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Student Testimonials

Listen to what our students have to say about their time at Michigan State University. Included are student stories from the American Semester Program, Exchange and ASP Short Course programs.


Robin, Lancaster University, received_1817462791987739.jpegAcademic Year 2022-2023

"Studying abroad at Michigan State is easily the best decision I have ever made. Before embarking on my exchange year, I really had no idea about the experiences I would have and the friends from all around the world that I would make in East Lansing. On the academic side, it has been so valuable for me to gain a new perspective on my studies from professors with completely different experiences and ideas compared to what I had learned at my University in the UK. On the social side, the University experience in the United States and especially at Michigan State is beyond anything I could have ever imagined! Despite being a massive campus with over 40,000 students, the feeling of community on campus is very strong – everyone is wearing green and white and you really feel like you are part of something very special. Whether I was cheering on one of MSU’s sports teams, or now saying “Go Green!” to anyone I see wearing Michigan State merch in London, I know that I will always be a Spartan."


Diego.jpegDiego, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Academic Year 2022-2023

"To choose Michigan State University as my exchange destination program has been the most impactful decision I have ever made. Moreover, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to extend my program. My time at MSU was filled with challenges that changed my perspective of the world. I had the privilege of meeting incredible people with whom I still maintain meaningful connections, and ultimately, I embarked myself on a personal journey of self-discovery.

East Lansing is a small community that radiates warmth centered around MSU. When on campus, I felt like I was part of something greater than myself. Initially, I was skeptical about fitting in, due to my different cultural background, but I was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming atmosphere. The AS&P program department was always receptive and supportive of its students, ensuring that we never felt isolated. If asked a hundred times whether to choose MSU again, my answer would be a hundred times yes.

Once a Spartan, always a Spartan. Go Green!"

Charlie.jpegCharlie, Lancaster University, Academic Year 2022-2023

"My time studying at Michigan State was simply, the adventure of a lifetime. After starting the year, I quickly developed a wealth of new friends from all around the world. I found myself in a strong group of 16 exchange students. We ate our meals together, went to sports fixtures, and went out in East Lansing. The most memorable parts were our weekend road trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls, and also our fall trip to Northern Michigan. I adored the Michigan State campus; cycling to class in the fall under the changing amber leaves, studying in the Minskoff Pavillion, trudging through the snow to meet my friends at Landon Hall, and jogging along the banks of the Red Cedar on a mild spring evening. I would do it all over again. Alongside my studies, I was lucky enough to represent Michigan State in Rugby Union, playing in the BIG10 division, travelling around the Midwest. The players and coaching staff enhanced my experience in the USA tremendously. Through the connections I made playing rugby, I had a family to spend Christmas with, as well as thanksgiving, where I made some of the greatest memories of my life in rural Michigan. These memories were made with people I had very few similarities with, we talked and behaved differently, but it was the kind and inquisitive nature of the students at Michigan State University that enabled me to benefit from this once in a lifetime opportunity. Go Green!"

 


Video Testimonials

Angela, Colombia, Spring 2016

ASP Summer Program

Bjarne, Denmark, Academic Year 2013-14

Even, Norway, Spring 2015

Franklin, Brazil, Academic Year 2013-14

Laura, United Kingdom, Academic Year 2013-14

Saskia, Germany, Fall 2015

 


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