UGA - Warnell - Discover Abroad: England and Scotland : Testimonials (Ambleside)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by UGA StudyAway
Final Reflection Questions
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The most significant take-aways was getting able to see amazing sights and fully immersing myself into another culture. Also, I was able to learn from others and make new friends and learn valuable life lessons that I will never forget.
— Jessica Kirsch, Summer 2016 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Learning from Les Davies and getting to know an incredible group of people!
— Danielle Brooks, Summer 2017 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Learning how sustainability differs in the U.K. vs the United States as well as the overall culture of the U.K.
— Victoria Kesler, Summer 2017 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I learned how interconnected the world is and how much of an impact we have on the environment
— David Woodruff, Summer 2017 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Academically, I had many significant take aways in a span of 3 and a half weeks. I broadened my horizons and learned a lot about sustainable development. As we traveled across the UK, we visited many different historical cites were we learned how they are aiming to be sustainable, thus, acquire business longevity. Personally, my most significant take away was the friendships that I cultivated. I am now best friends with many of the people on this trip. We still keep in contact today, and will always share a bound of studying abroad together.
— Darya Khani, Summer 2018 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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This program opened my eyes to many new things. I learned so much about the way the environment is being taken care of in other parts of the world and the active steps countries like the United Kingdom are taking to move towards a more sustainable future. I also learned that there are many practical ways to incorporate sustainability practices in everyday life and in many different job industries. It was incredible to experience and immerse myself into a different culture for a long period of time and just partake in the lifestyle of someone who live half way across the globe.
— Ryan O'Keefe, Summer 2019 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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definitely do it. it is worth every penny
— Walker Creswell, Summer 2016 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Be prepared to be outside! Bring hiking shoes and a good attitude! Be flexible!
— Victoria Kesler, Summer 2017 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Just got for it! Entering UGA I knew that I wanted to study abroad. Everyone I had talked to had the best experiences with study abroad programs at Georgia. I looked into a summer study abroad, and found Summer in England and Scotland. This program was exactly what I was looking for- and it fit in ym schedule perfectly! I promptly applied, got in, and accepted the offer. So if you are considering this program, I would recommended that you go for it. There are boundless, experiences, friends, and memories to make in the UK.
— Darya Khani, Summer 2018 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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do this program! It takes you out of your comfort zone and away from the craziness of reality in America
— Madeleine Leger, Summer 2018 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Go into this program with an open mind and be actively engaged. My time on this program was one of the best months of my life. I got to see incredible sites, meet amazing people, broaden my knowledge, and make friendships with some of the coolest people I know. The more outgoing you are and involved you are in all the aspects of the trip, the better the experience will be. For much of the trip you will be in places with internet. Instead of being on your phone or the internet, go see something you haven't see before or hangout with your new friends because it will be over before you know it and you'll be longing to experience some of those memories again.
— Ryan O'Keefe, Summer 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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This experience made me more confident and independent. This experience has taught me how to work effectively with others which is a very important skill in my major.
— Jessica Kirsch, Summer 2016 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It made me reevaluate the way I go about my life. I feel more free and happy about my life now
— David Woodruff, Summer 2017 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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As a biochemistry major, I do not think about sustainable development, geology, or anthropology much. This study abroad experience had a great impact on me, how I see the world, and how I want to live my life. Becoming enlightened on the importance of sustainability and preservation, did I really understand that this world needs to be taken care of. And that starts with ME. After coming back from the UK I personally strive to always recycle, and bring awareness from the lessons I learned and places I've seen.
— Darya Khani, Summer 2018 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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Completely changed the way I view myself and the world
— Eugenio Macouzet De Maria Y Campos, Summer 2018 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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This trip definitely made me want to have more of a positive impact on my environment and to become a part of something bigger with the same goals.
— Deborah Trower-Reid, Summer 2018 |