Did You Have A Negative Study Abroad Experience? I Want To Hear All About It

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Ah, study abroad. For many students, it's supposed to be the experience of a lifetime — the semester worth looking forward to most. But for some people, a semester abroad isn't all it's talked up to be.

Lizzie McGuire on a moped
Lizzie McGuire on a moped

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Recently, this story about an NYU student who studied in Florence went pretty viral. She hated her study abroad experience, and she wasn't afraid to admit it.

Portia from "The White Lotus" saying "Is everything boring?"
Portia from "The White Lotus" saying "Is everything boring?"

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And she certainly isn't alone in her sentiments. So I want to hear about your negative study abroad experience.

Maybe you moved to Madrid for the semester to embark on a homestay, only to discover that you totally clashed with your host family.

Andy from "The Office" talking about terrible things
Andy from "The Office" talking about terrible things

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Or maybe a semester abroad in Australia made you feel isolated and homesick because you were so far away from your family and friends back home.

A woman saying ""m really enjoying myself"
A woman saying ""m really enjoying myself"

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Maybe you moved to Paris for the semester to learn, but you felt as if your classes were a total waste of time and money.

"Emily in Paris" looking confused
"Emily in Paris" looking confused

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Whatever the case, I want to hear about the study abroad experiences that ended up falling short of your expectations.

David Rose from Schitt's Creek saying "I'm listening"
David Rose from Schitt's Creek saying "I'm listening"

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If you had a negative experience, tell me about it. Where were you studying, why did you feel it was a bad experience, and what would you have done differently if you could do it again? Your responses could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post. And if you prefer to stay anonymous, please feel free to share in the Google form here.