Columbia University
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Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Originally established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of George II of Great Britain.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Columbia University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Columbia University student, please check with the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) 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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Mary K Columbia University
"Absolutely. It was completely invaluable to me - my goal was to improve my Spanish, and I gained so much more."
Cassie v Columbia University
"Learned about and experienced different European cultures. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Columbia University
"I learned a lot about what it means to be American, not only of how American culture is perceived by people in other places, but also how it affects them regardless. I learned to recognize how my understanding of many things is shaped by being an American and to recognize the influence the United States have on the world. I als..."
Alyssa Columbia University
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. My French is really improved, and I truly enjoyed getting to experience a different culture for a few months. One thing my studying abroad really highlighted for me is how important it is to travel and visit other cultures. I know I want to return to Paris again soon! "
Melissa C Columbia University
"Everything went well and the program did a really good job at making sure that everything went well."
Rebecca F Columbia University
"I came into this experience knowing where it would fit into my interests, and it ended up doing that and more. As an Environmental Engineer with a minor in Economics, I had at Columbia treated as numbers in equations a lot of the things that I saw here on a human level. It wasn't as much a cultural awareness of Mexico as it was ..."
William C Columbia University
"I became more independent and confident in my ability to travel and meet new people."
R G Columbia University
"I learned a lot about non-Western perspectives, colonization/decolonization, neoliberalism, cosmovision and other indigenous outlooks on life."
Julius F Columbia University
"i learned so much about myself, about bolivia, and about what i want to do in the future. "
Jacquelyn Kovarik Columbia University
"I realized while being abroad that I was not really exposed to conversational French in my past 8 years of studying the language, and I improved in that area. My experience was extremely worthwhile and I can't wait to return to France to work/study. "
A student Columbia University
"I learned how to think of colonialism and neo-colonialism in a new perspective, I learned a basic level of Quechua, and I made very deep friendships with Bolivians and my fellow classmates. It was very challenging but incredible. "
Olivia K Columbia University
"It was incredibly worthwhile and I learned a lot about Spanish living day-to-day"
Daniella I Apodaca Columbia University
"Language experience is crucial. Living abroad (not just traveling) is a really weird experience and puts everything in perspective. Traveling experience was so awesome."
Camille Ramos Columbia University
"I gained a thorough understanding of local ecology, conservation efforts, and political and social movement in theory from my semester abroad. I think the only thing that could have been improved upon was the local cultural immersion through more opportunities to explore the city on our own, less curfew and campus building restr..."
Bailey J Nordin Columbia University
"I learned a lot more outside of the classroom than inside, but it was absolutely worthwhile. I loved seeing Israel from a non religious perspective, because I'd only ever experienced it from a Jewish perspective before this."
Leah F Columbia University
"I gained an intense understanding of different cultures and managing my self in different situation as well as working with many different types of people. It was an intense maturing experience."
Alexander Milton Pliskin Columbia University
"I wouldn’t trade my semester at CYA for anything. The academic classes were engaging and integrative, and the friendships I made have been long-lasting. I would recommend this program to any student looking for an immersive and enriching study abroad experience in a beautiful country. "
A student Columbia University
"My experience was not without pitfalls and times of stress, but going abroad was like starting college again: increased responsibility, having to adapt to new surroundings, new people, and the exciting chance to meet new people and have new opportunities. You have a chance to travel and see things many adults get to see their w..."
Nathan D Columbia University
"Yes, absolutely. I learned a lot about myself while studying abroad. I think I am more in touch with my true self, and necessarily more independent. It has made me realize, however, that I would not want to settle down far away from my family. "
Nidhi S Columbia University
"Apart from an extensive knowledge of oceanography and the maritime world which I never before possessed, nor imagined could become so useful, I am perhaps most grateful to SEA for its ability to build character. The grueling schedule and challenging transfer of responsibilities, while daunting and exhausting at first, quickly be..."
Marina C Columbia University
"I grew as a person. Through learning a new language and meeting my boyfriend, I've grown lightyears."
Cassidy C Columbia University
"The time I have spent in Paris has been the most wonderful time of my life. For the first time since I started college, I felt like I was able to find a balance between doing school work and having fun. Studying abroad does have its challenges, but in the end I found it to be worth it. "
Ella P Columbia University
"I learned about London culture and the history of London. It was so worthwhile, because I was able to branch out from everything I knew."
A student Columbia University
"Best decision of my life."
Flannery G Columbia University
