Duke University
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Duke University is a program provider offering 10 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 8 countries such as Italy, China, Germany, and Switzerland.
Duke's programs provide you with the structure for this personal and intellectual growth. We believe that the best possible study abroad experience offers students high caliber academics, a strong support system, and the chance to integrate intellectual inquiry into a mosaic of cultural and personal experiences. Studying abroad will change your life. This is true not only in terms of personal development, but in terms of your career. Many students have pursued new interests or made contacts overseas that have had unforeseen benefits later on. Whatever your future holds, the time you spend abroad will be an undeniable asset.
Study Abroad with Duke University
"The program put Classical Studies into context and helped me understand the ramifications of this field in today's world. Although this program mostly focuses on the ancient, there was a real emphasis on the fact that Rome does not exist to be the custodian of ancient things, but is its own, living, modern city. As I climbed thr..."
A student Wellesley College
"Some basic knowledge about Roman architecture and archaeology. Not that worthwhile."
A student Washington University in St. Louis
"I gained confidence traveling both alone and with friends, and I am now much more comfortable and excited to travel at home and abroad. I learned that all Classics students are similar in surprising ways, and when you stick us all together in a building for 4 months, expect chaos along the way to some amazing friendships and rel..."
Maxwell H Middlebury College
"I understood more about where my passions lie with regards to Classics. It was sometimes lonely in a new and foreign environment but I certainly grew a lot and came back with a new perspective. I would 100% do it again and have no regrets, though it was not always a cakewalk. "
Samuel L Middlebury College
"I understand ancient Rome so much better now. I never had context for the texts I was reading before, but now I have started to explore material culture and contextualize history with the things I've seen."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I definitely do not want to pursue my major at the graduate level, which was actually one reason I chose to attend. I learned a lot about myself, especially since the environment was much different from my home institution. I pushed myself on a social rather than academic level. For me, this was rewarding."
Sydney Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about my field and the people in it and what higher-level research looks like. I do think it was overall a worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Rome! I love Rome! It was worth it for a chance to live there, but academically, not what I was expecting at all, especially wrt to the rigor of the language classes."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I'm tired"
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely became a different (and better) person. I've never felt like I belonged somewhere as much as I did there, in that city, with those people. I came to love Classics even more from being on site and seeing it all in person and connecting with it more than you ever could in a lecture hall. I became a happier, freer, and..."
Carolyn Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned so much about Roman history and archeology that I absolutely would not have otherwise. I've already begun to apply this knowledge to my further studies. I also enjoyed establishing a community of classicists that should last beyond the program."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I do indeed like classical studies! Be warned: this is not for the student who wants to see modern Italy and who only has a passing interest in classics. This is like classics boot camp. Some days you will be out for 8-10 hours, climbing over rocks and taking notes in the pouring rain. That said, I'd do it again i..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a greater depth of knowledge of Roman history and the Classical world in addition to an appreciation of modern Italian culture. This program provided me the opportunity to visit sites I never would have been able to otherwise."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the professional practices and applications of my chosen majors, and how other people of other countries live their lives."
Graydon D The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much about Roman archaeology and civilization. This program gave me a wonderful foundation to learn about Classics in general."
A student Wellesley College
"This was an amazing experience and absolutely worth it! "
A student Wellesley College
"I think the most important things I gained from studying abroad were that I got to see the places I had learned about and I now feel confident going abroad, even by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I now have a very deep knowledge of the ancient history in and around Rome as well as making friends that will last me a lifetime. The entire group became very close both with each other and with the city in a way that would not be possible in any other program. I am so glad I went and was very sad to leave, but I know that th..."
A student Barnard College
"I learned many things that would take hours to elucidate, but in the end it was incredibly worthwhile and experiencing it is really the only effective way of learning."
A student Cornell University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about Classics and my personal interests in the field, and I made some great friends. I would love to live in Rome again and actually experience the modern city though."
Haley B Wellesley College
"i learned a lot about my personal ability to get through things and also realized that classics was not a viable career option for me"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned an immearsuable amount about ancient history and topography and increased my knowledge in Greek and Latin. I also learned how to navigate Rome."
A student Wellesley College
"That i never want to pursue a career in Classics. It was worthwhile only because it brought me to Rome"
A student Middlebury College
"I certainly learned a lot about Classics and the world of Classical academia, and if the experience taught me anything, it's that I'm not sure I want to pursue the field any further."
Amita M Wellesley College
"Definitely! I learned a ton, and fell in love with Italy."
Carolyn T Wellesley College
