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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."I learned so much. More about Spanish culture, history and the language. I feel like I gained another perspective of the world, the thinking in Spain is different and I learned the different customs and social norms. It has changed me, and I don't necessarily mind the change. It showed me that there are so many beautiful places ..."
jlkmathis Western Washington University
"I learned that indeed I do want to pursue medicine as a career."
Randy B Western Washington University
"It was worth while because even though I am a native Spanish speaker I was able to learn about the differences and similarities between cultures that speak the same language."
A student Western Washington University
"I gained a different perspective on the world and some valuable life experience. Definitely worthwhile"
jvimbert Western Washington University
"I gained/learned a lot that I could probably write a novel on. So yes, it was more than worthwhile in my opinion."
A student Western Washington University
"It was definitely worthwhile. Next time I would look for a program that placed us in a British university. I made valuble connections overseas and with my American peers and professors. Our professor's goal was for us to be able to see artwork/artifacts, and benefit from seeing it in person. We saw many things, and I do feel see..."
Adrienne P Western Washington University
"Besides the obvious - improving my French, being independent - I learned a lot about myself in my time abroad. I didn't think I would feel drastically changed in an academic year abroad, but I do. Going to Paris for a year was the most challenging, best decision I ever made and I strongly encourage anyone to study in another cou..."
A student Western Washington University
"It was so worthwhile. I wish I could do it again. You learn to be more independent, you learn about other cultures and yourself. As well as American culture."
julia.caulfield.96 Western Washington University
"I learned how to work with others to improve my language skills. It was extremely worthwhile!"
A student Western Washington University
"I gained a lot of confidence as a conversational speaker. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Western Washington University
"I feel so much more cultured, outgoing, confident, and grateful for having such a wonderful experience. It really changes you to live in another part of the world. You will have an experience that many people don't get to have."
Maddy G Western Washington University
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I am very glad that I went. I learned so much about patient care, surgery and the overall daily activities of a professional private hospital in South India"
A student Western Washington University
"So much I can't even describe "
Jessie B Western Washington University
"I gained an additional world view that has broadened the scope at which I interpret everything around me. It was definitely worth while."
Carolyn W Western Washington University
"It was so incredible to live in a different culture because it is so out of your comfort zone to not be able to always fall back on english and have to use Spanish to communicate. I had a really hard time with the food in Spain. There was ham in every single dish at our dorms and for not eating pork, it was unavoidable. So, I..."
A student Western Washington University
"I gained language skills, self reliance, and a whole different view on the world and life in general. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made."
Tanya B Western Washington University
"I learned a lot about myself as a teacher; about what I would like to do differently, the skills I have that are really unique to me, and that I can really use. I have also learned a lot about the way different countries interact as well as how they perceive the U.S. I tend to perceive the US more as an outsider than an Americ..."
Megan T Western Washington University
"I learned how to live minimally and the real sense of community. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
Samantha H Western Washington University
"I gained experience stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting all kinds of new people, lots of knowledge about a new culture and opportunities to speak Spanish. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Western Washington University
"Absolutely worthwhile. You just become more open to life's experiences and you learn a lot about yourself along the way (no matter how much you've traveled before!) I wish more people from the states would travel abroad. The rest of the world is so massive and so alive and I think a lot of times people forget what is outside the..."
A student Western Washington University
"I now know so much about the Maori culture. I know how to work with a much less strict curriculum than I'm used to, the freedom was a breath of fresh air but It also made me much more aware of what I was teaching and staying focused. This whole experience was definitely worthwhile, even that's an understatement."
A student Western Washington University
"Definitely worthwhile. Learned about a completely different culture than what I'm used to. Opened my eyes to the world. Helped me accept people for who they are rather than judging them or trying to change them."
A student Western Washington University
"This experiance was worth wild. I gained on what I needed to do to be a full time teacher plus exeriance the local culture. "
Tatsuya k Western Washington University
"I want to travel more and learn more languages by integration. "
A student Western Washington University
"An expanded perspective of the world, good memories and a bunch of international friends."
A student Western Washington University
