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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Portland. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Portland student, please check with the Office of Studies 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 gained experience in making completely independent decisions in situations I have never been in, which taught me a lot about myself. Along with this, during the program I was making lasting bonds with new friends and with my host family, trying new cuisines, improving my French speaking and listening skills, opening my mind to..."
Saron Tedla University of Portland
"I enjoyed being able to just BE in France. There is something magical about being surrounded by so much history and being able to be immersed in French. I improved my French language skills; I have finally mastered the French "r""
Eizabeth University of Portland
"I gained a lot of independence especially since I learned a lot about myself during my time abroad. By the end, I learned how to enjoy my own company (I am no longer afraid of doing things on my own). You get a different perspective on the world. Plus, I now consider myself fluent in french because of this experience. It was wor..."
Samantha University of Portland
"Primarily, I think the language was the most important aspect of my time abroad. Along with the travel, the classes, and the friendships, becoming challenged in a foreign language and being able to progress in that was one of the most rewarding parts of my experience. I think in general just being challenged to a new lifestyle w..."
A student University of Portland
"It was totally worthwhile! I gained cultural immersion in not only my host country but neighboring counties as well. "
A student University of Portland
"The amount of knowledge i gained about cultural differences and barriers opened my eyes in so many new ways. The time abroad definitely gave me a better idea about who i am and who i aspire to be. I will be able to apply this learning experience throughout the rest of my life! "
Marie Jobes University of Portland
"I gained more knowledge about France and Europe, as well as a more global perspective on some important issues like the Brexit and French politics. I met a wide variety of personalities that I though I would have clashed with, but ended up being very comparable as friends. My French greatly improved, showing that this immersion ..."
Iggy Takahashi University of Portland
"This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Traveling to Bhutan will never again be this easy and encompassing, and the six weeks I spent here have transformed the way I look at most things in life. The faculty, staff, and all those I met and interacted with along this trip were kind and thoughtful and greatly appreciated ou..."
Brooke H University of Portland
"I studied in Salamanca, Spain through IES during their Summer Session I. This program is a month long and perfectly timed for busy students who have a rigorous class schedule during fall/spring semester and/or have other summer commitments. As a pre-med biology major, I was unable to study abroad for an entire semester. Howe..."
Molly T University of Portland
"This was a great experience, to learn about a unique mix of cultures in an incredible city. I am much more aware of global cultures as well as political issues. The food, the people and the atmosphere were all wonderful."
A student University of Portland
"I learned that I am capable of being 100% independent, that I can travel well, that I get stressed too easily and am actually better at learning a language than I thought. There were difficult periods that came up during my time abroad but overall it was completely worthwhile. "
Katya L University of Portland
"I learned that the world is very big and takes all kinds to make the world go round. I'm still figuring out what I learned from my experience, but I know the lessons I learned about life will stick with me forever. Studying abroad has made me a stronger person. If I could go back, the only change I would make would be to do even..."
Amanda P University of Portland
"YES."
Michelle G University of Portland
"The housing situation was pretty terrible and the bars close at 12. The beer was pretty bad on the whole and if you did find a decent ale, it was served at room temperature. It was interesting to be a part of the London culture, but I'm pretty sure it's not a place for me. It also gave me a new appreciation for the States, esp..."
Jack H University of Portland
"After three months abroad, I gained an entirely new perspective of my own culture, my abilities to succeed in unfamiliar situations, and a much better grasp of Spanish. This program inspired me to return to spain two years later to live and work for two years and I've never been happier. "
Ashley B University of Portland
