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March 28, 2024

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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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Past Review I Thoroughly Enjoyed My Study Abroad Program In Galway IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

"Yes, it was a fantastic experience. The courses were challenging and interesting. People native to Galway are extremely friendly and almost always willing to sit for 5 minutes and chat. Galway is also a great central location to travel around Ireland and throughout Europe. "

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Past Review In Depth Learning Of Buddhist Meditation Carleton Global Engagement: Buddhist Studies in Bodh Gaya, India

"This was undeniably a great jumping off point for both my meditation practice as well as fueling my interest in India."

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Past Review An Unforgettable Experience! Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"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!"

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Past Review Fantastic Study Abroad Experience IES Abroad: Salamanca - Advanced Spanish Immersion

"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."

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Past Review 178 Days Of Cádiz API (Academic Programs International): Cadiz - Universidad de Cadiz

"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."

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Past Review A Great Time In Oxford Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"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."

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Past Review One Of The Best Experiences Of My Life IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"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..."

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Past Review A Spring In Beijing China Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

"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. "

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Past Review Sweet Briar Jys In Sevilla Is An Amazing Program I Highly Recommend It And Wish I Could Go Again! Sweet Briar College: JYS in Seville

"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..."

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12/17/2021 An Unforgettable Experience CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned how to live on my own in a city that was foreign to me. I learned how to live my life boldly. "

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08/01/2023 Good Time Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I improved my French, learned about French education and Paris geography"

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Past Review Paris Holds The Key To My Heart Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris - Immersion for Intermediate & Advanced French Speakers

"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. "

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Past Review ¡Te Amo Cadiz! API (Academic Programs International): Cadiz - Universidad de Cadiz

"-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!!!"

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Past Review A Nontraditional But Rewarding Semester In Chile. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Santiago

"I think I definitely grew as a person and learned to become more independent and confident during my semester abroad. I also obviously improved greatly in my Spanish language skills from the expectation that we used the language at all times while abroad. In my experience specifically with the civil unrest and protests that occu..."

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01/26/2024 Life Changing Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"Improved my Spanish, made new friends, learned more about Spanish culture, traveled to new places - absolutely worthwhile"

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Past Review Thrown Into The French Cultural Pool With No Life Vest Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"It was worthwhile, I really improved my French skills and made some lifelong connections"

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Past Review Solid Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"I gained writing proficiency thanks to the nature of courses at Oxford. "

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Past Review Great Learning Experience But Take Your Own Initiative Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Moscow

"I gained language skills and confidence about what it takes to learn a new language while living abroad or back home. Being able to push your comfort levels and explore a new environment has been extremely beneficial to me and I believe this experience was worthwhile. "

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Past Review Did Not Like Classes, But Loved London And Had An Amazing Time. IFSA: London - King's College London

"Learned a lot about other cultures, and learned how to be incredibly independent while traveling without phone service in other countries. "

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Past Review A Semester Of New Experiences AMIDEAST: Rabat - Regional Studies in French

"I learned a lot about a culture I had never really experienced before and am extremely glad that I did it."

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Past Review Study Abroad Indonesia: A Period Of Personal Growth SIT Study Abroad: Indonesia - Arts, Religion, and Social Change

"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."

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Past Review Beirut Buhibkkkkkk American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Just learned to slow down and enjoy life a bit more."

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Past Review Berlin: An Adventure Awaits! IES Abroad: Berlin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"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..."

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Past Review Montevideo: A Great Place To Learn Spanish Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Montevideo

"I gained a sense of independence, a better world perspective, and a lot of good memories. It was definitely worthwhile, and I want to go back."

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