University of Maryland - College Park
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Maryland - College Park. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Maryland - College Park 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."Overall, my study abroad experience made me believe that their was another way of living, loving, and eating. I discovered new academic interests in the field of visual cultural anthropology and documentary. I've also learned that it's important to work to live not live to work. "
Emerald B University of Maryland - College Park
"I really gained alot of personal achievements abroad. Being totally submerged into a foreign country really tested my independence on so many levels. I can now relate to another country and another culture. I find that so interesting! I really miss it already! The academics have helped me keep an open mind to learning in my curr..."
Jenny K University of Maryland - College Park
"I learned that I can adjust to a new setting better than I thought I could. I also learned how quickly I can make friendships with people who are so different than me. Being immersed in a culture that is very different than mine was something that I gained so much from. I became more aware of how similar everyone really is and I..."
Melissa P University of Maryland - College Park
"Yes absolutely. I was able to gain valuable experience from an internship, make friends form around the world, and travel part of the world I have never been too."
Noam F University of Maryland - College Park
"YES! Extremely!"
Raisa O University of Maryland - College Park
"definitely worthwhile"
Anthony K University of Maryland - College Park
"My experience abroad changed my perspective on Italy, culture, and personal aspects of my life. Italian food in America just isn't as good as the real deal in Italy. Italians are some of the nicest most lively people I've ever met. Sharing the Italian experience with other study abroad students created lifelong bonds of friends..."
Anna L University of Maryland - College Park
"My study abroad trip was absolutely worthwhile. I had a blast, got to see more than I could have hoped for, and made lifelong friends. I gained so much from it, and the knowledge and experience you take away with you is priceless. "
Hailey M University of Maryland - College Park
"It was truly the best thing I've ever done. It's helped me to become more outgoing and accepting of other people's cultures and has helped me to appreciate my life in the states more. It has helped to improve my Spanish language skills and my understanding of the Spanish culture greatly."
Amanda M University of Maryland - College Park
"My experience was more than worthwhile. I changed as a person as I became more independent, and open to new experiences. I also share memories with those I met in Australia that will last a lifetime. If I had the opportunity to go again, I would not even think about not going. "
Jenny D University of Maryland - College Park
"My past 6 months in Shanghai was the best time of my life. I fell in love with the city and the interesting people. My time in Shanghai has caused me to look at things in a very different way and has changed my interests and the direction I want to go in greatly. I would really love to go back to Shanghai after graduating to pur..."
Susan M University of Maryland - College Park
"My studey abroad experiences was definitely worthwhile. As a result of studying abroad, I feel I am a more independent, inquisitive, worldly person with a greater understanding of the global world that we live in. I would recommend for every student to be able to have this experience. "
Cara B University of Maryland - College Park
"Amazing time abroad. I traveled a lot. Barcelona is a beautiful city and after traveling all over, I wouldn't have picked anyplace different. "
Neva C University of Maryland - College Park
"Absolutely. CIEE provided a bunch of cultural excursions to help us better understand the region and it's issues. I volunteered in two different places and was able to learn about the community from that perspective. The people on the program, as well as the local UCT students who lived with us were all incredibly open minded an..."
Becca C University of Maryland - College Park
