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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"Yes, despite the similarities between the Uk and the US, there are still many cultural differences. Experiencing and coping with these cultural differences taught me about how I think, tick, and operate. It helped me address my own strengths and personal weaknesses; how American society has influenced me etc. I am also much ..."
Michelle Y The College of William and Mary
"Completely worthwhile! The friendships I forged were incredibly deep and my eyes were opened to a variety of cultures. I now feel much more confident in my ability to handle the unexpected as well as a greater sense of agency in my day to day life. In moving forward I'm also focusing on carrying over the patience as well as spon..."
Marielle L The College of William and Mary
"It was an unbelievable experience. I feel a lot more aware of both American and Italian culture and not only how they differ, but how they are the same. I got to see so many things that I had learned about since I was a little kid. I also met some great people from all over the US and other students from foreign countries as wel..."
Karen L The College of William and Mary
"It was so fulfilling to me to be at St. Andrews. I learned so much from the atmosphere there and from the different study style. I feel like I grew as both a student and as a person. I met some incredible people from all over the world and really realized what undergrad is supposed to be about - learning and growing as a person,..."
Claire S The College of William and Mary
"I absolutely think my experience was worthwhile--I learned a lot about others and about myself, and I came back to the States with different perspectives and attitudes that I will carry with me in the future."
Kylie H The College of William and Mary
"Completely. I feel so comfortable in Europe now. I got to travel a lot, but I also got to enjoy being a Bath resident. I loved it. I think every student should study abroad."
Amanda C The College of William and Mary
"My academic focus has always put an emphasis on East Asia and I feel well-equipped and determined to continue that focus. I felt well-prepared before going to China. The program took good care of me as I adjusted and learned cultural nuances. And, I had a good experience that unfortunately was too short."
Aaron L The College of William and Mary
"This experience changed my life. "
Becky H The College of William and Mary
"I had the time of my life in Paris, and would regret it forever if I hadn't taken advantage of the opportunity to do it. I think that gaining any cultural awareness you can improves your ability to understand different perspectives and solve problems, and I would encourage college students to participate while they have the chan..."
Kelsey P The College of William and Mary
"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile! I had never been out of the United States prior to this summer, and all I want to do now is go back! Being surrounded by a new language, eating food that was different from and at different times of the day than I was used to, living with a local family and feeling welcomed a..."
Laura B The College of William and Mary
"This was a great experience. It truly opened me up to the abroad world, and gave me a better perception of a different area of the world. I loved being abroad and traveling so much that I am now looking into ways to live and work abroad after graduation."
Laura P The College of William and Mary
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Rachael S The College of William and Mary
"YES! Language and interpersonal skills, interesting classes, lots of tourism time...a great blend!"
Rebekah R The College of William and Mary
"Yes. It made me more aware of other people's opinions on education, politics, family, travel, and the world. I saw a different style of education, seeing how to improve my old version while appreciating it for its strengths."
Sarah R The College of William and Mary
"Absolutely. I gained independence and a wider world-view, and the challenging courses kept me focused on academics."
Christina P The College of William and Mary
"Even though I had already been abroad and traveled for quite some time before coming to Russia, it was the most challenging place that I had been to, but yet still the most enriching because of the first-hand experience we had with the people, the culture, and the history."
Tucker C The College of William and Mary
"It was very helpful because it helped me find myself. "
dimelza g The College of William and Mary
"YES."
Elizabeth W The College of William and Mary
"From language development to cultural understanding, from weekend travels to intellectual growth, this experience was worthwhile. "
Devin B The College of William and Mary
"YES. I've learned how to adapt and live in a metropolitan city. I also now know that that is the setting I would like to live and studying in while attending graduate school."
Terri C The College of William and Mary
"Yes, it was. "
Tom S The College of William and Mary
"It is funny, I seemed to experience more of a culture shock coming back to America than going to Morocco. I knew that the U.S was vastly different from a majority of countries, but I think actually living amongst the people of Morocco for six weeks affirmed this statement. For one, friendship is extremely valued there. If you to..."
Meghan M The College of William and Mary
"DEFINITELY! There were problems, but overall it was a wonderful, life-changing experience. The best four months of my life."
Sarah K The College of William and Mary
"i love the time i spent in spain! My program staff was amazing and the students i studied with are now some of my best friends. that said, this was not the experience i was hoping for or anticipating. I certainly improved my spanish, but i don't think i gained as many skills as i could have under a different structure and i am d..."
Lauren P The College of William and Mary
"It was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about what I want and what I don't want. It was really amazing in all respects. "
Katherine G The College of William and Mary
