University of Illinois - Chicago
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Illinois at Chicago. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Illinois at Chicago student, please check with the Study Abroad Office 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 gained new friends and new knowledge about Spain. It was definitely worthwhile."
Sandra Areli Granados University of Illinois - Chicago
"independence, how to live in a European city, patience with locals and myself. "
Sarah Quick University of Illinois - Chicago
"I became more aware of international issues and politics while learning business tactics for the food and wine industry. I also became more confident in myself, and my ability to be independent in new situations. "
Andrea Zelen University of Illinois - Chicago
"It definitely was worthwhile! I really enjoyed interacting with the locals at my internship and also living with the other students in my program. I would say I visited almost all of the major touristy spots in Paris. "
Gemma Gonzalez University of Illinois - Chicago
"The best thing that I gained from my experience abroad was the sense of personal growth that I never would have been able to cultivate by staying in the U.S., so it was certainly worthwhile. I had never lived alone before or traveled alone; I was forced to rely on myself for 6 weeks. It was one of the most fun parts of growing u..."
Tyler Benavides University of Illinois - Chicago
"I grew as an individual on the program and learned a lot about what I am capable of whether that be traveling on my own for the first time, diving into new things, or making a whole new friend group, study abroad and Ireland was one of the greatest things I have ever done. "
Leana Young University of Illinois - Chicago
"Not enough Portuguese instruction for me but otherwise an awesome program"
Carolyn E University of Illinois - Chicago
"I gained independence, more confidence, better Spanish language skills, and friends that I will have for a lifetime. My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Illinois - Chicago
"From my time abroad, I became more "
Ashley C University of Illinois - Chicago
"In certain aspects I learned more in one semester abroad than I did in the other seven at my home learning university. Thanks to their culture I came home with a new appreciation for the life I am so privileged to live and even desire to change my career path to a more community-oriented profession. I can't emphasize how many re..."
Jordan C University of Illinois - Chicago
"I learnt so much about time management. Of course I wanted to explore and have fun, but I also wanted to get firsts on all my exams, so I learnt how to manage my time really well and I can use that skill in the future too. I gained so much confidence while being abroad and I opened up from the shy girl I used to be into someone ..."
Natasha T University of Illinois - Chicago
"I love the culture of London and getting to know a new city."
Stephanie H University of Illinois - Chicago
"This experience was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and I learned a lot about the Irish culture! I can't wait to go back!"
Kenosha B University of Illinois - Chicago
"YES! I got to meet great people and become more aware of the different health care systems. "
Grecia R University of Illinois - Chicago
