CulturaGo Reviews
Since our launch, CulturaGo has welcomed enthusiastic learners from around the world, each taking on unique challenges as they embark on journeys to Japan, Korea, Spain, and the UK. A big thank you to each of you for taking part and providing us with invaluable feedback and reviews.
Student Testimonials
Course Feedback
"Thank you guys for your efforts in this course, these courses are an awesome way for people to open their awareness of other cultures and broaden their capabilities of relating and understanding people from different parts of the world. I believe that this in turn makes the world a more unified place in the long run. I really enjoyed taking this course."
Despina, UFL Warrington student in the UK
"Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this course. Thank you for aiding in my preparation for my trip. This was very helpful, and you all did an amazing job!"
Stevencia, UFL Warrington student in South Korea
"Thank you for creating this course, a lot of the information that I read and watched within the course have proved to be useful. I have seen some of these examples during my own Erasmus experience and having done the course, some of these examples now seem familiar to me.”
Ryan, De Montfort University student in Spain
“色々ありがとうございました！This course was a real lifesaver for my first time in Japan. It is so different from my home country in ways I wouldn't even know how to put into words, but somehow you all articulated it perfectly! I was especially thankful to those of you who shared your own experiences with being a minority in Japan - as a biracial black and white woman with a great interest in LGBTQ issues, I was so nervous about standing out in a county that is, for the most part, racially and culturally homogenous. However, hearing from others who had done it before was really encouraging, and I can't articulate how special it was that this course didn't overlook those identities (it even included passages on being vegetarian/vegan, something else that I found really helpful!). Even beyond this, some of the course creators personally reached out to my sister and I and offered wonderful advice and assistance - it never felt like we were alone in going through this process. I am so grateful to each and every one of you who made this course a reality, so thank you!
“Not only did this course make me more prepared to enter Japan, but it also put me at ease by knowing that unexpected social norms and customs would be one less thing to worry about when getting settled in. The mix of informative written passages, videos from other travelers and natives, and links to specific resources provided a wealth of information that made me feel ready to tackle all of the new experiences that come with being abroad. I can't imagine a more comprehensive yet concise summary of all that there is to know before entering a foreign country, and I am extremely thankful to have had this primer!”
Holly, George Mason University student in Japan
“Beautiful course, very informative. This has provided a ton of expansion on information I had thought I knew before and helped me tremendously in taking away that pre-departure fear and giving me confidence in being prepared for the future. It's nice to see care put into topics regarding identity and cultural practices as these are topics that deserve respect."
Joseph, Centre College student in Japan
“Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to take this course! I especially appreciate the team reaching out via email to see if I wanted to talk with anyone one-on-one about living in Korea. I think CulturaGo does a great job making researching/learning about other countries easy, enjoyable, and engaging. Being able to break it up into sections really helps someone like me feel motivated to learn about Korea in bits and pieces. I hope you will be able to continue to expand the country options in the future! I would definitely use this course again for wherever my next destination may be.”
Marlaina, Grand Valley State University student in South Korea
"I loved the course. It is informative and succinct. I really loved the videos. Hearing about other people's experiences is eye opening and makes sure I don't go through this process with rose colored glasses."
Lilac, Premier TEFL teacher in South Korea
"I thought this course was very beneficial especially for someone who knows nothing or only a little bit about Korea. It was very informational, easy to navigate, and engaging. Even though I already knew a lot about Korean culture from previous research and experience, it was nice to brush up on things and I even learned some new things. I really enjoyed the course overall."
Morgan, Grand Valley State University student in South Korea
"Thank you for an enriching and engaging experience! I learned a lot and felt more prepared to take on an unknown adventure this summer. The real life perspectives introduced different views and the guide was helpful and relatable."
Charlotte, UFL Warrington student in the UK
Over the course of my years learning Castellano, I would say that there are things that I already knew, some iconic landmarks such as museums and about the food. But this course was super in depth and really insightful into the Spanish culture! The videos were super awesome! They provided a great break from reading and hearing about other people's first hand experience and what they would do next time was very interesting. It makes me feel more better prepared about what to expect when I do go to Spain."
Caitlin, Auckland University student in Spain
"I think the course has greatly helped me with knowing about Spanish culture before I arrived in Spain. After being here for a few weeks, I feel like everything I learned in the course is useful in my daily life and whenever I encounter a foreign situation abroad. Thank you greatly for offering this course for students getting ready to travel and/or study abroad. I definitely appreciated all of the helpful hints and information that I learned after taking the CulturaGo Spain course and I am definitely going to recommend it to others in the future."
Collin, UFL Warrington student in Spain
Student Feedback to our Partners
“My colleague at the Padnos International Center at Grand Valley State University invited me to participate in this course. Going forward, I hope we can offer these modules as a part of our pre-departure orientation. Even though only three countries are offered so far, I found the information provided to be very useful and helped me understand many of the cultural differences I experienced but did not know of. Moreover, this course has been very beneficial for someone like me who is not too familiar with Korean culture in general. I now have a good grasp on how to act, what to do to make friends, as well as how to optimize my time in the country.”
Marlaina, Grand Valley State University student in South Korea
"During times when cultural exchange has been limited, my curiosity about other cultures has definitely increased. This course was wonderful in offering a balanced view of the country's culture."
Yonghui, Auckland University student in Spain
“Thank you so much for providing this course. I think it is extremely important to share these courses to anybody who is traveling abroad, especially for students who are curious to learn and want to put the time and effort into learning culture and language in order to fully appreciate and take advantage of their trip.”
Joseph, Centre College student in Japan
“I would tell the Global Education Office department at George Mason that they should not stop recommending this course to students who are planning to study abroad in Japan or in any of the other countries that CulturaGo has courses for! I think that it's really important that people come into a new country with a cultural awareness of that nation, not only for themselves and their own enrichment, but also for the people of the country that they are entering. Specifically as an institution of higher learning, it is important to realize that when studying abroad, more learning can happen outside of the classroom than in it. I really value the investment that George Mason put into this course, and I would say a big thank you for that!”
Holly, George Mason University student in Japan
"Thank you for providing us with the course! I enjoyed taking it and even watched a lot of the videos while packing. I would recommend the experience to my peers who participate in the same experience in the future."
Charlotte, UFL Warrington student in the UK
"Thank you for allowing me to participate in this course because without you telling me about it I most likely wouldn't have known about it before traveling abroad."
Collin, UFL Warrington student in Spain
"Thank you for putting so much time and effort to ensure we have the most positive experience in our internship abroad this summer."
Cecilia, UFL Warrington student in South Korea
"I am thankful that my University was able to point me in the direction to take this course as it was something that I didn’t know I needed and didn’t know existed but it was exactly what I was looking for."
Despina, UFL Warrington student in the UK
“Thank you for directing me to the course, I found it to be very useful and I'm sure other students will."
Ryan, De Montfort University student in Spain
“I think that it's well researched and useful. I found the videos to be the most meaningful content available to me.”
Zachary, George Mason Student in Spain
Partner Testimonial
“While travel logistics (visas, packing, etc.) are key aspects of preparing, they are only one piece of the puzzle. Students need a better understanding of cultural perspectives, attitudes, practices, and norms before travel. This informs their critical lens so they can approach cross-cultural conversations and situations more intentionally. CulturaGo’s courses will be used as part of our pre-departure preparation to better inform students on their upcoming travels and prompt them to think more critically about their cross-cultural experiences to come.”
Kelly, George Mason University Program Administrator
“We work with students who are studying and doing research all over the globe. Our small team regularly provides general pre-departure information for students studying abroad, but we found that students were receiving very little country-specific information and preparation before their experience. CulturaGo allows our team an opportunity to offer students helpful information about their host country. The CulturaGo modules address different topics that are relevant to students in a self-paced format.”
Madeleine, Hamilton College Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study
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