Hear From a Peer Who Has Studied Abroad
What is it really like to study abroad? Get the flavor of international study by talking to MIT students who have done it recently. Reach out to Peer Mentors who would be happy to share their experiences and give you insights on how to prepare and what to expect while abroad.
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Cambridge-MIT Exchange (CME)
Course 7, Academic Year 2010-2011
Studying abroad has been one of the best decisions I have made thus far in life, especially in my time at MIT. Going to a different part of the world has given me exciting work experience, unique cultural opportunities, a new perspective on my education and future, a sense of pride and confidence in my ability to adapt to almost any situation, and most importantly a collection of AMAZING stories, experiences, and friends from all over the world. I wouldn't trade my time studying abroad for anything.
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John Cabot University, Rome, Italy (Direct Enrollment)
Course 6-7, Summer 2011
Study abroad is a great opportunity for students to have a blast while learning something new at the same time! I learned so much from my experience in Rome. I picked up a new language, experienced a new culture, made new friends, and ate some amazing food. Most importantly, I learned a lot about myself.
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MIT-Madrid
Course 1, Spring 2011
While studying in Spain, I gained cultural and academic insight that I could not have acquired elsewhere. Taking the leap was definitely among the best decisions that I have made at the institute: I tested my ability to adapt outside of the MIT bubble, developed new friendships and traveled to amazing locations in Spain and throughout Europe.
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Freie Universität Berlin (Direct Enrollment)
Course 20, Summer 2011
Despite believing in having it all at MIT, I would find my MIT experience to be incomplete had I not participated in a study abroad program. While in Germany, I was introduced to learning within a new academic environment and at the same time benefit from cultural differences and experiences of people from all over the globe. Living and studying in Berlin-one of the greatest cities of the world, learning to speak one of the hardest languages around, getting to know friends newly made, and above all, making beautiful memories in a short time are few of the amazing highlights of my time abroad. I truly recommend every single student at MIT to give it a shot!
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Sciences Po-MIT Exchange
Course 14, Spring 2011
I think study abroad is a great opportunity to go out and see the world, to experience a different culture, to meet new people, and to get a better sense of yourself. Sciences Po was a great supplement to my education at MIT because I was able to be immersed in a school focused in the humanities and to see what that was like.
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Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (Chinese Government Scholarship)
Course 15
, Academic Year 2010-2011
I will never forget the amazing year I spent in China. Although I went on quite a few adventures (techno party on the Great Wall, renting out Chinese apartments, eating scorpions), the best part was the day to day life. I loved being completely immersed in local life: riding my bike down the sunny paths of Tsinghua, eating in the large and bustling canteens, and hearing stories from all of my Chinese and international friends. I believe the best way to truly understand a country is to live there, and I highly recommend studying abroad to anyone.
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Become a Peer Mentor!
If you studied abroad while at MIT and would like to help other students do the same, review the peer mentor application and drop it off to 12-189 or send it in by email. Please contact Global Education with any questions.
