University of California - Riverside
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of California - Riverside. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a UC Riverside student, please check with the Education 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.
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No important dates configured."I learned how to travel by myself often. This was a once in a lifetime adventure. "
A student University of California - Riverside
"It is not only helpful, but life-changing as well. It is so worth the money, even though it seems expensive at first. You'll pay it off, and who knows, maybe one day you'll come back again and relive those study abroad days!"
A student University of California - Riverside
"I learned the language, the culture, the different types of food, and about a few individual people as well. This experience was definitely worth while and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student University of California - Riverside
"I learned so much about different traditions and customs. I met really great people that will make me miss Italy. Living in such a rich historical country allows you learn something new everyday. On every corner there is a historical site you'll never be done exploring. Definitely worth it!"
A student University of California - Riverside
"I learned to improvise, keep calm, how to save money, I became so much more independent, I became brave and aware."
Irma L University of California - Riverside
"I learned a lot about myself and who I am especially when traveling. I learned my likes and dislikes. I learned what and who I can tolerate and how much of it. Not only did I gain academic knowledge but I gained priceless knowledge about life that I couldn't have gotten by doing anything else."
Sahar K University of California - Riverside
"There are many thing i learned while abroad, i found a piece of myself in the experience, overall it was worthwhile but if i had to do it again i would definitely chose a different program. I did not like my program but loved the country, which is the only reason i rated it a 7, if not i would of rated it a lot less. "
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"Gained: friends, knowledge, experiences, and adventures to last a lifetime."
A student University of California - Riverside
"Perspective. Yes, it was extremely worthwhile. "
Kelli H University of California - Riverside
"I learned so much about myself-how I work and how I can communicate. I gained other views on what life is all about. I made new friends I know I will have for life. I am so much braver and more confident as a person. This experience has changed me for good and I now have a new fire for learning about different cultures and explo..."
A student University of California - Riverside
"Is that even a question? Aside from the will to live again, I improved my Japanese skills, was able to truly find my passion in life, and finally come to an environment where I felt I could thrive. Heck if I could apply to college over again, armed with the knowledge I have now as a senior, I would have probably picked ICU over ..."
Justin C University of California - Riverside
"Yes, I learned a lot about ecology/conservation from enthusiastic instructors and how relevant it was to the tropics. Also learned the tradeoffs involved with living in remote but beautiful areas. The tradeoff of comfort was definitely worth it to experience parts of Costa Rica uninhabited by humans."
Timothy M University of California - Riverside
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Trevor S University of California - Riverside
"I greatly enjoyed my time abroad and would definitely advised fellow students to take the opportunity to study abroad."
Silvia A University of California - Riverside
"Yes, looking to go back for grad school."
Kawin C University of California - Riverside
"Russian language, comfort in working in Russia, and yes - very much so. The courses weren't great, but being there was."
Gaucho166 University of California - Riverside
"I have gained a new independence. I feel that I can conquer the world now. I can take on any challenge by myself. I realized that there is some much more to be offered out in the world. This has caused me to learn about other cultures. I now want to travel the world whether is be by myself or with others. There is a lot of time ..."
Gregory W University of California - Riverside
"I learned to travel better independently as well as how to better communicate with locals in foreign places. The experience has inspired me to travel more, particularly to non-western places. It has not influenced my academic interests or my future career other than the fact that I now may want to take a few years off of working..."
William L University of California - Riverside
"YES x a million!!! It's amazing I can't even express how I feel."
Xiao H University of California - Riverside
"Yes, the experience was definitely worthwhile. I was able to better understand the Korean society, its values, and get a glimpse on how life is abroad. My experience has promoted me to become more globally aware and well-rounded in interests of various fields. "
Andy C University of California - Riverside
"Most definitely. I feel like I grew as a person in more ways than one. Lasting friendships memories and life lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life"
Jordan G University of California - Riverside
"Learned an enormous amount about the world through sheer EXPERIENCE. In four months I was able to go around the world, and learned an enormous amount about topics that I came home and continued seeking knowledge about. Studying abroad was only the beginning ... "
A A University of California - Riverside
"It made me realize that speaking another language is not the easiest thing in the world, especially learning subjects in a language that I haven't mastered yet. I gained so much respect for exchange students at my school who come and learn in English. I never put myself in their shoes before"
Nneka O University of California - Riverside
"Yes. My experience taught me new things about myself as well as what it means to be an American."
Manuel R University of California - Riverside
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Diego A. P University of California - Riverside
