Student Testimonials | Colorado Mesa University

Sierra Trepton University of Regina I completely fell in love with Canada. My time there was filled with unforgettable memories and meaningful connections. I immersed myself in new experiences and spent most of my days exploring, learning, and building friendships. I made it a point to embrace everything Canada and the University of Regina had to offer. One of the most impactful aspects of my time abroad was the people I met. I connected with friends from all over the world, each of whom challenged and broadened my perspective in different ways. My courses in international studies and anthropology were especially transformative. They exposed me to a wide range of ideologies and belief systems that pushed me to rethink how I view the world and myself.
Hazel Steed University of Hawaii at Manoa Hi there! My name is Hazel, and I am a Freshman majoring in Business Marketing, with a potential minor in Economics. I am currently on an exchange at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and I absolutely cannot recommend this program enough. This has been a dream come true, and I have truly loved learning about the cultural history of the Hawaiian Islands and being immersed within it. My eyes have been opened in more ways than I can count, and I have experienced and learned so much within the past few months. It was a little bit shocking at first moving 3,000+ miles away from home into a big city on an island, but the happiness I have felt and the memories that have been made are more than worth it. The advice I would give to students who are looking into NSE, is to just do it!!! Keep up to date with emails and updates, ask any and all questions to ease your mind, and pursue his amazing opportunity. It is so worth the beautiful stories you will get to tell everyone back home and at CMU. One semester is definitely short, but it is surprising how much a person can change and learn within that time period. You've got this!
Torie Slagle University of Tennessee at Martin So far on my adventures in Tennessee I had the pleasant surprise of finding out I am attending the school of my idol, Ms. Pat Head Summitt. She is a UTM alumni. I have made some lifelong friends and a ton of memories. I now have a better understanding of what the United States of America is all about being from Colorado and have lived in the South. Everyone was very welcoming and the school itself opened me to understand my future.
Sarah Fuller University of Hawaii at Hilo Going on exchange was one of the most fulfilling, enriching experiences of my life. Immersing myself in a different culture thousands of miles from home and so unlike what I was used to presented an abundance of challenges and opportunities that would never have been available to me otherwise. I loved every minute of it and will always carry with me the positive impact of such a phenomenal learning experience.