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Study abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a student’s life. Experiencing another culture and language and seeing an unknown part of the world while gaining a new perspective on an area of study can be life changing. Equally importantly, students can gain a new perspective on the United States by seeing it from a foreign vantage point. And without question, students will gain insight into their studies at Purchase College. In addition, experience abroad may open new and unexpected doors upon graduation and thereafter.
On campus, visit the study abroad office on the second floor of the Student Services Building to research options available around the world, or attend the study abroad fair in the fall or one of our information sessions. We would be happy to advise you, make recommendations and help you plan for your sojourn abroad. You may also contact International Programs and Services on the Purchase College campus for more information at study.abroad@purchase.edu.
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No important dates configured."Studying abroad really opened up my eyes to how other cultures live and I'm now seriously considering a career in which I'll be able to use my new language skills. I'm also considering moving back down there after graduation."
Amanda R SUNY Purchase
"My study abroad experience gave me the perspective I was lacking at home. I feel it has profoundly changed the direction of my life and made me realize things I might've never even thought about at home."
danielle s SUNY Purchase
"YES! It was wonderful, I learned a lot about Chinese culture but also a lot about other cultures and how different countries interact and view each other. I also learned a lot about American culture that I had never really considered until I saw it compared with so many others. Initially I wanted to go to China because I just wa..."
Jordan R SUNY Purchase
"I learned how to meet new people in a place where I knew absolutely no one, and that is something I know I will live with for the rest of my life. I taught myself how to get around foreign countries armed with only a map, and I learned a lot about myself in the meantime. "
Christie D SUNY Purchase
"I gained a lot of knowledge about Italy and Europe and found that the trips I ventured on and the museums I visited were amazing. Italy will always stay with me and I am encouraging all my friends to try programs such as this one. "
michal b SUNY Purchase
"Traveling and living in a completely different culture and city was incredible. I expected more from the school. Take advantage of any opportunity and don't stress with the school. You will find it very different from the American system: you have more liberty with assignments, not much time to complete them because of the build..."
Chiara M SUNY Purchase
"definitally"
molly S SUNY Purchase
"yes gained independence and extensive knowledge."
Rachel K SUNY Purchase
"So far, best experience of my life. I would have never had the chance to travel as much as I did if I didn't go abroad. "
Lena P SUNY Purchase
"I learned how to rely on myself and open up my world to others and learn and respect their cultures. I was able to practice my spanish on an everyday basis and I realized more clearly what I might be interested in persuing in the future."
Nicole L SUNY Purchase
"Absolutely. I have never learned so much about myself in four months. I feel more confident socailly, I feel I improved dramatically in my craft, and I feel that I truly learned how to live fully. "
Brooke H SUNY Purchase
"The University of Edinburgh provided a great experience by allowing you to determine what you wished to do while abroad. You were allowed to be as involved or uninvolved in the University activities and they put you in housing with local students. My involvement in this experience has certainly changed my perspective on life, ..."
Keith H SUNY Purchase
"The experience was extremely eye opening in how small we are in comparison to the rest of the world. Things that we take for granted in the United States are not readily available in other countries, yet the people remain extremely humble and grateful for what they do have. The locals were truly inspirational and amazing peopl..."
A student SUNY Purchase
"This trip was definitley life changing. It opened up my eyes to new cultures and different lifestyles. I got to travel to Madrid, Paris, and London and now I want to travel to as many places as I can. This experience was so rewarding and I can't imagine my life having not studied abroad."
Katie S SUNY Purchase
"Yes, beyond measure. "
Jesse B SUNY Purchase
"I fell in love with a country, it's language, and it's people. They will all follow and influence me for the rest of my life, and that is something I wouldn't trade anything for. The experience was amazing, and I'm SO GLAD I did it :)"
Jean H SUNY Purchase
"Yes. I learned that I am much braver than I give myself credit for and I learned how to function on my own."
Jennifer O SUNY Purchase
"I could not have asked for a better semester abroad. I met amazing people, i did amazing things while travelling and while at UL. If i could repeat my experience abroad I would do it in a heartbeat. It simply was the best time of my life. "
Josephine D SUNY Purchase
"Yes"
Tarryn O SUNY Purchase
"Very pleased with the experience. "
Tim C SUNY Purchase
"It was worthwhile. I had a wonderful experience. I learned about a different culture, which was much different than I had originally expected. "
Molly B SUNY Purchase
"Future plans: go back, and travel more."
Veronica F SUNY Purchase
"Of course it was worthwhile!! I am impressed with how well I adapted to a new culture and how readily I accepted what came to me. I came to live a different life style, that was completely different than mine. Living this way showed me that everyone's way of life is different and right for that group of people, or even individua..."
Emily C SUNY Purchase
"This experience completely opened my eyes to a world of possibilities. I returned with a love of Spain and Spanish people and culture, and a new perspective and love for my own country. I was able to achieve a lifelong goal of being able to speak another language on a conversational level, and now I am strongly considering a car..."
Skye M SUNY Purchase
"This experience was priceless. I learned to become more independent, and more socially outgoing. This experience has made me see how people approach their studies in a different way. I feel that I am more determined and hard working because of this experience. It was the breath of free air that I needed after having a stream of ..."
Lieneke M SUNY Purchase
