University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a UMBC 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."Challenges quite a few assumptions and really deepened my understanding of life, humanity, and the commonalities (and differences) between people(s)."
Gabriel W University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC
"I learned that I love to travel and I'm not afraid to travel on my own anymore. I hadn't really lived on my own or on a budget before. It was definitely worthwhile"
Kavya Kavanakudy University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC
"My Spanish definitely improved in the three short weeks I lived in Oaxaca. I learned about the history (ancient and modern) of Mexico, as well as got real life opportunities to practice my speaking skills. "
Alison Daisey University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC
"I gained more of an open mind on our world and a different perspective on the way other people live. It also made you realize how fortunate we are to be able to have the opportunities that we do. It was very worthwhile"
Sara Berteling University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC
"I got to travel to France, which I had never been to before. I have a better grasp of the French language. And I have amazing memories."
A student University of Maryland - Baltimore County / UMBC
"I learned so much about the voice. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Looking back, I cannot believe what I did and how much I learned during my study abroad program! We got to travel around Costa Rica for 4 out of 14 weeks, I had a 4 week sustainability internship, I lived with a host family, I took 5 classes, and I had so much fun with the staff and other students. We studied a variety of issu..."
M U University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"I truly can make a life for myself and meet great people far away from home."
Jovan J University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Learning about Italian culture and learning to live independently"
Josh G University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"I think the biggest thing study abroad has given me is a chance to reevaluate myself and how I deal with things. I can't say it was always easy but I've definitely grown from the experience and I think it's going to make my transition into adulthood a much better experience."
Cate S University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"When I came home from my 5 weeks studying abroad, I literally felt like a new person. I realized how much I grew in the time away. I was nervous to go, but afterwards I wished I went for an entire year. I also learned so much of the language. Prior to the trip, I could not understand half of what the teacher would say in my coll..."
Mindy C University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"I needed it for a graduation requirement, so yes, in that sense it did everything I needed. I wouldn't go back with ISA, or go anywhere else with ISA. The only travel-abroad program I have ever attended and liked, consistently, was EF tours. Spain is still reeling from their Franco-era baggage, which makes traveling there outs..."
Melissa S University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Absolutely worth every penny."
Patricia D University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Absolutely. I am currently planning to return to Peru! That's how much I loved it. Study abroad is invaluable experience."
Eva J University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"My study abroad experience was the most amazing thing I did in my college career! I would never trade this experience! I am more willing to be on my own and travel without feeling needy or lost. I enjoy adventure and cannot wait to graduate to explore some more!"
Ela L University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"This experience made me more independent and aware of world issues. It's eye-opening to talk to people from another country and see how they view our culture."
Esther K University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"It broadened my cultural horizons while also helping me actually use a language I'd been studying for almost a decade, and eventually encouraged me to get a minor in French."
masch1 University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Yes, I would suggest everyone that goes through college to study abroad, and if they can, choose this program or at least travel to New Zealand."
Mitchell D University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Absolutely. If I could do it a hundred times over again I would. I loved every minute of Paris."
Sydney G University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Studying at the University of Botswana was an incredible eye-opener. I learned a new language, met new people, and gained insight into a culture completely different from the ones I had been familiar with previously. It was unbelievable, from the food, to the music, to the misunderstandings, and more. I cannot imagine having spe..."
Katrin P University of Maryland - Baltimore County
