"I had access to members of parliaments, NGOs, and many other organizations and people that I never would have been able to meet otherwise . . . This has given me a really well rounded look at politics, economics, and sociology in a really fascinating part of the world."
- Marty Frazier, Oberlin College

"This program offers broad education in different topics and in different countries. Its intensity helps students to prepare for future graduate schools and it also helps students to learn to do independent research. I learned so much both inside and outside of class and my perspectives have certainly changed. I have also developed new interests in several subject areas that I never seriously thought about before. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity."
- Tatenda Makenza, Earlham College

"The program was the best learning experience of my life, both academically and personally. Throughout the trip you learn a lot about your personal views and how others view your society."
- Amy Jackson, Ohio Wesleyan University

"The independent research project was one of my main reasons for choosing this program. It enhanced my understanding of the comparative approach and improved my ability to formulate increasingly complex questions."
- Steven Corfman, Antioch College

"(It) was one of the most difficult and wonderful experiences of my life . . . I was never ever bored . . . I learned so much . . . and in the process learned so much about myself."
- Julia Gregory, College of the Atlantic

"The program has been an amazing and enriching journey. Not only have I learned about the issues surrounding that part of the world, but I have also gotten acquainted with the people and culture of the different places. I think that the organization of the program has been very impressive."
- Behar Xharra, Earlham College

"(This is) the best study abroad program for anyone interested in social sciences. The depth at which we explored things is incredible."
- Christopher Garland, Hampden-Sydney College

"This program WILL push you to your limits, which in the end I think is a good thing."
- Levi Roman, Antioch College