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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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Jordan A Harvard University
"Yes it was a fabulous program in all aspects! "
Courtney D Harvard University
"Yes."
Keith G Harvard University
"Yes! My portuguese improved drastically and I learned so much from the lens of people living a completely different life than the one I know in the United States. The best part is that locals were open and welcoming to me and my desire to learn. Salvador in general, despite cited safety issues, made me feel so welcome and warm t..."
Iris L Harvard University
"I loved all the friends I made, and will cherish the memories forever. The time spent there went by so fast, and I wish I could do it again."
Dong-Ik L Harvard University
"Yes"
Stephanie Y Harvard University
"Hell Yes"
Blake W Harvard University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. I was able to better understand French life and culture and differences in French teaching style. Being able to explore Paris and relate what was around me to what I was seeing in class was something I could not have experienced anywhere else."
Benjamin A Harvard University
"Absolutely!"
David M Harvard University
"i learned a lot about the german culture and berlin's history. i also met students from all over the world and made lasting friendships"
Maya R Harvard University
"I learned about the similarities between both the people of the country I was in, but also between the international students and myself. I felt more connected with the world. "
Carlos A Harvard University
"Absolutely! It was amazing!"
Conor W Harvard University
"Very worthwhile. I miss that time."
Hyunsung K Harvard University
"Now I want to live in Fes. Also, surprising as it might seem, I gained a lot of self-confidence while in Morocco because I never once felt judged or embarrassed of myself (outside of the classroom, that is)."
Karen V Harvard University
"I learned the value of languages and the type of cross-cultural thinking they instill. "
Jack M Harvard University
"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile! It confirmed my desire to become a pediatrician."
Taylor C Harvard University
"YES. My trip was great, and was one of the best experiences of my life."
Jacob S Harvard University
"Absolutely! Socially and academically, this was the single most empowering experience of my life."
Arthur B Harvard University
"Yes. Improved my French, my intellectual capacity, and got cool, fun experiences out of it."
Jaehyuk Y Harvard University
"I gained a better understanding of myself as a student and a person, and of the world. I gave my experience five stars because I truly enjoyed getting to know people from Europe and being able to improve my German so much after working on it in America for so long."
Jack L Harvard University
"It as assured me that pursuing language and travel is exactly what I want to do. I am much more aware of other people, both on an international level and within different colleges in America. "
Mai H Harvard University
"My cultural awareness heightened and I became more open-minded to people with different backgrounds. HSI helped me decide to pursue medicine because I had the chance to meet role model doctors who were extremely dedicated to caring for their patients."
Shimwoo L Harvard University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile! I gained a better knowledge of Arabic, a better cultural knowledge of Morocco, and a significant other (I met a Moroccan who I am now seriously dating). I plan to return to Morocco after graduating!"
Theodora S Harvard University
"Yes it was worthwhile! In some way, I feel like before the trip I was missing something about the world, and now I have a better handle on it. I truly am a changed person, and will draw from my experiences, friends, and classroom work from Cambridge for the rest of my life."
Erin F Harvard University
"Absolutely. I gained greater self-confidence, composure, and further developed my interest in health-related matters and the Spanish language."
Sheyda A Harvard University
