Claremont McKenna College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Claremont McKenna College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Claremont McKenna College student, please check with the Center for Global Education 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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A student Claremont McKenna College
"I would recommend this program because I loved how intimacy and specificity of the program. The small group was great because we were able to all get to know one another really well and the program staff were able to be attentive to our unique needs. The small program also allowed us to go on many excursions and visits that woul..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"I learned a ton of Spanish and understood very deeply how countries and cultures can vary and perceive the world in different ways. While it was difficult, it was most definitely worth while, and I'd do it again in a heartbeart."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"SIT’s Public Health in Urban Environments Program was an incredible experience. Thanks to its emphasis on immersion, my Spanish improved dramatically. Their well-planned travel trips helped me see various, authentic sides of Argentina from public schools in rural areas to the Minister of Health in Buenos Aires. The staff were in..."
Amelia O Claremont McKenna College
"I am someone who also likes to have fun, explore, and connect with peers. During my semester with SIT, I was able to do all 3 without any troubles. Although it can be somewhat difficult to meet people in new places depending on language barriers, age demographics, or interests, the connections always start internally, with the s..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"I learned how to be fully independent and explore my surroundings while being in a completely new environment. It was definitely worthwhle."
Emily F Claremont McKenna College
"I gained confidence in navigating unfamiliar situations alone. I think it was incredibly worthwhile because, as I tell myself, if I was able to live alone on the other side of the world, I can do just about anything. "
Nathalie C Claremont McKenna College
"I certainly improved my Spanish and reflected on the things I like and don't like about my own culture, and what kinds of values I wanted to take back with me. It was 100% worthwhile for me to study abroad."
Emily P Claremont McKenna College
"I gained knowledge about the world and the intricacies of relationships between countries and the people in these countries. I really thought it was worthwhile, as I learned about the places we were in and about myself. "
A student Claremont McKenna College
"French skills improved, self-awareness improved, made a bunch of lasting friends from the US"
A student Claremont McKenna College
"Didn't change my life. Danish culture is very similar to western culture and everyone speaks English, so it won't "change your life" or make you grow. It might, however, be the best time of your life. Program isn't rigorous so it's possible to travel every weekend and see Europe, but you won't feel any attachment to Denmark. Sta..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"During my time abroad I was able to improve on my Spanish abilities and I am now able to better understand a different accent and speed that I previously struggled with. "
Pastor A Claremont McKenna College
"Study abroad really changes you as person. You mature emotionally, socially, and academically. I came back from Argentina a more educated, passionate, and confident individual. "
Megan S Claremont McKenna College
"What I am capable of. How much I can depend on myself and how valuable I am to myself. Independence and how to face what may seem daunting with calm and clarity and proceed."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"Ecuador is an amazing country, and if you're interested in science or love the outdoors, there's no better way to experience it for a semester than through this program."
Henry Claremont McKenna College
"Completely worthwhile. I grew a lot from this experience and learned so much about public health and the intersectionality with race."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"I learned a lot about the role I play and my country plays on an international level and how our actions can have dire affects on others in ways I didn't fully understand before. "
A student Claremont McKenna College
"It was very worthwhile. I learned about myself and about how independent I am. I learned SO much about Maori and Kiwi culture. I made some pretty amazing friends that I will definitely keep in touch with. Studying abroad in New Zealand essentially provided me with an amazing break in my college experience from work, work, wo..."
Austin Gosch Claremont McKenna College
"Yes!"
Jordan B Claremont McKenna College
"The IES Salamanca program provided me with experiences of a lifetime. The staff is supportive and understanding, and added so much to my semester abroad. In terms of classes, the required language intensive courses are well-planned and helped me both improve my grammar and increase my confidence with the language. Upon arriv..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"The time I spent was certainly worthwhile. It wasn't ideal for me in the sense that I needed more language immersion and integration, which I didn't get through this program. I learned mostly about the similarities between Arab culture and other cultures as well as the nuances of dialect Arabic. "
Umar F Claremont McKenna College
"I learned so much. About myself, about the world, and about people in general. Was it worthwhile? Maybe the most worthwhile thing I've ever done."
Matthew C Claremont McKenna College
"I learned a lot about Islam and the relationship that the United States has with predominantly Muslim countries. As a political science major, that experience was invaluable"
A student Claremont McKenna College
"Study abroad affected almost every aspect of my life. Academically, being abroad allowed me to learn in more ways than just in the classroom. In fact, I would claim that I learned more outside of the classroom. Because of this, I think the concept of learning, rather than just going through my classes to get good grades, was r..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"My experience in Granada, Spain was much more transformative than I had ever expected. I grew more, learned more spanish, made more mistakes, and made many, many more lifelong, remarkable relationships and experiences than I had ever expected. Going to Spain, I knew that living in a completely new country would change me in som..."
A student Claremont McKenna College
