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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of San Diego. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of San Diego student, please check with the International 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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No important dates configured."I gained a lot of wonderful experiences, independence, self-assurance, and flexibility. Putting me in a dorm with first-years felt odd at first but it was a new experience for all of us and thus I was easily able to make new friends and explore the city / college experience with other newbies."
McKenna Christian University of San Diego
"It was amazing. I have made lots of International friends, traveled around. "
Costa University of San Diego
"I learned a lot about myself through getting out of my comfort zone, specifically with the language barrier that initially intimidated me. I am proud of how much I have picked up with my Spanish and how much more confident of a traveller I am now."
Vivika S. University of San Diego
"I learned a lot from the IES Abroad EU Freiburg Program, I took courses on: Integration, Foreign Security and Policy Analysis, Enlargement, a Leadership class, and German 101. Studying abroad has broadened my knowledge of the politics of the EU, as well as it has enriched it. I got to visit the European Parliament, the European ..."
Yolanda A University of San Diego
"I learned how to live on my own, explore new places, and travel on a budget! I also learned how to adapt to a new culture quickly. I think all those skills are important to have. "
Claire Murphy University of San Diego
"I learned how to be independent, how to slow down and appreciate my surroundings, and how to navigate a new culture. It was the best experience of my life and I would go back right now if I could. "
Rose Guth University of San Diego
"During this trip I really pushed myself out of my comfort zone. I have lived in California my entire life, so going on the trip alone was a big step. Because I took this chance of moving somewhere new, I really learned a lot about myself as a person and was able to refocus on what I really want in life. The trip was very worthwh..."
Hannah Talpash University of San Diego
"Specifically I can't name anything, but I think this program allowed for tremendous growth and made me work on my adaptability skills. I would say it was worthwhile. "
Juliana Light University of San Diego
"Gained some international perspective during the Arab Spring. Met amazing people. "
Tom R University of San Diego
"I learned how to be independent and how to budget time, travel, money, etc. "
Alyssa C University of San Diego
"Very worthwhile. Learned how to travel on my own, and how to adapt in an area where I thought I was out of my comfort zone."
Mollie H University of San Diego
"I learned how to manage my time and money abroad. I learned some new things about italian culture and customs."
A student University of San Diego
"I learned how to survive in unfortunate situations. At one point my computer was broken, phone and money stolen, metro card gone, etc...i went two weeks without much. I learned everyone has different norms and you have to work through that. "
Taylor W University of San Diego
"Very worthwhile! Gained confidence, lifelong memories/friendships, travel experience, cultural sensitivity/knowledge, became a more well-rounded person. The list could go on and on!"
Tate F University of San Diego
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience! I improved my Italian speaking skills and learned a lot about the culture here."
Adriana K University of San Diego
"It was definitely worthwhile. It has help me grow not only as a student but as a person. I feel that I have definitely have changed while my time abroad. I have become a less fragmented person while abroad. "
Liset G University of San Diego
"Absolutely a worthwhile experience. I learned so much about the Kiwi culture and being in a different countries for a long period of time. "
Danielle R University of San Diego
"A lot about navigating cities, SO much about Buenos aires, I gained a lot of confidence in my speaking skills and interacting in Spanish "
A student University of San Diego
"I loved learning the language and meeting new and interesting people. "
A student University of San Diego
"Experience about a new culture, about myself, and about people. It was Definitely worthwhile!"
A student University of San Diego
"I gained a lot of experience about different research techniques, as well as a lot of strategies to live more simply. It was definitely worthwhile and I would love to go back! "
Kat M University of San Diego
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and my perspective on the world. Argentina gave me a framework to view events in my life, and it has certainly shaped me in many facets. "
James B University of San Diego
"100% yes"
Reza M University of San Diego
"YES! It changed my life."
Maya M University of San Diego
"I feel that I now have a broader world view and can understand and relate to different cultures. This experience has made me much more confident about traveling on my own and about experiencing new things."
Kristen C University of San Diego
