University of South Carolina - Columbia
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of South Carolina. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of South Carolina student, please check with the Education Abroad Office 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 about different cultures and different ways of life compared to mine. I learned to take in every moment as you get it and always live in the present because you never know when you're going to experience something on that level ever again. "
Natalie B University of South Carolina - Columbia
"Living in Florence for the past four months has provided me with immense cultural knowledge, within Italy and throughout Europe. I have greatly improved my Italian language skills as well as my ability to converse with individuals in other languages. I also developed a stronger sense of independence and self-sufficiency. I becam..."
Josie S University of South Carolina - Columbia
"It was amazing. I learned so much about myself. The biggest lesson was to live in the moment instead of focusing on what is next. "
Vittoria Gallello University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I learned so much - how to be more independent, how to be more open-minded, how to speak better Spanish, etc .... definitely worthwile!"
Natalie Gately University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I learned an incredible amount about Pacific and Oceanic culture. I have a completely new perspective on life and how everyone everywhere is different but in a good way."
Daniel K University of South Carolina - Columbia
"My time abroad taught me so much about personal growth and culture. I don't think I could have gained this knowledge from anything else. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Katherine Sheridan University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I gained a lot of confidence from going abroad that I did not have before. It taught be how to be independent, live in the moment, and a lot of travel hacks! "
Bella University of South Carolina - Columbia
"a lot of independence, travelling skills, adjustments to culture. 100% worthwhile "
Erica Warne University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I learned a new language and became more confident and independent "
A student University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I really learned what kind of work environment I want to be in after I graduate and how much I value social interaction at work. I also learned how to navigate living in a household with little to no English, which improved my Spanish immensely. I also learned how to travel on a budget which was very important. Overall I thought..."
Alexandra University of South Carolina - Columbia
"This opportunity has given me a career path change. Given this opportunity has made me realize the difference that you find in other countries. I now want to find a job with travel where I can immerse myself in many different cultures around the world. It was the best opportunity I have received thus far in my life."
Edward Harris University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I gained more spanish skills, made amazing friends, and added ten new stamps to my passport"
Gracie University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I definitely grew as a student and young adult socially, politically and culturally. The friendships I made abroad were probably the most worthwhile; there's not many people you can say you traveled the world with. "
Shaye Gulotta University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I gained a new appreciation for the Spanish people and culture. I also learned a lot about Europe in general through my travels. It was more than worthwhile."
Molly Meinhart University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I gained an invaluable amount from study abroad. I grew so much as a person and feel more confident in myself and acquired so many skills."
Courtney Sullivan University of South Carolina - Columbia
"made a lot of new friends, learned about greek/cypriot culture, learned a lot about traveling and the world, became more independent "
Rhea University of South Carolina - Columbia
"Definitely worthwhile. Learned so much about myself, the local community, and spending time abroad while interacting with people from so many different cultures."
Andy University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I gained an appreciation of language and latino culture! This program was the best choice I could have ever made. "
A student University of South Carolina - Columbia
"My language skills improved exponentially, and my cultural awareness was greatly expanded."
Greg Burton University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I really got to experience what it was like to live and study in another country. It took some getting used to, but by the end it was the time of my life and I didn't want to leave. I cannot wait to return to Spain and to hopefully study abroad again!"
A student University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I learned that I was capable of working in another country with different language. It was totally worthwhile; i have more self confidence in my ability to communicate and I trust in my ability to adapt to new environments."
Marissa University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I have learned to become even more independent and how to adjust in a completely different country without my family. This experience abroad was worthwhile because I am thinking about working with a sports team in Spain so having an exposure to the Spanish culture and lifestyle. "
A student University of South Carolina - Columbia
"Global skills "
Emily Scott University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I studied, in great detail, numerous topics in my field and learned about the British tutorial system. I learned the feel of life in Britain and made important connections with scholars there. I'm now pursuing a PhD and am confident that I wouldn't be where I am without MCMRS."
Carl University of South Carolina - Columbia
"I learned a lot about myself as a person, how to travel and plan trips, how to budget and a little Spanish!"
Lauren Galida University of South Carolina - Columbia