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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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Karin W Western Washington University
"I fell in love with Spain. My experience has sparked a desire to study, live, and travel overseas. I have been inspired to pursue a way of life that will involve travel. The interactions with people while studying abroad has broadened my worldview and showed me the importance of experiencing new things."
Gordon T Western Washington University
"I gained friends and my language skills did increase, I was able to see very interesting things and I would say this experience has made my want to go abroad again and has impacted future plans as far as career goals go."
Chris W Western Washington University
"I love south America and want to move there"
Melissa V Western Washington University
"YES! Traveling is such a wonderful way to learn about yourself. It forces you to take an introspective look on your life. I appreciated so much more about my life in the U.S and gained a deeper understanding of the world. It is such an important experience to live outside of your personal comfort zone and to experience a new cul..."
Christina W Western Washington University
"yes"
Claire J Western Washington University
"I gained a further appreciation for East Asian cultures which could not be imparted through classes or study. Seoul wasn't my first choice for studying abroad, but if I could go back and change to a program in Japan or Thailand, I wouldn't do it. I fell in love with Seoul and South Korea during my stay there, and now I'm plann..."
Ian A Western Washington University
"learned so much about myself got to meet my irish family go back to my roots, had amazing adventures, made lifelong friends"
Danika D Western Washington University
"Absolutely"
Nicole R Western Washington University
"I think traveling to any different culture is beneficial, as you see how other people successfully live with different traditions than our own. Greece was amazing to see as that's where everything started: civilization, democracy; education."
Caitlin Z Western Washington University
"My internship abroad experience was more than worthwhile, there are things I learned abroad that I could not have learned in a classroom or where I was before the internship. I feel like I grew a lot and learned a lot of new things about myself. It's an eye-opening and extremely enriching experience."
Chad B Western Washington University
"I needed to learn what kind of a person I am in comparison to the world. I understand now that I prefer the stability of staying in my home country."
L. R Western Washington University
"Studying abroad is always worth while. It is what you make it and being in another country, another culture and learning a new language can only help strengthen who you are. "
Ariel H Western Washington University
"YES!"
SEAN D Western Washington University
"I gained so much knowledge of the history and culture of Italy. I faced a fear of traveling on my own and was so proud that I took the step to travel and explore a different country and its roots. Its a once in a lifetime opportunity to study abroad...so do it! I met people and learned so much. I absolutely loved it."
Erin D Western Washington University
"WWU is not very helpful to people who study abroad. My program went a bit beyond winter quarter but I had to sign all this paper work to get back in, I wasn't allowed to work my jobs until I was registered for classes (they initially told me I would be able to then half way through my trip said I couldn't so I had to figure some..."
Marta U Western Washington University
"I learned so much from my time abroad. I had the time of my life and enjoyed my whole time. I was able to explore Europe while making lasting friendships with people from all over America and the world. The people I spent my time abroad with have become my best friends. If you are majoring or minoring in Spanish I would highly r..."
Ellen W Western Washington University
"Again, I'm not sure how to answer that question in such a small box. My study abroad experience defined who I am as a person, and who I want to be. It helped me find my place in the world, a world in which there are many inequalities and power differences, and it gave me a sense of purpose. I am incorporating much of my experien..."
Kelsey G Western Washington University
"YES!"
Naomi S Western Washington University
"i had been abroad before so it wasnt that shocking to me. My spanish got a lot better and I learned new things about their custusm and politics."
Leah F Western Washington University
"Yes, very much so! I lived in France for 7 month in high school, but this was completely different. I would love to live and work outside the USA now, and hope to potentially study (maybe even go to grad school) aboard again."
Ian F Western Washington University
"YES!! "
Eileen P Western Washington University
"yes"
Patrick M Western Washington University
"It was worth every penny, every hassle, and every moment of panic leading up to our departure."
Kristen M Western Washington University
"YES!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat. It's hard at first but it is so worth it in the end. "
Kelsey R Western Washington University
