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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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No important dates configured."I really improved my French skills, and I feel much more independent and capable, but I realized that having a friend support system is very important to me, and it was hard to be away from my close friends at college."
A student Amherst College
"I was able to become more confident in my French speaking abilities as well as become more independent. I would say that my semester abroad was very worth it."
A student Amherst College
"I improved my French, learned about French education and Paris geography"
A student Amherst College
"I know my personal boundaries and values with respect to my personal relationships with people."
A student Amherst College
"I learned how to live on my own in a city that was foreign to me. I learned how to live my life boldly. "
Olly Ajao Amherst College
"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..."
Alyson Amherst College
"Just learned to slow down and enjoy life a bit more."
A student Amherst College
"I gained writing proficiency thanks to the nature of courses at Oxford. "
A student Amherst College
"Yes, the most valuable thing I gained was exposure to the language. I also spent a lot of time with Spanish university students but only through a prior connection I had, so I'm not sure I would've found as many opportunities to speak Spanish without having this prior connection."
Javier Whitaker-Castaneda Amherst College
"I learned who I am and what I really want to do in my studies and career. I learned about the beauty of cities, the unique risks and challenges that Chile is facing, and the joy of living next to the ocean. It was worth every penny, every scary moment, every awkward first encounter, every sacrifice, every second. "
Dana Kulma Amherst College
"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. "
A student Amherst College
"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."
Hubert Ford 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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"It was worthwhile, I really improved my French skills and made some lifelong connections"
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
"-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 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
"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 fully independent. Living abroad certainly tested my maturity and budgeting, but I came out on top."
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 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
