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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at American University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are an American University student, please check with the AU 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."It was very worthwhile to see social issues that I learned about in textbooks. I also improved greatly with Arabic."
Garrett S American University
"Incredibly worthwhile - great introduction to Arabic and an even better exposure to the diversity of the North African region"
A student American University
"I loved tutoring local Italian children a program offered by SACI "
Sofia George American University
"100% worthwhile. I learned more about the German language and culture in my time here than I could ever have hoped. "
Shay American University
"yes it was"
ragi e American University
"My Spanish improved a lot. This trip confirmed my desire to further pursue my major in Latin American studies. "
Courtney B American University
"I absolutely loved my time in Cairo and that was mostly because of the opportunities provided by AMIDEAST. I made long-lasting friendships with both the students in my program and with Egyptians. The thing I really love about the program is that it is great at creating an environment where students are challenged academically, b..."
Abigail E American University
"I was looking for a challenging, different abroad experience, and Rehearsing Change pushed me to reach beyond my potential, forge international friendships, and develop new perspectives. I never could have imagined how rewarding this program would be, and it was truly the most impactful semester of my entire educational career."
Liza Sweitzer American University
"The most valuable things I gained from my time with Rehearsing Change were the relationships & a new way of understanding the world. I met people who are still some of the most important and influential people in my life, and through dialogue with them and the world around me I learned so much. Rehearsing Change was absolutely t..."
Grace American University
"I learned very much and relearned important life lessons that I have never paid much attention to, forgot, or pushed to the back of my life. It was the most worthwhile decision I have ever made. "
Sahar K American University
"Rehearsing Change helped me see my education in a new light with a new critical lens. I have never participated in such meaningful classes nor done such meaningful homework. I watched myself and my counterparts grow with every project and every presentation. I shared very personal stories of successes, failures, vulnerabilities,..."
Stephanie Kridlo American University
"This program was really the best choice for me. It allowed me to experience and study law, which I had never done before. This program also has many international students interested in it (my class was half students from the U.S. and half students from other parts of the world). The professor was excellent and very interested i..."
Casey B American University
" I actually learned a lot about Canada and other countries from living with international students. I had the most fun-packed semester of my undergrad career and created some of the strongest relationships of my life. "
Jeannette B American University
"I was originally supposed to study at AUC in Cairo for spring 2011. I ended up being evacuated and accepted into AMIDEAST's program 3 weeks after it had already started. I landed in a country where I knew NOTHING about it, and I flourished. I saw more than I remember and definitely remember more than I've seen. It makes you stro..."
Catherine L American University
"Yes. My language buddy really made my experience amazing. He took me to visit his family, to spend time with his friends and to experience his daily life. My eyes were opening. I appreciated his willingness to share and his excitement to help me to have a great experience. We are still in touch and I will never forget him or any..."
Glen D American University
"I gained so much confidence when I went abroad. I traveled for the most part on my own and decided to make it a semester of me. I did what I wanted, went where I wanted to go and explored whenever I felt like it. I returned to the US knowing myself better and with a greater understanding of what I wanted to do with my education ..."
Devon H American University
"My time in Prague through CET was without a doubt the most worthwhile experience I've ever had. Prague is such a beautiful, fun, and relaxed city. And the Czech Republic as a whole is so special. The craziest, most unpredictable things happen there. There is so much to do, and the city is small enough that you really feel at hom..."
Caroline S American University
"I learned what it would feel like to have a fulfilling life abroad. It was definitely worth it. And I'm profoundly glad that I stayed for the entire year instead of just one semester. I had a whole different impression of Morocco after my second semester compared to my first. It became my home, instead of a place I lived. "
A student American University
"I feel more grounded and happy. I made friends for life that I still keep touch with. "
Pri S American University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained language skills, got to see and understand perspectives I couldn't learn about in America, and became more flexible and independent. "
Katie G American University
"I learned so much about the region; but also a deeper understanding of the people and culture. Totally worthwhile, would do it again."
A student American University
"I fell in love with the city, the culture, the experiences, the food and the people. If I could do it all over again, I definitely would. "
Danielle O American University
"So, so worthwhile. I fell in love with Central Europe - Prague definitely, but also Krakow and Budapest through the trips that CET organized for the whole program. I learned a lot about the history and culture of all of Central Europe, and I also learned how to live abroad and exist immersed in a culture that was not my own. I m..."
A student American University
"Speaking German consistently every day in a variety of situations both academic and casual really got my language skills up to scratch, and I feel confident now that I could handle anything that might get thrown at me. The entire experience was amazing, but it was worth it for the language alone! "
Sabina Fickenwirth American University
"I learned not only how to express my thoughts, ideas, and emotions in another language, but also learned how to better understand the Russian people. Definitely a worthwhile experience!"
Christopher M American University
