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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Amherst College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are an Amherst College 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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Kevin G Amherst College
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Carolyn S Amherst College
"This was undeniably a great jumping off point for both my meditation practice as well as fueling my interest in India."
Alexa R Amherst College
"Studying for 4 months in Sevilla through Sweet Briar JYS did completely change me--in a great way. I became very independent while there, and also gained a tremendous love for Spanish culture. After my time with JYS, I finished college graduating with a honors B.A. in Spanish, and wrote my final thesis entirely in Spanish. I..."
Giuliana G Amherst College
"My study abroad was an amazing experience! I really fell in love with Israel, and learned about Israeli culture and history. I would go back in a heartbeat!"
A student Amherst College
"I learned a lot about a culture I had never really experienced before and am extremely glad that I did it."
Joanna M Amherst College
"Learned a lot about other cultures, and learned how to be incredibly independent while traveling without phone service in other countries. "
A student Amherst College
"I gained a ton of language experience, met great new friends, and learned so much about life in China. It was most definitely worthwhile, and I already can't wait to go back. "
A student Amherst College
"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and language. It was definitely worthwhile. I also got to take courses outside of my majors at Amherst College which I really enjoyed."
Kim Greenberg Amherst College
"I learned how resilient and independent I can be. I had never traveled that far by myself, and I ended up being okay! I learned so much about a culture I had never experienced, and grew in so many different ways."
A student Amherst College
"In addition to learning a lot about Berlin, Germany, and their population, I learned a lot about myself and what kind of person I want to be in the world. Interacting with all of these new people, places, and things really made me realize how much of the world is still out there for me to explore and learn about! There's so much..."
Rosie Amherst College
"I gained a richer French vocabulary, especially in terms of how the native French speak. I also learned to be much more independent and bold. "
Lily F Amherst College
"I learned a lot about how to deal with setbacks and how to move forward as well as how important it is for others to feel understood and validated during a social interaction. "
A student Amherst College
"I learned a lot of French and history from my classes, but I also learned a lot of important life skills from being forced to adjust to a new culture, environment, and language. "
A student Amherst College
"I learned how to be fully independent. Living abroad certainly tested my maturity and budgeting, but I came out on top."
A student Amherst College
"It definitely was worthwhile. I learned the value of learning from your mistakes. I learned that you don't need to get on a plane to have an adventure and you don't need to spend money to have a good time. I gained new friendships and families. Additionally, I have made unforgettable memories along the way."
Ruth Amherst College
"I learned how to be comfortable with being on my own and how to handle navigate living in a big city. It was lonely at the beginning but eventually, I was okay and even enjoyed it. "
Linda Solval Amherst College
"-Spanish skills -Comfort navigating a foreign culture -Unforgettable travel experiences -Social connections w/ Spaniards and other non-Americans -A break/step back from the US and my university -And much more!!!"
A student Amherst College
"I learned that work doesn't have to be your life. The people here focus so much more on the relationships that they build, and work is just something they do to sustain themselves. "
A student Amherst College
"It was worthwhile, I really improved my French skills and made some lifelong connections"
A student Amherst College
"This was definitely worthwhile. I pushed myself to my academic limits while adapting to a new country and having a good time. It was thrilling."
Mark A Simonitis Amherst College
"Because of my semester in Buenos Aires, I am even more aware of the importance of the human connection, understanding the different ways that people engage with others across societies, the importance of remaining curious, and the urgency of truly listening to others, even if their opinions or practices are different than my own..."
Alexis Freeman Amherst College
"Of course, I gained a far better skillset in the French language. In addition, I grew as an individual. I am now more confident in social situations, uncomfortable interactions, and unfamiliar experiences. "
A student Amherst College
"I gained a lot of language experience while abroad. Middlebury's language pledge pushed me to use French in my academic and everyday life. Nevertheless, I felt very isolated in this program and felt that the amount of time that I spent on academics prevented me from taking full advantage of my time in Paris."
A student Amherst College
"One of the most important things I gained was a perspective of world history from a country that wasn't the U.S. It can be a little perturbing, especially to see how history is told from a country that was a major European colonial power, but it's eye opening."
A student Amherst College
