Cornell University
University Information
Cornell University is an American private Ivy League and federal land-grant research university located in Ithaca, New York.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Cornell University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Cornell University student, please check with the Office of Global Learning 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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"Incredible experience!!! I grew so much as a person!"
A student Cornell University
"Learned independence and how to interact with people of different cultures. One of the most worthwhile experiences I've ever had."
A student Cornell University
"I cannot begin to describe all that I gained from my time abroad. I learned how to be truly independent, to navigate strange places with little but a few words and a map, to experience new people and cultures, and really there is too much for a little blurb. I cannot every truly explain how incredible it was, but in short I thin..."
A student Cornell University
"Definitely a worthwhile experience. Gained great friends and connections. Learned to be more independent and confident "
A student Cornell University
"I learned a lot of French and also how to adapt to a new environment."
A student Cornell University
"It was the best time I've ever had."
A student Cornell University
"I learned to be self-sufficient and take my relationships with new friends to heart. I also learned the incredible importance of travel. "
rae N Cornell University
"I learned that my life does not have to be cookie cutter. You can literally go anywhere and do anything. You don't need to go from suburb to college to job to family to suburb. This was an invaluable lesson."
A student Cornell University
"I learned how to study independently and even got some real hands-on experience in my desired career field in one of my classes. I learned how to budget my time (and money) more effectively than I have here where things are far more structured. I gained some amazing friends and experiences that will last a lifetime. It was absol..."
A student Cornell University
"Coming from a fast-paced urban background, it was refreshing to slow down and enjoy life through Sydney's easygoing lifestyle. It made me appreciate the balance between commercial activity and natural beauty in a city. With such a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, it's hard not to smile and enjoy the abundant sunshine with the ..."
VY Cornell University
"How to travel on a budget, how to go with the flow and take things one day at a time."
A student Cornell University
"It was incredibly worthwhile, and I definitely recommend going abroad for a year because everyone who was there for only 1 term felt it was too short!"
A student Cornell University
"YES!"
A student Cornell University
"I learned a lot about myself. Academic, professional and personal development."
gabrieljrd Cornell University
"I learned about the culture, people, wildlife, and natural resources in East Africa and I fell in love with every single part of Kenya and Tanzania. This was the best experience I've had in my life. It was absolutely worthwhile and the best decision I ever made!"
A student Cornell University
"Yes!"
A student Cornell University
"I learned how to completely live and speak and immerse myself entirely in another culture. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Cornell University
"I learned that I am adaptable and that I can deal with setbacks. I also learned that I love to travel. The experience was incredibly worthwhile. I hope to get back to Europe, but it also made me appreciate the US, while at the same time noticing areas where we can improve. "
A student Cornell University
"Definitely the best semester of my college experience. I had been looking forward to studying abroad since freshmen year and my program and time in Tel Aviv did not disappoint. Tel Aviv is a great place to go, as there are many opportunities to be with Israelis and feel like less of a tourist. After visiting my friends studying ..."
A student Cornell University
"I learned a lot about myself and my survival skills, and a lot of course material as well. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could go back again."
Nicholas L Cornell University
"I learned how different the French are from Americans, even though our cultures share many elements. Everything from their way of speaking to their sense of humor and hand gestures are very different, and I loved seeing this play out and being able to communicate more as a fluent French speaker than as someone who had only learn..."
Megan M Cornell University
"Yes, it was worthwhile."
Sarah N Cornell University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile, I learned so much about Spanish culture. "
A student Cornell University
"A significant increase in my language ability with Mandarin, definitely worthwhile."
A student Cornell University
"It was amazing. Words cannot describe. I learned to look at the bigger picture, that there is a whole world -people, places, food, etc- out there that the microcosm of Cornell does not even begin to reveal. "
A student Cornell University
