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April 19, 2024

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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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Past Review Madrid: Divertida Y Loca IES Abroad: Madrid - IES Abroad in Madrid, Summer

"It was so much fun and I definitely advise going abroad at least once in your college career. I definitely learned a lot about the Spanish culture and even myself."

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Past Review London: Not Life Changing But Glad I Went University of Virginia: London - Culture of London: Past and Present Summer Program

"Yes! I really enjoyed experiencing England as an English major."

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Past Review Berlin: A Fantastic City And Enjoyable Summer Goethe Institute: Berlin - German Courses

"I learned the value of languages and the type of cross-cultural thinking they instill. "

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Past Review Embracing A New Culture CIEE: Alicante - Summer Language and Culture

"yes, The art history class was one of the best I have ever taken in my academic career and improved my Spanish in the most practical way. "

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Past Review Princeton In Ishikawa: One Year Of Japanese In 8 Weeks Princeton University: Kanazawa - Princeton in Ishikawa (PII)

"It did not do much of anything that I had not already gained from living in Japan when I was 18 years old. However, it was very beneficial to my education. "

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Past Review London: Expanding My Horizons And Increasing My Independence New York University: London - NYU in London

"Definitely! I would go back right now if I could."

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Past Review Do What You Gotta Do Yarmouk University: Irbid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes: my language skills improved immensely, and I became much more familiar with a culture that is extremely different from that of the U.S. and one that I knew very little about."

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Past Review Unexpected Discoveries In Madrid Boston University: Madrid - Spanish Studies Program, Summer

"Yes, I got a taste of life outside of the US and learned how much I love the country I live in. My Spanish also improved a lot and I learned I love art history."

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Past Review Modern Culture And Historic Roots: Studying Abroad In Alcalá De Henares Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

"I gained more confidence in my Spanish speaking. I also realized that I may want to live abroad in the future. Also, it opened my eyes to a few different career opportunities and also to a new culture that was very warm and friendly."

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Past Review Independence In Indigenous Mexico Harvard University: Mexico - DRCLAS Summer Internship Program in Sustainable Development

"Yes. Be fluent in Spanish. Be willing to get your hands dirty. Get lost. Use your freedom to explore and meet new people. Don't be trapped by the expectations of what foreigners do."

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Past Review Turkey: When Can I Go Back? Duke In Istanbul Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, I fell in love with the country and culture."

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Past Review Cambridge: Tea, Sweaters, And The World's Best Beer University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely. Definitely want to apply to grad school at Cambridge."

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Past Review Budapest Is The Most Awesome Place On The Face Of The Earth Central European University (CEU): Budapest - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It has broaden my intercultural understanding and enhanced my future career plans."

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Past Review (No Title) Summer Institute of Hispanic Studies (SIHS): Leon - Summer Institute of Hispanic Studies

"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..."

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