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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Davidson College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Davidson College student, please check with the Study Abroad 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."On an academic level, I gained a deeper understanding of how Nepal fits into the broader Asian and global geopolitical context, as well as the forces that shape this. I also gained conversational proficiency in the Tibetan language. On a personal level, I made some unforgettable memories traveling and experiencing a beautiful cu..."
Dvij S Davidson College
"My abroad experience was worthwhile but I wish I had a better mental health support system on hand that the program provided."
Alice G Davidson College
"Perspective, cultural competence, empathy and some mad defensive skills on the soccer field. "
Samuel O Davidson College
"Definitely worthwhile and I recommend everyone study abroad if possible!"
A student Davidson College
"100% worthwhile!! "
A student Davidson College
"I learned so much about myself, how to perform scientific research, and so much Spanish. I have zero regrets about going."
A student Davidson College
"I learned how to live in a country that was in the midst of an uprising. I made lifelong friends and ate amazing food. I also learned Lebanese Arabic and fell in love with the city. "
Sarah Woods Davidson College
"I found another place to call home, I became more independent, my Spanish improved a lot, made friends from places all over the US, and spent a lot of time outdoors! It was 100% worth it."
Olivia N Davidson College
"I gained far more than I ever could have hoped for or anticipated. I feel much more confident in myself as a person navigating the world, I learned invaluable field research techniques, and I learned and experienced ways of life completely foreign from anything I ever knew. "
A student Davidson College
"field techniques, knowledge of natural history, spanish proficiency, comfort in navigating a foreign country. Yes."
Zane Libke Davidson College
"I gained some amazing new friends and so many incredible memories. We went on so many fun, impulsive adventures and got to explore so many cool places. As well, I got real work experience while getting the chance to spend my summer abroad in a fun, new place. It was definitely a worthwhile investment."
Katherine Smith Davidson College
"I got to meet people, organization representatives, and government officials who were truly boots on the ground fighting for social justice, organizing for economic inclusion and development, and trying to make the world a better place. That was invaluable."
Bristow Richards Davidson College
"The experiential learning aspect of SIT gives students the opportunity to learn from the people and organizations who are most affected by issues of human rights and social justice. "
A student Davidson College
"If I have to, I can survive taking five classes at the Sorbonne in French, which made me feel extremely independent and as if I can do almost anything if I need to"
A student Davidson College
"I learned a TON of Arabic and a lot about myself. I learned about what I need to be happy in a place, and what to look for what I study abroad again or move abroad in the future. I also learned many new research skills. "
Catherine Cartier Davidson College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I gained Spanish skills, made great relationships (both with other students and my host family) and experienced a new culture "
A student Davidson College
"I learned a lot about how organizing is so ingrained in Argentina, and how that translates to a very different political culture than we have the in the United States. With that being said, it made me consider more deeply what it means to be from the United States, and the conceptions I have of certain things that culturally spe..."
Daisy J Davidson College
"As an international student studying in the US, I had a different approach to "studying abroad". I was already abroad so why would I go? Well, I'm glad I did! For me, it wasn't my first time traveling or staying at a different country for more than a month. For me, it was a great opportunity to be back at a culture that is relat..."
Yasemin Tekgurler Davidson College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I believe my other responses explain why."
A student Davidson College
"I learned so much about myself and Australia. I learned so much about the culture and the people and it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Davidson College
"I learned how to be a balanced person. I realized that there is more out there than just schoolwork! It was extremely worthwhile!!"
Ava Pomerantz Davidson College
"This program helped me have the perfect abroad program -- It taught me how to push beyond my comfort zone, how to fully experience life in a new country, and how to just have fun. "
A student Davidson College
"Definitely worthwhile. Learned that I love traveling, and that there is so much more of the world to see. Gained more confidence and grew up a lot over the trip"
Erica C Davidson College
"My tutorials with Dr. Drolet revolutionized my thinking! And I've formed connections that will last for years to come!"
A student Davidson College
"I gained confidence in myself with regards to traveling alone and interacting with other people. I also had some amazing travel experiences--Edinburgh, the Outer Hebrides, the Isle of Skye, Inverness, the Highlands, the Lake District, Wales (Snowdonia National Park), Glasgow Celtic Game, London x2, Paris, Oxford and Cambridge. Y..."
Emily K Davidson College
