The College of William and Mary
"Absolutely. I would do it again and recommend it to everybody. I have become more self-confident and more assured of myself and my ability to travel and adapt. I hope to return to Central Europe one day in an academic or professional context."
Kathryn B The College of William and Mary
"Our professors really made this program happen, and it is because of them that I gained a great deal of academic and social understanding of the local environments"
Jason F The College of William and Mary
"I gained a greater cross-cultural perspective and awareness of the ways of life in Latin America, specifically for the people of Cuenca, Ecuador. I gained greater confidence in my Spanish-speaking skills and have greater communication skills in general. I feel more independent and more understanding of other cultures and belief..."
Jennifer Q The College of William and Mary
"My time studying abroad was very worth-while - it was a much needed break from the academic grind and routine social life at my home institution. If I could do it again for one semester, I would choose this program; however, if I were to study abroad for a year, I would probably not pick this program."
Greg B The College of William and Mary
"London was amazing. It's something hard to explain, so just go for it!"
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