Eckerd College
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Eckerd College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are an Eckerd College student, please check with the Office of 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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No important dates configured."I became a better scuba diver and I met the most incredible people."
Natasha Cooper Eckerd College
"everything. a new language. a new understanding of minority."
Leah S Eckerd College
"This program changed my life in so many ways. It changes how you look at the world and the culture you live in, and you realize that Americans have so much to be thankful for that other people don't have, yet these other people are so much more content with their lives. "
Niki G Eckerd College
"I feel like this experience increased my independence a lot. There is very little program support from ISEP, so you have to jump in, make your own friends, and create your own life. As most all of the friends that you make are going through the same experiences as you, you become your own little family. This program was extremel..."
A student Eckerd College
"I learned too much to put in words, you will have to go find out for yourself! All I will say is that my core values are the same, but I am a new person who has grown and matured in my time away."
Elisa E Eckerd College
"My opportunity to live abroad, opened my eyes to the world around me. I was able to immerse myself into the culture in both the city and country lifestyles in Costa Rica. Living and working with locals to protect sea turtles was the most amazing experience I have had yet to date!"
Jessica D Eckerd College
"I learned how to sail and conduct research on an ocean vessel. I was able to experience the Hawaiian culture, not just as a tourist but with a locals perspective and historical perspective. It was totally worth all the times I didn't want to get out of bed but had to get up for my watch. Heart pounding squalls, beautiful sunsets..."
Laura K Eckerd College
"Study abroad is amazing! It completely opened my eyes to new culture, and even though it was shocking at first, and slightly scary, it was definitely worthwhile! People around the world do NOT live like Americans, even in England, where the language and many customs are similar. "
Kathryn H Eckerd College
