Term Abroad: Fall 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Talk to locals and go out on the town. Don't waste any moment because you never know when you'll be back in that country again."

Term Abroad: Winter 2006
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Don't pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity. It was the best five months of my life, and I don't know anyone who wouldn't agree with me."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Branch out to local students - they will open up to you and show you wonderful sides of the city that you would have never seen. Try new things, don't be held back by fear of making a fool of yourself. You will make a fool of yourself no matter what, so you might as well try new things on the way."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2007
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"Don't limit your study abroad to just coursework for your major. A study abroad program in another field of study is refreshing and fun."

Term Abroad: Winter 2007
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"I am having the time of my life, and it seems like every weekend just seems to make it that much better, whether I am rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, camping, or hiking. It is starting to make me think not so much of missing home but how much I will miss this when I finally get home."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"Make sure you know a little about the culture previous to the program so you can maximize your experience"

Term Abroad: Fall 2007
Major: MVS (Movement Science)
Year: Junior
"Save up... Be open, stay busy"

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Sport Management (SM) & Athletic Training (AT)
Year: Senior
"Have fun and try anything that you may regret not doing otherwise."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"Live in the moment while you are there. Your mom, dad, dog, boyfriend etc... will all still be there when you get back from overseas. You have to fully embrace every opportunity that comes your way. If you are living with a host family, do everything in your power to develop a lasting relationship with them. They are a networking tool for you and if you stay on good terms, you will be able to visit them for years to come."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"Travel. Speak to your cab drivers, its the best way to practice your language and they are always willing to help you and teach you. Remember to do all the touristy stuff in your own city. Befriend the locals. Don't get stuck doing the same thing every night because its comfortable...try new things. Don't leave with any regrets. Travel!!"

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"I would encourage every single college student to study abroad anywhere for at least 4 months!! "

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"Make sure you have some extra money saved up to spend. There will be many opportunities to do things you may never be able to do again. Also research the country beforehand to know the exchange rate, simple phrases in the local language, etc."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"Don't let money hold you back. See and experience as much as you can. Live everyday abroad to the fullest. You may not get the opportunity to live abroad ever again. Australia is an exciting country with many different places to explore."

Term Abroad: Winter 2006
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"In terms of planning trips in the countries, I would have waited to plan them on my own in the countries that we visited later on in the trip. It's so easy to find a group of people who want to travel on their own and are willing to plan their own itinerary."

Term Abroad: Winter 2006
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Senior
"Florence has everything you can ask for: history, great food, nice people and safety. I met the most amazing people, traveled to the most amazing places all over Europe, learned to communicate with people who spoke an entirely differnt language, and managed to have the best time of my life! Florence is a magical place -- take the time to get to know this historical place and to eat the most amazing food in the world!"

Term Abroad: SpSu 2007
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"Just a lot of thanks to Sandra Wiley who helped me in my decision to go abroad. And to the department of Kinesiology for giving me a scholarship and making it more affordable for me to have this experience."

Term Abroad: Winter 2006
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Senior
"I really do not think that an individual will have the true college experience unless going abroad. Never again in one's life will an individual be able to experience such an amazing semester."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"I think that my experience was especially valuable because I was able to live with a host family. I was really immersed in the local culture, and I think this enabled me to really learn about my environment. I would recommend that people put forth an effort to meet new people and not simply spend time with other people in their program."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Sophomore
"I think it would be great to see a program with a UM Kinesiology Professor taking a group of students overseas for Kinesiology-related field experience. Even though it can be benificial to gain some independence and go abroad without a UM community, it was very nice to have familiar faces on the trip including Professor Leontis who was an approachable resource for details of the sites we visited."

Term Abroad: Fall 2005
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Save up money before you go, because you never want financial concerns holding you back while abroad. Also, make the most of your coursework. Just because you are in a foreign country doesn't mean that you won't receive a good education. Too many study abroad students put little value on coursework. If you have a choice, live in the dorms."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"DO SEMESTER AT SEA.
You can and probobly will eventually travel to Europe but I dare you to test yourself and your comfort zones. Travel the Eastern world for a change. You will realize you are very similar to those living in such different lands from the States. Call me anytime."

Term Abroad: Winter 2006
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Australia was an experience of a lifetime, like nothing I've ever done before!"

Term Abroad: SpSu 2007
Major: Athletic Training (AT)
Year: Junior
"It is important that you are open to try anything and everything. As long as you remember that you are in a totally different country with different culture and trends, you will be able to appreciate everything and take a lot a way from the experience."

Term Abroad: Winter 2006
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Senior
"For a student who has taken the majority of SM requirements and wants to study abroad, I would recommend this program."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Live in a homestay to best immerse yourself in the culture."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2007
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"The most important way to maximize your overseas experience is to try and get out and explore for yourself."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Freshman
"Act on information you receive. If you don't email, ask questions, or attend meetings you will never commit enough to do it."

Term Abroad: Winter 2007
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"Live it up! You will experience amazing things and changes within yourself and it's so important to slow down and live every moment, because experiences like this don't happen often."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Sport Management (SM)
Year: Junior
"I would advise other students to travel as much as possible. Also to learn about the culture and make friends with locals in order to see how others our age live."

Term Abroad: Winter 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Senior
"Definitely do this program! There are also a lot of places to work or volunteer when you are there - hospitals, clinics, with injured soldiers, rehabilitation, etc."

Term Abroad: SpSu 2008
Major: Movement Science (MVS)
Year: Junior
"Just take advantage of everything opportunity given to you, weather its just taking a tour of some building or a small near by town its an amazing experience to have"