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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Franklin & Marshall College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Franklin & Marshall College student, please check with the Office of International & Off-Campus Study 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."My classes and professors were fantastic and taught me so much about culture, medicine, and helped me to improve my Spanish greatly. I also learned a lot about myself and my independence while abroad."
Marissa Witmer Franklin & Marshall College
"I gained a sense of feeling comfortable outside of my normal comfort zone. I would do it all over again if given the chance."
Kathryn Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned more about my interests in the field of gender and sexuality studies and potential career directions."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"I have learned the importance of family values and the history of South Africa, which these were worthwhile and so important within how South Africa is today."
Chantel Palmer Franklin & Marshall College
"Academically I grew my language skills tremendously and personally I grew independence and the ability to travel and live on my own in a new city."
Jeremy Griel Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned so much about myself, improved my language skills and made a lot of awesome connections. It was extremely worthwhile. "
Olivia Browne Franklin & Marshall College
"It was 100% worthwhile - I gained confidence, peace, and a better understanding of myself and the world"
Paige Alexander Franklin & Marshall College
"My semester abroad was easily one of the most amazing semesters of college. My french significantly improved, I was able to take very interesting classes and was able to fully immerse myself in the french culture. "
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"Abroad was the best semester I ever had. I learned how to adapt to a new environment and travel alone and stay organized. The skills I obtained are life skills and I will cherish the memories I made in London forever."
eileen c Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned that I could rely on myself and trust myself through anything. It was worth all the hardwork I have done my entire life, to get into college and then get into my study abroad program. I'd do it all over again if I could. "
Kristen Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned so much from this experience abroad. I learned about myself as well as New Zealand and the States. I learned about the New Zealand night sky as well as quite a bit about the political system (perks of being there during the election season!) I learned about myself and my values since I needed to be aware of so much ..."
Stasia Kuske Franklin & Marshall College
"I learned a lot of field skills, but I also learned how to live and work with a small group of people for long periods of time. I gained a lot of confidence in myself. Studying abroad challenges you, but Round River supports you. "
Shelby S Franklin & Marshall College
"Prior to the program I didn't have any knowledge of public health (I'm a Biology major), but by the end of it I felt like I had a decent grasp on the field of Public Health and I could have an intelligent conversation with someone about the healthcare system in Argentina and talk about all its pros and cons. "
Anna Bauer Franklin & Marshall College
"During the summer of 2017 I had the opportunity to participate in two intensive, 300 level museology / art history courses in Paris, Rome, and Madrid. I studied with European professors and experts in their respective fields. We visited the most prestigious museums and archaeological sites in Europe, along with many museums I wo..."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"I gained insight into a culture very different from my own. I began questioning my own culture and learned a lot about myself. Yes, definitely worthwhile."
Aly Campbell Franklin & Marshall College
"I gained confidence in speaking Spanish and many local friends from this experience. I would absolutely do it again the same way if possible because this experience was so worthwhile."
KT Thomas Franklin & Marshall College
"In Barcelona, you never run out of things to do. I wrote a “Barcelona Bucket List” that I got about 20% of the way through, which only gives me an excuse to return in the near future! The location of Barcelona in relation to the rest of Europe is ideal, as it takes less than 2 hours by plane to get to all the main European desti..."
Sophie C Franklin & Marshall College
"tbh I made new friends and I JUST LOVE TAIPEI. It is indeed worthwhile."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"My time spent in Freiburg, Germany through the Environmental Studies & Sustainability program was a dream come true! Freiburg is a small but lively city that has made vast changes in recent decades to make it one of the most environmentally progressive towns in the world. Learning about the efforts made throughout the region to ..."
Alyssa Franklin & Marshall College
"I earned how to travel around by myself and live in a big city."
Zachary Herrmann Franklin & Marshall College
"I gained my independence and was able to live in a foreign country on my own! "
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"While I learned in the classroom, I learned much more about myself and gained independence. I learned a different culture and made great friends without knowing anyone going into my 3.5 stay. It was incredible."
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"Definitely worthwhile! I gained an insurmountable amount of experience, fun, and awareness"
A student Franklin & Marshall College
"The program was richly packed with valuable academic curriculum, travel to different areas of the province and other countries in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand), the homestay experience (optional), and flexibility for personal pursuit of adventure. Travel planned into the program itinerary nicely complemented ..."
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