University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

November 12, 2024

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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Minnesota. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Minnesota student, please check with the Learning Abroad Center 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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09/22/2022 One Of The Best Month's Of My Life Webster University: AHEPA Journey to Greece Summer Program

"I still stay in contact with all 14 other students from my trip. 3 of them go to school/live close to each other and I even went to visit them. "

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Past Review An Challenging Yet Transformative Opportunity For American Students University of Minnesota: Senegal - MSID - International Development in Senegal

"For me, my participation in MSID Senegal confirmed my desire to pursue a career in international development. It also strengthened my language skills and gave me experience using French language, specifically in disciplines that are relevant to my career goals. I appreciate very much having had the opportunity to live abroad ..."

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Past Review So Glad I Was Able To Study In 2 Countries In 1 Semester! IES Abroad: Multi-Location - Emerging Economies, Buenos Aires & Santiago

"I really gained more knowledge of South American economies, which I can apply to my studies at my university. I loved being able to learn the cultures of South America and their values. It was tough adjusting at some points, but totally worthwhile. "

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Past Review Interesting Courses And Beautiful Campus Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

"After living by myself for 5 months in Egypt, I can easily say I was shocked by how independent and self-sufficient I became. Working through a language barrier in your daily life isn't easy, but things got much easier after the first few weeks "

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Past Review Siena IES Abroad: Siena - IES Abroad Center

"I learned so much about Italian food and the culture surrounding food in Italy. In addition, I developed my Italian language skills. "

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Past Review Awakening My Thinking, Altering My Perspectives, And Filling Me With Joy IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

"I learned how to be more at ease with uncertainty and to embrace the ambiguity that is present in times of growth. I also gained a great deal of independence and confidence in the person I am and am growing into. My language skills also greatly improved and I learned to how to empathize with others better. This experience was mo..."

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Past Review Studying Abroad In Buenos Aires Is A Must! IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

"My experience there was more than worthwhile. I get emotional thinking about the bonds I made with Argentinians, international students, and other American students while I was there. I am fluent in Spanish now, which is so nice. Using Spanish day to day helped me perfect it. I learned that there aren't as many differences as I ..."

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Past Review Awesome! ISDSI: Sustainable Development Studies: Thailand

"New cultural perspectives, a lot on what is being done to effectively protect the environment, a new language, and experience teaching English Abroad"

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Past Review The Most Enriching And Beautiful Experience Of My Life. American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about myself as an individual and as a Lebanese-American. I gained experience with what I want to do professionally (I volunteered with two different Syrian refugee NGOs). "

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Past Review London Called! Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

"I learned about myself, most importantly that I cannot control everything and that is okay. This was the most worthwhile thing that I could have done in my life so far. "

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Past Review It Was Incredible And I Would Love To Do It Again. Korea University: Seoul - International Summer Campus

"I learned how to thrive in a foreign country and gained the ability to use my resources when things may not be easy. Especially since there was a language barrier, I think it was really important to get accustomed quickly in order to communicate with locals. "

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Past Review The Trip That Decided The Rest Of My Life IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"I learned how much I love the country as a whole and their culture. I have always wanted to go there, but now I am trying to do everything I can to finish my studies there in either Biochemistry or Medicine and eventually live there."

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Past Review French Immersion And Much More IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies

"I think the biggest thing I gained from the program was confidence. "

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Past Review From A "Guiri" To A Catalan Enthusiast IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"This is impossible to sum up briefly; but I gained a lot of knowledge specifically about Catalan culture, but also independence and a more open mind to other cultures. "

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Past Review Speaking Arabic And Bussing To The Mountains American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This experience was absolutely worthwhile. I feel during my time abroad that learning was not isolated within the classroom / homework experience, but that learning was everywhere. You can learn about history and politics at school, but also through casual conversations with people who experienced these things. Going to events a..."

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Past Review The Beautiful New Zealand Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland

"gained more independence. yes it was worthwhile "

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Past Review Academics, Adventure, Environment! Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland

"I learned how to be more self-sufficient, how to cook better, and even a little bit of a new language."

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Past Review A Chance To Learn And Grow In A New Place University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My favorite part of study abroad wasn't the studying. It was the travel. UEA's long Easter break (as well as shorter breaks here and there) allowed me to go all over Europe and the UK. I saw museums and cities that I have always dreamed of visiting. I discovered new places I loved (Scotland) far more than the places I thought I ..."

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Past Review Fantastic Experience! Dar Loughat School: Granada - Arabic Studies and Linguistic Immersion in Andalusia, Spain

"As a PhD student focusing on the interaction of Arabic/Andalusi knowledge in conjunction with Castilian in medieval Iberia, living in Granada--home of the last caliphate--it allowed me to see and experience the magic of Southern Spain and the lasting Arab influences. Furthermore, the professors were fantastic and engaged in many..."

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Past Review Great Growth, Different Program Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London

"I gained tough skin and how to be more independent. "

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Past Review Total Rollercoaster But Worth It Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London

"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what I can handle as well as the way in which others live. "

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Past Review Don't Go Through Arcadia, Ucd Was Good Though! Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin

"I learned a lot about myself and global issues. "

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Past Review Study Abroad In Freiburg: The Best Decision That I Have Ever Made IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"It was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done. I learned so much, made a ton of great friends, and visited so many places. Most of all, I became more independent and confident in myself."

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Past Review A Great Learning Experience IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I became a much better Spanish speaker, gained a more worldly view, learned to be more easy-going, became more independent, a prepared traveler, and gained more knowledge about Spain. "

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Past Review Best Decision Of My College Career! IES Abroad: Freiburg - European Union: Politics, Law & Economics

"It was SO worthwhile. I learned all about the EU from my time abroad and gained a whole new perspective on the world. I met so many great people that I will keep in touch with the rest of my life. "

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