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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Houston. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Houston student, please check with the Learning 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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Winter/Spring 2019: Monday, November 12th, 2018
Summer 2019: Monday, April 1, 2019
Fall 2019: Monday, July 1, 2019
"I learned that you should never let a once in a lifetime opportunity pass. Enjoy it and don't regret it. Also, learn to explore new things more. I essentially spent a majority of my time abroad exploring the city on my own, and it was so worth it. "
A student University of Houston
"I gained a greater understanding of why language can deffinitely be a barrier. There is a need to expand our thinking and become a lot more sensitive to other languages, cultures, and ways of living."
A student University of Houston
"I've learned to better appreciate what I have at home. I have also learned more about the Costa Rican culture."
Courtney S University of Houston
"I'm learned more language skills and gained more cross-culture experience. "
Carmen J University of Houston
"Yes it was worthwhile."
A student University of Houston
"It was worthwhile. I opened up myself."
Stephen H University of Houston
"I gain knowledge and a few new friends. The best part was the new family I made. "
Devilsthrill University of Houston
"How people live differently but are just as satisfied with life, Spanish, and how absolutely beautiful the planet is. It was so worth it. "
Secunda J University of Houston
"i learned a lot about myself and about how to deal with situations when I am outside of my comfort zone. I learned how to be more independent and how to get comfortable somewhere new and foreign. "
Lorelei N University of Houston
"I learned to live in the moment and take more chances because once the moment is gone, it's gone forever. This was a life changing experience and I love how I can now take life by the horns and stop wasting SO MUCH time. I learned to quit worrying about other people's opinions and stop being so embarrassed about things that do..."
Briana A University of Houston
"I learned Spanish, had fun, ate great food and visited awesome beaches. I want to go back and soon ! "
Joe O University of Houston
"Buenos Aires is a politically charged region that I was able to experience first hand. The museums were amazing, overall the culture of the city was palpable. "
Carmen C University of Houston
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about a new culture, which really expanded my world-view. I gained confidence in taking care of myself and in speaking another language. I especially loved the emphasis on sustainability that I could see through our excursions, and if I return, I would love to spend some time studying how ..."
Elizabeth C University of Houston
"I loved Forum Nexus so much, I ended up attending 3 sessions over the past 2 years. I went back this past Summer and had just as an amazing time as the 1st time! I was so scared I'd be trying to recreate my last trip but there was no need! This trip had just as amazing people as last trip and unforgettable memories just like the..."
Meetrah A University of Houston
"I learned a lot of Spanish and a different way of life, it was overall a rewarding experience"
Nadia T University of Houston
"I learned to be extremely independent and feel I can find my way around in any country. I understand more cultures now and am interested more in international affairs. I loved traveling around Europe and all of the interesting people that I met. This was definitely the best experience of my life and I would do it all over aga..."
Alex W University of Houston
"Being in Paris was great, the program and the coordinators would not be something I'd want to do over again, or revisit. Paris is a beautiful, rich city, and should be discovered."
angie a University of Houston
"Yes, I gained international perspective about the Spanish people of Granada that I will always remember and made me more aware of the culture that is tied to a single language."
Kimberly M University of Houston
"Because of my study abroad experience, I have decided I am going study foreign policy. I am now intrigued by the rest of the world and will work to keep it together and peaceful, as best that I can. Prague is a great place to find yourself, just make sure you don't get lost while doing it."
Kehkashan D University of Houston
"I now teach ESL and I know what it is like to be in a country and not know the language. These experiences I believe have helped me to become a better Teacher to my students because I understand where they are coming from but also it gave me some great innovative activities and ideas that I learned from Study abroad which helped..."
Adrieene C University of Houston
"I honed my cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills. "
Oyinna O University of Houston
"My study abroad experience taught me cultural sensitivity and independence. I learned to live on my own while speaking a non-native language--not an easy feat. "
Chelsea C University of Houston
"5 stars times 5 thousand more! Was it worthwhile?!? Beyond measure, I would go back to Bilbao in a heartbeat. I would consider living there, and am fact am considering going back to Spain for graduate school!"
Michelle C University of Houston
"I learned that I much prefer the spread-outness of a semester's workload as opposed to a summer's. I also learned that street vendors are extremely annoying, and that host families are composed of some of the kindest people on the PLANET!"
Courtney S University of Houston
