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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 loved it! I learned a lot of the language but also just living in Japan for 2 months and experiencing the culture (AND FOOD) was totally unforgettable."
Tuyet C Harvard University
"Yes"
Stephanie Y Harvard University
"Yes, I learned how to motivate myself academically. I learned a lot about Britain and also about the world from a British perspective. I feel that I am much more receptive to different opinions and appreciate them more."
Elizabeth H Harvard University
"This was certainly worthwhile. My cultural understanding of Mexico was deepened, my Spanish improved (especially my academic Spanish), and my academic understanding of my field of interest is now much deeper. I also got a useful head start on my thesis research, which is already paying dividends. This experience has not chang..."
Andres U Harvard University
"I gained an understanding of French ways of living, French mentalities and French politics that I would not have gained, had I not gone there. I now have a growing interest to study France in my studies at university. "
Florence K Harvard University
"Yes! From this experience, I gained a new sense of self-confidence. I trust more in myself and how I handle situations. I met amazing new people whom I will never forget and learned about Sicilian culture, which is fascinating! Everyone in Sicily who worked for CET offered us so much support, yet I still felt independent while a..."
Stephanie K Harvard University
"I gained comfort with Russian society, from the workplace to the home to nightlife. My time spent studying in Russia allowed me to gain relevant experience working in a field related to my academic interests, to improve my skills with the Russian language, and to gain a better understanding of the world by getting outside of my ..."
Rob L Harvard University
"Absolutely. I am considering living in Europe sometime after I graduate, thanks to my experience with this program. I learned to be aware of the relativity of basically everything and I understood that so many things that I thought were obvious and correct were not in other cultures/countries. "
Maria Elena B Harvard University
"Absolutely!"
David M Harvard University
"It was great but so were my other alternatives"
Yifan W Harvard University
"I was able to drastically improve my verbal skills in Spanish and I also learned a vast amount of grammar that I would have not been able to all learn at Harvard. Being immersed in Spain while improving my Spanish skills so greatly also made me more determined to improve my Spanish and someday use it in my profession- whether it..."
Yehna C Harvard University
"My Supervison with Robin Kirkpatrick made me a Dante man -- important for my medieval academic interests. I am also more serious about going to grad school in the UK."
Adam H 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
"Yes. I learnt a lot through the mistakes I had made."
Jinzhao W 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
"Definitely, but I think it was more worthwhile on a personal rather than intellectual or academic level. "
Serena B Harvard University
"Yes."
Keith G 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
"Yes!! "
Miriam P Harvard University
"I could have pushed myself more academically, but especially through exploring the city by myself and interacting with locals and other students, I felt accepted in a subtly different way and learned how to really approach the mix of cultural differences and similarities - with honesty and friendliness. At first, I confess that ..."
Helen Y Harvard University
"Absolutely. This program was really fantastic!"
Stephanie G Harvard University
"My French is SOOOOOO much better now."
Catherine K Harvard University
"I should have chosen a different program. Waste of money."
Doris L Harvard University
"Absolutely - it was an amazing opportunity to see what China is like for myself beyond the western stereotypes and the mystique. "
Meilakh B 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
