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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Winona State University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Winona State University 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
Deadlines:
Spring / Winter break - October 1
Summer - February 1
Fall / Academic Year - March 1
"I loved Prague, just go with another program!"
Karen S Winona State University
"I became very appreciative of my life at home and that some people you meet from around the U.S. are not the best people."
A student Winona State University
"I learned that if you really want to learn Spanish, or whatever language, you need to go without a program, or be really proactive about meeting locals (going with a program CAN work). "
Sam D Winona State University
"Not sure if it was worthwhile... did terrible here and could've just not gone and I wouldnt have to go thru the stress of what happened with my GPA and major..."
A student Winona State University
"I loved studying abroad here. I learned so much and really grew as a person. "
A student Winona State University
"I learned a lot about myself and I have a much higher appreciation for the Midwest. I also learned I want to live abroad, but in a larger city. "
A student Winona State University
"I learned about the culture of Spain and was able to improve me speaking abilities. "
Danielle M Winona State University
"I understand the language and culture much better. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Katie S Winona State University
"I learned so much about myself as a person when I´m out of my comfort zone, I´ve learned more about politics and world issues from international students and I gained so much knowledge about spanish and Spain! One of the best decisions I´ve made."
A student Winona State University
"It was definitely worthwhile I wish there was more direct interaction with locals and definitely a different living situation. I did really learn a lot about culture and meet a lot of amazing people in my program. Our director was great and was super helpful!"
Karrah N Winona State University
"Yes, my experience was worth while. Academically maybe not, but the friends I have made and the travels and tours I have done made it all worth it. "
Megan M Winona State University
"Spanish"
Brianna Bjorge Winona State University
"I grew a lot while being abroad. I gained a lot more independence. I will never regret this decision "
Gabriella S Winona State University
"I learned so much about myself and who I am as a person. I challenged myself, became fluent in a language, and became better at dealing with difficulty ."
Emily N Winona State University
"I gained a lot of knowledge about Costa Rica and the Tico people.. Learned a lot of Spanish. Our activities that we did as a group were all very fun as well"
kylee.homewood Winona State University
"It was an amazing cultural and linguistic ! It was honestly one of the best experiences in my entire life!"
Cassie G Winona State University
"My language skills and ability to work around what I don't know has really improved. It was definitely worth the trip and has opened my eyes to a new way of living."
A student Winona State University
"I've learned how to be more enviornmentally cautions about my decisions, I've learned more Spanish than I could imagine. It was so worth while, I would so do this again."
A student Winona State University
"I was able to get a better view on other cultures and what they thought about the American culture. There is so much that I don't know about this world and this experience makes me want to be more informed and enlightened on the happenings in the past and present. "
Abigail Palmer Winona State University
"It was very worthwhile. I learned more about myself and grew as a stronger person. I know I am more confident that I can take care of myself and handle myself abroad. I also traveled on my own to Patagonia for one week to push myself to the limits of the earth. It was the most rewarding thing I have done and I highly encourage s..."
Shelby T Winona State University
"That Latin America is a VERY diverse region! Whatever stereotypes I had about the Southern Cone being similar to Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean were completely shattered by living in Argentina, a nation where most still consider themselves more "European" in identity. Discovering this diversity in language/dialects, cu..."
Colton Rohde Winona State University
"language skills. yes"
Katie Winona State University
"I learned the language while not even realizing it. Sure I went to school for 4 hours everyday, but I went home and I would speak Spanish with my host parents and learn even more. I gained independence and a new view of the world. "
A student Winona State University
"My overall anxiety that I've had for years decreased. I think it was because I couldn't just wake up or go home I had to live through these days. I gained friends, confidence, a new language, and became more cultural and understanding. "
Lauren Winona State University
"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture, history and people. Some cultural things even taught me a bit about my own culture. It was definitely worthwhile and something that I will always carry with me. I'm so glad that I chose Granada and I can't wait to get back out in the world."
A student Winona State University
