University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Tennessee - Knoxville. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Tennessee student, please check with the Center for International Education 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."My travel bug has definitely gotten larger after studying abroad. I love being immersed in different cultures and experiencing new places, so I feel I gained a new appreciation for these other countries. Although I held appreciation before abroad, it feels much more amplified now that I have seen some of these incredible places ..."
Lucy M University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I learned how to be independent in a foreign country which taught me soooo much with just trial and error experiences. I gained so many friendships and learned how to navigate an unknown place with all of them. All of my mistakes, lessons and learning experiences abroad will stick with my FOREVER and I'll never regret any part o..."
Chloe G University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I had never been to Europe, so this experience gave me a whole new cultural perspective and insight. Not only did I have fun experiences and make new friends, I learned communication and how to immerse myself in another culture to learn."
Mikayla H University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned that I can live in a foreign place and that I can adapt. And holy cannoli my French language skills improved SO much."
Thais Lloyd University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"One of the biggest things I learned was that the more you learn about something, the less answers you'll actually know the answer to. I started the program expecting to get all of my questions about Russia answered, but I soon found out it's much more complicated than that. Even experts who study this subject their whole lives d..."
Rachel Stewart University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I learned a lot about how to interact with other cultures. I also learned a lot about myself and this experience really made me more comfortable with situations that are generally outside my comfort zone. "
Zoe Davis University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I gained insights and abilities to make change and help others, which is something that I will always keep with me. "
Blake Turpin University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I gained insight in understanding other cultures and their political history. My Spanish skills also improved exponentially. "
Brooke Ballard University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"Yes, I'll remember my time in Russia for the rest of my life. "
Caleb Thomas University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"Lets do a little prep for Seoul! Got T-money card? Check! Korean won? Check! Cute Hand Held Fan? Check! Umbrella? Check! Good tennis shoes? Check! Alright now if you have all those I think you are prepared for studying abroad at KU! Whether it is hopping on the bus to arrive outside the KU campus building or climbing hills t..."
Xiao Mie Zhu University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I learned valuable life skills and became a more confident person through my travel abroad experience."
Jackie Beckman University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I can speak, read, and write more fluently in Spanish than I ever would have been able to at home. I'm more confident and independent, and I've made amazing friendships. "
Megan Vande Linde University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"The biggest skills I gained was improving my confidence and learning how to quickly adapt. China is a country in constant flux and Shanghai is very fast paced, but I proved to myself that I could do it. I could live abroad. Not a day goes by where I don't miss it."
Paige Scrivener University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"the professional knowledge of photography and learnt some Italian culture"
Fengyi Liang University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"How to be on my own."
A student University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I learnt to be independent and keep myself safe"
Fengyi Liang University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"Definitely worth while."
Brittany M University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"To not be embarrassed about not knowing things and to take risks! Yes."
Kate Caldwell University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"absolutely, you can't study abroad for 4 months and not come out of it a better person for it. "
A student University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I cant even put it into words. The experience was priceless. You grow so much as a person and learn about both yourself and the world around you. "
William P University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"People that study abroad are all similar in a way. I found that everyone was a "yes" kind of person. They said yes to last minute planned weekend trips, once in a life time experiences, and things that scare them. I had been searching for people like that all my life and I found them! As for Aix, you have my heart. The constant ..."
Jennie J University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"Marburg is like living in a fairytale. I gained independence and learned so much about myself. I cannot describe to you how amazing this place is, you just have to go."
Colette T University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"It gave me the chance to learn more about my professional self and helped me learn how to adapt to different cultural differences in the workplace. It was very worthwhile because now I can help others at school with the same thing."
Jenae' M University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I want to go again."
natalie.rayfield University of Tennessee - Knoxville
"I loved learning about Italian culture and tradition, but I would have loved to remain for an entire semester and year and fully immerse myself in the city and language. The Santa Reparata staff was extremely warm and welcoming, and very helpful with all of our questions. I would absolutely return to Santa Reparata. "
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