University of the Incarnate Word
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of the Incarnate Word. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of the Incarnate Word student, please check with the Study 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."It was definitely life changing. It changed a lot of my perspective and it made me more aware of my surroundings. "
Karla Ramirez University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned that being in a foreign country where you don't speak the language is not as hard as it sounds. The local people are more than willing to help if you put the effort in to try and learn their language and culture. This experience was absolutely worthwhile."
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"The language, the culture...so many things! It was completely worthwhile, it taught me so many things. I am happy that I was part of this program. I was able to learn about and fully be a part of the culture."
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"that everybody is different and different cultures can live together in an area. "
ORyan University of the Incarnate Word
"How Europe lives on a day to day basis."
gilbert williams University of the Incarnate Word
"definitely worthwhile. i learned life skills, how to travel to other countries alone on the bus, how to speak simple words in many different languages"
lauren peterson University of the Incarnate Word
"I have gained new information about German culture. I think that it has allowed me to become more confident and flexible. I know I am better at finding different ways of explaining something in any language. If one language doesn't work you just keep looking for one that is the most similar."
Megan University of the Incarnate Word
"Learned more about the Heidelberg community and the current "refugee crisis." I was able to go volunteer and meet members of organizations that work to help local community members as well as refugees and immigrants. "
Cassidy Fritts University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned to be more independent and open minded about different cultures."
Daisy Guevara University of the Incarnate Word
"It was definitely worth while! I gained confidence in myself, and immersed myself into a new culture."
Genesis F University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned that there are different cultures. "
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned to be dependent on myself. I learned that traveling the world is what makes me happy and that I can get around and do anything i set my heart on."
Kassandra Rodriguez University of the Incarnate Word
"independence"
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned about a new culture and how to be independent. "
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"i gained exposure to something completely foreign to me. definitely worth my time"
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned a little bit of the German culture and how to properlz do business with them. It was deffinately worthwhile because I would like to come back some day."
Amanda M University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned that its not the same everywhere. It broadened my horizon overall. You learn how differently people live compared to how you do back home. You also learn to appreciate the little things that you don't pay attention to at home. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Vanessa N University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned a lot about the world around me. It is all worthwhile to study abroad. There is no better learning experience than going into a new culture. "
Sarah S University of the Incarnate Word
"I made new friends, had great experiences and adventures i will never forget. Must do, worthwhile times two."
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"So much, and it was all worthwhile."
Ylda S University of the Incarnate Word
"To open my mind and how to interact with locals."
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned more about myself and reading others. Yes it was worthwhile."
Loretta V University of the Incarnate Word
"I had first-hand experience of what it's like to live in Europe in the 21st century. From the old traditions and values to the new ways of incorporating globalization and technology. I was very pleased with coming here. I would never have this kind of experience anywhere else. Germany is truly unique."
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"I learned how connected we all are on this planet. There are huge barriers such as language, food and customs but there is more that brings us together than tears us apart. If you even have a yearning to travel do it, it is scary at first but you will leave Germany a changed person. "
Isabel A University of the Incarnate Word
"My experience abroad has, by far, been the most significant learning experience of my life. I learned so much! Not just about Heidelberg or Germany or of the other cities and countries I visited during my time abroad but about myself as well. I learned new ways of communicating, new ways of adapting, new ways of experiencing lif..."
gladys P University of the Incarnate Word
