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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.
"That things are different everywhere you go and there's always something new to see, learn, and do. Yes i definitely recommend it to everyone."
A student University of Hartford
"The experience was definitely worth while. I learned plenty about Italian culture and history."
A student University of Hartford
"A sense of independence and adventure. "
A student University of Hartford
"Learning how to budget and travel while making new friends. Defiantly worthwhile!!!!"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself and what I need in order to get the most from an experience. From traveling around Greece and Europe as a whole, I got a taste from each country and learned about the history of the various cultures, which I loved. I think I would have been more suited for either a shorter time abroad, as it was my f..."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned so much about myself and the world from a global prospective. It was worth every second. "
Brittany Hicks University of Hartford
"Before my semester abroad I had never been out of the country. Being in Spain and in Europe I learned to appreciate other cultures and branch out of my shy tendencies. It also gave me the nerves to finally speak Spanish with people other than my grandparents without feeling like I was being judged."
Maria Vega University of Hartford
"Learned-How to travel light, how to live on my own, how to cook basic items. Gained- New friendships, a will to travel more, a new understanding of a different culture."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned my independence and gained memories that will change my life forever. I've made great friends and even great networking connections. I'd do it all over again if I could."
Shanique Reid University of Hartford
"Learned a lot about myself and gained a ton of independence "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned the language, the culture, and a lot about Italy. I gained an immense amount of self confidence, hardiness, self sufficiency, and better awareness of my surroundings as well as my impact as a part of a society. Being put into a completely new world with new culture and foods and language really narrows the variables do..."
Makenzie Steiner University of Hartford
"I learned different artistic skills, I learned important life lessons, and I learned that I can’t live without my family and friends for more than four weeks"
Savannah Nowicki University of Hartford
"It was worthwhile I learned a lot of useful life skills while abroad. My skills as an artist also improved."
A student University of Hartford
"made me want to move to Europe "
Logan Zerbato University of Hartford
"I was able to learn about the social and political issues occurring in Spain and I was able to better understand the different cultures abroad. I gained a lot of independence and learned a lot about myself."
Jessica Lopez University of Hartford
"I grew so much more as a person and learned more of a practical studio practice that I can use here. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned that the way Italians live their everyday life is very different from the way us Americans live them."
Jay Soni University of Hartford
"I got a better hold on what i want to do with my life and got to see more of the world than i thought i would."
Blake Sherwood University of Hartford
"Independence, self love, compassion, how to be my own advocate, patience, responsibility, maturity"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned about the different ways that people live. It gave me a more rounded perspective on people worldwide."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned a lot from my classes and other cultures and I also learned a lot about myself from going outside my comfort zone."
A student University of Hartford
"My artistic ability grew as well as my independence."
A student University of Hartford
"Cheesy but true -it expanded my horizons Nice to unplug and create art that was directly influenced by my surroundings Learned to go with the flow Unique experience living in a small town, the group felt like a big family The program was prepared and the amount of planning put into everything made the experience that much g..."
Christine Syracuse University of Hartford
"I learned that there is strong Asian influence in Sydney and that Australia's history is very similar to the States. "
A student University of Hartford
"It was. It was deffinitvely eye opening and how different america is from italy. Italy is so much more conscientious of how much they waste and their resources. "
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