Program Reviews

This program was amazing and I loved every second. I stayed with a host mom and she was patient and kind to help me learn spanish and she made amazing food. Also the safety in Alicante was spectacular because I could walk home really late at night from the bar, club or with my friends and not be concerned something would happen to me. The weather was amazing and I spent a lot of time doing homework on the beach as well as traveling around Europe since Alicante had a huge airport. The teachers were really supportive and loved teaching and made it easy to learn.

I studied abroad in Valencia during the summer and I had such an amazing time. I stayed with an extremely supportive host family, and while the language barrier was challenging, I learned so much about the local culture as well as about myself. I took an intermediate Spanish class, where we learned how to speak about relevant social and environmental issues. I also took a cooking class, where we learned how to cook authentic Valencian paella, among other local dishes! I met so many friends, went on adventures I will never forget, and solidified my knowledge of the Spanish language!

Pau was a very small, very beautiful town. Because of it's size, it was easy to talk to strangers and better my French. The people were very friendly, and were always willing to talk to me and better my poor French. The city was very walkable and there were several restaurants, and public places to visit. During the summer, there are many outdoor bars you can go to facing the Pyrenees mountains where you can meet other locals. There is also a beautiful river you can visit and swim in. It was also very easy to travel throughout France and in Spain on weekends.

It was amazing to be able to study child development in Reggio Emilia, the home of the Reggio Emilia Approach. I felt challenged yet supported throughout the program, and I learned a lot. I enjoyed the experience as much as I learned from it, and could not have asked for a better experience. The team that we worked with helped us with the language barrier, culture shock, and invaluable experiences. They helped us with any problems that came up and helped us to feel like we were not alone, even though we were in an unfamiliar situation.

This study abroad experience in Thailand was one of the best experiences of my life! I strongly encourage anyone in college looking to travel to Asia to choose this program! The staff were so helpful and friendly, I still keep in touch with them two years later! If you're looking to experience Thailand authentically, Chiang Mai is the place. It has so much history while not being too urban and touristy. Plus it is very cheap compared to other cities in Europe and the US! The accommodation was clean, comfortable, convenient, and safe. This program gives you so many opportunities to experience Thailand safely and in the best way. I would 100% recommend!!

I participated in their Summer program and I stayed for both sessions. The classes I took were very fun and interesting while also being informative about the topic. Both sessions, they provide the same field trips, so I only did them for one session and then explored Chiang Mai the next session. Everyone was very friendly and open, and they also had Thai students from Chiang Mai University to help us get around and go on the field trips with us. And the food was extremely good! I loved the program and definitely would do it again! I really recommend!!

I spent my Spring 2024 semester in Maastricht, Netherlands. I picked Maastricht because of its European charm and outstanding Public Health program. My experience exceeded all of my expectations. The support I had at the university was superb. Maastricht is beautiful and bike-able and completely safe, it immediately felt like home. The community of friends and professors I met made my experience, and I still talk to many of them. Maastricht is in the heart of Europe, so traveling by train or plane was very accessible. The memories and things I learned will stay with me forever and I’m so thankful for the once-in-lifetime experience of studying abroad in Maastricht.

I absolutely adored my semester on the gold coast. Living in the student apartments was definitely the way to go, I met so many people my age, and hey throw LOTS of fun events. There is a tram that takes you so many places around the city, I definitely didn't feel like I needed a car. The night life is so fun. The best part was how easily I made friends and felt like I meshed in with the local students. I went during the end of February, and the weather was hot, but it was the perfect time to go in my opinion because it started to cool down in about April/May.

This was my first time traveling anywhere alone, so I was pretty nervous at first. This only intensified, not in Korea, but in my home airport as they had somehow lost my bag. However, this all went away as soon as I arrived in Korea. The first thing I noticed was how kind everyone was, including the airport workers who tried their best to help me with the bag problem through the language barrier.

This was a common theme throughout the trip, as Korea was by far the most positive and respectful place I’ve been a tourist in.

This fact, along with the great selection of restaurants, the beautiful street markets and parks to walk around in, the intriguing and very well organized classes, and the friend groups you will make along the way makes South Korea, and specifically Yonsei University, worth the travels and more.

Also, if you were wondering, I did get my bag back.

My homestay with a lovely mature woman in a beautiful building about a 10-minute walk from most of my classes was idyllic.

I had my own room, use of a private bathroom, access to laundry and internet. All of the common areas of the apartment were available for use.

My morning coffee was enjoyed in a cozy kitchen illuminated by a sparkling welcome from the morning sun with a view of the garden rich with colorful flowers, fruit trees and song birds.
The instructors and staff were helpful and extremely competent. They really care about all the students and want everyone to have a great experience. Field trips were well-planned and organized. The Italian Cuisine class was an amazing opportunity to dive into Italian culture and take a soak!