Student Testimonials

Read what students are saying about their TLO experiences!

"This being my first international experience, I can think of no other trip that would have the same advantages! Not only did I get to experience a totally new culture, but I also had the opportunity to work within my field of study and do some first-hand research!"

"It has reinforced my interest to study or work in another country. I thought it challenged and tested me as a person mentally, physically and emotionally. I think the trip inspired a new confidence in myself. Lastly, I think it made me more understanding and compassionate of foreign cultures."

"Working and "living" in close proximity (onboard a house boat) with a group of 10 students was an interesting and beneficial experience for a university student to have had. I enjoyed being part of a team. Because this project was multidisciplinary, I was able to gain insight into how students from other disciplines engage in learning. I feel that these two factors combined were useful to me as I prepare for a university teaching career."

"It was transformational on many levels...changing the learning environment, changing the methods of learning, changing our perceptions, changing our future decisions."

"The work I did in the research lab leading up to the TLO was transformational in that it helped me decide on a career path I was not considering before. The TLO further enhanced this transformation by showing me other aspects of what my career path offers."

"It gave me insight into the application of other disciplines on a neutral source, and to observe the interactions of multidisciplines in addressing a specific issue."