Harvard University
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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."My Supervison with Robin Kirkpatrick made me a Dante man -- important for my medieval academic interests. I am also more serious about going to grad school in the UK."
Adam H Harvard University
"I gained an affinity for French culture, food, and traditions."
Siva S Harvard University
"It made me really interested in practicing engineering"
Canaan K Harvard University
"Yes!! "
Miriam P Harvard University
"Definitely, but I think it was more worthwhile on a personal rather than intellectual or academic level. "
Serena B Harvard University
"Yes. Be fluent in Spanish. Be willing to get your hands dirty. Get lost. Use your freedom to explore and meet new people. Don't be trapped by the expectations of what foreigners do."
Joseph W Harvard University
"This program is definitely worthwhile (if you're taking the Fundamentals in Chinese Medicine course). The visits to chinese medicine clinics and tours around Hong Kong allowed me to see several diverse aspects of Hong Kong (both its mountainous regions, cities, beaches, and natural landmarks)."
Vivian Y Harvard University
"Yes. I saw amazing things and things I'd never seen before. It was beautiful and very fun."
Alex L Harvard University
"yes"
Simone G Harvard University
"I gained comfort with Russian society, from the workplace to the home to nightlife. My time spent studying in Russia allowed me to gain relevant experience working in a field related to my academic interests, to improve my skills with the Russian language, and to gain a better understanding of the world by getting outside of my ..."
Rob L Harvard University
"Yes, it was a different academic environment with different teaching styles and different students. It was also a lot of fun."
Graham S 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
"yes, The art history class was one of the best I have ever taken in my academic career and improved my Spanish in the most practical way. "
Hannah S Harvard University
"I gained more confidence in my Spanish speaking. I also realized that I may want to live abroad in the future. Also, it opened my eyes to a few different career opportunities and also to a new culture that was very warm and friendly."
Marie M Harvard University
"Yes, I got a taste of life outside of the US and learned how much I love the country I live in. My Spanish also improved a lot and I learned I love art history."
Tyler C Harvard University
"yes. "
Thomas D Harvard University
"It made me really interested in practicing engineering"
Canaan K Harvard University
"Absolutely. If anything I wish that I had forced myself to do more outside of the program-it was very easy to just go to classes, do homework and go home. I felt the program's greatest impact in my improved capability with the French language; by the program's end, I could communicate (with many errors) nearly any sentiment. Thi..."
Tyler L 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
"Took a much needed break from my home school and learned that I love London so much!"
A student Harvard University
"I learned about myself and about how to live with those who do not have the same background as myself."
A student Harvard University
"This past summer I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina through IES Abroad. From the moment I arrived in the airport until the day I left, I felt supported and encouraged from IES Abroad staff. At the airport, I received an alfajor, and this classic Argentinian snack became my after-lunch dessert everyday—for be..."
A student Harvard University
"I learned to live a city that I was completely unaccustomed to. I have always thoughtI would live in a big city after college and I now know I will. "
Nicoli B Harvard University
"I learned just how connected the movie industry is. In order to make any advancement you need to know the keys players."
Min Y Harvard University
