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."Yes, my French improved a ton."
Micere J 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
"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."
Elizabeth H 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
"It made me really interested in practicing engineering"
Canaan K Harvard University
"It made me really interested in practicing engineering"
Canaan K Harvard University
"Yes!!!"
Julia H Harvard University
"Yes."
Noni C Harvard University
"It enriched my understanding of meditation, which was my goal going there to begin with"
Vaida R Harvard University
"100%"
Miriam 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!"
Bryan M Harvard University
"Yes, large improvement in language, well-organized program, live with a Spanish family."
Victoria L Harvard University
"I gained a lot from having local Chinese students as our roommates, as we got to learn about their culture, lifestyle, and ways of thinking in a casual setting. The program's greatest asset is the Chinese roommate, but they have not yet made full use of this aspect (though I suspect they will in the near future). "
Belinda P 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
"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
"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
"Absolutely - it was life-changing. "
Elizabeth P Harvard University
"absolutely! I am no longer afraid/embarrassed to speak in Arabic to native speakers (before I would be afraid of flopping), and I feel I've become a much better traveler... as well, I am a religion major, so traveling to Israel was a lifechanging experience in that it validated my interest and sparked my passion"
Emily J 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. 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
"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
"Absolutely! It was amazing!"
Conor W Harvard University
"Yes."
Amrita D Harvard University
