University of Rochester
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The Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs serves students who wish to customize their undergraduate experience. Advisors in the Center specialize in three areas: study abroad, interdepartmental programs, and senior scholars research projects.
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No important dates configured."My experience in Cape Town, South Africa allowed me to increase and further my understanding of the unique social, political, and economic challenges and opportunities that post-apartheid South Africa currently faces. At the University of Cape Town, I enrolled in courses such as public policy and advanced South African politics..."
A student University of Rochester
"I am now much more wordly and experience, it was very worthwhile. "
Anaise W University of Rochester
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I now know I love to travel and that I want to do it more frequently. Australia does not present as big of a culture shock as other parts of the world, but the culture and beliefs still varied, were consciously noted, and I greatly value the new perspectives they have given me."
Adam B University of Rochester
"I leanred how to live in a country besides my own and adapt to a new culture. I gained in independence and confidence. It was very worthwhile."
Heather O University of Rochester
"i needed to go, im glad to be back. "
Tamengual University of Rochester
"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile!"
ILoveArgentina University of Rochester
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I was exposed to a whole new type of lifestyle, the European lifestyle, and I absolutely loved it. Being a part of that culture helped me realize that there is so much more too life. I grew up so much as an individual while I was abroad and I am much more comfortable with the thought of b..."
A student University of Rochester
"I learned more about the international educational system and learning to be more open socially"
A student University of Rochester
"I learned how to be independent and plan trips where I wanted under a budget. I also learned more about city life living so close to Sydney. "
A student University of Rochester
"Friendship. Independence. Ability to travel to and easily visit foreign cities - you really learn about train/subway schedules and maps and hostels. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Aurora D University of Rochester
"I learned about what it means to be an artist. I learned a lot about Judiasm and my Russian Jewish identity. I learned to be more independent."
A student University of Rochester
"More than I can say in this box. One gain is my Spanish language level, which has improved significantly. On another level, my eyes were opened to so many different cultures (from traveling, which I also did around the country and to Morocco), I made a bunch of great friends, and learned how to live a little more independently. ..."
A student University of Rochester
"I gained a lot from the culture. Yes it was worthwhile ultimately."
tutupack4 University of Rochester
"The American University of Paris and the Sorbonne were both lovely places to attend school."
A student University of Rochester
"I learned a lot about the Italian culture. It was definitely beneficial to me and my future "
A student University of Rochester
"I gained a stronger sense of independence, starting college far from home was the first big step, but being in another country altogether was a whole flight of stairs. It was extremely worthwhile, and I miss it a lot. "
A student University of Rochester
"I learned how to be a more independent person and how to adapt to new environments. It was probably the most worthwhile trip I will ever go on. "
allaynadehond University of Rochester
"We only have so long on this earth, so make the best of every moment, and experience as much as you possibly can!"
A student University of Rochester
"I learned that just because the UK speaks English, it doesn't mean that the culture is at all the same! I still got a cultural experience and was able to see all four countries of the UK as well as some of Spain. Saying it was worthwhile is an understatement. I can't wait to go back."
A student University of Rochester
"I learned what it meant to be truly independent and I learned how to view the world from many other perspectives. I loved to hear what other Americans or international students had to say about world politics, economics or even sports. "
mary.bachmann University of Rochester
"It is almost impossible to explain how valuable my abroad experience was. It put my life in perspective, gave me a chance to grow up, encouraged me to pursue my passions."
A student University of Rochester
"I learned so much about a culture with which I had previously been extemely unfamiliar. I felt so immersed in the culture by the end of my study abroad experience. All of the traveling that you do as a part of your program gave me the knowledge and confidence to do independent travel after the program. Copenhagen is an incred..."
A student University of Rochester
"I definitely gained self confidence and learned about my comfort zone."
A student University of Rochester
"There are no words to describe what this experience means to me. It exceeded my expectations in every way and was truly the best decision I have made so far in my life. I will forever look at the world differently because of my experience. Equally important, I learned a lot about myself. I'll never forget my days in Dublin a..."
Elise V University of Rochester
"Yes. My career plans changed, but I am still routinely in contact with friends and coworkers I worked with there. "
Nick R University of Rochester
