University of Texas - San Antonio
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Texas at San Antonio. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Texas at San Antonio 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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
General deadlines:
Spring : October 15
Summer : February 15
Fall : March 15
Check specific programs for individual deadlines: studyabroad.utsa.edu
"By studying in another country, you can grow so much as a person. I have learned how to be more responsible, how to manage my time correctly, how to stay on a budget, how to plan a trip right, and how to be more organized with so many things on my plate at once. "
Gabrielle Oliveira University of Texas - San Antonio
"Studying abroad in Spain for eleven weeks taught me numerous things. I learned a lot about the Spanish culture and about my ability to integrate into it. It also taught me to be more independent and to be confident while doing so. I learned so many traveling hacks and ways to navigate the world. Studying abroad is an experience..."
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned that we are so fortunate with what we have in the states and take it for granted. In Costa Rica there is not much, but family is what keeps them going and simply being alive everyday is a gift."
Crystal Hernandez University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned that I can travel on my own and navigate around a different country. I also learned several things about the country itself both from the class I took and being out around the city and it's people. "
Halina University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned that I like Taiwan, but this course made me unmotivated to learn Chinese and to hate NSYSU."
Ryan W University of Texas - San Antonio
"It was definitely worthwhile, it made me realize that I appreciate the diversity of cultures and the beauty that is found within each culture."
Jenny A University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned about another culture, which made me more aware of my own. I've changed so much in such a short period of time, and I would say that it was definitely worth the risk. All college students should consider incorporating Study Abroad in their curriculum. "
Jacie K University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned many things about the language, culture, and traditions. I also learned to be more patient and understanding. To appreciate what I have and appreciate others."
Ninfa S University of Texas - San Antonio
"It most definitely worthwhile, I gained personal confidence in many aspects including my fluency in Spanish. I learned that school is important, along with the people you meet in the abroad experience. I have new friends across Europe that I am eagerly waiting to go visit again"
Kevin S University of Texas - San Antonio
"The experience was very worthwhile. I learned so much about archaeological research methods and the Maya in general. I learned a lot about Belize culture, and how to travel while enriching my experiences in new places by doing so."
devonshire.lokke University of Texas - San Antonio
"Saying yes to new experiences: from food, to locations, new forms of thinking, meeting new people, and doing dare devil stunts. "
Esther R University of Texas - San Antonio
"Gained friendships, knowledge of a different culture and language and great experiences through traveling, people and food! I would do it again anytime"
Christine W University of Texas - San Antonio
"It was an amazing experience that taught me many things about who I am in relation to the rest of the world. "
Ashley H University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned from the program how important it is to travel and broaden your horizens culturally and socially in today's work-force. I learned a lot about myself, tried foods I would have never thought I would try, and came out of the experience with a better understanding and appreciation for the diverse world we live in. "
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"I gained experience on how to get a round a public transportation which I do not use at all at home. I was also to gain the knowledge I gained in the classroom to increase my professionalism and it added to my interest in becoming a global leader. "
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"The whole experience was phenomenal. To give you a bit of information about myself. I was born and raised in Morocco. Spend the past few years of my life in the U.S, yet this trip made me feel as if I have never set foot overseas. Its an experience of a life time. Without all the members involvement and the faculty I would have ..."
Hayate E University of Texas - San Antonio
"Yes it was worthwhile. A sense of independence and culture. Traveling is essential to become a well rounded individual and do not look at this as a once in a lifetime experience, but as the first of many"
Lee P University of Texas - San Antonio
"French culture. It was very worth it."
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"I learned a lot in the Program. I learned more about the European culture. I learned traits in the Finnish culture that could be improved in our culture. I began to appreciate what the world has to offer to us. "
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"I gained a lot of experience in dealing with people from different cultures and backgrounds. yes it was very worthwhile"
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"It made me appreciate America more."
jennifer.francis18 University of Texas - San Antonio
"I don't think I fully understand yet what I gained from my experience abroad. I spend every free moment I have reflecting on it. I learned about so many different cultures, wines, cheeses, and metro stops. My language skills improved ten times what I expected they would. I felt confident enough to speak to French people I didn't..."
Rachel C University of Texas - San Antonio
"What didn't I learn? It was incredibly worth while, it's probably the greatest learning experience I will ever have."
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
"Yes, worthwhile! I gained cultural experience."
David W University of Texas - San Antonio
"Yes it was great, I really gained an appreciation/understanding of the Chinese culture, at least in the area we visited."
A student University of Texas - San Antonio
