University of Birmingham: Birmingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Birmingham, The United Kingdom: West Midlands, The United Kingdom
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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University of Birmingham: Birmingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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Birmingham is a truly global university producing world-leading research. We benefit from mutual partnerships with a wide range of international institutions and host a large international community of researchers and students. With almost 5,000 i... read more
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Intercultural competencies Joesph Smith - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen / University of Groningen View Entire Review
This specific program was great to go to during the spring semester because they take the month of April off for studying and Easter. This was perfect time to travel while having a home base in England. I wrote most of my papers while in class so I was prepared to come back for the May exam period. I loved the way I was able to ... Kate - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
I learned how to be by myself, which sounds terrible. However learning to travel solo and be self-sufficient was something I never knew I needed to learn how to do. It was empowering. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I made great friends with international and local students, traveled to tons of different countries and also all over England, and learned about history, culture, travel, etc. It was definitely worthwhile. Sarah - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I learned so much about the world outside of the US. Even countries like England present significant differences from life in the Us, and being able to experience other cultures in England and around Europe has changed my outlook on the world. A student - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
I definitely learned how to enjoy my own company. I definitely became for confident in myself and my actions. Catherine McDonald - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
It was worthwhile because I feel more responsible, and confident in my ability to be on my own in a very unfamiliar place. I feel as though I have even more common sense skills than I did prior to this experience. I gained many life skills of which cannot be taught in a classroom. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
Studying abroad forces you out of your comfort zone immediately and constantly. It's not always comfortable, but it's so incredibly worth it. The confidence you gain and the lessons you learn about all of the things you are capable of are priceless. Getting through difficult situations with ease and confidence will be a side eff... Meaghan L - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
Studying at UoB itself wasn't a life changing experience, but having the ability to travel Europe over break made the semester worth it. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
This experience was pricelessly valuable. Even in the moments when I was alone, I learned something about myself. Doing this program taught me so much about how to handle myself in unknown situations and gave me so much confidence to tackle similarly intimidating situations in the future. Madelyn Butts - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
I learned how to budget money, live on my own, cook for myself, travel smarter. It was an amazing experience. A student - McGill University View Entire Review
I gained a work ethic. I gained a sense of how to assert myself against hard-headed powers to get basic information that I needed. On a positive note, I gained some life-long friends as well. Overall, I would say the friendships and travel experiences made it worthwhile, but the biggest drawback was the university itself. A student - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
I was so challenged by how isolating studying abroad can be. I am introverted, and did not expect to miss my family or friends when I was abroad, but I really deeply missed them throughout the whole experience. I really gained more self-reliance and an ability to be more adaptable, while I also learned to value the people I care... A student - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the British culture and its people. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the U.K.'s fabulous cities particularly Bath, Cardiff and Belfast. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I learned that things aren't always what you expect them to be. The experience was worthwhile and a nice change of pace from American uni. Tyler Kenney - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I became a lot more confident interacting with people I didn't know and traveling on my own. I also gained some amazing friends and made great connections. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
I did a lot of travelling solo, which really upped my self-confidence. I also made some amazing friendships that I have every intention of making last forever. Erin W - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
Yes! I had the time of my life and met so many great friends. Along with the ability to travel, when I was not traveling the time I spent at the university was amazing. The overall openness to me from my flat mates was really nice. It changed my mind about what I want to do after I graduate, and I am now hoping to get a job ... David L - Birmingham-Southern College View Entire Review
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Birmingham is a truly global university producing world-leading research. We benefit from mutual partnerships with a wide range of international institutions and host a large international community of researchers and students. With almost 5,000 international students from more than 150 countries, and 31% of our academic staff from overseas, our campus is truly a diverse and global place which attracts the brightest and best international students and staff.
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