Alumni testimonials
Jennifer |
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"I
had a wonderful experience with the ACP.
Being able to study
at the University of Fribourg was the perfect
way to really be immersed in Swiss culture.
There were
so many opportunities to take advantage of,
from attending lectures in French, to learning
how
to fence, to writing
for the school paper, to meeting people from
all over the world...every day brought new
challenges
and adventures!
Fribourg is conveniently located and was a
great home base for exploring the rest of Switzerland
and Europe.
I'll have some incredible memories to look
back
on--my only complaint is that the semester
went by too quickly!" |
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William |
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"I don’t think any
two of the students who were in Fribourg with the
American
College Program this year had the same expectations.
We all came for our
own
unique reasons, and our individual experiences this
year were shaped by
those
differing expectations. My American College Program
experience was, in a
word,
great. I got out of it just what I had hoped for. I
made new
relationships,
strengthened already existing ones, expanded my viewpoint,
and, most
importantly, gained a clearer idea of what I’d
like to do in the future." |
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Alexia |
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"I found the American College
Program on the Internet. I was searching for a
University in Europe where I could study French
or German. I was applying at this time also for
a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship so I needed
to know quickly where I wanted to go. When I found
the ACP website, I was positive it was the right
program for me. Eleven months later, I am now also
sure that I made the right decision. I have improved
so dramatically in my French and German, met so
many people from so many different countries (Latvia,
Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Morocco, Iran,
Spain, Argentina, Columbia, Peru, Mexico, Canada,
Switzerland, Norway, France, Singapore, China,
Japan, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Georgia,
Romania and more) and I have so many fond memories
of Switzerland and other countries. Perhaps the
best thing about Switzerland, besides the cheese
and
chocolate of course, is the fact that it’s centered in Europe so almost every
country is close by. I will really miss all the friends I made in Fribourg, but
I
am sure without a doubt that I will be back". |
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Jillian and Krystal |
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"The four months we spent in Switzerland have been the best travel experience we have had to date. Fribourg's location in Switzerland works perfectly for easy day trips, and Switzerland's central location makes traveling in Europe a breeze. The best part of all was being able to see the Alps every day while walking to classes at the University." |
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Eleanor |
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" Looking back, I wouldn’t change a single experience during my time with the ACP. I didn’t know what to expect when I came, I just knew I wanted to experience something new. That semester opened my eyes to so many places and opportunities. I also made friendships that will last a lifetime. Fribourg was the perfect location for traveling, throughout Switzerland and Europe. I vastly improved my German and French skills and really enjoyed being able to take regular classes at the university with students from all over the world. My life will never be the same and I’ll never forget my time in Switzerland! " |
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Isabel |
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"As a student in the American College Program at the University of Fribourg, I enjoyed complete immersion in the Swiss university system. At the same time, the ACP staff offered just the right amount of support to make me feel at ease in the university. This unique combination allowed me to experience an unfiltered Fribourg, a town of both rich historical roots and fresh student life. The location is perfectly positioned for domestic and international travel, but also boasts its own linguistic and cultural diversity. In sum, my semester at the University of Fribourg was exceptional. As I look to the future, I cannot forget the permanent mark that it has left on my memory." |
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| Shelby |
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"The American College Program was a really affordable and great way to experience Swtizerland. I was given helpful guidance, but also the freedom to explore the city and university on my own. The University of Fribourg was academically challenging and I was able to interact with a variety of other interesting students from around the world." |
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