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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 more about the world and myself then any other experience in my life has ever taught me. Everything we did and saw was so worthwhile and I encourage the experience on everyone."
Ruth C University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself and my capabilities. It also helped me have a clearer direction in what I want to do after graduation."
Brooke S University of Hartford
"I learned that there are people in Europe that are special enough for my to seriously consider living forever in Europe. It was the best decision that i could've made at this stage in my life. I am very sad to have to have to interact with my European friends through mediations for a long while. "
Kevin H University of Hartford
"i learned who i am as a person and have meet some amazing people. I have discovered what kind of environment I prefer. i learned about amazing cultures and history and i would do this again"
sabrina t University of Hartford
"Learned how to be independent. Learned that I want to travel even more. It was 100% worth it I would go back and do it a million times if I could. Best time of my life "
Faaiza B University of Hartford
"I learned that traveling the world is amazing because, you get to open your eyes up to a different view on life and different cultures."
Brittany W University of Hartford
"I loved the experience of being tossed into a new environment and school and allowed to live like an adult and do what I want. The apartment was a great setup, my roommates were awesome, and the university was rigorous and challenging. I learned how mature I can be, reaffirmed my beliefs in certain aspects of myself and the worl..."
A student University of Hartford
"Every second was worthwhile. I learned to let go of control and just go with the flow. "
A student University of Hartford
"The world is a vast and interesting place. I was able to see and do things I could not see and do at home."
Kollin H University of Hartford
"This experience was by far one of the most pivotal times of my life. I made friends with people I never imagined I would be friends with, I met countless amounts of wonderful people, and I experienced a world that was so big but so small as well. My eyes were completely opened to a whole new way of life and culture that I coul..."
Margaret S University of Hartford
"YES! I would not want to have had any different experience. I learned so many new skills that will carry with me throughout my life. I want to go back to Europe ASAP!"
Jaclyn L University of Hartford
"Life changing!!!!!! While abroad I learned the real meaning of Culture. I was able to learn how people live in different places. With traveling to 10 countries and over 30 cities i got to know the true meaning of life and culture. I would not change my experience at all! Florence Italy will always be my second home! I know this ..."
A student University of Hartford
"I've gained so much cultural and academic knowledge that I'll never lose. "
Sara A University of Hartford
"Yes. I am more independent, I became my own travel agent, I learned some Italian and now looking into minoring in Italian."
Kristin Z University of Hartford
"It was absolutely worthwhile! It was honestly the best experience of my life, thus far! I wish I could do it over again 10 more times, and hopefully I will have the opportunity to go abroad again, now that one of my favorite things to do is travel!"
Catriona C University of Hartford
"While studying abroad you learn a lot about yourself and how well you can do on your own. This trip was absolutely worth while. "
John M University of Hartford
"Absolutely, I am so glad I studied abroad during my sophomore year because now it will influence my work throughout the rest of my college experience. My time abroad definitely changed my view on much of Europe socially as well as politically. My academic and artistic interests were not changed but intensified, and my future p..."
Samantha A University of Hartford
"Being aboard has taught me a lot of personal things about myself and brought in new changes to my life and the perspective on the world and people. The kind hearted people of New Zealand has spread it's love towards me and inspired me in all sorts of ways to grow as a person. Everyone that goes aboard will tell you that going ab..."
Tiffany Y University of Hartford
"Really, the question should be "what didn't I gain?" I truly learned how to live on my own- cooking, cleaning, classes, traveling, budgeting, international housemates. I learned how to budget my time most effectively and I feel more prepared for the "real" world after I graduate. I know how to build relationships with people fro..."
A student University of Hartford
"Before I went to Prague, I wanted to live in Japan and study Japanese art history. Though I would still like to go to Japan someday, my plans have completely changed. Now I'd like to get a degree in art theory from Charles University. I plan to become fluent in Czech over the next two years, and then study for my PhD in either a..."
Chelle W University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about practicing journalism in another country and the media industry"
Rob D University of Hartford
"During my experience abroad, I gained greater perspective with my studies, and got to see a practical experience from another angle. The professors were incredible, and even more insightful than some of those I've taken classes with back home. It was an amazing opportunity and definitely worthwhile"
Suzy M University of Hartford
"I found out a lot about myself, I received new perspectives on many things and generally have a new outlook on life. I got to experience some of the most amazing things in the world, it was worthwhile 1000000 times over"
Jesse P University of Hartford
"My study abroad experience was literally the time of my life. I was exposed to different teaching styles and a different culture. I met some really great people and was able to experience other parts of Europe as well, since its fairly inexpensive to travel around the continent there. Europe is definitely more student-friendly a..."
golembews University of Hartford
"i gained knowledge about another place that i could call home. i learned about their food and cultures and the people. it was 100% worthwhile "
Carli R University of Hartford
