University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student, please check with the UNC Global 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."It was definitely worthwhile. I gained much more independence and confidence in myself and my ability to travel. I also gained another perspective and learned a lot from the Greek people I interacted with. "
Natalie M University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned in depth about the history of South Africa and the importance of having an international perspective. It was worthwhile, it shaped how I think today."
Anna M University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Attending the SIT Jordan program was worthwhile. my experience abroad has broadened my perspectives about refugees and humanitarian crisis. I also learned more about Arab culture. Moreover, I gained hands-on experience about supporting the most vulnerable communities in Jordan by interning at the Jordanian NGO that works in HIV..."
Chao M University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Lots of friends and confidence in myself and my ability to travel. Definitely worthwhile."
Naomi N University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned a lot about the origins of democracy and the local culture in Athens. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kendall R University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Spending the summer at CYA allowed me to broaden my understanding of the world through the people I have met and the stories I have heard. This has been an incredibly important experience for me and has allowed me to adjust much of my perception of how we all fit into the places we inhabit. From this powerful experience abroad, ..."
Elizabeth University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I loved studying abroad in Greece! It was a great experience, and I can't wait to return"
Leighann Vinesett University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Incredibly worthwhile. Made friends, gained independence, and will go back to the US more confident in my language learning skills and my ability to adapt."
Samantha Hines University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Studying abroad in Athens has been an invaluable experience! The CYA program has truly change my life. The staff had some of the most compassionate and helpful people I have ever met. I got to form lasting connections with friends that will last a lifetime, while also exploring the beautiful city of Athens. While exploring arche..."
John Helmy University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Not only did I significantly improve my Spanish speaking, writing and reading/comprehension skills, but I also learned a great deal about the Spanish culture, learned to love and appreciate history, and learned quite a bit about myself. I would say my experience abroad was more than worthwhile and I am eager to pick up right whe..."
April Turner University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I gained lots of friends and a world of experience that will live on in my memory (and my camera roll!)."
Liv Ingram University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I would say I grew more as a person and i learned a lot more about myself. "
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I was able to live with four different homestay families while abroad and each taught me invaluable lessons which I will take with me forever."
Marguerite Leek University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I gained a more nuanced understanding of the region's politics, people and language. You do not simply learn, you experience it. "
Tracey Spaugh University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned so much about the Bible, early Christianity, and ancient Greece. Also, being abroad without my parents gave me so much self-confidence for traveling in the future!"
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned a lot about the cultural differences between America and other countries. It was definitely worth it."
Lindsay Martinez University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"My class (ARTH 356, a course on Greek Heritage) was taught by an amazing professor, our class excursions were immersive, and the friendships I built will last a lifetime! This study abroad was absolutely worthwhile, I'd do it over again in a heart beat!"
Morgan Fisher University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned that locals love helping you learn their language so don't be shy and make mistakes because that is the only way you will learn. "
Bianca Maheia University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I was able to see just a little bit more of the world and the beauty and kindness that exists out there. I was able to go see art that I had only ever read about, visit the graves of Van Gogh, Edith Piaf, Simone de Beauvoir, and I was able to eat fresh bread from a bakery on my way to class. All of these things are memories that..."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I gained a new confidence in my ability to go out, try new things, and succeed. I made so many friends and connections while there. "
Hannah Strickland University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"It was worthwhile because I learned to me more persuasive and determined "
Ashley Yoo University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Not only did I learn so much about Spain and Spanish culture, I also learned more about myself and grew as a person. I became more responsible, more independent, and most importantly more aware about the world we live in."
Anna Patricios University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"It was absolutely worth while. I learned about a new city and got a sense of traveling alone and being independent. I learned that its easier than I thought to connect with different people and that traveling with people who share the same interests can make the experience so much better. "
Samantha Ferraro University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I learned about Korean culture and learned more Korean. I don't think it was worth all the stress I went through by not having much help from ISEP or my home university and their ridiculous due dates/payments/fees."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"I really grew as a person. I learned a lot about my heritage and saw a different side of my life. I see now how easy it is to travel and it opened up a lot of doors for my future. I am a lot stronger and more independent of a person now all from studying abroad with CYA. The time and money spent was so worthwhile. I can't imagin..."
A student University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
