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The Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs serves students who wish to customize their undergraduate experience. Advisors in the Center specialize in three areas: study abroad, interdepartmental programs, and senior scholars research projects.
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No important dates configured."My Spanish improved immensely from taking classes and living with a host family. Getting to travel and explore Chile with my friends from the program was absolutely incredible. "
A student University of Rochester
"In my time abroad I gained a better understanding of French culture and improved my level of French. This experience was definitely worthwhile I can't wait to go back!"
A student University of Rochester
"I was really looking to improve my speaking ability and learn more about the culture, as I am half Japanese. The experience really opened my eyes to a new sense of self."
Charles Hunter University of Rochester
"I learned how to assimilate in a different environment in a seamless manner. I improved my Spanish skills - and I learned how to study in a different academic system that what I'm used to."
Abdulwahab Alhaji University of Rochester
"I am so happy that I chose this program. I loved the aspects of cultural immersion, and felt like I really understood a different culture by the end. I didn't want to leave! "
A student University of Rochester
" Studying abroad in Freiburg im Breisgau, a small city in SüdDeutschland(South Germany) seems like an underrated opportunity so far. But comparing to other IES Programs in Europe it's absolutely unique. People gain both local experience in a typical German town and international experience by taking field trips to other c..."
Renjia Huang University of Rochester
"I learned so much about Vienna's culture, Austrian politics, the education system there, some German, great friends, what it's like to live in a big European city. SO worth while."
Julianne McAdams University of Rochester
"I learned that the world is such a big place, and it is important to leave your comfort zone and go see as much as you can. This experience also helped me realize the importance of respecting and not judging things about another culture that I may not understand. "
Anne University of Rochester
"I loved that I got to practice my Spanish everyday. I also feel much more independent now. I had never lived in a big city before, so learning the public transportation system and how to get around made me feel much more comfortable with traveling. "
A student University of Rochester
"A better understanding of what health policies can do and how they affect our day to day lives. I gained an international experience that I never had, and challenged how I viewed things prior. "
Kevin Au University of Rochester
"I learned a lot about South African history and culture, which I had no idea about before. We don't really learn much about the history of other countries at school in the US, so I felt like studying abroad helped me to understand more about how South Africa got to where it is today."
Anna Metcalf University of Rochester
"I feel I've gained a better sense of self-awareness, self-esteem, and am more willing to take greater risks to jump into the unknown. I have a much better perspective of where I stand in the world as a student, an individual, and politically as an American--a mirror is admittedly held in front of you and your nationality as you ..."
A student University of Rochester
"Traveling to Australia was the first time I ever left the country and I grew a lot throughout my experience. I gained a profound interest in exploring the world and meeting new people. Throughout my schooling at Rochester, I had met many people throughout the world but nothing compares to actually traveling to a different countr..."
Michael Kaplan University of Rochester
"See previous question. Yes, of course."
Katie Harvey University of Rochester
"My experience increased my world view drastically. Living in a different country for an extended amount of time really immersed me in the culture and the way of life. My classes were also extremely interesting and informative. The experience was definitely worthwhile both for the fun experience as well as for my future career fi..."
Damani Eubanks University of Rochester
"The biggest thing I learned from my experience studying in Madrid is that the world is much bigger than we think. There is so much history and culture that can be unlocked by just learning another language, and usually learning a language is easier when immersed in the environment. "
A student University of Rochester
"I learned so much about the language and culture. Almost as much in five months as in the previous 5 years I've studied Spanish"
Nate Woodard University of Rochester
"It was an incredibly worthwhile experience, I learned a great deal about myself as a person and how I interacted with people from around the world."
Peter Martin University of Rochester
"I learned that when you're lost, a compass will make yo lost more north. But I also learned that with the right people any experience can be an adventure, no matter where you are. "
Lauren Bolz University of Rochester
"I learned a lot about myself, the world and other people. It was a worthwhile experience that i'll remember forever. "
Elizana Joseph University of Rochester
"Being abroad helped me learn who I am. In Granada I did not have the daily life stress that I experience at my home university, so I had time to think, time to explore, and most importantly time to enjoy Spain and Granada. I learned how to be a better person, how to better connect with people, and what my true passions in life a..."
Casey B University of Rochester
"Amazing friends, broad sense of cultural enrichment, adventure and great stories"
Sandra A University of Rochester
"I definitely improved my language skills and also learned so much about the history of Chile. I enjoyed learning about the Chilean dictatorship from many different perspectives such as the health perspective through my internship and through a course on Human Rights that IES offered. "
Andrew T University of Rochester
"I gained conversational German skills, life-long friends, and a deeper understanding of the challenges of international relations. I better appreciate the struggle of learning a new language and working with others to better our world. It was most definitely work it!"
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