Spotlights
Did you study abroad? Submit your spotlight reflection below and share your experience with other students!
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Justin Horst, United Kingdom
�Studying abroad was life changing for me. It was the best collegiate decision I made. I learned more about myself than at any other time in my life. I took marketing classes while I studied at Edge Hill University."
Nyasha Juta, Chile
While in Chile I learned Spanish in classes and I applied it into the real world. As weeks went by I was able to communicate with my host family and learned so much about Chile, their lives, and their culture.
Chelsie Leathers, Thailand
While studying halfway across the world, I rode elephants, spoke new languages, explored caves, wandered high mountains and allowed myself to get lost.
Jessica Ansara, Jordan
The past four months have been extraordinary. Being abroad has given me a skill set that no classroom could have given me.
Shayla Lipischak, Greece
My decision to study abroad in Greece on Paros Island was absolutely the best decision I ever made. Studying abroad opens your eyes to a whole bunch of things, one being how other cultures are taught in school.
Megan Steenwyk, Czech Republic
I chose Prague last minute - as in, the day before the application deadline. It was absolutely the right choice for me and I sincerely suggest taking a chance on a new place. Just go and learn all you can with the time you have!
Victoria Pryson, France
As I look back on my time in college, I can say without a doubt going abroad was the best decision I had ever made. During the summer I spent in France, I learned more than I ever imagined and made memories and friends I will cherish for a lifetime.
Ted Tabor, New Zealand
New Zealand and the entire study abroad experience has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. No matter how much homework you do before your trip, there will be things that surprise you and stretch your thinking - helping you to grow as an individual.
Manté Baldwin, Japan
Go when you think about going. Don't let anything deter you.
Elly Rosenthal, Germany
I had always wanted to go to Germany, and I was studying German and International Relations at GVSU, which made me yearn to see the world!