Student Experience

Student-Centered The student experience is at the center of what we do. The quotes below are taken from the Student Perspectives Questionnaire, a survey that IAGE returnees fill out to tell us about their study abroad experience. I liked the friends I made the

I feel that I engaged greatly with the culture during my time abroad. Right from the beginning once school began, I took the initiative to join a student organization called MUSEX (Melbourne University Student Exchange Society). Through this club, I was able to meet a lot of other students from all over the world while having the chance to participate in some classic Australian activities over the semester. - University of Melbourne, Australia, Fall 2019 I worked in a child development center (like a daycare) and an elderly care facility studying social services. It was very hands on and a lot of active work but very fun and rewarding. - MSID Ecuador, Fall 2019

What I found most meaningful about my host culture was the inclusion structures. There were many buildings and temples that had that traditional Korean architecture that was so grand and magnificent. I also enjoyed learning about the hierarchical structure in Korea in addressing people and manners. - Yonsei University, South Korea, Fall 2019 most - I think they are people I will continue to keep in touch with. There is a very diverse group of people that are both studying abroad in Singapore as well as studying in Singapore full time. - National University of Singapore, Fall 2019

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I lived with a host family and my experience was amazing. I ate meals made by my host family and had plenty of interaction with the family as well as time to myself. I feel it was the best way to experience another country. - University of Deusto, Spain