Here are some comments from past SAP students.

"I studied abroad at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland for the Spring 2007 Semester. It was a life changing experience that I will never forget. I think it most effected me personally, in which I grew to be a more idependent, confident person. I sometimes say it has made me grow up but I still don't see myself as an adult because if anything it has taught me not to take anything for granted, that you only live once, to embrace every chance you get to improve yourself and to be true to yourself. You become a part of this world-wide family in that anyone else that has studied abroad can relate to you on that level of experience. As my friends and I from UL say, "We are Study abroad, our own breed." I am eternally grateful for the experience I had and push that if you have the slightest interest in going abroad you HAVE to do it. It WILL change your life!"

-Kaylin Ranagan '08, Limerick, Ireland

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Studying abroad at Edge Hill University is probably the best thing I have ever done, not only because it was a good time but because of the person it made me. I met people that have become a serious part of my life and that know me in ways people from home never could.  At first I didn't think study abroad was possible for me but I made it possible, and now I have a better outlook on life, a personal independence, and knowledge that would have never been possible if I hadn't pushed past the compfort zone and gone for something that seemed imposible. If you want to grow as a person go for it! Go somewhere and do something without looking back--it's worth it!

-Jessica Platt, '08, Edge Hill University, England

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"My semester in Angers, Fance taught me what it is like to live in another culture, meet other students from across the world, and allowed me the wonderful apportunity to discover Europe.  Studying abroad is an unbelievable experience that Niagara students should take advantage of."

- Michelle Crawley '00, Angers, France

"My semester in Angers, France taught me a valuable life experience of appreciation.  It was also an eye opening experience that allowed me to live in another culture.  It is a good opportunity, and should be siezed whenever the chance arises."

- Keanna Maxwell '00, Angers, France

"There is plenty that I can say about my study abroad experience, but the most important thing is that it was amazing. I had the opportunity to experience the greatest time of year there, the spring. This time of year is amazing because of the cultural significance that each of the festivals represents. For example, the running of the bulls in Pamplona is the beginning of the season of bulls. Each stadium in Spain begins to attract the great matadors of the time and makes for an incredibly frightening and exciting experience. I got to learn so much of the history of the country through visual aids like the Roman ruins, the awe-inspiring Cathedrals, and the different art museums from Picasso to Gaudi. I won’t tell you how easy it is to be in a different country, because I had the advantage of language on my side. However, the best piece of advice that I can give to whoever travels there next, is to travel with an open mind and open yourself to what may be foreign…whether it is food, music, or culture."

-Vivian Olivera ’00, Seville, Spain

“ It was a fantastic experience that helped broaden my horizons.  I would do it again in a heartbeat!” 

- Suzanne Jordan, Senior- College of Education, Studied in Maastricht, Netherlands. 

“ You only live once, study abroad because you will have the time of your life!”     

-Lindsay Wendt, Sophomore- College of Education, Studied in Maastricht, Netherlands. 

“ I would encourage everyone to study abroad.  It is an experience that will remain in my mind forever and I will cherish all of the memories I acquired while in London.”   

-Nicole Etve, Junior- Arts and Sciences, Schiller International University, London 

“ This experience is not only another semester in school, but an opportunity to really take advantage of the chance to visit and learn more about other countries and cultures.  And most of all, to have fun!”

- Theresa Fagan, Junior – College of Business, studied at Schiller International University. 

     “ It was truly and experience of a life time!”
      - Emily Heintz, Junior- College of Arts and Sciences, studied at Schiller International  

         University. 

      “ Take advantage of this opportunity.  Go out on a limb and experience the culture that the   

          U.S is derived from…. And don’t look back.”

          - Mark Sandecki, Junior- College of Business, Studied at Schiller International  

            University. 

       “ Getting out of one’s bubble is very important… it can help to cure prejudice and
         enlighten our world.”
        - Jennifer Schoch, Junior – College of Arts and Sciences, Studied at Schiller 

"I enjoyed visiting all of the diverse schools and learning about the different educational systems abroad.  It was very interesting to study the differences between the American educational system and the Dutch, Belgium, and German educational systems.  Some of the differences within the system that make the schools in these countries so very unique and successful, I am eager to apply to my own educational philosophy and incorporate into my practice.  It seems that many of the problems that plague American schools could be mitigated if certain aspects of the European educational systems were adopted and incorporated into our system and educational legislation.  The valuable knowledge and experience that I gained while abroad goes far beyond what I have learned in any of my courses my Learn & Serve at NU thus far.  It was an absolutely amazing experience that I feel very blessed to have these wonderful memories.  My future career as an educator will be heavily influenced by this experience, and I therefore encourage anyone interested in working within the field of education in any capacity to attend.  At first, I was very unsure of my decision to attend this program, and was worried that I would regret spending all of my money on this trip.  Now that I have returned, I realize that the only regret I would have had was not attending. " 

Melissa Hall - Graduate Student  - '04

“ The friendships you make are truly remarkable.”

– Ryan Murphy, England

“ It made me realize that professors can be down to earth, and real people, who relate to their students in many ways.”

- Christine Saunders, Netherlands

“The opportunity to experience education in a culture so diverse and full of history such as the Netherlands will be something you cherish for a lifetime.”

– Tiffani Foster, Netherlands