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."I improved my French. I now feel more confident when speaking the language."
Enzo V Harvard University
"I recommend study abroad to anyone that can afford it. I needed the time away from Harvard, I had the opportunity to live elsewhere, travel, and stretch myself."
Raven F Harvard University
"Yes, I learned how to interact in a culture I wasn't very fmailiar in and I learned to be much more independent."
Clarissa H Harvard University
"It made me really interested in practicing engineering"
Canaan K Harvard University
"I learned a lot about myself, fell in love with Paris and want to go back to do graduate study in Paris after I graduate from college."
Sydney S Harvard University
"Yes. Sadly, I am re-taking the language that I've taken there back at Harvard but the reason for doing so was because the program was faster than I anticipated thus the reason why I am taking it again so I can fully master the grammar points and then move on."
Stéphane F Harvard University
"Absolutely!"
Bryan M Harvard University
"I gained an affinity for French culture, food, and traditions."
Siva S Harvard University
"Yes definitely - improved my Spanish a lot and also got to visit Machu Picchu!"
Bianca B Harvard University
"I learned a lot about Russia and Russian. I realized I want to focus more in Social studies."
Can S Harvard University
"My French has improved much faster than I had expected. My perception of the French culture has changed in many different ways."
Bilguun U Harvard University
"Yes. Confidence, Fluency in the language, lots of new friends, fun, being away from Harvard is a gift in itself."
Ngoc N Harvard University
"Yes, I enjoyed it."
Parijat S Harvard University
"Yes, it was a different academic environment with different teaching styles and different students. It was also a lot of fun."
Graham S Harvard University
"Yes. The music scene there is great. The people in my program were cool."
Andrew L Harvard University
"Yes. I saw amazing things and things I'd never seen before. It was beautiful and very fun."
Alex L Harvard University
"This program is definitely worthwhile (if you're taking the Fundamentals in Chinese Medicine course). The visits to chinese medicine clinics and tours around Hong Kong allowed me to see several diverse aspects of Hong Kong (both its mountainous regions, cities, beaches, and natural landmarks)."
Vivian Y Harvard University
"yes. "
Thomas D Harvard University
"If you pick a core program related to your career interests, you will gain a great deal of practical knowledge and experience in that field. "
Niamh O Harvard University
"Berlin was not as much a German city as it was a multi-cultural city. It is a place where all nations are represented, including people, food and architecture. There were so many people from all over the world and all walks of life. Every time I was on the U-Bahn (metro) or the S-Bahn (city-train) I would here languages ranging ..."
A student Harvard University
"I fell in love with European architecture. I am currently looking for Drawing/History of Art classes to pursue my interests. And I would like to come back to France to do my master's or at least do term-time in Paris. "
Didar K Harvard University
"Absolutely. If anything I wish that I had forced myself to do more outside of the program-it was very easy to just go to classes, do homework and go home. I felt the program's greatest impact in my improved capability with the French language; by the program's end, I could communicate (with many errors) nearly any sentiment. Thi..."
Tyler L Harvard University
"Yes, it was worthwhile. Not only did I gain invaluable language skills, I made connections with amazing people who taught me that relaxing can help me expand my potential in every part of my life. I learned how to see the world around me just as it is and not take for granted its beauty. I hope I can go back soon and either cond..."
Nyamagaga R Harvard University
"Absolutely. I think of Barcelona everyday - in fact, I may want to live there one day. The city nourished my passion for people, language, and culture...and now I know I want to study Sociology. "
Sheema G Harvard University
"Yes, my French improved a ton."
Micere J Harvard University
