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The mission of the Study Abroad Office is to help prepare you for a journey of a lifetime! With over 60 different destinations to consider for your study abroad opportunity, there's a special place that will work for each and every one of you.
Study in English, or study in the native tongue of the country you select. Go for a year, a semester, a summer or a winter, but just GO! Take regular courses, participate in special programs, or intern in a variety of places, while earning University of Hartford credits. At the Study Abroad Office, we strive to answer all of your questions - including the ones you haven't even thought of yet!
The benefits of world travel are universal, no matter where you study. Inspiration can be found anywhere you go, whether it's in the architecture of castles and cathedrals, the wilderness of the Outback, the mountain ranges of Northern Italy or the local communities where you will stay for the duration of your experience.
Every destination will have a friendly and supportive program director or international office to guide you along the way, helping you achieve the most out of your time away. Each country, each city, and each university has its own distinctive character - something unique that will ultimately draw you to your best choice! So, let's get started by considering them all and begin exploring your future!
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Please visit https://www.hartford.edu/academics/study-abroad/ for more information.
"I learned a lot from my experience abroad. I learned how to be more confident and come out of my comfort zone. I developed friendships with people I see lasting for a life time and creating memories I will cherish forever. The whole experience was worthwhile and I hope to be able to visit Australia again in the future. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to become independent (and pack a small bag for travelling)!"
Gabrielle G University of Hartford
"I learned to be my own person and get out of my shell"
Taylor Wink University of Hartford
"I gained language skills, people skills, and most importantly a new way of seeing life. There is so much more to life. Traveling across the world allows you to look at it with a different mindset. It was worth every second of it. "
Genesis Guzman University of Hartford
"A lot of understanding of different cultures and heritage"
Hannah Moore University of Hartford
"I learned about the culture as well as the other countries in Central and South America. I became more independent and began to trust myself more when traveling alone in a foreign country. "
Kristen R University of Hartford
"I gained confidence in traveling alone, building lasting friendships, and navigating my way through a foreign city without cell phone service. "
Maya Weiss University of Hartford
"How to live by myself, and be independent"
Stephanie Hooper University of Hartford
"I know that I want to travel more now. "
A student University of Hartford
"I matured and I'm more interested in traveling and living abroad"
Shanell Farmer University of Hartford
"I learned to be more self sufficent, to budget better, how to talk to people who were different than myself and make friends with them and how to book a flight "
Maxx Gianni University of Hartford
"I gained so much it is way to much to list. I can tell you the most important things that I learned about is other cultures and how to understand people who don't understand you. There are many universal ways to communicate which I figured out with practice. I also learned how other people live and what places look like. I learn..."
Natalie Olmstead University of Hartford
"I learned a plethora about myself, a lot about my country, a lot about humanity, and how I view/walk in the world every day."
Simone University of Hartford
"I learned how to be more independent since the education system abroad is a lot more difficult. It was worthwhile. "
Stephanie Nunez University of Hartford
"I learned how to adapt to my surroundings. When I talked with the locals in South Africa they would often times ask me about America. Everything in America works. I know thats a vague statement but it's true. The wifi in South Africa isn't always the greatest. Certain things aren't as fast as they are in America. The pace of lif..."
Kindred Gaynor University of Hartford
"It was 100% worthwhile. Being abroad made me more confident in myself and my ability to travel around, it gave me a new independence and taught me how to be comfortable in new/uncomfortable situations. "
Rachel Bonaparte University of Hartford
"I get to see a different side of life. It was worth it."
Daniella Koroma University of Hartford
"I learned how different everywhere is. I learned to be more open minded and understanding when living in such a diverse world. "
A student University of Hartford
"After this experience, I have learned to be more appreciative. Living in another country on my own has shown me that there is so much out there in the world and it has given me a new perspective on my life goals. This experience has humbled me and it has inspired me to travel more. "
Jaleyca Rivera University of Hartford
"I gained so much more knowledge about the culture, food, music, people and I even made so many friends that I still keep in touch with. It was very worthwhile and it made me so appreciative and grateful. "
Dima Karaki University of Hartford
"I gained a perspective on humanity and the world that I never would have otherwise. I met so many unique people and visited places that people only dream about doing in their lives. It was absolutely worthwhile and I loved every minute of it."
Mathew University of Hartford
"Great courses, learned a lot of German, and did nice internship at a startup called Nok City. The internship was rather time intensive which affected travel plans, but was a great resume builder."
Matthew Kittredge University of Hartford
"Learned to be more independent."
A student University of Hartford
"Definelty I learned to be more independent, I learned more about world poltics and a career in Diplomacy and I learned more about the politics of Europe."
A student University of Hartford
"Studying abroad was most definitely worthwhile. I wish I did it sooner so I could have spent a year abroad. This has been the best experience of my college career by far. I have always traveled internationally and lived outside the US for a good chunk of my childhood. I have learned to appreciate other cultures more than I alrea..."
Richelle University of Hartford