Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Virginia Commonwealth University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a Virginia Commonwealth University student, please check with the Global Education 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 to accept change, learn how to maintain long-distance friendships, and worked a volunteering job with a language barrier. Learned some social skills and how to communicate with people outside of my own country. It was extremely worthwhile. "
Sophie W Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I learned a lot about the culture and practices of metalsmiths in Italy. This aspect was very worthwhile. I unfortunately learned a lot of other things about how to conduct myself in unsafe/concerning situations because of what many different men would do/say (many lewd comments, being followed, one man exposing himself), regard..."
Sierra Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"Independence and confidence. If you can solo travel in a foreign country, you can do anything. "
Megan Forbes Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I improved in the French language, I made a lot of friends, and I got to travel a lot in my free time. "
Anthony Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
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Kiran Kaur Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I learned a lot about myself, but more importantly the world. I have learned to think on a global scale and the beauty of diverse cultures. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"So much outside the classroom about Costa Rica, the Spanish language, and Ticos in general. It was my first time outside of the U.S for longer than a week and I learned so much in those past six weeks."
Myles Robinson Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"My internship went really well and I gained a lot of practical life experiences such as budgeting/travel/independence/etc. In the long run it was worth it yes, but London is not a place I would ever live. Don't go for Spring semester, it rained and was freezing the ENTIRE time."
Hailey Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I gained experience volunteering with refugees in Malta, I made friends from all over the world and had amazing experiences. I'm glad I went to Malta but academically speaking, it probably was not the best decision I made. "
Claire Douglas Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"Edinburgh was the most incredible experience I have ever had in my life. It was also the hardest goodbye I have ever had in my life. So many firsts came from this experience, and I met incredible, open-minded people whose energy hyped up the entire experience because we were living every day like it was our last. There are no..."
Annie Robitaille Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"All worthwhile! "
Kelly Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned more about myself than I think I ever have at my university in the US. Through travel I learned confidence, through the program I learned to take risks with language, and how to evolve and adapt to new situations. I'll be going back to the United States knowing that I am a stronger, more wel..."
Lauren K Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"A global perspective of the fashion industry. "
A student Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I think I gained more independence, a better understanding of how fashion is internationally and beautiful memories."
Cailyn Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"This was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and how I want to live my life."
Tristan Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"new freinds, knowledge about the culture"
Rachel Gregson Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"It was so worth it. I had such an incredible experience. Homesickness is always an element, but once you overcome it you really have an experience that makes you grow in ways you didn't think were possible. "
Maria-Grace Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I learned to be patient with others, taking time to understand where people are coming from. It's easy to make assumptions and judgements of others from the girl in your class to the man at the supermarket, but with patience you can understand why others might think or act the way they do. I also learned to take advantage of mom..."
A student Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"Yes very worthwhile"
Mathilde T Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I learned the differences in European versus American healthcare. I loved analyzing the differences in approach to medicine as well as the different school system."
Tiffany K Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"Discovered my own independence, my love for traveling, and learned how to better communicate across cultures/perspectives. More than worthwhile... I learned more about myself this semester than I have the other 3 years of college. "
Riley M Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned that I'm braver than I realized--that I'm able to push myself completely out of my comfort zone. I gained many things, including (but not limited to) language skills, deep friendships and a fuller understanding of Mexican culture and art."
Madeleine M Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"I learned to be a lot more independent being in a country where I did not even know the language and was not familiar with the culture at all. I also meet and got to know so many people from all types of cultures whether it was at school or during my trips to other countries. It was an experience of a lifetime and made some incr..."
Lily L Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"It was so worthwhile; this was my first ever trip outside of the U.S. and i earned so much about a different region of the world, was able to dispel myths Americans have about the Middle East/Asian that we unfortunately get from our news and foreign policy makers, and I was able to learn more about myself--the amount of toleranc..."
Quiamony G Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"Why Not To Pick the Program and if you do here is some advice Hello, prospecting study abroad Victims of CEA First of all try and go directly to the school you want to attend it is a-lot cheaper and the city is not at all hard to navigate alone, this program is basically excessively over priced. They say that they offer g..."
Marquis S Virginia Commonwealth University
