Stephen F. Austin State University
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Stephen F. Austin State University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Stephen F. Austin State University student, please check with the Office of International Programs 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 got first hand experience in what it feels like to be the minority and how my future ELL students will feel in my classroom. I also learned new techniques and strategies to integrate into my teaching."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"This trip was definitely worthwhile and has been such an educational, amazing, fun experience. I was able to learn new things about so many different subjects, see amazing sites, and make a few really great friendships. I feel like traveling and living in another country has given me a new global perspective and it has definitel..."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"Aside from refining my language skills, I learned the culture; the experience was most definitely worthwhile!"
Elaine M Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned so much about german culture and about their reactions to their history and politics which enhanced what the professors taught us."
Ruth R Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned so much from this trip, not only about traveling and some history but about people and business in general. "
Dorothy G Stephen F. Austin State University
"Being sort of "thrown into" a culture that is completely different from my own and not knowing the language definitely showed me how ESL students might feel when coming into my classroom with no knowledge of English or American culture."
Tara W Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned how different the Costa Rican culture is from America in the sense time isn't too important in Costa Rica."
Cheryl Q Stephen F. Austin State University
"The comparison between the average lifestyle in Costa Rica vs. America. "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I loved learning about Costa Rica and being emerged in the culture. I learned about ESL and what future students might feel in my future classroom. "
Tiffany O Stephen F. Austin State University
"I was able to step outside my bubble and learn more about another culture. It really helps you think about others and appreciate everything."
Stephanie T Stephen F. Austin State University
" I learned how to keep an open mind. I was able to take back what I learned from Costa Rica and use it in my classroom from day one. My principal told me it's like I have been in a classroom more than just a semester teaching and I told her Costa Rica made me more confident."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was amazing I would do it all over again. "
Yolanda V Stephen F. Austin State University
"My trip was most definitely worthwhile! I gained so much knowledge and empathy for others that I could not have without going out of the country. Traveling abroad opened my eyes to the amazing world outside of my town and the United States. I experienced what it felt like to be in a brand new place and not know how to speak the ..."
amanda.walters.731 Stephen F. Austin State University
"While I have traveled internationally with my family, it was a completely new experience adding the educational component. It was still a vacation but I gained a new understanding of where I traveled that opened my eyes to how other people live outside the US. I would love to go back, but I am also looking into other study abr..."
Sierra G Stephen F. Austin State University
"to me honestly im glad I went it was amazing completely changed the way I look at things."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"Going to Brazil and Argentina was one of the most eye opening experiences I've ever had. Not only do you learn about the culture, but you get to be immersed in it, and by the end of it you understand why other conservation methods haven't worked, because they didn't work with the people. Also this trip is fun, yes everyone event..."
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"My experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much! I learned how different other cultures can be. The trip also opened my eyes to how hard it is to communicate with those who do not speak your language and how frustrating it can be. This opened my eyes to how frustrated many ELL students are in schools. "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned just how frustrating ELL students must feel when entering into a classroom. I was put in their shoes and found it difficult to communicate and understand. However, with time I was able to communicate with signals and pictures which is also a tool ELL students use. Overall, this experience was definitely worthwhile. Eve..."
Brittany W Stephen F. Austin State University
"I look at other cultures and countries now with a much more open mind for their way of life, business practices, and government structures. As a student this defiantly contributed to my educational experience and gave me more pride in school and myself"
Theresa R Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was an amazing experience that I will never forget! I will definitely take what I learned on this trip and apply it to my classroom whenever possible! I did a lot of 'firsts' on this trip that I would not have otherwise done!"
amelia.regalado.5 Stephen F. Austin State University
"What a great way to begin exploring the world! Visiting Costa Rica allowed me to expand my horizons as I was immersed in the heart of another country's culture. Costa Rica offered so many opportunities for my own personal growth as I gained a better perspective of my own self and culture. Even from a future teacher's perspective..."
Lizzy B Stephen F. Austin State University
"I gained respect for the people that come to America that do not speak English, do not know the currency, nor the customs. "
A student Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I had a blast being immersed in the culture and not traveling like a tourist. We were in the middle of the culture struggling to relate and get by with the little knowledge we had of the culture, but by the end, we were traveling with ease and could form relationships with the people we came into ..."
Sarah B Stephen F. Austin State University
"I gained cultural knowledge and respect. I learned so much from their food to their language and to their living styles! It was absolutely worth it!!"
Stephanie Y Stephen F. Austin State University
"Loved it, learned a ton, bringing the Tico life back to Texas!"
Cassandra S Stephen F. Austin State University
