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DY ROAD en a worthwhile e. I've developed some important skills ommunication and networking, plus e good friends along the way." Kathryn Hallett San Francisco State University, California, USA American Studies I personally chose to study abroad to gain an insight on how other people view global environmental issues, as well as to experience another university culture and make friends from around the world. I was hoping to achieve a more rounded education at the same time as learning to cope in a different country by myself. I absolutely loved my host university. I studied at San Francisco State University in California, and they have a huge international society that you become immersed in, both socially and academically. The staff and teachers were welcoming, always available to chat, and always interested in your international perspective on issues (plus ^HݙH[