University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Wisconsin - Madison. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a UW-Madison student, please check with the Office of Study Abroad 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."Being at SEA was learning who I was and discovering who I wanted to be. Through a challenging curriculum, emotional epiphanies, and physical trials shared alongside 30 other people, I was transformed. I went in a caterpillar and emerged an intricate self-assured, and unique person."
Erika C University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned so many things on so many different topics: sailing, living in close quarters with others, team-work, cooking, washing, cleaning, boat handling, sail rigging, navigation, marine science, etc. But most importantly we were taught integrity and responsibility. "
Brianna B University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Being in a foreign country, and with students from across the United States I learned a sense of understanding and acceptance or willingness to learn more about other countries and cultures. Getting exposed to how other people live before taking the leap into the real world of adulthood was eye opening and worth every penny. "
Emily W University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned so much- about Germany, the German language, and most importantly, about myself. I challenged myself on a daily basis, and yes, sometimes it was scary, but it was so worthwhile. I may not have returned home a fluent speaker, but I did come back with not only better German skills but also a great appreciation for the wo..."
Molly K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned that you should say yes more often than no"
Zach B University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned about myself. And it was absolutely worthwhile"
Andrew B University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I struggled but learned how to become more independent and spend time by myself. I also learned the importance of doing things that you want to do not things that you feel pressured to do. You have to take chances by trying new things."
Hillary G University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Completely. I love it so much I am applying for another semester."
Elizabeth K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"My Spanish was greatly improved. Since I have returned home, I have started taking Flamenco guitar lessons to preserve some of the culture I loved being a part of. Because of my amazing experience in Barcelona, I wish to live abroad again. As a Fine Arts major, I was able to fulfill some of my requirements to graduate back at..."
Danny S University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I learned a lot of knowledge about traveling and functioning in another language. Afterwards, I realized that I should have managed my money a little better- I spent a lot! Having an internship teaching English in an Elementary school in Mexico showed me that I would love to do Bilingual education, and I have since changed my ma..."
Jamie B University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Basically I gained a new respect for Europe outside of the West. It was my first trip east of Germany and the horror stories of the Cold War past were mostly malarkey. Prague is honestly the best place I have ever been. I really want to focus my political science and geography majors towards Eastern Europe now because I think bo..."
Aubrey T University of Wisconsin - Madison
"The program helped solidify my choice of career and got me more interested in conservation research. The cultural awareness has changed my viewpoint of America as a whole and has led me to making small changes in my life that I hope will eventually catch on with my peers and eventually create a larger change. "
Kim K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"You really can't go wrong with this program. It helps you live and breath Chinese Yunnan, Vietnam, and Laos culture, while learning a subject that will only grow and expand over time. Plus you have so much fun while doing it. It's really hard to speak poorly of this program."
Beryl K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"YES. It changed my life. I was introduced to places, things, and culture that I had never experienced in my life."
Jessica K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a furthered sense of global competency and cultural understanding. I received everything from this semester abroad that I was hoping for, and more."
Kadie R University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Aside from the language and culture, I grew a lot as a person while studying abroad in Moscow."
Thomas K University of Wisconsin - Madison
"I gained knowledge, perspective, language, flexibility, sanity, health, friends, experience, understanding."
Stephanie B University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Definitely. 100%. Studying abroad allows someone to experience another country's culture in a pretty relaxed setting. My cultural awareness has increased greatly, and I now have future plans to travel to other parts of the world."
Allison N University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Going through the Education Abroad Network: Study Australia was the best thing ever and I really think it is the only way to go to Australia. They set up so many exciting things and really make sure that you are ready and that you don't miss out on anything. I learned a lot about myself and how to be more independent. I went ..."
Rachel J University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Studying abroad was the best decision I have made as a college student. It has increased my cultural awareness and independence and it was amazing to be immersed in a foreign culture for an extended period of time. I was able to both study and intern while abroad, and it was fascinating to compare the culture to American culture..."
Amy L University of Wisconsin - Madison
"My experience in London just made me love Europe all the more. I've always gained great inspiration from Europe and it's history and culture, and I got to experience it so much more studying there. The museums and sights are endless! It helped reassure me that Fashion was a good route for me to take in life as well. "
Cobby R University of Wisconsin - Madison
