Spring 2015 Participant
I gained the independence to do things myself. If you can handle yourself in a foreign country, you can do anything.
Anna Elizabeth Pebley, Academic Year 2016 Participant
Even though I studied abroad in England, I gained a whole new insight at how to approach people, see the world, and understand my place in it. I lived with several international students (England, Czech Republic, and Pakistan) and they opened my eyes to how others live and perceive things. You come to realize how small you truly are, how expansive the world is, and all life has to offer.
Traveling, of course, was amazing and an experience I would not change for the world. I met so many people and did so many things; I feel like I really lived and learned.
Anna Victoria Meyer, Fall 2017 Participant
There's something about being thrown into situations across the globe where you only have yourself to rely on that teaches you self-efficiency, self-confidence and patience. It's truly a 'diving in the deep end' kind of learning experience, but in it, it's so rewarding.