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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.
"To be independent and to grow up."
Kelly T University of Hartford
"I learned to broaden my horizons and branch out to try something new every day "
Meghan Latimer University of Hartford
"It was very worthwhile, I learned that I was able to adapt to a completely new situation and live in a place very different from my own. I learned that I can push myself to try and do new things and I gained the experience of a different culture and the cultures of places I traveled too. It wasn't easy and sometimes, especially ..."
Jessie M University of Hartford
"it was defiantly worthwhile. it was the best experience of my life i would do it all over again. it helped me understand different cultures from all over the world and the differences in American life style compared to European. "
Maya H University of Hartford
"yes it was an incredible trip but mostly because of what i did with my free and personal time. The actual School program in the illustration department at Camberwell I found myself unchallenged "
bayla l University of Hartford
"Yes it was definitely a worthwhile experience and I would do it again if I had the chance. Studying abroad has taught me a lot about Spanish culture and lifestyle. One day I do plan to go back and visit."
Betsy K University of Hartford
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Grace P University of Hartford
"Definitely became more independent and learned how to budget money. It was worthwhile and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to study in Australia!"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned about other cultures, how to travel on my own, and how to budget my money."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to be a lot more independent and my communication skills improved."
A student University of Hartford
"I think it was very worthwhile. I gained perspective on my future and how I've been living my life. I've refocused on what I feel is important and found a new appreciation for all the people in my life."
Gabriella M University of Hartford
"I learned to be comfortable doing my own thing and having to rely on the kindness of strangers."
Cassie K University of Hartford
"A sense of independence and adventure. "
A student University of Hartford
"This program is both enjoyable and teaches you about both the physical, geographical beauty of South Africa and its history, both in terms of notable South African people and of apartheid and decolonization. Also, definitely would recommend for animal lovers as there are many beautiful animals in South Africa!"
Ariella R University of Hartford
"Yes"
A student University of Hartford
"it taught me how to be myself, and deal with struggles, like getting lost, not knowing the language, dealing with people that hard to get along with, and how to be independent. "
A student University of Hartford
"I loved living in a big city but I also learned that it is not a place I would like to live in in the future. It was worthwhile to be abroad but the school was not."
A student University of Hartford
"I loved Australia, no questions about that. I learned how to live on my own without ties to a place, and how to establish a life outside of my comfort zones. The world is a huge place, yet I still met a few people who knew others from home. The USA isnt the centre of the world like we sometimes think we are. Each place has stuff..."
Andrew W 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
"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
"To adapt no matter what the situation"
A student University of Hartford
"It was without a doubt one of the greatest things I have ever done. "
laura.ackerson University of Hartford
"Some things I gained from being abroad is being more independent. There weren’t many options for quick foods that we could buy, so we had to make all our foods from scratch. This also shows me how to time manage well. I’ve also learned a lot about the Greek culture while I was abroad as well as the ancient architecture there"
A student University of Hartford
"How to live by myself, and be independent"
Stephanie Hooper University of Hartford
"Absolutely, I learned invaluable life skills that could never learn in a classroom. "
Robert A University of Hartford
