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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Western Washington University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Western Washington University student, please check with the Office of Education Abroad 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."I gained/learned a lot that I could probably write a novel on. So yes, it was more than worthwhile in my opinion."
A student Western Washington University
"I have an amazing life change, the totality of which I cannot explain on this small blob of whiteness."
Jacob S Western Washington University
"The study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile, as previously mentioned I had great improvement in my language skills as a result of going on this trip. It also gave me much insight to Chinese culture and history. During the trip I met several westerners, some from my home state and one even from the same college who no..."
Dylan S Western Washington University
"YES! Traveling is such a wonderful way to learn about yourself. It forces you to take an introspective look on your life. I appreciated so much more about my life in the U.S and gained a deeper understanding of the world. It is such an important experience to live outside of your personal comfort zone and to experience a new cul..."
Christina W Western Washington University
"The experience was definitely worthwhile as I had a fantastic time. I couldn't imagine having a better time and I hope to return to Europe in the future for an extended period of time."
Matthew B Western Washington University
"I learned a lot about how a school is run, how staff work together, how to use curriculum in in new and different ways, and I learned how to connect material being taught in the classroom to the daily lives of my students. This was well worth the time I put forth to make this experience possible."
Monica N Western Washington University
"It was the best decision I have ever made in my entire life. I grew so much, and honestly believe that I am a better and happier person because of it."
Sarah A Western Washington University
"I learned so much from my time abroad. I had the time of my life and enjoyed my whole time. I was able to explore Europe while making lasting friendships with people from all over America and the world. The people I spent my time abroad with have become my best friends. If you are majoring or minoring in Spanish I would highly r..."
Ellen W Western Washington University
"Understand other people point of view coming from different countries."
Brice R Western Washington University
"Studying abroad has opened my eyes to a whole new culture and way of life, it has made me alot more open minded and has sparked my interest in the Peace Corps and Teaching English as a Second Language. I improved my Spanish more abroad then i have in the 6 years of studying it. My life has been completely changed, and for the be..."
Melissa F Western Washington University
"It was very worthwhile. I learned first hand about a culture and a country. I met new friends who are amazing. I saw things that previously I have only read about or seen in pictures. I was 6,000 miles from home and I was able to live without influences from family and old friends. I discovered who I am. "
Josh C Western Washington University
"It made me certain that I want to continue to study Chinese and to live in China for a longer period of time in the future."
Ian N Western Washington University
"It improved my speaking ability in the language considerably. It made more comfortable with speaking it in all sorts of different situations. Before I felt too self-conscious of my level in Spanish, but now I am comfortable speaking it even though I know it is not perfect."
A student Western Washington University
"This was a great decision and I am 100% happy that I did this. "
Sarah T Western Washington University
"I learned a lot about myself and I also was able to gain more knolewdge and ability in my spanish speaking abilities."
A student Western Washington University
"I learned how to communicate in Spanish, be confident in myself, and I really learned what I was made of."
A student Western Washington University
"Gained language skills, friends, incredible memories, and a new life goal--to return to Japan as soon as I graduate to continue my schooling at KCP."
Chelsea B Western Washington University
"This study abroad program was completely worthwhile, I gained an entirely new outlook on different cultures and how they create people. I now see how differently we all act as a result of where we grew up and the history we grew up learning, but also the similarities we all have as people. I now want to return to the Czech Repub..."
Alaina B Western Washington University
"It's impossible to put into words what I learned. I've learned how big the world is, but also how small it is. I've learned that one person can make a difference. I learned that it's important to fight for what you're passionate about and to not take no for an answer. I learned that it's important to keep asking questions and to..."
Kaitlynn L Western Washington University
"It was definitely worthwhile. It gave me a goal for what I want to do with my life, boosted my confidence, and broadened my global experience."
A student Western Washington University
"Through this experience I have grown so much as an individual and as a citizen of the world. I learned that there are other versions of history than what we learned in our high schools in the US, everything has another perspective. "
Victoria S Western Washington University
"I don't even know how to begin to respond to this. The study abroad was definitely worthwhile. My language skills improved, I am more culturally aware (mostly about Europe), and I aspire to learn more languages because of it. "
Zoë M Western Washington University
"that I want to live in london"
A student Western Washington University
"I feel so much more cultured, outgoing, confident, and grateful for having such a wonderful experience. It really changes you to live in another part of the world. You will have an experience that many people don't get to have."
Maddy G Western Washington University
"I learned more of the language, I met amazing people from Spain and all across the world. I was able to travel around Europe. I could not imagine a better year!"
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