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“South Korea was the best experience of my life! One summer month spent abroad was worth more than many months at home.
Trying something new everyday made me a stronger person with an open outlook on life."
Marsha Jennings
Summer 2007, Asia Program
University of Ulsan (Ulsan, South Korea)
“My first thought upon arriving in Vigo was ‘My God! I’s green’. My second thought was ‘That is so not Castellano’. But I quickly fell in love with the Gallego language and culture, as well as the mountains, the granite buildings, the crazy architecture on campus, the port and the beach. Most of all, I fell in love with the wonderful friends I met. The fact that I could’t read half the signs in the city never became an issue.”
Leanne Thurman
Spring 2007, ISEP Program
Universidade de Vigo (Vigo, Spain)
“I met so many new people and learned so much about the Korean culture in only one month! The time, money and minor set-backs were worth the experience.
There is no better place to find a peace of mind and personal growth than in another country. Try Korea!”
Cassandra Bruington
Summer 2006, Asia Program
University of Ulsan (Ulsan, South Korea)
“The opportunity to travel and experience so many different cultures was truly one in a million. I would recommend it to anyone. I’s not only a chance to learn about others, but about yourself, as well.”
Jeremiah Wall
Spring 2006, Magellan Exchange
Hogeschool Zuyd (Maastricht, Netherlands)
“One can learn and study about culture, language and differences around the world, but until they experience it first-hand the’ll never truly understand it.”
Theresa Wilshusen
Spring 2007, Mexico Program
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (Guadalajara, Mexico)
“Studying abroad was by far one of the best decisions I made throughout my time in college. Reflecting back, I can see how much I developed personally and learned about myself, but also gained a new cultural perspective and appreciation that is difficult to gain while studying in a classroom in the middle of the U.S. I would encourage all students to explore and pursue the opportunities that NW offers and discover and develop themselves both academically and personally.”
Sarah Meyer
Summer 2004, MCTS Program
Maastricht, Netherlands
“I can’t even describe in words how amazing studying abroad is. It is something that cannot be measured or spoken of unless you have actually done it. I think that everyone should take the opportunity to learn about themselves, others, and the world through education abroad.
I was able to travel through Europe for about one month for really cheap. I had the best time of my life and I will never forget the stories, good times, learning experiences, and most importantly the friendships I developed while abroad. It is the best way to network throughout the world and learn more about other’ countries, as well as your own.”
Kimberly Dalzell
Spring 2006, ISEP Program
University of Maastricht (Maastricht, Netherlands)
“I never thought I would be able to speak Spanish fluently, but after just 6 weeks in Mexico, I was able to roll it off my tongue easily! I encourage those who want to learn a foreign language to study abroad, because there is no better place to learn than in the actual native speaking country. Not to mention, you have an amazing time while doing it.”
Kimberly Dalzell
Summer 2004, Mexico Program
Tecnologico de Monterrey (Cuernavaca, Mexico)
“I loved my experience so much the first time I studied abroad in the summer, I decided to come back again in the fall! I met some of my best friends in the world and learned that there are so many different cultures just south of the United States.”
Kimberly Dalzell
Fall 2005, Mexico Program
Tecnologico de Monterrey (Cuernavaca, Mexico)
“Studying abroad changed my life in so many different ways. It was an experience that can never be duplicated, and I will never forget all of the wonderful times I had.”
Erin Loges
Spring 2007, Maastricht Center for Transatlantic Studies
Maastricht, Netherlands
“Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I read Shakespeare inside the Globe Theatre, walked along the same roads the Romans did thousands of years ago, and experienced places I've only known about through textbooks. All the while, I had the time of my life and made friends across the world. I would go back in a heartbeat.”
Ashley Scott
Spring 2007, MO-London Program
Imperial College (London, UK)
“Studying in Maastricht was a perfect location. I was completely submersed in multiple different cultures- the Dutch culture, French culture (from Belgium- just 25 min. away), and Mexican culture from the students in the program with me. I became so much more aware of the cultural differences and how to respect and learn from them. I was also able to travel so many places because Maastricht was so centrally located in Western Europe.”
Kelsey Luers
Summer 2007, MCTS Program
Teikyo University (Maastricht, Netherlands)
“The MO-London program was a spectacular opportunity to see history, art, theater, politics, and the modern world all meet in one great city”
Emily Lipira
Summer 2007, MO-London Program
Imperial College (London, UK)
“Ik ben niet wie ik wa” “I am not who I was.”
Justin Nickerson
Spring 2007, Magellan Exchange
Hogeschool Zuyd (Maastricht, Netherlands)
“I learned more Spanish in 6 weeks abroad than ’ve learned in 6 months in the classroom.”
Amanda Preston
Spring 2007, Mexico Program
Tecnologico de Monterrey (Cuernavaca, Mexico)
“It was challenging to understand the cultural norms, but it also gave me such an appreciation for the Hispanic culture. I feel like I finally understand what I read about in textbooks! I’s so cool to see pictures in a textbook and say wow I have seen that.”
Amanda Preston
Spring 2007, Mexico Program
Tecnologico de Monterrey (Cuernavaca, Mexico)