University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Massachusetts Amherst. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 independent I am. I was able to move to another country for 3 months and immerse myself into the culture and way of life. I have gained the most rewarding experience of seeing things I would have never imagined in a life time. You truly grow as an individual and it's amazing to see what you can do on your own. "
Jackie K University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Best three months of my life, hands down. I wish I was still there!! Working and living in London really sparked an interest in living abroad and I hope to return someday and live there for a few years."
Daniel R University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned that I love exploring and being independent. It was completely worthwhile. I feel as though EVERYONE needs to push themselves out of their comfort zone and go abroad. "
Victoria Q University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"My time in London was absolutely worthwhile. I learned to be a more responsible, independent adult, and gained more confidence in my skills as a professional. "
Deborah K University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"My experience abroad was not only educational in learning about renewable energy, it was an experience in making lifelong friends, exploring a beautiful country, and breaking out of my comfort zone for amazing adventures"
Jasmine A University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned who I was as a person. I was forced to step out side of my comfort zone and do something I have never done before. Going to a foreign country by myself was scary and I thought that I wouldn't make any friends. Looking back, that was a ridiculous thought. I gained valuable friends from all over the US that I still keep ..."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Having never left the country, I can't beleive it was all real. I saw 8 countries while abroad...EIGHT. Yes, my experience was worthwhile. The only thing I'd change for next time is doing more research ahead of time so I could fit in even more."
Sophia L University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I have absolutely no regrets from choosing to study abroad. I traveled a ton, saw places all over Europe, became more multi-cultured and knowledgeable, etc etc...all that stuff. The regret I do have is choosing to go with CEA, and this mostly had to do with the people in the program. The VAST majority fit into this mold: Greek..."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst
"It was DEFINITELY worthwhile! I learned that I have a passion for people-- I may be shy at first, but I love people and culture!"
Elizabeth A University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Going abroad was the best decision I've ever made. I left with such a stronger sense of what I wanted in life. I'm a fairly busy student, and taking a semester to relax and just live through travel and meeting people gave me an opportunity to appreciate different things about life that I hadn't before because I was always so bus..."
Alexandra R University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned so many things about myself and expanding my goals and reaching out to new people/situations. It was completely worthwhile. "
ashley s University of Massachusetts Amherst
"This trip was completely worthwhile. This trip was so uniquely wonderful because of the exposure to and immersion in a real Ghanaian community. I learned a lot about myself, and it was really interesting to discover all the similarities and differences that I had with the people I got to meet."
Amanda D University of Massachusetts Amherst
"My semester in London with CAPA has not only been the best semester of my life, but the overall best experience of my life. Studying abroad forced me to step out of my comfort zone and from that I have become a more adventurous, mature and independent person. I now have this unsettling hunger to travel and learn about different..."
Rebecca B University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I gained a new appreciation for living on my own, as well as how to hunt for good bargains. Definitely worthwhile."
Sean M University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned how to be more independent and feel more comfortable with myself. Definitely a worthwhile experience!"
Francis B University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I changed so much as a person during my time in New Zealand, it's hard to put into words. Just learning how rewarding it is seeing new places and meeting different people, and that there's so much out there waiting to be seen and experienced I don't think I could go back to my life before and feel content! I learned so much abou..."
Margaret K University of Massachusetts Amherst
"While abroad, I was more freely able to step out of my comfort zone, as high as 12,000 ft in the air, and as low as 60 ft in the waters below. I gained invaluable cultural awareness, experience, the knowledge to successfully live on my own, and the lasting sensation that I can do anything in the world I put my mind to. I highly ..."
Rob C University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I had an amazing time with CAPA International Education in London. Although it was initially daunting to be dropped in the middle of such a huge city with a bunch of random people, it turned out to be one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had in my life. CAPA was really good about trying to get you acclimated to British ..."
Sarah C University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I was able to realize that I could be independent and make a life for myself somewhere else than Massachusetts, where I have been raised and go to university. I am a “Type A” personality and being abroad, especially in New Zealand, taught me to live a little more spontaneously and be ok with having a Plan B or C, and enjoying wh..."
Alessandra M University of Massachusetts Amherst
"Yes."
tina.cornwell.3 University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned that immersing yourself in another culture is a life-changing experience. I learned to live with students who had many different abilities and talents. I was able to learn from teachers I would have never had the opportunity to work with anywhere else. "
karen.schweighardt.1 University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I gained a lot of things form this experience. I learned how to be independent and how to live in a big and sometimes overwhelming city"
Nancy S University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned so much about myself, including how to adapt to new situations and solve problems. I gained language skills. I debunked my own myths about Italian culture. It was the most worthwhile experience I've ever had. "
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I really enjoyed learning about the work culture in Australia through my internship. Definitely worth while."
Lauren W University of Massachusetts Amherst
"I learned how to speak Spanish, gained invaluable friends, and learned about what it was like to live in a more or less impoverished country with a family. Also, the biological differences in produce and environment were astounding! Totally interesting and worthwhile! I saw monkeys and plants with leaves bigger than me!"
Benjamin C University of Massachusetts Amherst
