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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Sophie G 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
"This was honestly the most amazing experience of my life. I think the most valuable lesson I learned was how to live on my own in a foreign city and cambridge was such an amazing place. One of my favorite parts was getting so familiar with the town and having certain places that I would go to all the time. Overall though, the mo..."
sally s Harvard University
"I experienced an incredible amount of personal growth on my program. "
Shaomin C Harvard University
"Yes, I fell in love with the country and culture."
Olga T 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
"It was worthwhile. Living in China is a completely different experience from traveling in China. Experiencing the flow of daily life over the course of a summer was an experience in living abroad that I found very useful and enlightening. "
Larmon L Harvard University
"I learned to adapt to a new culture when you think it's very similar to your own and it turns out to be quite different in small ways. It was definitely worthwile."
A student Harvard University
"Absolutely. I would take part in this program again."
Adam Z Harvard University
"absolutely! I am no longer afraid/embarrassed to speak in Arabic to native speakers (before I would be afraid of flopping), and I feel I've become a much better traveler... as well, I am a religion major, so traveling to Israel was a lifechanging experience in that it validated my interest and sparked my passion"
Emily J Harvard University
"Yes: my language skills improved immensely, and I became much more familiar with a culture that is extremely different from that of the U.S. and one that I knew very little about."
Ryan C Harvard University
"I gained experience of doing research, which is a good set up for people like my who seek to pursue a career in research and academia. "
Jeromel L Harvard University
"The knowledge I gained and the people I met expanded my view of the world tenfold. Had I not studied abroad, the entire treasure trove of rich archaeological, social, and cultural history that is Greece would remain hidden from me."
Ashley F Harvard University
"100%"
Miriam P Harvard University
"I gained hundreds of hours of shadowing experiences and made friendships with students who I still keep in contact with. This program was probably the best decision I made as an undergrad - I made so many memories and grew so much as a person."
Seoyoon K Harvard University
"Drastically different from anywhere else I have ever visited or lived."
Benjamin L Harvard University
"It has broaden my intercultural understanding and enhanced my future career plans."
Anna B Harvard University
"Absolutely. Definitely want to apply to grad school at Cambridge."
Greg J Harvard University
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I got to see Cambridge in vivid detail as well as many European towns/cities, which I traveled to on the weekends thanks to a travel stipend from the Thouron Prize I received."
Phillip Y Harvard University
"Yes, I loved it."
Jessica N Harvard University
"It was the perfect way to spend the summer. Everytime I look at my wall I see the document in latin that I got for making the pilgrimage to Santiago. I have so many good memories and learned so much that I get nostalgic for it every day. If you are interested in going to Spain, and want a program with both fun and substance, SIH..."
James B Harvard University
"Yes I learned alot and got to experience a whole new culture."
Christian C Harvard University
"It was wonderful."
Arun V Harvard University
"Definitely! I would go back right now if I could."
Alexa B 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
