Washington University in St. Louis
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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Washington University in Saint Louis. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Washington University in St. Louis student, please check with the Overseas Programs 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's a great program, very intense experience studying one topic so in-depth. We had a lot of fun along the way too. You are not supposed to leave Ireland/Northern Ireland during the study abroad program, so this is more of a deep experience in one country than a backpacking across all of Europe experience. We also spent quit..."
Caitlin D Washington University in Saint Louis
"YES YES YES"
Allison G Washington University in Saint Louis
"Unbelievably worthwhile! Couldn't have asked for more. Learned about Zanzibar, Coastal Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Swahili, and so much more. Incredible opportunities for self-growth. Go to Zanzibar!"
John D Washington University in Saint Louis
"I became more independent and open to new experiences. I met a lot of great people who I wouldn't have met any other way. The English department at Trinity focuses more on modern literature than the English department at my home school, so I read a lot of texts I'd never been exposed to. It was an incredibly worthwhile experienc..."
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned so much about the culture and South America in general, both inside and outside of the classroom. Also, it may sound corny but I also grew as a person and learned a lot about myself."
Kaylin B Washington University in Saint Louis
"Learned the language and culture in many aspects. It was definitely worthwhile. "
michelle.nahmad Washington University in Saint Louis
"The experience was transformative. I learned a great deal about environmental issues in the Middle East and globally, and about peace building and conflict resolution. The program challenged me to explore my own identity, to learn others' narratives, and to build an identity and understanding of history and current events that i..."
Moriah C Washington University in Saint Louis
"The experience was absolutely worthwhile! I gained so much perspective and grew academically as well as personally. This program made me much more independent and also exposed me to so many aspects of environmental science and policy that I could never experience first-hand at home. "
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I got the chance to travel all over Chile and become fully immersed in the culture. I grew more confident in my ability to speak Spanish and navigate all kinds of situations. "
Sarah E Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned many environmental research methods, made some great friends, and learned about my own independence and capability for traveling. "
Elise P Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned that many of the problems we experience worldwide can be fixed at the local level with small improvements. "
James W Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned about being on my own a lot. I would commute on my own every day, and I was the only American student in my homestay. However, my host family was very kind and approachable, so I spent a fair amount of time with them. I also gained a cross-cultural perspective on topics I'm interested in (psychology, education), whi..."
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"How to be an adult"
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned how to make independent decisions and adapt to an entirely new culture! It wasn't easy at times but I'm so grateful for the experience and have grown so much as a result. "
Annie Gocke Washington University in Saint Louis
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned more about myself and how I interact with different types of situations/people, and I will really take away all of my travel experiences during the semester."
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned a lot about the local culture. With great teaching and living with Spanish speakers, I really improved my Spanish."
Grant Shillington Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned a lot about myself and Scotland and also the rest of Europe (I travelled most weekends) and it was the best four months of my life. I wish I was staying the rest of the year. "
Ivy Zhang Washington University in Saint Louis
"I definitely became a different (and better) person. I've never felt like I belonged somewhere as much as I did there, in that city, with those people. I came to love Classics even more from being on site and seeing it all in person and connecting with it more than you ever could in a lecture hall. I became a happier, freer, and..."
Carolyn Washington University in Saint Louis
"I learned that I could adapt to new situations fairly easily. It was completely worthwhile because it showed me that I deal with change better than I originally thought."
A student Washington University in St. Louis
"CYA is exactly what I wanted from my study abroad. From friendly staff, to eager professors, to beautiful scenery, to amazing food, Greece has given me priceless memories and so many reasons to return. I learned about relying on myself and interacting in a new place"
A student Washington University in St. Louis
"My French ability is significantly better than it was before"
A student Washington University in St. Louis
"I've always been a science person because the way I'm introduced to languages at school was not appealing. When I went abroad, rather than language being part of a textbook, I got to experience language as the lifeline of a culture and community. I am very grateful for this opportunity to learn Spanish. I have had some experienc..."
A student Washington University in St. Louis
"I was able to really explore and embrace my independence, navigating a foreign city and a new experience on my own. I learned a lot about the history of Central Europe from the Central European perspective. I found these both to be incredibly worthwhile, I will cherish this experience for the rest of my life. "
Fanny Wolfowitz Washington University in St. Louis
"Became fluent. Made lifelong friends. Grew close to my host family. YES"
Ben Goodfriend Washington University in St. Louis
"I greatly enjoyed my experience with SIT Nepal. It is hard to summarize an experience that proved so humbling, beautiful, and warm in a few words. I would highly suggest this program to anyone who is looking to challenge themselves, has a good degree of humility, and is easygoing. The staff of SIT NPT are exceptionally kind, tho..."
Rachel Washington University in St. Louis
