“I am very thankful that I decided to attend and live away at Ramapo College. It was the right sized school for me, and I got the chance to save money both by being in state and being here on scholarship. Studying abroad through Ramapo was an absolutely amazing experience! I learned so much about Japanese culture, and one aspect I admired is that many Japanese tend to fix things when they are broken rather than throw them away. It speaks a great deal about their commitment to sustainability. I also enjoyed going to karaoke on Friday nights and I suggest to anyone who has plans to study in Japan that they should try it. There was so much more I wanted to see and do while in Japan but time didn’t allow. Perhaps I can return one day. I would absolutely recommend studying in Japan, a truly magnificent country.” – Angad Bhogal ’18 is an Information Technology Management major.

Program:
Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan

VSS Global gave me an amazing support for my admission and visa process.

Bachelor of Engineering  <br />La Trobe University, Australia

“In the fall of 2014, I participated in the CIEE London program with the University of Westminster. I lived with roommates of varying cultural backgrounds, including Italian, Spanish, German and American heritage. It was great getting to interact with people who came from so many different places. I got to explore all that London had to offer and through my classes I gained a whole new understanding of my field of study. Traveling to London was an experience that I will keep with me forever.” Catherine Armstrong ’16 graduated with a degree in International Studies and a minor in Art History. While at Ramapo, Catherine worked as a student photographer for the Marketing and Web Administration Department and as a student aid for the Roukema Center.

Program:
CIEE – University of Westminster – London, England

“I am grateful for my time at Ramapo because I was able to achieve a multidisciplinary education, gain international experience and challenge my leadership skills as an active member on campus. I truly am thankful for the community of peers, faculty and professional staff who have assisted in shaping who I am today, and helped me to discover where I want to be in the future.” – Michelle Santucci ’17 graduated with a Contemporary Arts Contract major and an International Business minor. While at Ramapo, Michelle helped to spearhead a complete redesign of the College’s Yearbook. She was awarded the prestigious Pillars Award for her leadership accomplishments and also received an Academic Achievement Award. Michelle took advantage of several international opportunities: studying over winter break in Italy, the China Immersion Program, the Peru International Business Experience, and most recently went to Ghana with the Student Government Association for an alternative spring break. Michelle is also the 2017 Commencement Student Speaker.

Programs:
Ramapo College – China: Business Immersion Experience
Ramapo College – Peru: International Business Experience
ISA Rome, Italy: Italian Culture & Liberal Arts- J-term

“During the spring 2015 semester, I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain, where I lived with an amazing and welcoming host family while also studying at the Universidad de Menendez Pelayo through the ISA Program. ISA provided me with so many great opportunities to learn, meet other students and, most important, travel and see other countries. I also visited other places, including Lisbon, Granada, Toledo and Madrid with ISA excursion opportunities. I would recommend this program to everyone. I spent an exciting four months abroad surrounded by an amazing host family, amazing professors and amazing friends. It truly opened my eyes to other cultures, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and connected me with life-long travel companions. It is an unforgettable experience that helps you grow in so many ways.” – Jenna Wasserman ’16 graduated with a degree in International Business.

Program:
ISA – Universidad de Menendez Pelayo – Seville, Spain