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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Carleton College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Carleton College student, please check with the Off-Campus Studies 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 about myself and gained a lot of perspective. You always hear about how poor people are in other countries, but actually seeing these people and how they live is life-changing. Bonding with foreigners (particularly those with whom I shared no common language) was incredibly meaningful and I plan on keeping in con..."
Rachel O Carleton College
"I learned that I really like visiting new places, and I met a lot of awesome people. It was worthwhile."
Owen S Carleton College
"I gained perspective. Living and taking classes with local community members opened my eyes to a lived reality that I had previously known next to nothing about. The program broke down my western perceptions of "community development" and I made some new friends that have taught me so much. I also gained a family in Pachaysana -..."
Erik Carleton College
"On the program, I not only learned immense amounts about environmental research and conservation, but also about Mongolian perspectives towards land and other people. It was extremely inspiring and I've returned to the states with a perspective towards relationships that I had not previously understood."
April Reisenfeld Carleton College
"Absolutely. I have a much better understanding of another culture and of myself. The experience has helped me solidify what I want to do with my life as well as show me what life has to offer."
Graciela Q Carleton College
"Honestly, I'm not sure yet. More patience, maybe, an ability to connect with people who are really different from me, a greater understanding of what poverty and development mean. Definitely had strong impact on cultural awareness, and most likely on future career. Still processing though."
Rebecca G Carleton College
"A lot of the people on my program are Chinese language or East Asian studies majors and plan to work in China or with China for a career. At the moment, I don't, but if I don't get into Biology grad school, it's a possibility."
Becca G Carleton College
"Yes, I feel as though I have gained new insights about the world around me. Moreover, I have learned a lot about myself and how to be an independent individual. "
Bridget D Carleton College
"Absolutely!"
Rebecca G Carleton College
"I have become better at going with the flow, I'm now more outgoing, and learning how to live in another culture has made me realize many things about my own (that I have one, for example). After being in Ecuador and seeing social workers at my internship, I have begun thinking seriously about social work, either international so..."
Laura G Carleton College
"This program affirmed my plans to go to graduate school in classics, and covered critical holes in my understanding of history and language. "
Alexandra S Carleton College
"An adventurous student who is willing to see an unfamiliar world and learn for it. "
Theodore R Carleton College
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile."
Katie D Carleton College
"I feel a lot more connected to the growing Hispanic population in the United States and now have the ability to help them with my ability to speek Spanish. I also am more open to different views and different cultures in general."
Shannon M Carleton College
"My program, for me, was about Spanish Spanish Spanish. And I drastically improved my Spanish."
Michael A Carleton College
"For me, the program was perfect and I couldn't have asked for better structure or a more dually challenging and rewarding experience."
Lily S Carleton College
"I've only been back in the US for a few days now, and I imagine I'll see more of an impact as time goes on. My biggest goal was to improve my Spanish skills and most definitely did that. I also developed some new interests in art and history by actually being in Europe where so many of the major movements took place, but it al..."
Ashley P Carleton College
"ABSOLUTELY. I can't just return to life the same way I was living it before this program; I will incorporate this experience into my everyday routine because there is no way I could do otherwise. The people and the principles governing the program are incredibly admirable, and I'm inspired to improve myself and live to my greate..."
Valerie F Carleton College
"YES. My mind has been significantly opened to other points of view, and I now have a much fuller understanding of the Latin American culture."
Alex L Carleton College
"I became even more independent and confident, I made some incredible friends, and I greatly improved in my language capabilities."
Eric M Carleton College
"It, like all my experiences, just added to my learning about life and the world."
Rose P Carleton College
"definitely. i have learned a lot about myself and grown as a person both academically and socially. i've confimed career interests as well as other goals. plus i have had a really really fun semester."
Caitlin W Carleton College
"I had known for a while that I wanted to study abroad in Spain, and my experience lived up to my expectations. I learned so much and became much more confident and independent in new or challenging situations. I also met a group of wonderful students I shared my program with whom I am so lucky to know and think I will be in to..."
Meghan K Carleton College
"I have always been extremely interested in business and entrepreneurship. Carleton College does not offer classes on these subjects. I have learned a lot about these subjects throughout the semester which made it a worhtwile experience."
Robert G Carleton College
