AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON, D.C. SEMESTER

• The city of Washington is very beautiful and polite. (Jason Hanflik '05)

• Our class did not have one person in it that I would not call my friend. Good Folks! Half way through I decided to major in political science, because there really are tons of people in D.C., but they get trampled by the horrible people with money. It is really good to see what you might be getting into before you graduate. ( Will Driscoll '05)

• "There was a small adjustment to living in a big city. I would recommend future students have a good map and learn the Metro system quickly . . . The academic value of this program is of the highest level . . . My studies at Wooster have a new focus. As for the social and cultural value, D.C. is a great place to live, learn, and explore!" (Eric Fillinger '03)

• "The Washington Semester is a great way to make career connections, learn about a career, and decide if a career is enjoyable." (Eric Duncan '03)

CASTLE ROCK INSTITUTE - BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA

• "There were discussion based classes with added knowledge from the professors. Hands on learning in pottery. We had class at the top or a mountain, by a waterfall, on a hike, at a centuries-old cabin, or sipping hot chocolate in front of the fire on a brisk day. My off-campus experience couldn't have been better! . . . I would strongly recommend this program to anyone who has even a little interest and appreciation for the outdoors. I was able to first-hand experience it and be a part of it in an intimate way as I rock-climbed, mountain-biked, kayaked,canoed, hiked and camped." (Rebecca Branovacki '04)

DREW UNIVERSITY - UN SEMESTER - MADISON, NJ & NEW YORK, NY

• "I had problems adjusting to the socio-economic status of the community, but mainly the adjustment problems were few. I would tell others to be prepared - Drew students are generally not as down to earth as COW students . . . Instead of leaving me tired of the United Nations and disillusioned about its viability, the program has left me more positive and optimistic for the United Nation's future." (Laura Stahr '03)

GLCA NEW YORK ARTS SEMESTER - NEW YORK, NY

• "The amount of patience and tolerance I had went through the roof because of both the cramped living arrangements and the new experiences that come with living in a big city. You can't hurry a bus or catch a subway train that has left the station . . . With the immense possibilities offered by the city itself and all the possible internships, I don't know anybody who couldn't find something there that they would enjoy doing." (Anna Nagelbush '03)

• "I would suggest requesting a quad for slightly more space to live in than some of the cramped doubles provide . . . By interning at Pace/Macgill, I gained practical knowledge concerning what it takes to run a respected photo gallery in a very demanding art market." (Brooke Davis '03)

• "Culturally this program is wonderful. I couldn't think of another program that would be as beneficial as working and living in New York City. I did miss taking academic courses, but actually seeing what there is to do in the art world today was as beneficial, if not more helpful, when looking outside of academia and towards a career . . . I worked for a sculptor which was a wonderful experience." (Elizabeth Kauffman '03)

• " I would highly recommend this program to those looking to see what others in your field are doing in the "real world" and to live fairly inexpensively in NYC." (Claire Adelman '03)

• "Prepare for a change of pace and a change in space. Cities are fast-paced and unaccommodating to students used to a friendly Wooster environment." (Lauren Barney '03)

• "The NYC program forces one to be an independent worker and thinker and . . . introduces students to the cut-throat art industry in New York City . . . The program is only a base for you - you have to do the work and get involved with your internship. Explore the city in your free time, and take advantage of everything it has to offer." (Elizabeth Alberts '04)

GLCA PHILADELPHIA CENTER - PHILADELPHIA, PA

• The program really gives room for students to grow in various different ways. It has a city living component to the curriculum that I found to be quite unique. Also, the program allowed each student to design their own curriculum for the semester. This makes sence because each student came into the program looking for something totally different from the other. (Ryan Kilpatrick '05)

• "Philadelphia is a very culturally diverse city, which made living there a once in a lifetime opportunity. I was able to go to museums, art galleries, plays, restaurants and surrounding cities. In addition, Philadelphia has many cultural rich areas that were interesting to explore for academic and pleasure, such as China Town, the Italian Market, and Old City." (Holly Welsh '04)

• "I took a class called Urban World which enabled me to see the city from a social standpoint. We visited schools, hospitals, and inner city locations that many people would never go. I learned so much about living in an urban area. Especially, the problems and solutions for making a city safer and more efficient." (Jacquelyn Gulick '04)

• "I highly recommend this program. Being an Urban Studies major, it was a great program for me. My internship was a very valuable experience, I was offered a summer job and have based my senior Independent Study on my internship at a community development corporation called The Reinvestment Fund." (Ben White Mitchell '03)

• "I learned that it was "Landscape Design" NOT "Landscape Architecture" that I'm interested in. Now I'm ready to graduate with confidence that I am going in the right direction. Thanks Philadelphia Program. I participated and learned more than I expected from myself. I grew up while in Philly. The program gave me a reality check to my future." (Alyssa Adriance '04)

• "You will have fun learning because learning becomes fun and meaningful. If it were possible, I would have spent my whole college career in such a program." (Erin Craw '04)

UNIVERSITY OF LAVAL - QUEBEC CITY, CANADA

• "Even if your French is shaky, the Quebecois will be more welcoming to you if they see that you are trying to speak their language. They will also help you quite willingly with your French. Americans are stereotyped as being too self-centered to take foreign languages seriously - break that stereotype! . . . If you live with a host family (or a single host mother as I did), make a connection with the people of the family." (Arete Moodey "03)