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Kaitlyn Tibbitt, Ireland
In my study abroad experience I learned three major lessons: how to not fear rejection, how not to be a perfectionist, and how to feel a sense of belonging with friends and family.
Arryanna Torres, Multi-Country
Semester at sea was unlike anything I could have ever imagined. I became so much more away of cultural diversity but also how much humans as a whole are so similar. There is so many stereotypes around other countries and I genuinely have never been so ama
Abigail Bulthuis, England
My study abroad experience was amazing and it is an experience I will never forget.
Theodore Rounds, Spain
This trip was such an amazing and once in a lifetime experience. I went in not knowing anyone and was able to quickly make friends and have the time of my life.
Emeli Winkels, Spain
My study abroad experience was transformative, marked by meaningful connections and unforgettable travel adventures.
Brady Mills, France
To live in another culture, to speak another language, to build connections with a family thousands of miles from my own all contribute to becoming a well-rounded, open-eyed individual who can better understand the experiences of foreigners at home too.
Keylaiha Brown, Spain
Kaixo! My name is Keylaiha Brown and I'm a senior double majoring in psychology and Spanish. I'm currently studying abroad in Bilbao, Spain to fulfill my Spanish requirements. My study abroad program is through the school's partnership with the CIDE progr
Makayla Lanser, Brazil
I always knew that I wanted to study abroad when I began college. The most difficult thing for me was deciding where I wanted to go.
Kate Millett, Uruguay & Thailand
My Grand Valley study abroad experience was a non-traditional one, where I spent two semesters in two countries and two continents.
Kelsey Clap, United Kingdom
My experience abroad was absolutely wonderful, though it was shorter than the traditional one-semester we packed as much into the month we were there as possible.