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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."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
"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
"Absolutely. I really enjoyed getting to know the city and people, met very interesting and different people, made really good friends, and my German language ability improved. What more could you ask for?"
Danielle H Harvard University
"Yes. I will definitely study abroad again, though somewhere different. It's just interesting learning about how different cultures operate. I definitely want to work in East Asia after I graduate from Harvard."
Melody W Harvard University
"Yes it was a fabulous program in all aspects! "
Courtney D 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"
Simone G Harvard University
"yes but i just could have made it more rewarding with another program"
Marie A Harvard University
"Yes. But mainly thanks to the exotic and beautiful land that is Morocco"
Asmaa R 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
"My Arabic is much better than it was before. I got to visit the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which meant a lot to me, and I gained greater understanding of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which is so influential in American foreign policy."
Lauren W 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
"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
"I gained new political and social perspectives from the program."
Widly C Harvard University
"Very worthwhile. I miss that time."
Hyunsung K Harvard University
"Yes, I feel like I improved my language and experienced something brand new, which was what I wanted"
Alex S Harvard University
"It was worthwhile. Living in China is a completely different experience from traveling in China. Experiencing the flow of daily life over the course of a summer was an experience in living abroad that I found very useful and enlightening. "
Larmon L Harvard University
"YES! I have a completely different perspective on things, now that I know that they can be done an entirely different way. It sounds basic, but we forget that our way isn't the only way. This was a great way to experience that first hand. "
Whitney 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
"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 improved my French. I now feel more confident when speaking the language."
Enzo V Harvard University
"I got to learn quite a bit about different cultural experiences within the UK. It was really fun."
Brendan Q 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. "
Thomas D 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
