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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."I can't imagine my life if I hadn't studied abroad. It was wonderful. It made me more independent and taught me more about another culture with which I fell in love."
Corley S Harvard University
"I gained new political and social perspectives from the program."
Widly C 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
"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
"It did not do much of anything that I had not already gained from living in Japan when I was 18 years old. However, it was very beneficial to my education. "
Miranda M Harvard University
"It was eye opening and inspiring"
Elizabeth H Harvard University
"It was deifinitely worthwhile. I gained perspective, improved my Spanish, and made lasting friendships. I saw amazing things that frame the world in a new context. I now approach Spanish literature with a new and more profound awareness of the dynamics at play. I have begun to distinguish human nature from cultural tendencies, a..."
Alex M Harvard University
"I got to learn quite a bit about different cultural experiences within the UK. It was really fun."
Brendan Q Harvard University
"Was it worth while? Most definitely. I gained a broader global perspective, a new appreciation for good food and drink, as well as a couple pounds (but so worth it). The students I met are bound to be lifelong friends, and taking classes in Food studies catered directly to my future interests in the food industry, and have given..."
Teagan L Harvard University
"It was extremely worth it. I am enamored by England and Europe, and it changed my perspective on education. "
Madhavi D Harvard University
"YES! I learned way more German than I expected and became genuinely comfortable with the language. I also learned a lot about myself from living (fairly) independently in a new country. "
Danielle H Harvard University
"I'm more excited than ever to study abroad in Japan during the semester. I feel like a more independent person after the experience, ready to take on anything."
Marissa M Harvard University
"I gained an understanding of French ways of living, French mentalities and French politics that I would not have gained, had I not gone there. I now have a growing interest to study France in my studies at university. "
Florence K Harvard University
"Yes, I learned how to motivate myself academically. I learned a lot about Britain and also about the world from a British perspective. I feel that I am much more receptive to different opinions and appreciate them more."
Elizabeth H Harvard University
"I loved it! I learned a lot of the language but also just living in Japan for 2 months and experiencing the culture (AND FOOD) was totally unforgettable."
Tuyet C Harvard University
"I had a fantastic experience. By taking more risks, reaching out to people who might initially seem a little different and yet finding commonality, is a wonderful, confidence-building, and inspiring experience. I hope to be able to continue traveling abroad and participating in cultural exchange for the rest of my life. "
Katherine J Harvard University
"My time in Paris was extremely rewarding. It gave me the opportunity to appreciate a new culture and added a certain clarity to how I view my own. After seeing how remarkable Paris was no in so many ways, I am ever more aware of all the potentially wonderful places in the world that I am yet to visit and I want to do so. It also..."
John K Harvard University
"definitely, I learned a lot about myself and about the American culture by living in Italy... and I ate a ton of good food"
Elle H Harvard University
"It was absolutely the most memorable experience of my life thus far. I want to go back and live and work in Spain after graduation. "
Olivia S Harvard University
"Yep."
Afoma U Harvard University
"Absolutely. I learned so much about the culture and my spanish definitely improved. I want to continue traveling and studying abroad this summer and next year."
Randi M Harvard University
"Absolutely - it was life-changing. "
Elizabeth P Harvard University
"I became fluent in German, lived in another culture, met new people that I'm still closely in touch with, and want to visit many times for the rest of my life. I might even get a job where I need to speak German. This experience has shaped my personality in a way I'm glad I followed through on."
Michael A Harvard University
"Absolutely- I would do it again in a heartbeat!"
Tony R Harvard University
