University of Rochester
University Information
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."The first couple of weeks I was there the most challenging part was to find my way around, remembering how to get from the building I was hosted at to school, to the groceries stores, or to restaurants; being used to a small university campus, I found it relatively hard to live in a very busy city. This experience however turned..."
Mada V University of Rochester
"Spanish Proficiency, Cultural Perspective, New Friends, Adventures and Memories It was absolutely 100% worthwhile, I couldn't have asked for a better rsemester. "
Sarah L University of Rochester
"Studying with IES in Delhi was just the experience I was looking for: unique, challenging, and full of opportunity. Adjusting to life in a city and country very different from my home city in the U.S. is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done, and IES was excellent in supporting that through great trips, cultural imme..."
Morgan K University of Rochester
"Who I am and what I want to do with my life. That may sound like a lot of pressure, but I mean it. This place makes you want to learn everything. "
M a University of Rochester
"My French skills definitely improved when I was abroad. Taking all of my classes in French, hearing people speak French in the streets, and living with a host family all helped me practice my French, especially as it is used in daily life. I learned to be more independent by having to find my way around a new city. I also learne..."
A student University of Rochester
"I learned so much about myself, about what I value in my life, and what I want to do with my future. It was very insightful being immersed into a new culture. I love my country (America) but the emphasis on quality of life in Australia really got to me and changed my own outlook on life. It was definitely worthwhile and if anyth..."
Brian G University of Rochester
"It's definitely cliche, but I feel as if I came back from studying abroad as a much more independent, sufficient and overall more well adjusted person. I experienced so much abroad that I never had before, and learned that I loved doings things I never thought I would like. "
Sarah G University of Rochester
"I gained the ability to live independently and make friends, making a home essentially starting from scratch in a new country. It was very, very worthwhile."
Hannah V University of Rochester
"I spent the fall semester of my junior year in Christchurch, and I regard it as one of the best experiences of my life. The social climate and way of life is laid back and foreigners are welcomed with genuine friendliness. Kiwis are extremely hospitable and outgoing people; I found getting to know them really enriched my experie..."
Alexandra K University of Rochester
"Studying abroad in Buenos Aires with IES was one of the most enjoyable and lasting experiences I've had in college. Paradoxically, although the demand of the classes in terms of grade rewards are moderately low, I felt that my semester accounted for some of the most important and accelerated learning processes I've had in colle..."
Addison A University of Rochester
"Naturally, I learned so much about Ireland and, surprisingly, found a new appreciation for American culture. I made life-long American friends in the IES program as well as locals and international students at Trinity. Being thrown into a new city where I knew no one was a character-building experience. I have become much more c..."
Louisa B University of Rochester
"I feel really fortunate to have gotten such an opportunity. It was an incredible experience that taught me so much about the world. It was really worth it and if I could I would do it all over again. I met some amazing people, made really good friends and truly learned about my passions and what I wanted to do later in life. "
Nilakshi M University of Rochester
"I definitely found my experience worthwhile. I grew a lot as a person and became more independent. I also got to travel through much of Europe. That being said, I think another program may have been a better fit for me."
Holly W University of Rochester
"I really did enjoy this "
Alisa J University of Rochester
"I got the wonderful experience of doing something that I love abroad, meeting new people and getting to know a new city. My internship was in St Pierre Hospital, located near the city center of Brussels. Being the biggest hospital in the city, the hospital sees a large volume of people everyday. There was always lots to see! I h..."
A student University of Rochester
"The workings of European Institutions as well as many inspiring, smart people who are in politics. Without the connections of EPA, I would have never earned the invaluable experience in European politics."
A student University of Rochester
"Living in a foreign country helped me to think independently. Brussels is a small and manageable city, but I also traveled to 7 other European countries while I was abroad because Belgium is so close to so many other countries. I learned how to travel efficiently and safely. Working in Parliament was the best professional exper..."
Jiore C University of Rochester
"I learned what it is like to both live and work in a foreign country."
A student University of Rochester
" I would highly recommend the teaching internships offered, where you go into Austrian schools and learn firsthand about the average life of a person who may not be too much younger than you and come to understand the similarities and differences between your life and theirs."
Sam G University of Rochester
"It was very worthwhile, the internship especially provided a practical, hands-on experience that balanced the more theoretical aspects taught in my other political science undergrad courses in a meaningful way."
Chris M University of Rochester
"I learned a lot of valuable language skills and things pertinent to my area of interest."
Benjamin C University of Rochester
"The experience was extremely worthwile. I learned what it is like to live abroad, share an apartment with others, experience daily office work, and be a real adult."
Mariah M University of Rochester
"Enhanced my cultural awareness outside of the U.S./more about Denmark/Europe. I felt empowered with my independence to do things without having my parents totally informed beforehand or hindering me. It was definitely worthwhile because the experience was priceless. "
oranguthanh University of Rochester
"I found that I gained independence. By the midpoint of my semester, I was confident in my abilities to even travel by myself to a foreign country that did not speak English as their primary language. "
Katherine O University of Rochester
"lauguage skills. internship experience"
Kellen T University of Rochester
