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Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Harvard University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a Harvard University student, please check with the 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."Very worthwhile. I miss that time."
Hyunsung K Harvard University
"I gained new political and social perspectives from the program."
Widly C Harvard University
"I fell in love with European architecture. I am currently looking for Drawing/History of Art classes to pursue my interests. And I would like to come back to France to do my master's or at least do term-time in Paris. "
Didar K Harvard University
"Yes, I learned how to interact in a culture I wasn't very fmailiar in and I learned to be much more independent."
Clarissa H Harvard University
"My Arabic is much better than it was before. I got to visit the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which meant a lot to me, and I gained greater understanding of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which is so influential in American foreign policy."
Lauren W Harvard University
"Absolutely. I might choose a program with more flexibility for traveling on weekends, but on the whole I had a very rewarding experience. "
Christopher M Harvard University
"Yes. But mainly thanks to the exotic and beautiful land that is Morocco"
Asmaa R Harvard University
"yes but i just could have made it more rewarding with another program"
Marie A Harvard University
"yes"
Simone G Harvard University
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I now want to focus on youth empowerment in my studies, as I saw that it was present in South Africa to some extent, but needed to be continuously emphasized in order for the country to progress socially. Youth are incredibly powerful, and that hit me full force when I was there. I also learned ..."
Jordan A Harvard University
"Yes it was a fabulous program in all aspects! "
Courtney D Harvard University
"Yes. I will definitely study abroad again, though somewhere different. It's just interesting learning about how different cultures operate. I definitely want to work in East Asia after I graduate from Harvard."
Melody W Harvard University
"Absolutely. I really enjoyed getting to know the city and people, met very interesting and different people, made really good friends, and my German language ability improved. What more could you ask for?"
Danielle H Harvard University
"This was definitely worthwhile. I learned a ton. Both about Japanese Culture and the language. I made a ton of great friends and I generally just had an amazing time. It was probably the most fun I've ever had during a summer and I would do it again ten times over. "
E.J. B Harvard University
"It was extremely worthwhile. I have wanted to study in France since middle school, and I was finally able to realize my dream with a program that helped me progress tremendously over a relatively short period of time. "
Christine L Harvard University
"Absolutely. I think of Barcelona everyday - in fact, I may want to live there one day. The city nourished my passion for people, language, and culture...and now I know I want to study Sociology. "
Sheema G Harvard University
"Absolutely - it was an amazing opportunity to see what China is like for myself beyond the western stereotypes and the mystique. "
Meilakh B Harvard University
"I should have chosen a different program. Waste of money."
Doris L Harvard University
"My French is SOOOOOO much better now."
Catherine K Harvard University
"Absolutely. This program was really fantastic!"
Stephanie G Harvard University
"I could have pushed myself more academically, but especially through exploring the city by myself and interacting with locals and other students, I felt accepted in a subtly different way and learned how to really approach the mix of cultural differences and similarities - with honesty and friendliness. At first, I confess that ..."
Helen Y Harvard University
"Yes!! "
Miriam P Harvard University
"I gained a new understanding of what life is like in Spain in various regions because we traveled around so much. I love the Spanish language and culture and am happy to be doing Spanish as a secondary field. "
Matthew D Harvard University
"Yes."
Keith G Harvard University
"Definitely, but I think it was more worthwhile on a personal rather than intellectual or academic level. "
Serena B Harvard University
