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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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
"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
"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 wonderful."
Arun V 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!!! I argue that study abroad would have been worthwhile for me at that time in my life no matter where I went. The program wasn't necessarily what I thought I was getting myself into, but I kept an open mind and I learned so much about myself and about the world. Going abroad was the best decision of my life. "
Jared M 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. Definitely want to apply to grad school at Cambridge."
Greg J Harvard University
"It was eye opening and inspiring"
Elizabeth H 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
"Yes"
Stephanie Y Harvard University
"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
"Definitely! I would go back right now if I could."
Alexa B 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
"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
"100%"
Miriam P 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
"Absolutely. I believe that I gained insight, depth, and perspective, and ultimately matured a great deal as the result of my time abroad. I plan to return to Africa as a doctor and health care policy specialist in the future."
Alissa C Harvard University
