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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Colby College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Colby 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."I would say collectively the most important thing I learned while I was abroad is to always push your comfort zones when you are given the opportunities. Doing this in Greece allowed me to deepen my understanding of things I already loved and expand my scope to new interests and passions. "
Leighton Y Colby College
"Yes. We learned about ourselves, to push farther than we thought possible, to try everything, to enjoy anything, to be happy, to care about the world we live in."
Shelley K Colby College
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Jina Stanfill Colby College
"How to work with a tight-knit field research community and the importance of teaching local people conservation practices. Most definitely worthwhile."
A student Colby College
"I learned Spanish fluently, made some of my BEST friends, and experienced a new culture, language, and made a home. "
Sofia S Colby College
" I learned so much while abroad! It was 1000% worthwhile. I loved that the program had a specific, interesting and relevant field that all our courses and activities pertained to, and I learned so much from these components of the program. I also learned a great deal about myself and really matured and grew individually just fr..."
A student Colby College
"We learned real field work and were able to present our findings to local government officials giving us experience with science communication as well. These experiences will be incredibly valuable for me in the future. "
Henry Dodge Colby College
"I drastically improved my French speaking and comprehension skills, and got to explore various corners of Aix, France, and Europe with incredible people who I know I'll be friends with for the rest of my life."
A student Colby College
"I gained a lot more confidence in my ability to really do anything. Once you've arrived on a ship with no sailing experience and by the time the six weeks fly by you're completely competent with your sail handling--it feels like you can do anything!! Its amazing how much we were able to learn and transform in the 6 weeks that we..."
Claire Mepyans Colby College
"I gained confidence in myself, as well as an appreciation for familial bonds and a different perception of life and family structure. I learned about important environmental issues while visiting some of the most beautiful and biodiverse places in the world. I also made amazing friends who share my passions and values, both from..."
Sarah Tobey Colby College
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Doug Colby College
"I would rank my experience in Madagascar as the number one most important decision I have ever made. I am not exaggerating when I think I thought about it every day for the first 2 years after leaving. I would literally trade anything to go back for one day. I gained so much knowledge not only about Madagascar, but about the wor..."
Sean D Colby College
"EiAbroad program was everything I was looking for. Even though I am from the East Coast i didn't have the connections in NYC to land an internship. My university also lacked based there so EiAbroad came as the perfect partner for me. "
Mikel B Colby College
"I learned a lot from the Tlingit people and local people who work with the TRTFN about their connection to the land and the difficulties they face in the area and as native people in general. In addition, I learned to identify numerous plants, birds, and animals out in the field. This program is worthwhile as you not only learn..."
A student Colby College
"It was one to the most incredible experiences I have every had, and I would definitely do it all over again."
Becky F Colby College
"I gained a new outlook on the world. Kiwis are incredibly nice and open, which was incredible. I also learned a lot about myself by living in an entirely new environment. "
Will McBrian Colby College
"I learned so much about conservation and about my passion for wildlife and nature. It was incredibly worthwhile to spend this time in the bush understanding natural systems and how humans interact and depend on the environment."
Emma R Colby College
"China is a fascinating place. Absolutely worthwhile"
Henson O Colby College
"Academically, I gained skills in field research, critical thinking, and essay writing (we also mostly wrote our essays by hand, which was a challenge). Personally, my confidence grew an incredible amount. I felt respected and supported by my group. I also am incredibly thankful for the friendships we made. These were the..."
Alice H Colby College
"Going to Siena was the best decision I've made since I started college. The people and the program were amazing. When dealing with the professors and employees of the program I felt like I was talking to my friends not my superiors. Siena is small but I felt like every day I stumbled on a new restaurant or statue that made my da..."
Nick D Colby College
"Great international exposure. I lived with english kids, hung out with english kids, and went to class with english kids. I loved it."
A student Colby College
"I learned so much about conservation biology and its real-life impacts and implications. "
Taylor S Colby College
"My experience was most definitely worthwhile. Though the Ulpan was only a month and I still have the whole semester here, I feel like I already have gained more open-mindedness when it comes to other cultures and ways of living, independence and confidence from living and traveling on my own, and perseverance when it comes to my..."
Brooke Gentry Colby College
"This program really helped me, to improve my German and to gain a much better understanding of Freiburg's unique culture. By the program's end I felt very comfortable in Freiburg and had formed strong friendships with local Freiburgers, international non US students, and other American students. "
Brandon Colby College
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile! I learned more about myself, personal growth, working with others, etc. than I probably did about anything super pertinent to my major, but I went abroad with the intent of having a growing, out-of-my-comfort-zone experience. That's exactly what I got!"
Leah P Colby College
