Resources: Student Comments
It might be helpful when making your decision to peruse our archive of Student Comments.
| Student & Location | Comment |
|---|---|
 Megan Gallagher '14University College Dublin, Ireland |
"Going to Ireland was the best academic decision I have ever made. I was really on the fence about abroad and for the most part was leaning towards not going. I cannot express how happy I am that I decided to go because it is an experience unlike any other." |
| Caileigh Feldman '14 University of Cape Town, South Africa |
"Studying abroad was harder for me than I thought it would be but I am SO glad (cannot emphasize this enough) that I did go and I think I learned and grew a lot in the process." |
| Zachary Jacobs '14 IES Metropolitan Studies Berlin, Germany |
"This course ranks as one of my favorite in my entire academic carrier. Uli is everything you could ever want in a professor. Cool, calm, collected, Uli's presence and demeanor is one of a kind. Class was never dull, and Uli not only took us on excursions, but also arranged for guest speakers to come into class. One such speaker was a diplomate from the Iranian Embassy in Berlin. This experience was one of my fondest, as we were able to ask questions, converse, and enjoy an experience I never could have had stateside." |
| Zuwena Plata '13 University of the West Indies, Barbados |
I would say the most positive aspects of the university was just how different everything is. I learned how to deal with challenges I had yet to face (and doubt I will experience) while at Haverford and I loved the freedom that I had since it wasn't a study abroad program like you might find elsewhere. You're just a student who happens to be studying in another country for a semester. You have complete freedom to make the semester yours. You can hang out with exchange students, locals, both, students from other islands or all of the above. Your experience is what you make it. I can't think of a better way to summarize my experience except that it was absolutely awesome. Even with some bumps in the road while I was there (and before I even made it there), my positive experiences outweighed the negative by far. |
| Shanina Halbert '13 San Jose, Costa Rica |
I loved my friends and the program coordinators. Honestly it was an experience that I couldn't have gotten in any other way and I am so happy I did it. If asked, I would do it again. The program coordinators, Isa and Zaida were the highlight, what wonderful people! |
| Kate Irick '13 IFSA Butler in Buenos Aires, Argentina |
I was living with a single, older woman. We had a tremendous relationship, only positive. I grew extremely close to her and she was the best possible host mother I could have had. She gave me independence and freedom while also being nurturing and spoiling me. I was able to make a lot of connections between the classroom and Argentine society and culture as a whole, especially through connections made between my volunteer work and my anthropology class. Don't stop at the classroom!!! Keep looking for ways to immerse yourself in different facets of Argentine society. The most positive aspects of the program or university: language immersion, the opportunity to explore new extracurricular and volunteer opportunities, which creating an experience of service learning and personal growth tailored to your personal interests. |
| Sandra Tamarin '13 University of Edinburgh, Scotland |
We learned about Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic poetry from the earliest collections of written poetry, like the Book of the Dean of Lismore, when poets were considered to be one of the highest classes in society, to 20th century poetry, passing through poetic commentaries on many of the major events in the histories of Scotland and Ireland. |
| Emily Strace '13 IES Berlin, Germany |
I built a really strong relationship with my host family. They are instructed to only speak German, which made the situation somewhat awkward and frustrating at first, but after spending more time with them we became really close. I would go on bike trips and go to art exhibits with my host father, go shopping and cook with my host mom, and play video games with my host sister. We brought each other back souvenirs from places we visited, celebrated each others birthdays, etc. When home they were almost always available and willing to talk, but they also respected my privacy. |
| Sophie Wasserman '13 University of Melbourne, Australia |
I absolutely want to travel so much more now and just explore as many places as I can. I've become less interested in certain areas of psychology and more interested in some of the classes I took like marketing and criminology, which are very much related to psych. It sounds cheesy but I grew so much as a person and just became more comfortable with myself. Making yourself try something new, even if you hate it, makes you more flexible and open-minded and eventually it becomes a habit. I was proud of myself the first time I successfully navigated the trams or got up on a surfboard and my time spent out of the classroom was infinitely more valuable than my time inside it. |
| Jessica Boyd '13 DIS Copenhagen |
The course is challenging only because the language itself is a very difficult language (especially to pronounce). I found the course to be very interesting, and important for living in Denmark. Just a basic understanding of the language, history and culture is very helpful and surprisingly interesting. My Professor was fantastic. She's an excellent teacher of the language, and she understands the cultural differences between Denmark and the US due to her long-term relationship with an American. I felt that I learned a lot during my semester in the danish class, and I liked it a lot more than I thought that I would. |
| Pola Lem '13 ACTR St. Petersburg, Russia |
The excursions were a high point of the program; they exposed us to the culture and showed us parts of Russia we might not have seen on our own. In general, I felt I matured hugely while abroad, though this might not have been particular to my program, but rather, the study-abroad experience. While I was pursuing Russian before, the language immersion experience made me feel far more confident in my language abilities (and of course, increased them greatly). I felt happy, on returning, that I had chosen Russian as my major. Interacting with native Russian-speakers was the best thing for my growth as a Russian student. |
| Kelsey Meisenhelder '13 University of Hawaii |
It was incredibly positive for me academically to be part of a much stronger geology department than the one at Bryn Mawr. I got the opportunity to take classes that I could not have taken at Bryn Mawr or Haverford and to meet established professors in fields different than those at Bryn Mawr. |
| Emma Sawin '13 Budapest Semesters in Mathematics |
The math classes were interesting and challenging, and I became much more mathematically mature. It was also great to be in a community of all enthusiastic math students. |
| Jonathan Black '13 Prague, Czech Republic |
Prof Cilek is amazing. He truly understands the "world" and helped share his vision with us. Knows nearly everything about nearly everything! Seriously. This was by far the most fulfilling class (we all agreed). He taught us how to travel (be curious and explore - really "see" the place) and how to live (endless wisdom). I could go on and on about this course, but quite simply, take it. Amazing. |
| Ivana Evans '12 Mendoza, Argentina |
I did an internship (not associated with the program) at the school where my host mom teaches. I observed and taught in a few English classes. It was great to do what I love in another country. |
| Olivia Swomley '12 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
IFSA had a ton of volunteer opportunities and cultural excursions that people could go on. They were quite strong. They kept us updated a lot and had a wide variety of activities that they tried to involve us in. Mario the director was especially wonderful. I made a habit of going to his house a few times a month with a friend to play on his piano and sing together. He was incredibly generous and interested in our lives and our abroad experiences. |
| David Thorstad '12 Oxford University |
Pembroke is a very friendly college. Visiting students were completely incorporated into college life. The experience was simply wonderful! |
| Megan Bedell '12 Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University |
Living with the "real" Oxford students and taking the same courses as them made it easy to make friends beyond the American clique, which was good! Oxford is a huge university & has many, many clubs and societies, so there is no shortage of things to do. |
| Brooks Gifford '12 London School of Economics |
London is such a cosmopolitan city, however, and LSE is even more so, that I often forgot I was in the UK and instead though I was in a futuristic, pan-cultural city. I learned that of London's 8 million residents, 3 million were born outside the UK. |
| Kat Wyly '12 University of Stockholm, Sweden |
My Swedish society classes were GREAT in introducing me to Sweden and helping me understand historical references and modern topics! I DEFINITELY recommend this program and going to Stockholm. I am incredibly happy I chose to go here. |
| Cara Lawler '12 University College Dublin, Ireland |
My favorite course, Madness and Civilization, possibly ever taken while in college (certainly while abroad). This course is what has inspired my thesis direction, and potentially future studies. Focused on the development of mental health practices, facilities, etc in Ireland and England during the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s. While often including challenging material due to the subject matter of the course, it was extremely engaging and the professor's familiarity with proscribed books/related authors made it only more fascinating to study. |
| Shally Kim '12 IES Rome, Italy |
Italian 101 was, by far, my favorite course while I was studying abroad. I thought that my professor was engaging, youthful, and passionate. I loved living with an Italian student companion, and especially in an apartment complex that housed, primarily, Native Italians. I thought the people, culture, and food were the most incredible and enjoyable part of my experience. |
| Danielle Nui '12 CET Bejing, China |
The language pledge really helps improve your language, Beijing is a really great city. |
| Gemma Donofrio '12 IES Rome, Italy |
I loved my living situation! I lived with a single, older woman in an apartment, which I was a bit worried about at first because I had been expecting to live with a family. However, it turned out to be an amazing experience; my host mom was very kind and we got along very well. Plus, hearing Italian first thing in the morning, at dinner, and last thing at night really helped my language skills a ton. |
| Dalibell Ferreira '12 Ghana |
The academic content gave me historical, political and economic perspectives that granted me further understanding of social issues and dynamics within Accra and all of Ghana, particularly regarding the effects of "development" and the stark impact of globalization. |
| Rebecca DeHority '12 King’s College London |
Studying abroad has been the best part of the college experience thus far. My career interests (medicine) have not changed, but I would say that they were strengthened. |
| Beatrice Sanchez '12 Argentina |
Argentine students and professors were very kind and welcoming. I enjoyed studying in a large, politicized, public university--very different from my experience at HC. It gave me a new perspective on my priorities. I have a greater sense of wanting to explore and live and be in the moment and take life in... I never felt as engaged or creative or alive as I did when I was traveling, and I am highly motivated to seek those experiences out again. That experience is helpful in my personal life and in my planning for career goals after college. |
| Anna Rayne '12 Cape Town, South Africa |
Taking a class in African history as well as African music helped me to understand the basis of South African culture and the environment. The history class in particular helped me to learn about the many different groups of people who make up the diverse people of South Africa as well as the various events that may have led to apartheid. I joined the UCT soccer club and played for the First Team. I competed against other South African schools and even against a school from Namibia. It was a very valuable experience and gave me the chance to make some good South African friends and take part in a sport that is so loved by the south african people. I also joined the Ski and Mountain club and was able to experience some of the incredible natural world that makes Cape Town and its surrounding area so unique and beautiful. I volunteered in a TB hospital in a township in which I worked with young children under the age of 7 who were all being treated for TB in a government-funded inpatient TB hospital. I also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and helped to build houses in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. |
| Margaret Selsor '12 Galway Ireland |
I took three history courses that gave me an interesting background into Irish history and culture - especially the Two Irelands in the 20th century course. The Irish poetry course gave me a look at how Irish culture has developed, and how proud the Irish are to be Irish. I enjoyed learning Irish history, and traveling around Ireland. The people were friendly, and Galway was a very honest and safe place to be in (for the most part - like Haverford). The food and the pubs were fun. |
| Matthew Millemann '12 UWI Barbados |
Cultural History and Industrialization of South Africa: It was in the top tier of classes I have taken. The professor was incredibly intelligent, very accessible and very passionate about South Africa and its trajectory as a country. South Africa has endured a radical formation mainly through cultural clash and warfare and is now in a situation where it must choose how it proceeds in the future. The ethnic history and relationships between the various European colonizers and the numerous native tribes is one of the most interesting phenomena I have ever studied. I highly recommend both the professor and the class. Barbados is Amazing! It is worth spending way more than 5 months in Barbados and I could not recommend going in any higher or more intense degree. It consisted of 5 months that I constantly revisit as some of the most interesting and amazing months of my life. |
| Julia Pringle' 12 Prague, Czech Republic |
Study abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I feel like I have become so much more independent and confident since I've been gone. I also think its really important to travel to other countries to get a broader world-view; I've returned with both strong criticisms of the US as well as new-found appreciations for it. |
| Anna Menon '12 IES Rome |
I lived in Piazza Ippolito Nievo 21. A gorgeous apartment in Trastevere,Rome Seriously, I don't think I will ever live in such a nice apartment in my life. |
| Julie Singer '12 University of Edinburgh, Scotland |
I have a greater appreciation of Art and am planning on declaring a minor in History of Art. Career-wise, being in a new place helped me think about what I can do that has meaning both for me and for the world. Be prepared for a very different academic experience. It can be difficult to interact with groups of students that are not the nice, thoughtful, respectful Haverford students that you're used to. It might be hard to make friends and adjust at first. |
| Zoe Becker '12 Shanghai, China |
The conversations I had in Chinese on a daily basis were a huge factor in the big jump in fluency that I attained over my time there. Also, my internship gave me a good deal of experience that will help me with medical school. |
| Elena Satten-Lopez '12 Belgium |
It was a thought provoking course with a reasonable amount of reading. It was a seminar class, which I really appreciated. The professor was really engaging and blended a good amount of lecture and dialogue. There is nothing like getting a sense of the world through traveling and immersing yourself in a different culture. I realized there were certain things I took for granted and assumed as normal. While I did not experience a big "culture shock" my ideas were challenged simply by being in a different environment. |
| Kathryn Johnston '12 CHP Czech Republic |
I would recommend study abroad to EVERYONE, this past semester supplemented my academic experience in so many ways and really helped me grow as a person. I absolutely loved Prague and Europe, and the opportunity to live in and see the places I have read and written about for so many years was incredible and so valuable. I loved having class in the palace gardens, at museums, or in abbeys nearby school/the dorms. Our professor was highly qualified and practically a human encyclopedia, so we were definitely given insights into Czech culture and European society in a way that we could not have accessed on our own. |
| Meg Bishop '12 Mendoza, Argentina |
The people are extremely friendly, interested in you and your experiences as well as sharing theirs, and willing to show you around and help you in whatever way is necessary. Mendoza is safe, and cultural, and interesting. And the program directors at IFSA are wonderful! |
| Dylan Lazovik '12 Copenhagen, Denmark |
I had the best host family I could have received in Denmark. They provided me with food for breakfast and lunch and we ate dinner together as a family every night. I never felt awkward spending time with them and they allowed me to go into the city to spend time with friends whenever I wanted. They allowed me a great deal of independence, and as long as I kept them informed about my activity, they did not ask questions or interfere. They also took a great amount of initiative to include me in family activities and help me progress with Danish. Living with a Danish family was the highlight of my experience. I feel like I have a new home in Copenhagen now. |
| James Burton '11 Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University |
Best year of my life. If you are the type of Haverford student that needs a break from Haverford and wants to bring your academic experience to the next level while having the time of your life, go to Oxford. It opens doors like you wouldn't believe. |
| Nora Graham '11 University College London |
The UCL Political Violence and Intrastate Actors course was fairly difficult, but definitely the most rewarding class I took in London. The teacher's lectures were very fast paced, as were discussions, which were led by students in seminar. Prof. Bakke was extremely intelligent and open to meet outside of class if necessary. The exams were very thought provoking- they required a lot of empirical research as well as close attention to the theory learned in class. |
| Josh Dubow '11 Kings College London |
I traveled alone in Spain and became confident working my way through new cities and countries without speaking the language fluently or having local contacts. I loved living in a giant city where something was always going on and there was always a new park, museum, concert, pub, restaurant, club, etc. to check out. I learned how to navigate an academic system very different from that at Haverford. |
| Carmen Delehanty '11 IES Rome |
Rome as a Living Museum, Pier Paolo Racioppi, Instructor: I found this course to be challenging and was easily my favorite course I took abroad. I learned much more than I expected, especially because of our weekly field studies all over Rome. The teacher was always engaging and expected a lot out of us. |
| Emily Carton '11 University of Edinburgh |
The professor was really, really fantastic and reignited my interest in philosophy. The discussion was great, the reading was challenging but well-explained, and the focus on Christian theology is one I had never before experienced and thus was really appreciated. The most positive aspects of the program/university was meeting people from different backgrounds and different countries; traveling! I was living with non-Americans, studying with non-Americans, and generally not around Americans I met some really interesting, really intelligent people! Because of your study abroad experience, I have a much better idea of what I want to write my thesis on. |
| Madelyn P. Hoagland-Hanson '11 University of Edinburgh |
I loved seeing the Highlands, Scotland is an amazingly beautiful country, would recommend traveling up to the Highlands as much as to mainland Europe--they are incredible. |
| Wilson H. McKerrow '11 Budapest Semesters in Mathematics, Hungary |
Budapest is great city to be a student in. Cheap food and alcohol, great public transportation, access to many neighboring countries, and of course great math! |
| Katelyn M. Seither '12 King's College , London |
The Practice of Medicine program is amazing. It made my study abroad experience. It was one of the most enriching academic and personal experiences of my life. Each seminar gave me a new perspective on some facet of medicine and intensified my (already strong) desire to become a physician. The clinical attachments were particularly fascinating - I watched a patient's heart start beating again in her chest after she was taken off of bypass, went on rounds with a pediatric cardiologist and neurologist, and spent a day shadowing in an HIV clinic. I also formed lasting friendships with the other pre-med students in the course and got to see the inner-workings of Britain's National Health System firsthand. My study abroad experience helped (forced?) me to become much more independent and self-reliant. |
| James Appelgate '11 Xalapa Mexico |
The host family treated me as though I were their own son. It was amazing. |
| Anna B. Provitola '11 Sweet Briar Paris |
This course was great. Mme Mellado was the most engaging professor I had whilst abroad; she is extremely engaging and gets everyone in the class involved. While the content is of course limited since it is only grammar, if a student wants/needs to study grammar while in Paris, this course is absolutely the way to do it - a lot of fun!! And Mme Mellado is always willing to help, even outside of class if necessary. This course was definitely challenging, but it provided a really interesting perspective on French "gender and sexuality studies" (which isn't really a field in France). Mme Matheron can be intimidating, but responds really positively to foreign students participating. Proust was of course very difficult, but I really enjoyed this course. This was one of the most difficult things during my time in France. Learning to work in French and interact with my colleagues in French was a real challenge for me, but doing it was also one of the most rewarding things. I didn't always have enough to do, and at times it was frustrating, but in the end I think it taught me a lot more about French culture than any of my classes did. I highly recommend doing an internship if you are going abroad for the spring or the full year (they aren't offered in the fall). There is also a rapport de stage - a 15 page paper about your internship at the end. Everyone who worked at the program office was extremely helpful and easy to talk to. I was 100% satisfied. |
| Frasat Ahmad '11 Cairo, Egypt |
I learned how to read the news in Arabic and learned the vocabulary needed to do so. I can actually pick up an Arabic language newspaper, and understand most of what is written. Every day, we had to present on a news article in Arabic, and through practice, we memorized a lot of vocabulary. This class was primarily based on memorizing all of the necessary words for reading the words, but we did not just sit there and memorize: we read, spoke, listened, and wrote intensively. We had to write essays, debate in Arabic about news topics in the Middle East, take weekly tests, and listened to BBC and Al-Jazeera news clips. The teacher, Elsa, though very tough, was highly accommodating, and made herself very available. She also was one of the best Arabic teachers I have had. The people here are some of the most friendly people I've ever met. Sure, there will be vendors that will always hassle you to buy something and rip you off because you're a foreigner, but even so, Egyptians are extremely friendly and always want to talk to you, out of genuine curiosity. |
| Alejandra Alvarez '11 Temuco, Chile |
I was fully immersed in Chilean culture, which really allowed me to practice my Spanish skills and develop more confidence in the language. Most of the things that I learned while abroad were outside of the classroom. For the most part, my relationship with the locals really helped me adapt myself and learn about the culture. |
| Thao Linh Lam Viet '11 CET Globalization in Shanghai, China |
Traveling around Shanghai and to other cities was an invaluable experience. I observed how Chinese people interact with each other, how they use language in everyday life, their attitudes on historical sites. Through various dialogue with the locals, I learned a lot about their views on family relationship, America-China relationship, Americans, Vietnamese etc. Most of all, the different parts of China really have very distinct culture and people. Now I know that each Chinese's views and opinions are so related to where they are from and/or grow up. This will help me in interaction with Chinese later. |
| Rebecca Kuperburg '10 Xalapa, Mexico |
YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO TO MEXICO! It was an incredible semester. I met wonderful people, ate incredible food, and took amazing trips (jet skiing in the gulf, riding horses in Chiapas, swimming in beautiful beaches...). You won't regret spending a semester in Xalapa. |
| Melissa Robbins '10 University of Edinburgh, Scotland |
I truly made some of the best friendships of my life. I learned to appreciate another culture and live an independent life. |
| Rebecca Salvo '10 A Semester ALMOST Abroad University of Hawaii |
My Hawaiian Studies course opened my eyes to the real Hawaiian society. It was probably my favorite class out there because I learned so much about the past and present natives and I was able to see things from their perspective. |
| Meredith Slifkin '10 CHP, Prague, Czech Republic |
I learned a lot about Czech history/culture and Communism and Eastern Europe in general that I never would have learned if I didn't take these classes, or live in this city. it's a unique experience that I really value. |
| Brian Tashman '10 CHP, Prague, Czech Republic |
Prague is a tremendously beautiful and lively city, and also very affordable compared to the rest of Europe. There are great opportunities both on the academic and social ends. It is also in the heart of central Europe, which means that it is easy to travel to other countries. |
| Kathryn Estabrook '10 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
I'd say that my academic interests have become more focused and this experience has re-invigorated my desire to study feminist theology and Spanish. Both of which were topics that I was interested in before arriving in Buenos Aires, but this experience has only strengthened. |
| Amy Thomas '10 Melbourne, Australia |
Living in Melbourne is amazing! It is such an accessible and vibrant city! The trams were super convenient and I lived close to Uni and center city. So perfect. I loved studying in Melbourne and am hoping to go back to Melb Uni for grad school or to visit Melbourne again one summer. It was nice to meet students from all over the world and to learn about different forms of education systems. |
| Anna Eyerer '10 Mendoza, Argentina |
I loved the Mendoza program! The city was beautiful, the people were caring and friendly, and the culture is fascinating. In general, I felt comfortable and safe in the city and enjoyed the many activities and excursions available in the city and surrounding areas (paragliding, for example, is a must). Also, it was extremely easy to travel around Argentina so I was able to visit many other cities, which was a wonderful experience. I have become much more confident. After all, if I could manage moving to a foreign country that I knew nothing about with limited spanish speaking skills and have an amazing time, then I definitely can handle living by myself and having a job after college. |
| Marisa Militello '09 Mendoza, Argentina |
My experience in Argentina was without a doubt the best time of my life. I have never learned so much about myself and been challenged in ways I never thought possible. Studying abroad was what completed my Haverford experience, and I know I would not be the same person I am now without it. |
| Naomi Koide-Gasser '09 University of Ghana, Legon |
Ghana is incredible. The 5 months that I spent there were some of the best months of my life, and I learned valuable lessons about myself that I could not have learned on the Main Line. |
| Monica Rao '10 CHP, Prague, Czech Republic |
I really loved Prague. People tell you to go because it is beautiful, but this isn't really the reason why my experience was so fascinating... once you're living in a city like that, in fact, the initial beauty and grandeur stops hitting you as much. Instead, I embraced how I was exposed to a different culture, way of looking at history, and a way of understanding people. I feel as though my point of view has literally been grabbed and dragged a bit. Although my classes on a gut level weren't very challenging or enlightening, I still view my experience as academically enhancing for two reasons; one, simply because I learned another way of teaching...apparently that is really the way they learn complex topics in Europe, and two, because of who taught us... the small bits of history and perspective that were dropped along the way were absolutely valuable. For example, my professors describing dodging gunfire from the invading Soviet Army, and or explaining the "Munich Betrayal," rather than the "Munich Agreement." I know American reasons for fearing communism, but I can't imagine a better experience than hearing from Czechs who had lived under it why they fear it more. There aren't a lot of better ways of learning than from first hand. |
| Stephanie Noble '09 Honolulu, Hawaii |
It was the best semester ever! Not only did I get to experience a unique part of American culture, but enjoyed studying in a very supportive environment full of beauty and amazing wildlife. |
| Trey Stevens '07 Temple, Rome, Italy |
Study Abroad should be mandatory for all Haverford students. |
| Matthew Tomich '08 Galway, Ireland |
If I could transport Haverford to one of my favorite European cities, that would be ideal. |
| T. Daniel Logan '08 Edinburgh, Scotland |
I loved the freedom and Edinburgh is my new favorite city. |
| Hayley O'Malley '08 Honolulu, Hawaii |
Studying at the University of Hawaii was an invaluable experience for anyone who wants to learn from an incredibly geographically, culturally, and linguistically diverse place. |
| Lorin Jackson '08 Granada, Spain |
One thing I learned was how our language shapes our thoughts and perceptions of the world, philosophically. Other cultures may or may not operate in a completely different framework from our ideals, values and methods of survival. |
| Marc Adelberg '08 Siena, Italy |
I have a much greater appreciation for the Italian culture and I cherish the opportunity I had to live independently yet in a close knit program in and small city. |
| David deAngel '08 Siena, Italy |
Finding Siena was like finding a hidden jewel. |
| Karen Barker '08 Vienna, Austria |
As an Anthropology major, spending time in a foreign country will always enhance my cross-cultural understanding. |
| David Hartmann '08 London School of Economics and Political Science |
My foreign study experience definitely reinforced and built upon my desire to pursue politics and international relations. |
| Mari Christmas '08 Xalapa, Mexico |
Mexico is fantastic and I really learned a lot about the US from the policies implemented [in Mexico].... a deeper understanding on many levels. |
| Sarah Walker '08 Seville, Spain |
I loved the city and the travel I had a chance to do. The whole experience was amazing. |
| Alexandra McCoy '08 Melbourne, Australia |
College life was very inclusive and supportive. The University had a lot of resources and the class choices were great. |
| Elliot Rabinowitz '08 Delft, The Netherlands |
Thank you Haverford for giving me the opportunity to have such an amazing experience that I will surely never forget. |
| Luke Henderson '08 Aberdeen, Scotland |
I was able to take courses not offered in Bi-Co in Land Economy, Rural Policy and Ethics in Planning. Seeing how planners and the planning system function in the UK gave me a better perspective on how planners work in the US. |
| Jennifer Benson '08 Barcelona, Spain |
Catalonia is very different from the rest of Spain and some people consider themselves more Catalonian than Spanish. The Catalon language is very different from Spanish but it is what the people speak [in Barcelona]. |
| Julia Iodice '08 Rome, Italy |
I think I'll take more Poli Sci after having such a great experience with it in Rome. |
| Andrew Garza '08 London School of Economics and Political Science |
Amazing academics. Great students who are both smart and fun. Very diverse international housing. |
| Trey Stevens '07 Temple, Rome, Italy |
I loved Italy before and I love Italy now. I will probably live in Italy for part of my life. |
| Julia Erdosy '07 King's College London |
Keep offering the King's program with the Globe Theater component! It was the best two weeks of my life. |
| Rob Sgobbo '07 London School of Economics and Political Science |
Best place to go if you want full integration. Can't see myself having gone abroad for only one semester--at LSE, it is very necessary to be there a year. It opened my eyes to new job opportunities in business and finance as well as shaping my thesis topic on American Nationalism. |
| Steve Spaulding '05 London School of Economics and Political Science Boston College Law School |
The LSE is hands down the best preparation for law school that anyone can have in college because the all-or-nothing three hour essay exams... |
| Rebeccah Lijek '07 St. Peter's College, Oxford University |
I was able to specialize in infectious disease biology, my major interest and the area of research I plan to do as a career. I would not have been able to take this level of courses until graduate school in the United States. Third term, I was able to do an independent research project--comparable to graduate level research. It was an invaluable experience--great people and fabulous research environment. I highly recommend it. My research for a term there will be published in a prominent scientific journal (AEM)-a great boon for grad school applications! |
| Chloe Jones '07 Cape Town, South Africa |
I would like to talk to all prospective abroad students and tell them to go to Cape Town - you will not regret it. |
| Alison Stoffregen '07 Santiago, Chile |
It was the experience of a lifetime and I would recommend that everyone go abroad. |
| Joyce Sun '07 Melbourne, Australia |
Loved the students. Loved the profs. Beautiful campus and always something going on in the city, laid back atmosphere. All the major cities are on the coast, so if you like the ocean... go to Australia! |
| Lindsay Karzon '07 Melbourne, Australia |
It was absolutely awesome! I highly recommend it to other students. It is one of the best experiences I've had. |
| Peter Blessington '07 Aberdeen, Scotland |
The people are amazing. I made so many close friends. |
| Steve Hagenbuch '07 Valparaiso, Chile |
I really enjoyed being abroad -- it was definitely the best experience of my life. |
| Nicolette Gable '07 Leuven, Belgium |
Flemish Art - This course was excellent and useful. Germanic through modern art taught with slides and field trips. |
| Andrea Fishman '07 Prague, Czech Republic |
The city is amazing. It has so much to offer and such fun. And then its so easy to travel. The program takes great care of you and helps you out and provides activities. (no drawbacks) |
| Ethan Dupree '05 Rome, Italy |
Hats off to the Haverford abroad office and Temple University/Rome program! Thanks for everything. |
| Sarah Jones '05 Seville, Spain |
Study Abroad is what you make of it. If you want to have fun, you will. Go out and meet people. Travel. Spain was one of the best experiences of my life. It'll be hard to come back. |