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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Wofford College. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Wofford College student, please check with the International 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."I improved my Chinese, gained new friends from around the world, discovered things about China I never knew before, and I grew into a better person. Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Brandon Berardo Wofford College
"Having to navigate a new city with people speaking a different language, planning weekend trips, budgeting, and everything else that goes along with studying abroad helped me to become more independent. "
Britton McCurdy Wofford College
"I improved my Chinese skills and I gained a greater sense of confidence in my abilities. I also gained a better appreciation for Chinese culture. It was definitely a worthwhile semester!"
A student Wofford College
"I learned more than imaginable about myself and what I need in order to make myself happy. "
Alex Hoots Wofford College
"Coming from a very conservative city in the southern United States my experience at the University of Cape Town shaped me in such a positive way. The perspective I gained was one I could have only gained in this unique city. Cape Town is vibrant - a mixing pot of so many beautiful cultures accented with immaculate nature, unlike..."
A student Wofford College
"Yes, I wish that a couple more classes would have fulfilled my major requirements, but I understood that this was mainly for Political Science and International Relations majors. "
Tyler Adams Wofford College
"I gained many friends and I learned a lot more Spanish which was my main goal"
A student Wofford College
"I learned how to be independent with a visual disability. I was able to travel independently. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Holly Stevens Wofford College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I am able to cope with social differences and travel issues. The program definitely helped me to mature and changed my outlook on the world from an American point of view to a global one. "
Taylor Reisz Wofford College
"I learned much about myself and how I behave not just out of my comfort zone, but out of typical environment. I also learned that people of different regions and cultures aren't as different as some like to make out. As a Southerner, I found that I had more in common with an international student from Switzerland, than I did wit..."
A student Wofford College
"I learned that there is no "right" way to live. Everyone lives differently; there are no two cultures exactly alike. A major problem today is that many peoples believe their ways of living are superior to others when every culture is formed and adapted to its surrounding conditions and environment. There are better and more effi..."
Mary Cassada Wofford College
"Experiential learning is key, it's better to go with the flow "
Matt Nocella Wofford College
"Spending a semester abroad was more than just taking courses in another country for a couple of months. The experience impacted me in every way imaginable. I experienced the unknown a lot while I was abroad – public transportation, Kiwi slang, Māori language and culture, Tim Tam Slams – and each of these experiences is a memory ..."
Reeves Goettee Wofford College
"I gained independence and confidence in my abilities. The first couple of days in Spain were a big adjustment for me due to the changes in lifestyle and cultural differences. In addition, I had a hard time adjusting to the transportation methods, rather than driving myself everywhere. After learning how to use the transportation..."
Anna C Wofford College
"I learned that it is important to go outside of your comfort zone and that it is important to learn about other people and their cultures "
Dian W Wofford College
