Birmingham-Southern College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Birmingham–Southern College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Birmingham–Southern College student, please check with the Krulak Institute 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
E-Term 2019 - Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
Fall Term 2019 or Academic Year 2019-20 - Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Summer Term 2019 - Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Spring Term 2020 - Wednesday, April 17, 2019
"I gained a new found confidence in myself and my Spanish-speaking abilities."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I gained confidence in myself and learned lots of new vocabulary along with better grammar. It was worthwhile as I accomplished everything I wanted to."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I am so glad that I studied abroad in Cape Town. It was an extremely worthwhile experience that left me with new perspectives and outlooks on the world. "
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"life lessons on growth and maturity, happiness, confidence, independence, friendships, etc"
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I learned about many different cultures I visited and learned that I might want to live outside of the US once I graduate college."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"Every country will have its great qualities and its really bad qualities. It took me a while to adjust to the differences but I eventually fell in love with country after I decided to rely on myself and show myself around the country more. Exploring the city showed me so much culture and I became much more confident and independ..."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I learned language skills, the ability to work and communicate with people, determination, and patience. It was definitely worth it."
MacKenzie Kirkham Birmingham-Southern College
"This experience was pricelessly valuable. Even in the moments when I was alone, I learned something about myself. Doing this program taught me so much about how to handle myself in unknown situations and gave me so much confidence to tackle similarly intimidating situations in the future. "
Madelyn Butts Birmingham-Southern College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I would have always regretted not studying abroad if I hadn't done it. I learned some of the language and how to get around in a foreign country on my own."
Travis Chirman Birmingham-Southern College
"Through the internship program, I have gained hands-on lab techniques for isolating a bacterial strain that causes TB. I have learned to work as a lab team to accomplished projects. From receptions of samples to releasing results, lab personnel checked each other's work to ensure the accuracy of lab results. I have also learne..."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I learned basic travel skills and language barrier difficulties"
Megan Rasmussen Birmingham-Southern College
"This specific program was great to go to during the spring semester because they take the month of April off for studying and Easter. This was perfect time to travel while having a home base in England. I wrote most of my papers while in class so I was prepared to come back for the May exam period. I loved the way I was able to ..."
Kate Birmingham-Southern College
"I gained a lot being abroad alone, and having freedom in that sense."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I gained many new international friends and the confidence to travel by myself and it was definitely worth it. "
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"During the hand on lab projects with Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Center for Disease Control, KEMRI/CDC, I learned the value of coordinated teamwork. "
Allafi John Amin Bashier Birmingham-Southern College
"I learned so much about myself. I became more confident and independent. I befriended people from different cultures. I got to taste incredible food that I've never tried before. And I got to visit other Asian countries since the plane tickets were much cheaper than they would be coming from the US! It was 100000% worthwhile."
Sophie Cheng Birmingham-Southern College
"I learned so much about myself, and who I as a person. It was the most amazing experience. I wish I could've stayed longer. "
Gabby Hundman Birmingham-Southern College
"Being in the country really helped me practice and learn the language better. It was very worthwhile!"
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"This was extremely worthwhile for me. I study political science at my home university and have always wanted to see how other political institutions work and how people interact with them. This program gave me that opportunity and much more. I was able to see the places I had written on my bucket list since I was young... my lif..."
Courtney Blinn Birmingham-Southern College
"It was most definitely worthwhile. Living abroad opens your eyes in so many ways that I feel as though it's something you have to experience to be able to understand. Being surrounded by a new culture, a new way of living, and new philosophy changes you. Even having to walk to school through the city every day changes the way yo..."
Ayda Marina Fisher Birmingham-Southern College
"I gained a work ethic. I gained a sense of how to assert myself against hard-headed powers to get basic information that I needed. On a positive note, I gained some life-long friends as well. Overall, I would say the friendships and travel experiences made it worthwhile, but the biggest drawback was the university itself."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"I became more independent than I thought possible and I pushed myself out of my comfort zone every day. It was worthwhile. I am a happier and more confident individual now. "
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"Life experience and tons of Business experience."
Matt A James Birmingham-Southern College
"I met so many people from all over, which in itself is invaluable. The biggest thing I gained was learning from different people's perspectives and how it changed my own!"
Drew McDonagh Birmingham-Southern College
"I was so challenged by how isolating studying abroad can be. I am introverted, and did not expect to miss my family or friends when I was abroad, but I really deeply missed them throughout the whole experience. I really gained more self-reliance and an ability to be more adaptable, while I also learned to value the people I care..."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
