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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."Language skills. Very worthwhile. "
Robert M Western Washington University
"It was completely worthwhile. It was a wonderful opportunity to understand (at least a little bit) the culture of Spain and to try and practice a new language with locals around the area. "
Nico A Western Washington University
"Gained language skills, friends, incredible memories, and a new life goal--to return to Japan as soon as I graduate to continue my schooling at KCP."
Chelsea B Western Washington University
"Yes. I, of course, learned language but also how to adapt myself into a different culture. "
A student Western Washington University
"My Spanish was greatly improved, I learned a ton about alternative medicine and the healthcare system in other countries. It was such a different experience to live in another country not just be a tourist traveling. It was fun and challenging and I had a lot of personal growth."
A student Western Washington University
"My Spanish improved so much, and my confidence in speaking it did as well. I learned that I could adapt, even in difficult situations, and now have a desire to live abroad at some point in my life. I gained a lot of confidence knowing I could go to a non-English speaking country without knowing very much of the language and stil..."
A student Western Washington University
"YES, learned so much about myself and other cultures, improved my spanish. Now I was to travel more."
A student Western Washington University
"I learned how to be independent and I learned that I really can do anything that I want to do. It was completely worthwhile and so empowering! "
A student Western Washington University
"Very worthwhile. "
A student Western Washington University
"Definitely worth while. I got to dip my feet into a new, beautiful culture that welcomed me with open arms. The experiences of being put outside my comfort zone is exactly what I needed to start me in the right direction of continuing my Spanish education."
A student Western Washington University
"I learned to push boundaries and not be afraid to ask whenever I'm unsure of something, among many other things. It was very worthwhile."
Elise S Western Washington University
"I improved my Spanish to a great extent. It was definitely worthwhile, and I'm SO glad I had this experience!"
Kristina O Western Washington University
"My German skills greatly improved while abroad, as did my confidence for navigating new situations. My view of the world grew as I talked with my classmates. The program and overall experience were worthwhile. "
A student Western Washington University
"I learned/gained so many things while abroad. Language, culture, new discoveries/growth of myself that I discovered, the list goes on. Yes, it was worthwhile."
genna.daniel Western Washington University
"Traveling confidence, confidence in immersing myself in a new setting with a language barrier. Yes- worthwhile "
A student Western Washington University
"International perspective"
Peter P Western Washington University
"I was an incredible experience. I learned a lot about myself, through making new friends and trying new things. I was also able to improve my language skills, which was one of my goals. I would recommend studying abroad to everyone, it was an eye-opening experience that has changed my life for the better!"
A student Western Washington University
"My artistic skills improved exponentially just from the museum excursions and the opportunities to visit historic places in person. It was incredibly worthwhile and I will remember it always."
A student Western Washington University
"I gained a lot of friends and learned a lot about interpersonal relationships that I think will help me in the future. It was absolutely worthwhile!!"
A student Western Washington University
"It was amazing. Improved my spanish, helped me meet amazing people, breathtaking experience that I will never forget. "
Caitlin J Western Washington University
"Yes, very worth while. I became way more comfortable speaking Spanish and made friends with lots of people from all over the United States."
Katie S Western Washington University
"My experience was extremely worthwhile. Living in another country forces you to see that there is more in this world than America. I learned a lot about myself as well. I learned I can handle a lot more stress than I give myself credit for. To write all that I learned is impossible; to know if it's worthwhile you have to just go..."
Alexandra H Western Washington University
"that I want to live in london"
A student Western Washington University
"I gained a better perspective on my abilities as a language speaker and found new areas in which I could improve."
A student Western Washington University
"I gained much more independence and self confidence. Before I left, I thought that Washington was where I was going to live for the rest of my life. After living somewhere else, even if for only three weeks, I realized that it's a big world out there, and I can live wherever I want."
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