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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Yale 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 Yale University student, please check with the Study Abroad 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 how incredibly adaptable I am. I also learned more about my identity, especially as an American, while removed from my usual life context. I gained a much deeper level of fluency in the Chinese language. I would say the experience was worthwhile."
A student Yale University
"Language skills, cooking skills, communication skills, studying skills, work skills, travel experience, how to be environmentally responsible, etc... It was most definitely worthwhile. "
Sophia L Yale University
"I gained new experiences, learning moments, and friends that I still stay in touch with! The program was incredible and I would recommend any student to look into CYA!"
Riley E Yale University
"I traveled, met new people, really enjoyed the culture, loved my classes"
A student Yale University
"I gained a confidence and independence that was not essential at my home institution. I also learned how to interact with people in high stress situations like travel. The resources of the city were unimaginable and extremely worth it for my studies and life experience. "
A student Yale University
"A lot."
Ananya KB Yale University
"The experience was definitely worth it. I got to understand myself better, both in terms of when I am alone as well as in group settings. I learnt how to budget better, how to make myself comfortable in a completely different culture and language settings, as well as how to make other people feel comfortable when I myself am sti..."
Sharon Kwinjo Yale University
"I learned how to live and travel on my own, and how to explore new countries! The classes also gave me insights that I can bring back to my home school to help with my own studies."
Chloe Gonzalez Yale University
"I was able to greatly improve my abilities with the Russian language and learn about a distant (and very misunderstood in my opinion) part of the world. I got to really experience life in Irkutsk and will remember the time I spent there forever; if given the opportunity, I will definitely return."
A student Yale University
"Fascinating knowledge and skills in considering perspectives, valuable discussions and friendships, and unique memories."
Peter Yale University
"Extremely worthwhile; learned to use Chinese and not rely on English to get around. Got to discover and enjoy one of the most beautiful places in Asia and study Mandarin intensively at the same time. "
Maria Yale University
"I gained valuable experience with the Arabic language and even more valuable understanding of the Arab culture. It was worthwile, but also worth the money. It's an expensive program, but AMIDEAST did everything right."
Avery Gonzales Yale University
"I had an incredible experience abroad through SIT Chile: Comparative Education and Social Change. The staff and all our professors were knowledgeable, caring, and enthusiastic about the program and helping us learn and grow. I found that most of our academic and personal learning happened outside the classroom—SIT’s emphasis on ..."
Fiona Riebeling Yale University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned so many different things, but I'd say the most significant takeaway for me was bringing an intercultural perspective to the table whenever I consider economic, social, or political issues."
Matthew S Yale University
"I was able to achieve so many of the study abroad goals that I set for myself before going. I gained greater confidence in my speaking abilities and was able to immerse myself in the culture. I remember leaving for Madrid the first day. I was excited and a little nervous sitting at the airport, and I had no idea what I was about..."
David Eaton Yale University
"I became a calmer, less worried, less frantic, more patient, more loving, more open, happier person because of my experience abroad. I learned to treat everything in life as a learning experience and to approach things and people without expectations or reservations."
Cathleen Calderón Yale University
"Friends! DIS is a well-oiled machine and a great organization. "
A student Yale University
"Study abroad was ver worthwhile. It really helped me build my social skills and my people skills. I was able to feel confident speaking in french and navigate living in a foreign city. Getting to travel around France and Europe was very valuable. I learned about different cultures and went on great adventures. Academically, I wa..."
A student Yale University
"I grew to understand myself more while I was abroad. I feel more confident asking questions, don't hesitate to meet challenges head on, and feel a lot more expansive as a person since getting back. For these reasons, and countless more, the experience was 100% worthwhile. In retrospect, I see it as a necessary step in personal m..."
Emmet H Yale University
"Got to travel a lot during the semester!"
A student Yale University
"I learned a lot about who I am as a person, as well as what I want to do with my life moving forward. It was certainly worthwhile. The Capstone Project proved to be the most rewarding aspect of the trip for me, but I also relished every moment I spent outside hiking, watching the sun set at midnight, or running against 50 mph wi..."
Matt C Yale University
"I learned that field research is something that I'm really interested in doing with my future, which is what I went into the program intending to find out. I also found that I'm really interested in First Nations/ Native American culture. Finally I found that learning in a different type of environment (not in a typical classr..."
Grace S Yale University
"I really feel like I have experienced the culture of Spain now, which was my goal from the beginning. I've gained international experience and confidence."
A student Yale University
"To adjust to a new culture and yes. "
Wasif I Yale University
"I learned a lot about myself and group dynamics. On an academic level, I got to see first hand a lot of the topics we studied in class, such as rural development and the different development strategies of Mercosur countries. It was definitely worthwhile."
maryjo.medina Yale University