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."It made me more comfortable with my French speaking ability. This trip gave me an entirely new outlook on Canadian culture. I now plan on applying for graduate schools in Canada."
Ethan F Stephen F. Austin State University
"Yes! If this program is being held again, make sure to talk to any of the faculty members hosting this trip or to the Study Abroad Coordinator."
Ralph A Stephen F. Austin State University
"I have now decided that I want to Master in French and that is a very different direction than I originally planned to take after graduating. Going on this trip helped me realize my love for the language and made me want to pursue it more than ever before. "
Samantha W Stephen F. Austin State University
"It was definitely worth my while, but you learn pretty much everything you need to know about Canada so their would be no reason to do it again."
Chase G Stephen F. Austin State University
"I think I am more confident in speaking French and hopefully I've gotten better at speaking louder which I think is key for me to continue conversations in French. "
Alecia D Stephen F. Austin State University
"Studying abroad was truely a life-changing experience that impacted my life in many positive ways. I increased in maturity, independence, self-reliance and openness to new experiences. While on this trip i made friendships with some of the most amazing girls that I would have never meeet if werent for this trip. I also became mo..."
Kelsey C Stephen F. Austin State University
"The study abroad trip to Costa Rica was great. I learned a lot of things about myself that I didn't know which was great. It has opened new doors for me and I am willing and ready to take on the world."
Jermecka M Stephen F. Austin State University
"Yes! It was worth every penny or Colones!"
Amber W Stephen F. Austin State University
"Very much worthwhile! Would do it all over again if I could!"
Sarah H Stephen F. Austin State University
"The trip to Costa Rica definitely made me more culturally aware. It helped everyone realize some of the stereotypes we may have about others. We were able to let go of these preconceptions and really experience other cultures for ourselves."
Rachel C Stephen F. Austin State University
"Yes I gained the prospective of others visiting a foreign country which will help me in the long run if I have these students in my classroom. "
Marissa P Stephen F. Austin State University
"My experience abrad impacted my cultural awareness becuase I was able to make connections between the Costa Rican Culture and my culture. I was able to identify things that we had in common and things that were different. I was able to accept those differences and provide an experience that I will be able to carry over in my cla..."
Ashley M Stephen F. Austin State University
"My cultural awareness is at an all time high. I have never felt so alive in Costa Rica. Learning the culture is truly amazing and being fully emersed is life changing. I now have so much respect for immigrants in the United States, and I now have a grrater appreciation for diversity. "
Kayla R Stephen F. Austin State University
"This was really the best trip for me personally because I really am looking at teaching in more of an inner city setting. I think I now have more of an understanding and empathy for the parents of the children that I serve; I also think I understand more of their mindsets and backgrounds. I always thought that I had an open mind..."
Meagan R Stephen F. Austin State University
"Studying abroad was an amazing experience! I gained so much from it! I acquired more patience with others and understanding of other cultures. I have become more aware of things that aren't just issues in America. "
Sarah R Stephen F. Austin State University
"This trip was so amazing. It prepared me for if I have students who are ESL. I also became more independent and enriched in a culture that I was clueless about before the trip. "
Tiffany O Stephen F. Austin State University
"YES! I learned how to be emerged in a different culture. I will be able to understand a little bit of how future ESL students might feel in my classroom. "
Tiffany O Stephen F. Austin State University
"I learned how a different part of the world lives by living with them. I am now more appricative for what I have and have developed a new understanding of what it is like to be new to a country and not know about the language and culture that I will remember in my own classroom in the future."
Lauren H Stephen F. Austin State University
"Traveling to Costa Rica and being completely immersed in their culture really allowed all of the students to see how difficult it is for students to come into our classrooms in America. I learned so much, not only about Latin American culture, but also about how to create a diverse classroom. I learned more about myself and my a..."
Kanwal L Stephen F. Austin State University
"The trip to Costa Rica wasvery worth it. I never thought what we learned I would have to apply into the classroom but when I got back from Costa Rica the classroom I am in has allowed me to use all the resources I learned from class and apply them into the classroom."
Brandie V 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
"Everything I learned in Costa Rica will be help me in a classroom."
Danielle S Stephen F. Austin State University
"Yes, I feel much more culturally aware and feel confident travelling around on my own."
Monica H Stephen F. Austin State University
"This program deffinantly opened my eyes to be mre culutrally aware. I grew up with prodominantly white americans and never really had the experience of learning about different culutes or experience a struggling ELL learner. We have talked about it many times in classes and played out many senarios, but to actually put myself in..."
Jordan E Stephen F. Austin State University
"YES!"
Lindsie A Stephen F. Austin State University
