Bentley University
University Information
Bentley University is a private co-educational university in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Bentley moved to Waltham in 1968.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Bentley University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Bentley University student, please check with the Cronin Office of International Education for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."To explain the answer above, I would go to Italy again and do a host family, but I would want to chose a different school and do an actual program (not do it only through Bentley) "
Stacey R Bentley University
"To go abroad was the experience of a lifetime. However, the way the school is run, and the impact on my results. I would never recommend this to anyone. "
CJ P Bentley University
"I learned much more about what it is to be a global citizen. In addition, I learned more about my family roots. It was the best experience of my life!"
A student Bentley University
"Complete self reliance, an understanding of how much it takes to get by, America is number 1 but I would never say it, many friends, and it was worth every second and more."
A student Bentley University
"Completely worthwhile."
A student Bentley University
"I matured, opened up, and really learned a lot about myself while abroad. Going to a completely different place and culture is shocking, scary, and unpredictable and how you respond, react and learn is an amazing experience."
A student Bentley University
"I got exposed to a very different culture who did not speak English, which made it an excellent environment to pick up italian fast"
A student Bentley University
"Got exposed to many different cultures and definitely learned to appreciate Bentley and all of its resources more!!"
A student Bentley University
"Completely worthwhile"
A student Bentley University
"I gained responsibility, I grew up and matured a lot during my time there. I learned a lot from other cultures. It was incredibly worthwhile and I would go back in a heartbeat."
A student Bentley University
"It was an amazing experience which gave me exposure to many cultures. It was definitely worthwhile and I would love to go back."
A student Bentley University
"I learned to be open to new ideas and how to overcome diversity. The world is home to billions of different people and it is important to know that they all have their own opinions and views that should be given consideration."
A student Bentley University
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned about the culture of different countries and made new friends."
A student Bentley University
"I learned about wonderful ways to think, learn, and live my life."
Daniel M Bentley University
"i learned exactly how i dont want to live. "
A student Bentley University
"I learned that traveling to different places makes you appreciate different cultures as well as your own. It also humbles you because you are the foreigner and you need to rely on locals to help you. "
A student Bentley University
"I learned so much! I learned that you may think you know a country but you really don't until you set foot in that country. I enjoyed my experience abroad and got to appreciate the ocean since I was on it half of the time or more while abroad. I learned so much about ships, culture, food, languages, and even say "Hi" and "Thank ..."
A student Bentley University
"I had an absolutely amazing time in Italy. I learned so much about the culture and the food, and I visited so many amazing places. I have so many great memories that will last me a lifetime. It may have been expensive, but it was completely worthwhile!"
A student Bentley University
"Yes, first part was very difficult, homesick, seasick, not a ton to do but then once you get into the countries its the greatest experience. "
A student Bentley University
"Learned a lot of the Irish culture and myself. It was without a doubt worthwhile"
A student Bentley University
"I learned for the first time what it was to live and be immersed in a culture completely different from my native home. It was very worthwhile, and I'm so sad it's over!"
A student Bentley University
"Yes it was worth while "
A student Bentley University
"It was most certainly worthwhile. I had never left the country, or time zone for that matter, and by me traveling around the entire planet, I definitely experienced a degree of culture shock and I loved it. The country is beautiful and there is so much to see and do, but the things I'll remember the most are the memories I made ..."
Alex J Bentley University
"Yes though when it came to course approval my home university was less than fair."
max.bennink Bentley University
"I have the best globabl perspective a 21 year old could ask for. Who else can compare the political issues, economical struggles, and varying cultures of 12 countries from just one experience!"
Kathryn M Bentley University
