Bennington College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Bennington College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Bennington College student, please check with the Study Away 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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
September 30 - Deadline for Spring exchange applications
November 1 - Deadline for Spring outside program applications
April 15 - Deadline for Fall exchange applications
May 1 - Deadline for Fall outside program applications
"This program is definetly worthwhile. I gained some useful connections and I certianly gained some friends, wonderful experience and a fresh perspective. "
isha s Bennington College
"Definitely worthwhile. I gained experience and confidence in my Chinese."
A student Bennington College
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned a lot of self-reliance and bravery, living in a place where I can't read the signs (as I don't study traditional characters) and my accent is difficult to understand."
A student Bennington College
"This program was perfect for me, and it was a great way to get to know a new city. It made the transition to living in another place as easy as it really could be — finding me housing, an internship, and contacts within the city that could answer any questions or help show me around. The internship was a fantastic fit, which rea..."
Ella Stewart Bennington College
"Although I had traveled before, this was the first time I really understood what it meant to be in a foreign country, speaking another language all day, every day, and learning to be humble for that. Because of APA, I feel confident in my language abilities, and I was able to take what I learned there to write not one, but two t..."
Breana Bennington College
"For anybody who was wondering that, China Study Abroad is a real company. I was very nervous about coming to China and had just about a million questions concerning every aspect of my stay. China Study Abroad assisted me from picking the program and city most suitable to my needs, to seeing me off at the end of 6 months. They en..."
Beatrice U Bennington College
"I gained a love of British chocolate, biscuits and tea. I also learned that England isn't as hyped up as the pop culture image we get of it makes it out to be, it's actually a lot more ordinary. I think it was worth it to be tied to a new place and to broaden my world perspective and to keep England in my heart now that I'm home..."
isabelle.parker.7 Bennington College
"I learned that there is nothing to gain from being timid, that you learn best by pushing yourself into different situations. I gained friends that I want to keep for the rest of my life. Yes, I'd say that this was probably the most worthwhile semester of my life."
Breanna C Bennington College
"People are basically the same everywhere even if customs are different. And if you are open to adapt, you can make friends and look at living in a new way."
Delaney D Bennington College
