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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Western Washington University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Western Washington University student, please check with the Office of Education 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."This was a great decision and I am 100% happy that I did this. "
Sarah T Western Washington University
"I had the best experience of my life and now that's it's over i am extremely sad, i miss my friends terribly, but all the fun and love i experienced is worth tenfold the pain i feel now. I learned so much about other countries their their social and educational systems, it makes it hard to want to move back to such as this one. ..."
Jamie A Western Washington University
"I plan to study abroad independently again. I would never study abroad through Western Washington again."
Emily M Western Washington University
"Yes, but I think other programs could have been better organized and more of what I wanted."
April H Western Washington University
"This study abroad program was completely worthwhile, I gained an entirely new outlook on different cultures and how they create people. I now see how differently we all act as a result of where we grew up and the history we grew up learning, but also the similarities we all have as people. I now want to return to the Czech Repub..."
Alaina B Western Washington University
"It was worth while of course, I say no I would not chose this trip again because I felt the professor poorly organized the trip and our time, and I did not have a good or "worth while" experience in the affiliated language school. But I love the Dominican Republic, and hope to return some day."
Elena K Western Washington University
", I speak French at a much higher level, I met people from all over the world, and I got to travel as well. I would do the program again, but probably in a more lively city."
Laura A Western Washington University
"Studying abroad has opened my eyes to a whole new culture and way of life, it has made me alot more open minded and has sparked my interest in the Peace Corps and Teaching English as a Second Language. I improved my Spanish more abroad then i have in the 6 years of studying it. My life has been completely changed, and for the be..."
Melissa F Western Washington University
"Yes. Too in depth/personal to go into. I have much greater appreciation for where I came from. It has changed my whole life plan because now I will be coming back here after college. "
Laura K Western Washington University
"Yes, in that I learned a lot about myself and became more independent and self-confident. I also got an International Studies and French minor out of it. I still love travel and learning about the world, I just have learned that I wouldn't do a study-abroad program again, more likely an internship or just general travel."
Taylor R Western Washington University
"Absolutely worthwhile. I have done and tried things that I never thought possible. The location of the UK to other countries was very convenient and allowed me to backpack for a month over spring break. Never had been away from family and friends for so long, definitely challenges you in ways you never expected and makes you a s..."
Jennifer S Western Washington University
"YES, i learned so much that i could not have learned at WWU. semester at sea forces you to grow up and be responsible and i learned so much about other cultures and met amazing people from all over the world."
Kelly R Western Washington University
"I had fun but wish that my program would have tried harder at making sure that the learning of the language was a priority for students who wanted it to be and made sure that there were resources to help them do so. "
Gabrielle W Western Washington University
"It was the best decision I have ever made in my entire life. I grew so much, and honestly believe that I am a better and happier person because of it."
Sarah A Western Washington University
"Absolutely, it changed me life. Its not for everybody though, I wont lie when I say it was very hard. Really introverted people will struggle to make friends, you have to be tough, independent, and confident."
Corinne W Western Washington University
"It has impacted my outlook on life, and rearranged my priorities . made me more confident and i do not question my intellect"
Claire S Western Washington University
"Yes!"
Keli V Western Washington University
"Yes, I learned a lot about Spanish, my culture, Chilean culture, and myself"
Marie S Western Washington University
"It's really made me think about how America is viewed by the world and how we view other countries. I've also learned a lot about myself and what I want for my future."
Hailey O Western Washington University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and how capable I am of dealing with unfamiliar situations and became much more confident in my independence, as well as learned about a different culture and way of life."
Claire P Western Washington University
"Understand other people point of view coming from different countries."
Brice R Western Washington University
"YES! I learned so much about not just Aussie culture, but culture from all the international students with me. It was beautiful, fun, and got so much from it in every way possible. I'm much more aware of the world's thoughts on America and our education system's lack of intrest in international studies. We are so behind in langu..."
Amber Y Western Washington University
"The experience was definitely worthwhile as I had a fantastic time. I couldn't imagine having a better time and I hope to return to Europe in the future for an extended period of time."
Matthew B Western Washington University
"110% I have no way to put this into words except to say that study abroad surpassed any and all expectations I had. Be prepared to be totally blown away!"
Allison S Western Washington University
"I had an amazing experience with study abroad, the highlight of which was my homestay family. In retrospect, I would not have chosen a program where I studied and traveled with a bunch of American students (this ultimately felt limiting) and instead would have opted for a program at a Swiss university. This was not true for ever..."
Ann S Western Washington University
