“Studying abroad was the best decision I’ve made so far at UofM. I was able to complete courses for my major while exploring a new city and culture.”
“My world before going to Spain felt very small. However, watching myself navigate a new city taught me much about myself and the other cities beyond the ones I grew up in.”
“Thanks to my study abroad experience, I was able to further my language skills in an immersive environment and get to understand international perspectives.”
“I am surprised by how much I enjoyed my time abroad! I did not expect to love Brazil as much as I did.
“I overcame my fear of learning new languages, something I had always struggled with, and made some of my best friends through the program with whom I’ve already planned a reunion next month.”
“There are so many people and places that can teach you valuable lessons if you’re in the right mindset, which is why it is so important to be open-minded and willing to take in these experiences as they come.”
“I left with a completely open mind and returned with new friends, knowledge, connections, and even career trajectory.”
“A core memory of mine was sitting by the Hangang River and eating food with friends while the sun was setting. It was so scenic and was the breath of fresh air I needed in life.”
“I feel more engaged with the culture of the country I visited because I was guided through the experience by local students, professors, and program coordinators.”
“The impact of this trip was not only realizing my dream of traveling abroad, but also made me learn a lot about myself, and connected me with people who have a similar mindset.”
"Leaving Morocco was so difficult because of how much I loved my host family, the program, and the friends I made."
"I loved being able to explore with friends and see landmarks I'd only ever read about or saw on TV."
"Every single part of my experience was incredibly eye-opening and rather important to me. I've never done anything like this in my entire life so I hold all that I did very close to me."
"I would recommend that all people take the opportunity in college, while they are young and free to explore that which suits them the best, to go abroad."