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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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Hannah W Wofford College
"Independence! Everything I did was on my own and I definitely made mistakes here and there but they were worthwhile for future travels. I gained a great deal of knowledge of the Chilean healthcare system and how it compares and differs from that of the U.S."
neelam.mulji Wofford College
"It's impossible to write everything I learned and how I changed in one paragraph! My time abraod was such a blessing and I would do it again in a heart beat. I had the wonderful opportunity to see the world in a different light, explore my interests and expand my outlooks. Nothing compares to going abroad!"
Ashlyn K Wofford College
"I learned a lot about the healthcare system and differences between the United States and Chile. I also learned to live independently and collaborate with my friends and students in the program to do things I wasn't normally used to. These experiences definitely made it worthwhile!"
Neelam M Wofford College
"Best semester of my college career. Quite possibly the best 4 months of my life. Easy but interesting academics, awesome people, loads of adventure, and fresh Guinness. What more do you need?"
Jordan B Wofford College
"The ability to speak French, adaptability into new culture, confidence. It was worthwhile."
A student Wofford College
"I learned soo much about myself and the people around me. I got to experience a different culture that seemed so very very different from my own at first and yet became familiar and comfortable by the end. I LOVED my time in Granada and would recommend it in a heartbeat!"
SavyMack Wofford College
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained a better appreciation for culture. I learned so much about myself and Barcelona itself. I significantly improved my language skills."
katie.duncan.505 Wofford College
"My ability to speak Spanish definitely is much stronger now. I also learned more about global perspectives and seeing the world in a different light. Also, I learned a great deal about the Spanish culture. It definitely was worthwhile because I gained experiences and knowledge to benefit me for a lifetime. "
A student Wofford College
"I became a much more confident German speaker, and I also became more culturally aware. The program was definitely worthwhile. "
Michael M Wofford College
"Studying abroad was such an incredible and eye-opening experience. I could not ask for a better way to spend my time in Europe. "
Ben O Wofford College
"I learned that most young people in the United States are very unaware of the world around us and the international and intranational events taking place. I think that I have become much more invested in understanding events outside of the bubble I have created for myself. I definitely believe that it was worthwhile. "
Nicole C Wofford College
"I learned so much from my study abroad experience! My Spanish speaking skills, and my writing improved greatly over the course of the semester. I also gained a lot of confidence in my knowledge of the language! I met people that I still keep in touch with 3 years later! I would go back and study abroad at Instituto Franklin in a..."
claiborne.fletcher.5 Wofford College
"From my experience abroad I learned how to be an independent global-citizen. I am much more open to change and different cultures than it was before. By living abroad I also learned how to adapt to situations and learned how to rely on my language and communication skills. It was a worthwhile experience that I will cherish forev..."
Sarah S Wofford College
"It's hard to believe now, a few months out, that I actually lived in Nantes, France for four months. While I was anxious to see the world, improve my french, and make new friends, I accomplished everything I could have imagined. This experience opened my eyes to new cultures and allowed me to understand that relationships can ..."
A student Wofford College
"My time in Rome, Italy was unlike any other experience I have had in my life. Although I was only there for a month, I felt like it was the perfect amount of time to get a taste of the Italian culture. The IES Rome program helped me learn about a new culture and field of academics. The program was based around the art and histor..."
Chief E Wofford College
"I gained so much confidence from this experience, it was my first time really traveling alone. I am not afraid to travel alone anymore and am comfortable using local transportation anywhere I go. "
A student Wofford College
"I learned a lot about myself as I traveled with friends and made new ones along the way! I learned that I can take care of myself as well as acclimate to a new and foreign environment. I stepped out of my comfort zone and gained so many priceless memories and experiences because of it. This program and my time in Italy helped me..."
Emily P Wofford College
"I learned confidence, boldness, how to say yes to everything and how to say no with assurance. I learned to fail gracefully and to take on my biggest fears and stresses. I learned the value of telling stories and being open and vulnerable in an unfamiliar place."
Addie L Wofford College
"I gained an appreciation for other cultures and loved of history"
Janey A Wofford College
"I was taught how to be an adult. I was raised with others of very different backgrounds. It was the greatest experience I've ever had."
A student Wofford College
"The program really helped me to narrow down the field that I want to pursue a career in through my core course. Although I loved my other classes this alone made the entire semester worthwhile."
A student Wofford College
"I learned how to adapt to new places, people, and cultures! I learned how to handle things going wrong in unfamiliar places and then navigating countries where I didn't speak a lick of the language! Most importantly, I learned how to communicate across cultures in social and professional environments! "
Chdillon Wofford College
"I learned how to work across cultures! I worked with Italians, Indians, Americans, and Swedes! I learned how to communicate and better explain things and to adjust to new environments with people from totally different cultures! "
Chdillon Wofford College
"I learned how to live on my own and support myself when I became homesick or yearned for normalcy. I learned that different and change are a good thing and healthy for the young mind and body. I learned that I love to travel and there is nothing I would rather spend my time doing than seeing the world. I learned that there is mo..."
Madison Morsch Wofford College
