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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.
"learned more about the world, cross-cultural communication and life experiences"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself. I became extremely self-reliant and gained a ton of responsibility. While it's a bit cliche, you really do find yourself while your abroad. I thought I would be homesick and sad at times, but it was quite the opposite- My family had to remind me to stay in touch at times. And FRANCE- visiting France..."
Melissa B University of Hartford
"i am more outgoing, speak up for myself, assertive and aware of the things going on around me."
Tori W University of Hartford
"It was definitely worth the time and money. It gave a big idea of who I will be competing against in the art world."
Wyndi D University of Hartford
"Yes! I learned a lot about how I work when left to my own devices. I learned a lot about myself, because I was taken away from the teachers and peers I am so comfortable with."
Emily A University of Hartford
"Seeing another part of the world and how other people and place function besides corporate America was cool. It was worthwhile."
patrick r University of Hartford
"I gained a sense of independence and self-esteem because I was able to have the time of my life with no help from my parents. "
Danielle B University of Hartford
"Through the culture lived in Australia I learned to be more stress free. I learned to take time to explore and be more independent. The experience was amazing and I wish I could do it all over again."
Ximar C University of Hartford
"I have learned to be more open and to lighten up. I was thrown into another culture and had to remain open minded and also quickly acclimate. I would not trade this experience for anything in the world."
Jessica M University of Hartford
"Absolutely. People ask me this all the time, and I say that without a doubt that it was by far the best decision I've made so far. "
Alexandra T University of Hartford
"How diverse and interesting cultures really are. Yes it was."
alex v University of Hartford
"I learned how to handle so many life situations and over come home sickeness... which I did not suffer with there at all. After studying abroad, I want to seek a career in Europe post graduation."
Emily C University of Hartford
"It was without a doubt worthwhile, in fact I will be studying abroad again with IES this fall *2011*"
Cara H University of Hartford
"Learned how to travel easily through countries"
Morgan White University of Hartford
"My artistic ability grew as well as my independence."
A student University of Hartford
"I did the internship program, so I learned the work ethics of Italy, I learned some of the Italian language and the Italian culture"
A student University of Hartford
"It was interesting living with people from the opposite side of the world and seeing how their live differed from people in the US."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to live a different lifestyle and how to interact with people in a different culture. It helped me gain knowledge on different ways of living. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to be independent. I also learned about other cultures"
Erin H University of Hartford
"I am more independent now and can travel on my own."
A student University of Hartford
"I gained my independence and knowing I could do things on my own. Also it was completely worthwhile. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to be on my owe and more independent, it was very much worthwhile."
A student University of Hartford
"I gained confidence, friends and a new found appreciation for other cultures. "
A student University of Hartford
"Aside from the overwhelming amount of art history I have now acquired thanks to excursions and museum tours led by an extraordinary art historian, I feel as though I have grown as a person and as an artist. This trip has changed me for the better and widened my global perspective, so it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Virginia De George University of Hartford
"time management and budgeting skills "
A student University of Hartford
