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."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
"It has broaden my intercultural understanding and enhanced my future career plans."
Anna B Harvard University
"It was wonderful."
Arun V Harvard University
"Absolutely. Definitely want to apply to grad school at Cambridge."
Greg J Harvard University
"Yes, I fell in love with the country and culture."
Olga T 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
"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: 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
"Definitely! I would go back right now if I could."
Alexa B 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
"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 learned the value of languages and the type of cross-cultural thinking they instill. "
Jack M Harvard University
"Yes! I really enjoyed experiencing England as an English major."
Janie T Harvard University
"It was so much fun and I definitely advise going abroad at least once in your college career. I definitely learned a lot about the Spanish culture and even myself."
Soo Jin P 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
"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile! It confirmed my desire to become a pediatrician."
Taylor C Harvard University
"After this summer, I realized that I want to study French literature in more depth. So I'm currently considering studying Romance Literature Languages (French) as my secondary. It definitely widened my perspective about the world and I feel like I have matured a little into a more emphatic person. "
Taeyoung K Harvard University
"Yes. Improved my French, my intellectual capacity, and got cool, fun experiences out of it."
Jaehyuk Y 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. The music scene there is great. The people in my program were cool."
Andrew L 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
"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 experience was worthwhile because it taught me that I do not want to live in a city as big as Paris, and that I do not love the French language enough to want to spend and entire semester in France. I learned a lot about having to manage my own budget and how to get around in a city. I got to see amazing art and go to amazing..."
Katherine W Harvard University
