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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Maya R Harvard University
"Very worthwhile. I miss that time."
Hyunsung K Harvard University
"Yes"
Stephanie Y Harvard University
"Absolutely!"
David M 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
"Yes."
Keith G 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
"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
"It has broaden my intercultural understanding and enhanced my future career plans."
Anna B Harvard University
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I got to see Cambridge in vivid detail as well as many European towns/cities, which I traveled to on the weekends thanks to a travel stipend from the Thouron Prize I received."
Phillip Y Harvard University
"Yes, I loved it."
Jessica N Harvard University
"It was wonderful."
Arun V Harvard University
"Absolutely. Definitely want to apply to grad school at Cambridge."
Greg J Harvard University
"Definitely! I would go back right now if I could."
Alexa B Harvard University
"100%"
Miriam P 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
"Absolutely. I might choose a program with more flexibility for traveling on weekends, but on the whole I had a very rewarding experience. "
Christopher M Harvard University
"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
"Drastically different from anywhere else I have ever visited or lived."
Benjamin L Harvard University
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I now want to focus on youth empowerment in my studies, as I saw that it was present in South Africa to some extent, but needed to be continuously emphasized in order for the country to progress socially. Youth are incredibly powerful, and that hit me full force when I was there. I also learned ..."
Jordan A Harvard University
"Yes it was a fabulous program in all aspects! "
Courtney D Harvard University
"Yes I learned alot and got to experience a whole new culture."
Christian C 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
