University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Massachusetts Amherst. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Massachusetts Amherst student, please check with the Education 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 learned so much about myself and the ways I can thrive in environments unfamiliar to me. In addition to everything I learned in class, I learned more from the friends I made and being in the city. "
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I grew a lot as a person while I have been abroad and I really like who I have become. I have also met so many people of different backgrounds at Sant’Anna, in Sorrento, and also in all the countries I’ve visited. This allowed me to learn about so many different cultures, other parts of the world, and make unforgettable connecti..."
Hannah C University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained a new sense of independence and appreciation for different cultures. "
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Yes it was worthwhile. you learn so much about how to live in the real world and about the city you are in."
Maggie Montgomery University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"It was absolutely worthwhile! Though I was only in Australia for about six weeks, I became far more independent and knowledgeable about another culture. I always knew I wanted to travel, but my study abroad experienced further deepened that goal. "
Haley Brennan University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"It was worthwhile. I learned about the Malaysian culture, International trade and finance, strengthened my Chinese, made new connections, and made many friendships."
Robert Micajah McGehee University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned what life is like for people in the Mediterranean. I also learned about different parts of Europe. "
Dan Yurkovetsky University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
" CAPA is a unique study abroad experience that gave me some amazing opportunities for personal growth. I studied in Barcelona in spring 2019. My specific program was small which at first was scary but it came with some amazing flexibility. The small class sizes allowed professors to personalize the coursework and even take us o..."
Sean Glynn University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned a lot about the history of Australia and I got to explore places that I probably never would have got the chance to see if I didn't study abroad. It was totally worthwhile in my opinion because I made new friends and got to check a few things off of my bucket list. "
Clare Sullivan University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Oxford learning is great, but only when it comes from Oxford professors"
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I gained further knowledge about myself that I would've never found had I never gone abroad to New Zealand. I found out more about my identity, what makes me happy, and what kind of life I hope to have. I also learned the value of global knowledge and understanding, and my world-views shifted in response to my experience abroad ..."
Olivia University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"During my time in New Zealand, I feel as though I was able to integrate fully into the laid-back lifestyle of the Kiwi population. I spent much of my free time exploring the naturally beautiful landscapes that the country had to offer and taking full advantage of the hospitality that was easily found around every corner. TEAN ma..."
Brian Gage University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"While abroad I gained something many people lack; self-love. I learned to love everything about myself. I learned how fortunate I am to live the life I Iive. I learned the importance of travel and how it humbles the soul. I would 100% recommend studying abroad to anyone looking for an adventure. Traveling has helped me realize h..."
Jelitza Gonzalez University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"This experience really gave me a chance to see how people live in other parts of the world. I made friends with locals, hiked mountains, and got out of my comfort zone. I will always remember this experience and the people I met as one of the best times of my life. "
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned how to travel on my own and learned more italian"
Andrea Papa University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Definitely how to expand my comfort zone! Going to Italy ALONE was terrifying, but knowing everyone was in the same boat was awesome. And, the more I travelled, the more I realized that the initial hesitation of new experiences is something everyone experiences, and it doesn't necessarily go away with age!"
Jennifer N University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. Prior to this trip, I had no international travel. Now, I consider myself to be a more confident person in general. I gained more awareness of my role as a global citizen. Studying abroad broadened my world view and made me gain a deeper appreciation of people and the earth. I learned to..."
Skylar Yee University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I learned to be more independent. It’s often easy to go with the crowd when people are planning to do things, but I also realized that I had to do the things that I wanted because it was my experience. I also gained a new perspective Because of the differences in South African and American cultures and history. I Am thankful for..."
Kimberly Reilly University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I love speaking Spanish, I love all my friends, and I love Santiago so much because of its diversity and ability to never bore me. I had the perfect host family. I would sometimes get frustrated when it came to my Spanish, but everyday you are learning and improving. I felt like I was learning and improving every single day, no ..."
Bridget University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Clinical experience"
Juan Gabriel medrano University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I gained a better world view and perspective of the world from a different country/culture. Very worthwhile to have the experience immersed in a new foreign place."
Jennifer Rossi University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"I gained independence and I am more confident. I am able to see the world in different ways after seeing how others live their lives. I appreciate other cultures more and every moment was worthwhile. I learned more about who I am and who I want to be one day."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"The ability to be on my own and embrace a new environment"
Tommy Ranucci University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"Although Morocco was always where I wanted to study abroad, I couldn’t decide between two extremely prominent, strong programs (IES being one of them). I was even finishing my other application when I found IES. However, from its website alone, I could tell that IES was a transparent, direct program that provided students with t..."
A student University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
"My experience was marked by a lot of self-discovery. I made awesome friends, learned a lot about myself, others, and the world around me, and came out as a more complete human being."
Cameron University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass
