University of the Pacific
University Information
The University of the Pacific is a private university in Stockton, California that is the only private school with fewer than 10,000 students to offer degrees from eight different professional schools.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of the Pacific. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of the Pacific student, please check with the Study 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
Fall/Academic Year Deadline: February 22
Spring Deadline: September 24
"This entire experience was amazing. Although I was very homesick, I am so glad I made the leap and came here and stuck it out. I made some amazing friends, had some VERY awesome memories, and I will never forget this experience. This was totally worthwhile."
A student University of the Pacific
"I gained more knowledge about myself than I ever could have living in the states. Definitely worthwhile "
Amanda W University of the Pacific
"It was definitely worth while. I learned how to live and learn in a new environment where I was not fluent in the language. "
BIANKA M University of the Pacific
"This experience abroad helped me realize how much I enjoy travelling to new places and it makes me want to travel to other places, to see more of the world. What I experienced in New Zealand is definitely worthwhile."
Phoenix P University of the Pacific
"Really try and LIVE abroad, not just study! Living in a bubble with fellow students is not fun, so take all the opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture, especially if that is one of your intentions in studying abroad! "
Michelle M University of the Pacific
"I gain a lot of confidence in myself and I learned what it really meant to be independent! that even though I stuggled at times it was worth every minute! i learn more of a culture i never been before. I was able to go to an amazing country and live an experience like no one else. not only that even my classes at PUC were great,..."
Yasmin M University of the Pacific
"I gained a wide understanding of Ghana as a whole country and how to conduct fieldwork."
Shannon C University of the Pacific
"I gained a better understanding about a foreign language and culture. It was definitely worth it because now I have good understanding of the "spanish culture"."
A student University of the Pacific
"Being back in the Pacific has reminded me of my Polynesian culture and has taught me the confidence and understanding of what it means to be a Samaon in my American context."
A student University of the Pacific
"Of course it was worthwhile! I learned a lot about myself, how to be independent and formed many of my own world-views. "
chelsea.wood.3597 University of the Pacific
"I learned that even though a culture is interesting and wonderful, my personality affects my experience. My personality can either merge with a culture or not."
Brianna H University of the Pacific
"I learned so much about myself and exactly what I am capable of. I learned that I can push myself way beyond my comfort zone and learn a new language, create a new life and even conquer some of my fears. "
A student University of the Pacific
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A student University of the Pacific
"I learned a lot...mostly you learn a lot about yourself. Who you are, what you enjoy in life. Probably the best lesson I learned was to enjoy life. In the US, we don't know how to enjoy life. We always work work work. In Spain, they know how to enjoy life. Before Spain, I was always stressed out with classes and was always worki..."
Deidre G University of the Pacific
"Learn to live in the moment and enjoy what around you, while appreciating the knowledge and history around you. "
A student University of the Pacific
"I learned how life works in one of the largest and busiest cities in the entire world. "
A student University of the Pacific
"I learned a lot about the local culture. I also learned a lot about traveling and organizing trips."
A student University of the Pacific
"I absolutely loved living in Buenos Aires and wish I could have lived there for more than a semester. It definitely was worthwhile and I can't wait to go back."
user42424242 University of the Pacific
"Overall, yes the experience was worth wile."
garycpn University of the Pacific
"Being more open-minded about everything and humanity is really good! I have met so many people who have made my trip the best study abroad experience ever and I'm extremely sad that five months flew by so fast. "
Sharon C University of the Pacific
"I learned a lot about myself as a person. I learned what I like to do and what types of people I want around me. Most of all, I learned how to enjoy life. I always stressed out too much over school before. I learned that isn't the only thing that matters in life. You need balance. However, I learned this after staying for anothe..."
A student University of the Pacific
"I really enjoyed my experience with IES. I felt that my language skill was a appropriately placed and the professors were easy to talk to as well. "
A student University of the Pacific
"I learned how to be independent, learn to not be afaid of new experiences, learn to cook, made new friends from around the world, enjoyed travelling on a frequent basis."
Jennifer I University of the Pacific
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about a culture completely different than my own and learned a lot about myself in the process, especially being able to grow and adapt to new situations. "
Shannon C University of the Pacific
"too much to sum up here, but it was worth every second and penny."
Anna R University of the Pacific
