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May 5, 2024

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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Bates College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Bates College student, please check with the Off-Campus Study 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 Sea Semester: I Will Always Treasure The Bonds Of Shipmates And The Experiences We Had Together. Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Oceans and Climate

"Solely because of the repercussions on my academic schedule, I was on the fence while deciding whether to do this program. After participating, I realize that any unfortunate consequences on class scheduling as a result of doing this program are negligible in comparison with the experience of SEA Semester. If I could go back in ..."

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Past Review Interstudy Durban: Living Life In The Rainbow Nation University of KwaZulu-Natal / UKZN: Durban - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program gave me a greater understanding of global issues and how much power we have as college students in America to make a difference. "

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Past Review Amazing Experience In The Most Beautiful City In The World CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

"Absolutely. I gained independence, confidence to speak Spanish and a great knowledge of the world. I loved this program so much that after graduation I went back to Sevilla through CIEE's Teach in Spain program."

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Past Review Intensive Chinese In Kunming CET Kunming

"I learned so much Chinese, there was a huge jump in my confidence and ability to speak smoothly. Upon returning to my college my professors all agreed that my Chinese had improved a lot. I feel like I was able to experience the real China, and that truly made my experience one that I would love to live all over again. "

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Past Review Maravilloso!!! SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Comparative Education and Social Change

"Perspective, motivation, confidence, knowledge, and a new way of living! It was 100% worth while. "

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Past Review Freiburg, Germany IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"I learned to speak a language fairly fluently that I previously could not. I also learned that if I can go out and get a job in a country where I could not speak the language well, I can go get a job anywhere. "

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Past Review I <3 Freiburg IES Abroad: Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

"It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned to be more independent, learned to travel expertly and to let myself go with the flow more. I also discovered how much fun it can be to speak a foreign language and get to know a foreign culture. "

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Past Review Lots Of Oportunities IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid

"Completely worth while, if you try something new people are understanding and accommodating. "

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Past Review Istanbul Seviyorum! (I Love Istanbul) Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience was more than worthwhile. I learned so much about the culture and politics of a country caught between Europe and the Middle East. I made lifelong friends and learned how to be more independent and confident in myself. I also discovered my passion for travel and how this was the first of many experiences abroad. "

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Past Review Great Introduction To A Fascinating City South India Term Abroad - SITA

"As an anthropology student I was able to experience life in a place that was very, very different from anything I knew before. "

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Past Review Good Program For Those Looking To Travel DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Cultural explore, tons of travel"

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Past Review Needed To Be Done DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"So worth while, It changed my whole perspective on life."

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Past Review I Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Study Abroad Experience. SIT Study Abroad: Morocco - Human Rights, Social Justice, and Cultural Transformation

"This program was very worthwhile. It was a wonderful cross-cultural experience that gave me a new perspective on the world. The people that I met (both Americans and Moroccans) were amazing and taught me so much about the world. I also learned a lot about myself, especially regarding what makes me happy and what is important to ..."

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Past Review Best Time Of My Life DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to be independent in life and travel"

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Past Review Great Program, Better Country DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Very worthwhile, learned loads about myself and my ideas."

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Past Review Take A Step Outside Of Your Comfort Zone! SIT Study Abroad Nepal: Development, Gender, and Social Change in the Himalaya

"I learned a lot about myself and broadened my perspective on the world. I was challenged but saw a lot of growth in myself as a person and was able to experience a whole new world for an enjoyable 4 months. "

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Past Review Wonderful Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Bordeaux

"I learnt alot about the french culture"

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Past Review Spring Semester In Nagoya! IES Abroad: Nagoya Direct Enrollment - Nanzan University

"I learned a lot about myself and how I react in situations where I feel uncomfortable. Abroad helped me grow a lot and deepened my appreciation for my support network."

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Past Review Time Of My Life ELA Sevilla: Seville - Experiential Learning in Spain

"I became more confident in my ability to travel alone, in my ability to speak spanish, and in my ability to meet new people"

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Past Review T Ime Of My Life ELA Sevilla: Seville - Experiential Learning in Spain

"Yes it was worthwhile, without a doubt. Both my ability to speak Spanish and my confidence to use this ability improved greatly."

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Past Review Go To Buenos Aires Abroad It Is Amazing IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

"i grew a lot. it was so worth it. "

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Past Review Long Hikes & Great Views Arcadia: Dunedin - University of Otago

"Not too rigorous, allows good opportunities to travel"

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Past Review What A Year Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso

"Perseverance. Obviously in the beginning it was tough with the language, especially because Chile has their own "version" of Spanish with lots of slang. But I truly learned how to overcome challenges and make the best out of it all. "

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Past Review Amazing And Unbelievable! Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Montevideo

"It was most definitely worthwhile. I improved so much with my Spanish language skills and I learned so much about another culture and people and got to live with an amazing family who helped me to integrate into life in Uruguay. "

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Past Review Madrid, Me Mata! (Madrid, You Kill Me!) IES Abroad: Madrid - Language & Area Studies

"I gained independence, organization when it comes to travel, more social skills, and of course, I saw an improvement in my Spanish. It was absolutely worthwhile! My school blessed me with money to travel, eat well, and explore my new favorite city in Europe, Madrid. It was unforgettable."

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