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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Lisa Y University of California - Riverside
"Academically, I did not learn much. But, I feel like I grew personally. I was able to travel to other countries and experience being on my own."
Jamie d University of California - Riverside
"It was greatly worthwhile. Not only having going to a university that is so highly rated in the UK, but being in a program that was concerned with my cultural experiences. They encouraged us to go out and explore as much as we could. "
Ashley M University of California - Riverside
"i truly found an appreciation for Chinese culture. I found appreciation in all the things that my parents taught me when I was younger and genuinely embraced it during my stay in Shanghai. I have decided to minor in Chinese Language or Asian studies, or both! "
Andrea E University of California - Riverside
"Of course. Bien sur!"
Amy N University of California - Riverside
"Yes. I loved the entire experience. I wish I had chosen a longer program because there really is no place like Paris. I believe I will return back to France for an extended period of time someday. The French lifestyle is slow, enjoying every moment of the day.The experience opened my eyes up to all of the things America is lacki..."
Alexandra B University of California - Riverside
"I recommend to everyone Studying Abroad. I'm SOOO glad I went. Yes, it costs a little much and the planning can be a little burden, but the goods in life aren't free right? Look at it this way--it's either you have no money and time, or time and no money. THIS IS THE TIME. Money will come later, but time will not. These exp..."
Jasmine P University of California - Riverside
"Yes, I was able to see what their culture was like as well as experience living in their environment which was fairly different from mine."
Brian T University of California - Riverside
"Living in a different country allowed me to see how different and similar lifestyles are in another country."
Blaine N University of California - Riverside
"Well in just two months I can understand and speak Spanish MUCH better than I could before I left. And we have it good here. Jobs pay more and we have more freedoms. I am definitely going back to visit my friends there, but I was to travel to more Latin American countries as well. "
Brett C University of California - Riverside
"Yes, it was worthwhile. "
Jessica S University of California - Riverside
"I gained a lot of knowledge in Spanish and just adjusting and living amongst other cultures"
Summer S University of California - Riverside
"Yes! I miss Paris everyday."
Margaret D University of California - Riverside
"Yes. I have gain a better understanding of my host country. I was able to learn how to take care of myself. I was able to gain a better understanding of the history of my host country."
Irene H University of California - Riverside
"It was worthwhile. I got to meet a lot of new, lasting friends, explore a lot of places, and learn about a new country that I've never been too. It was definitely an experience that will be with me forever. "
Nicole L University of California - Riverside
"Yes, only my housing was terrible, the rest of the trip was fun."
Catherine W University of California - Riverside
"Independence and confidence "
Adriana C University of California - Riverside
"I understand that each region has its own specific weakness and strengths. That I should not dwell on the comparrison while travelling, but embrace the differences. In the future I hope to one day live abroad for a time and travel in the near future."
Gregory-Thomas S University of California - Riverside
"It made me more aware of how much Korea prioritizes English. I plan to teach English in the future"
Judy K University of California - Riverside
"Definitely worthwhile. I gained an understanding of cultural differences and made me think outside of the box as far as how we think as Americans and how we should be more open to differences. "
Henry L University of California - Riverside
"Very worthwhile! I changed significantly yet for the best in the 2 short months I was abroad. I definitely want to find a job where I can travel often and continue to learn about the world around me."
Kelsey P University of California - Riverside
"I would do it again in a heartbeat. If I had the option, I would move the location of the program closer to the University of Puerto Rico or at least to a more residential setting. "
Ernesto U University of California - Riverside
"Being at Sussex did not really change my outlook on the world. It was great meeting new people yet a lot of students enrolled in the program were from the US. At first I felt such a thrill being in a different country yet it became routine. After the first week it just seemed like I was at my home University only that it was En..."
Dominique L University of California - Riverside
"Being at Sussex did not really change my outlook on the world. After the first week it just seemed like I was at my home University only that it was England. Not much was different to me. I thought my study experience had changed my interest in my major but when I think abut it, it clouded my mind rather then enlightened it. I..."
Dominique L University of California - Riverside
"Yes it was. It was amazing. The people were great"
Kevin D University of California - Riverside
