My experience abroad significantly impacted and expanded my perspective on not just the world but on myself as a person. I believe that anyone who travels and gets the opportunity to visit another country will gain a lot of knowledge and eye-opening experiences. However, through study abroad you get to truly immerse yourself in a completely new culture and gain an even further and deeper understanding of the world.
I took an anthropology class during my semester in Greece, and I learned more in this single class than any previous class I have ever taken. The professor created such a welcoming and opening environment the second you walked through the door. I normally am not one to speak in class or join in discussions. However, the professor did such a great job on including everyone in the class, that I completely came out of my shell. I overcame a lot of my previous shyness and gained a lot of confidence as a student. I really hope I can apply this personal growth in future classes.
Not only did I grow as a person but I gained so much knowledge on the Greek culture. I think it’s such a unique experience that my study
Overall, the personal growth I made in such a short five weeks is astonishing to me. I will forever value my time in Greece and carry the lessons I learned into my life back at home. I am so grateful that I was able to have this experience and will always be an advocate for encouraging future students to study abroad. Money will come back, but the memories last forever.
Name: Natalie Racine
Status: Junior
Major: Communicative Science and Disorders
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
Program: American College of Greece