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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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No important dates configured."I learned a lot from my experience abroad. Firstly, I took courses that piqued my interest academically, pushing me into different academic and professional directions. The program also helped me secure a position that was a stepping stone for me professionally. While the position did not last long, it gave me tremendous and app..."
George M Bates College
"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 ..."
Claire P Bates College
"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."
Briana G Bates College
"As an anthropology student I was able to experience life in a place that was very, very different from anything I knew before. "
Nicole H Bates College
"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. "
Amanda P Bates College
"Completely worth while, if you try something new people are understanding and accommodating. "
Thomas S Bates College
"I learned how to be independent in life and travel"
A student Bates College
"i grew a lot. it was so worth it. "
Daniel Patrick Murphy Bates College
"Language was the biggest gain obviously. But I learned so much about art and ethinic minority art and history and their relationships with the Chinese government. I also personally was awakened to my religion after needing to turn to God given how ridiculously difficult this program was on me in the beginning."
Chelsea A. Bates College
"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."
Emily Bowen Bates College
"Quite so!"
A student Bates College
"I learned to adapt and adventure."
Tommy Bates College
"Before I went abroad to Madrid, Spain, I had many reservations about what my experience would be. With only traveling out of the United States two times beforehand, I thought that living in Europe for an extended period of time was always going to be challenging. I was afraid that not only I would react poorly to my new surround..."
Miles Nabritt Bates College
"While this program may not be the typical abroad experience, it is truly unique and so worthwhile! I learned so much from our lecturers about Czech culture and felt very immersed by the end of our semester. On our excursions, we visited places in Europe that I wouldn't have sought out on my own (Poland, Slovakia, Moravia). These..."
Tricia B Bates College
"A lot about climate change in the Arctic, Icelandic history and culture, some of the language, and how to climate model. "
Cici C Bates College
"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. "
Arita B Bates College
"I learnt alot about the french culture"
A student Bates College
"I became more confident in my ability to travel alone, in my ability to speak spanish, and in my ability to meet new people"
A student Bates College
"Yes it was worthwhile, without a doubt. Both my ability to speak Spanish and my confidence to use this ability improved greatly."
A student Bates College
"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. "
Helene Sudac Bates College
"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. "
Billy D Bates College
"Cultural explore, tons of travel"
A student Bates College
"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. "
Nicole B Bates College
"More language skills and adaptability"
Nolwenn Robison Bates College
"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 ..."
A student Bates College
