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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."Very worthwhile, learned loads about myself and my ideas."
Andrew Moreau Bates College
"I learned how to be independent in life and travel"
A student 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
"So worth while, It changed my whole perspective on life."
Tayla D Bates College
"Cultural explore, tons of travel"
A student 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
"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
"Completely worth while, if you try something new people are understanding and accommodating. "
Thomas S 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
"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. "
Eric A Bates College
"Perspective, motivation, confidence, knowledge, and a new way of living! It was 100% worth while. "
Kara M 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
"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
"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
"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
