Columbia University

May 19, 2024

University Information

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Originally established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of George II of Great Britain.

Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Columbia University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Columbia University student, please check with the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) 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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03/22/2021 Excellent Experience!!! Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

"I became more independent and confident in my ability to travel and meet new people."

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Past Review (No Title) The School for Field Studies / SFS: Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Resource Studies

"I came into this experience knowing where it would fit into my interests, and it ended up doing that and more. As an Environmental Engineer with a minor in Economics, I had at Columbia treated as numbers in equations a lot of the things that I saw here on a human level. It wasn't as much a cultural awareness of Mexico as it was ..."

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Past Review Amazing Experience! Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 9 Cities in 1 Month

"Learned about and experienced different European cultures. Definitely worthwhile!"

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Past Review Paris Is Paris! Columbia University: Paris - Reid Hall

"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. My French is really improved, and I truly enjoyed getting to experience a different culture for a few months. One thing my studying abroad really highlighted for me is how important it is to travel and visit other cultures. I know I want to return to Paris again soon! "

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Past Review Barcelona: A Unique European City CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"Everything went well and the program did a really good job at making sure that everything went well."

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Past Review Four Months In My New Favorite City CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"I learned a lot about what it means to be American, not only of how American culture is perceived by people in other places, but also how it affects them regardless. I learned to recognize how my understanding of many things is shaped by being an American and to recognize the influence the United States have on the world. I als..."

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Past Review Spain: The Beautiful Country Beyond The Classroom Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"Absolutely. It was completely invaluable to me - my goal was to improve my Spanish, and I gained so much more."

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Past Review Incredible Experience But Glad It Was Only One Semester. Sarah Lawrence College: Paris - Sarah Lawrence College in Paris

"I gained a stronger comprehension for the French language and an appreciation for French culture. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I am glad I had."

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