University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a UNC Charlotte student, please check with the Office of Education Abroad 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 to step outside of my comfort zone and adapt to a culture quickly! It has taught me to keep an open mind in every situations and to not judge other people and the way they live their life. I think I have grown as a person immensely and I can not thank AIFS enough for that!"
Maureen Sampson University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC
"Many things, totally recommended"
Mary Kerr University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC
"I learned how to adjust with new living conditions in a totally new culture all on my own. At Fudan, I was pushed to work outside my comfort zone by working with groups of people from around the world who were also from different cultures. I had to learn how transportation and street etiquette in China works. "
Frederick Brown University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC
"I gained an incredibly amount of Spanish speaking capabilities in a super short time. I also gained a fond love of the culture in Costa Rica and felt more comfortable than ever opening up, meeting new people, and connecting with a new community than ever before. I really, really enjoyed the whole experience"
Jack University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC
"I gained some much cultural intelligence and it was definitely worthwhile."
Jonna Fronk University of North Carolina - Charlotte / UNCC
"overall loved my semester abroad, directors were great, food was wonderful, travel was eye-opening, made me greatly appreciate america. advisor at NY office quit right before I left, but other advisors were helpful "
A student University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"In these 10 days I absolutely discovered who I was and what I wanted out of life. I grew immensely as a person, making life long friends along the way. Diving right into a new country and culture can seem daunting, but what new experiences like this teach you is that there is SO much more out there then you can begin to imagine,..."
Kayla P University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"This program gave me the motivation to want to make a difference in the world while getting to work with a group of like minded individuals"
Max R University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"My month abroad in Europe with Forum Nexus made for the most memorable summer of my life! Studying abroad had always been at the top of my “must-dos” list for college. In five weeks I was able to travel through five different countries and eleven enchanting cities (optional weekend trips). This was my very first trip out of the..."
Alyssa F University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"I improved my Spanish, learned about and engaged in the beautiful culture of Seville."
Sasha W University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"Completely worthwhile. Need to do again."
Caroline L University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"i learned about the new culture, the peoples, the experiences is priceless"
Khoa N University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"Gained a more rounded world perspective and less fear of talking to strangers"
Sarah W University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"Yes, very worthwhile! Denmark is different in a good way. It took awhile for this to sink in. DIS study experience is more a keystone realization of another, valid world of ideas, values and people."
retiredog University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"Thanks to the experiences I have had through my medical internship and the various cultural events I have experienced during my stay in Cuenca, I have grown to love Latino culture and the variety of opportunities studying abroad has to offer. I am forever grateful for this once in a lifetime experience and for all the staff at ..."
anna.bawtinhimer University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"Studying abroad has changed me forever, my eyes were opened to so may things. If I could do the whole experience again I would not hessitate to do it. I would not change anything I did. The people I connected with the things I expereince and the things I say molded me into the new more awaree person I am today. "
Elizabeth M University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"I feel that I understand better how different societies work. This trip imprinted into me how much more I want to travel in the future. My experience was amazing."
Leah H University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"My study abroad experience was one of the best experiences I have had. I would recommend it to any student!"
Nicole W University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"Traveling abroad opened up my mind to a different culture that was slightly different than my own. I learned to communicate with Italians through language without even knowing that I could. I learned to appreciate every moment in life and not focus on materialistic things. "
Erica E University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"First of all, it improved my language capabilities tremendously. Secondly, it forced me out of my comfort zone and into a new world. This was uncomfortable and a little shocking at first, but I kept an open mind, a positive attitude and discussed my feelings with other students. It's important to remember that everyone is exper..."
Kristen M University of North Carolina - Charlotte
"It was the best experience ever. I am now looking at graduate school in London."
Hannah H University of North Carolina - Charlotte
