I think studying abroad was the most valuable experience as an undergraduate. In addition to improving my language skills, I had the opportunity to travel and meet people I would never have met otherwise. I think there is a huge difference between reading about a country in a book and experience daily life in that country firsthand. – Jane M. 

The Quito, Ecuador program was amazing, very organized and affordable. – Loren J.

Studying abroad has been my most valuable experience as an undergraduate because it has helped me to grow as a person, become more confident, a better leader and gave me more passion to work internationally with communities to combat human trafficking in the future. – Mathew R.

Costa Rica has changed my life for the better and I will never forget it. Studying abroad is where I learned to be a part of another culture and it helped me to learn more about myself and my personal and professional goals. – Gabriella Q.

Studying abroad, I learned a lot about myself, improved my language skills, stepped out of my comfort zone, learned about another culture, and formed valuable relationships. – Christian S. 

Studying abroad was my most valuable experience, it helped me learn to live on my own and be an independent person. – Zoe K.

Location: Beijing, China Program: CIEE Beijing, China - Intensive Chinese Language Thematic Area: Governance, Conflict and Resolution Language: Chinese Region: East Asia

Location: Arusha, Tanzania Program: SAO Provider: Minnesota Learning Abroad Center - Tanzania Thematic Area: Environment, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility Language: Swahili Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

Location: Bolgna, Italy Program: SAO Exchange: University of Bologna Thematic Area: Governance, Conflict and Resolution Language: Italian Region: Western Europe

Location: Rabat, Morocco Program: SAO Provider: CIEE Rabat, Morocco Thematic Area: Human Rights Language: Arabic Region: Middle East & North Africa