Australia (Winter Break and Summer)
“What I learned that I’m taking home with me is that the natural world has a beauty that cannot be put into words. It’s been a phenomenal educational experience.”
“Seeing a whole new world and some of the most beautiful scenic views I will ever see is what I will remember. The four days on Lady Elliot Island and seeing the rock art, star gazing in Carnarvon were all my greatest experiences, along with skydiving in Queenstown. There are too many experiences to label one as the greatest.”
“Amazing experience, 100% awesome!”
“Great fun, I would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks.”
“I am taking away different views and perspectives of two totally different cultures.”
“This is primarily an educational experience but at the same time it’s by far an amazing and once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks for everything!”
“Take full advantage of everything. This trip goes by so fast, and everything you do on it is so amazing, so really take it all in”
“This is genuinely one of the best experiences I have ever had. If you like staying busy/active and traveling, this is the program for you! By far the coolest thing I have ever done”
Australia and New Zealand (Maymester)
“Going on this trip was one of the best choices I made in college.”
“It was a wonderful trip, it wasn’t always easy but I learned so much.”
“My greatest moment on the trip is getting to swim with the dolphins. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I won’t forget. To actually swim with WILD dolphins was such an incredible rush.”
“Dolphin swim, kayaking, glacier hike, mountain hikes, all outdoor activities. I loved it all.”
“This course kicked… I would do it again a thousand times. Everyone should study in New Zealand!”
“This trip has forced me to break down who I am and my beliefs which has allowed me to understand my prejudices and see the world from a new perspective with a new understanding of what is culture and what is important in the scheme of things. I can honestly say that environmental issues are now more apparent to me and my own habits need improvement so that I can better understand and work with nature and resources rather than change it.”
“Be prepared for an intense educational experience. The rewards for the work come more quickly than you can imagine. When you get on the bus and start traveling a beautiful experience is waiting for you: swirling night skies, rock islands in the middle of the sea, and blue glaciers illuminated by orange sunsets.”
“I wanted to let you know what a great time I had in New Zealand. I thought you did a great job with everything and I thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a great program.”
“This program was a truly explorative amalgamation of experiences that created unreal memories and taught lessons to last a lifetime”
“I have never felt so fulfilled in my entire life – everyday was a new adventure filled with seeing new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things! I would do this again and again if I could”
“This program was extremely beneficial in helping me grow as a person, and I will forever be grateful for the relationships I made on this trip and the experiences I had”
Fiji (Maymester add-on)
“I loved every second of the material taught on this trip and the activities we participated in.”
“Join! It is a once in a life time experience that will definitely open up your eyes to a whole new way of life.”
“This trip has been absolutely incredible and we have you to thank for that. It must be difficult to find the perfect balance between work and play but I think you did a great job!”
“It was the most amazing week of my life! I have never learned so much in a week because I gained experiences that can’t be found in textbooks.”
“Do it! It will change the way you view just about everything (in a good way) and will you gain some great friendships along the way.”
“Take a leap of faith and come to Fiji; you will not regret it.”
“Be prepared to embrace Fijian culture and meet the nicest, most welcoming people. You will form a bond in just a few hours.”
“Do not worry about the homestay. I was really nervous then it was one of my favorite parts of the trip. Everyone is extremely friendly and genuinely lovely.”
“Go in with an open mind and just jump right in. You will appreciate it more later on if you venture outside of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to create meaningful relationships and confront the prominent problems in culture that Discover Abroad introduces us to. It may be uncomfortable at first, but the knowledge and cultural awareness I have taken back with me to the states is something I will never forget”
England and Scotland (Summer)
“An experience like none other, filled with traveling, sight-seeing, and memorable moments.”
“The sights… they are breath taking.”
“I feel like I have gained a great perspective of the world. It is difficult to communicate all that I will take home because I think it has changed me in some ways.”
“The experience of being in a culture with different customs, very rich history, with new people… the experience will stay with me forever.”
“Traveling and experiencing culture will [now] become a new part of my life.”
“I have gained lots of independence and friends that I will never forget.”
“Coming to a foreign country not knowing anyone was a little nerve-wracking but in the end it was well worth it.”
“It was an incredible, irreplaceable experience.”
“Definitely go. “Once-in-a-lifetime is cliché, but true.”
“Do this Discover Abroad program! It is a fantastic program that allows you travel all around England and Scotland combining the perfect balance of city and nature!”
Smokies (pre-Fall)
“This class changed my life permanently.”
“Wonderful trip!… The experience was highly enlightening and I have already shared with family and friends all the knowledge and values I’ve acquired.”
“The class was amazing. Very eye-opening and informative.”
“This was an outstanding opportunity. I learned a lot in this class.”
“This class was one of the best weeks of my life”
Australia, Fiji, Hawai’i, and New Zealand (Spring Semester)
“I will never forget this opportunity. The chance to explore amazing countries and cultures as well as create lifetime ties to such a diverse group of students was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
“I can’t specify one great moment. There were hundreds. I loved stepping off the bus to see the next place we’d explore. I loved learning something surprising about individuals on the trip. Overall my best memories are about the friends I have made. I love that our group is made up of a variety of people. It made our trip well-rounded with more intellectual insights.”
“The greatest moment on the program was swimming with the sea turtles in Australia and standing on a glacier during a thunderstorm in NZ.”
“What I’ve learned that I’m taking home with me is a new respect for other’s cultures and a new acceptance for other’s beliefs and opinions. This is my first time ever out of the country, or even out of the Southeast U.S., and it has been a comfortable and more than pleasurable experience.”
“I don’t know if I could pick one great experience because overall, there have been so many- I have come away with a new sense of independence, growing as a person as to wanting to set my sights on a bigger picture, to go home and hopefully expand the minds of my peers as to what can be a learning environment.”
“My greatest experience or moment here on this program was overall being able to travel around NZ and OZ. But more specifically, having the time to reflect on all I’ve learned. I can’t give this program enough credit for all that I’ll go back with. A really significant moment for me was the star gazing because it was a nice way to put everything into perspective at the end of the trip.”
“The thing I will take back from this trip the most is a better understanding and appreciation of the environment around me and the global community to which I belong. These are life skills that I will hopefully not forget.”
“You will be constantly doing something: lectures but also amazing hiking, snorkelling, dolphin swimming, kayaking.”
“Professional in every detail.”
“I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot.”
“Amazing experience, 100% awesome!”
“I learned more in this experience than any other.”
“Provided a good mix of activity and study.”
“The quality of this course to me was extremely high. I enjoyed it thoroughly and feel that I learned more than any other class I have taken in college.”
“This was my first UGA study abroad program and because it was such a success I know I will be looking into many more.”
Hawai’i (Spring Break)
“Visiting Hawaii through the study abroad program gave me a deeper understanding and level of knowledge of a place with such a rich history, one that I most likely would not learn as much about if I had simply come as a tourist with my family. The Island is so beautiful, and I would love to come back and see/learn more!”
“Discover Abroad! This trip is so worth it, and you will never get to experience and learn about the Hawaiian islands quite like you can through this program.”
“I loved all of the activities and accommodations”
“Best trip ever… Mauna Kea solid unreal experience. Field guides were amazing”
“I loved stargazing so much. It was honestly the highlight of the trip for me. I felt so connected to nature and awestruck.”
“The program managed my life and completely altered my perception of myself and the world around me.”
“10/10 would do it again. It felt like an optimized immersion.”
“DO IT! You will not regret this trip. The activities you do and the people you meet are unreal; you learn more about the world, and about yourself.”
“Best study abroad program ever!!! This trip exceeded all of my expectations and I would recommend it to anyone interested in Studying Away!”
“If there is any doubt or fear in going into this program, this is your sign to go for it and put yourself out there! I signed up without knowing anyone that was doing this program and I am so incredibly happy I did. I made so many new friends and met some amazing people while doing really cool experiences.”
“DO IT! You will not regret this trip. The activities you do and the people you meet are unreal; you learn more about the world, and about yourself.”
“Participating in the ‘Discover Abroad: Hawaii’ program was truly a life-changing experience for me. Not only did I have the opportunity to learn in a new and unique environment, but I also met some of my closest friends. The program allowed me to travel in ways I never thought possible before, and I am grateful for the memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.”
“Go explore! This trip is so worth it, and you will never get to experience and learn about the Hawaiian islands quite like you can through this program.”
Antarctica
“It is a wonderful experience. I have been on five previous study abroad programs. This is the best!”
“It wasn’t what I expected at all. I loved it!”
“I’ve got memories to take with me, but I also learned about what qualities I admire in people. I loved seeing everyone, especially myself, open up as they learned. The coursework, the atmosphere and living situation, everything educated us about culture and people in general.”
“Concern for student learning in every way.”
“The quality of this course to me was extremely high. I enjoyed it thoroughly and feel that I learned more than any other class I have taken in college.”