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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.
"It was amazing to explore and study in a different city. Seeing how the locals live and how everything works is amazing to see."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned about an Korea's amazing culture as well as other people's cultures due to the large portion of international students. I learned how to speak a bit in a new language which inspired to become determined in learning to speak new languages to be able to communicate with different types of people. I gained so many lifelon..."
Mitchell Brown University of Hartford
"I gained world experience, I gained am understanding of Asian culture, and I learned a beautiful new language and got to see a beautiful country."
Joseph Brian Hafey University of Hartford
"I learned how to truly relax and enjoy life. Through my trumpet lessons I learned a philosophy of life that was all about constantly internally inspecting myself. I learned how to learn, how to fail, how to cook, take care of myself, how to communicate without a common language, about God, and ultimately what it means to be co..."
Lucas J University of Hartford
"What it was like to live in a developing country. Most shockingly, how friendly/honest these people were and accepting of us students. I've learned to be very independent and self-reliant."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about race and poverty but more than anything I learned a lot about the US which was surprising. I will have to do a lot of self-reflection when I return but I definitely am a changed person and I enjoy where I am with myself in life right now. This is your sign to get away and do something hard and scary: it is ..."
jessica h University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself. My weaknesses, my strengths. How I act on my own. How good I am at taking care of myself. Overall it was an incredible journey in self-improvement. "
A student University of Hartford
"Learned to be more independent."
A student University of Hartford
"Definitely worthwhile!! Learned not to trust anyone."
A student University of Hartford
"I started learning a language that could help me with my future in the science field. "
A student University of Hartford
"I got the ability to network with tons of people in my same field of study making it invaluable."
Lillian Ciarletto University of Hartford
"A lot of understanding of different cultures and heritage"
Hannah Moore 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 very large and diverse the world really is"
Lauren C University of Hartford
"learned a different aspect of humanity it was worth while"
adam b University of Hartford
"I have gained an outlook into a culture and society that is so different from the US and from Europe. It was amazing to see this country that is in Latin America, but so incredibly advanced. I gained the ability to talk without fear, and to live away from my family."
Domenic D University of Hartford
"I gained a ton of knowledge, and I had the time of my life, I can't wait to go back."
A student University of Hartford
"It was worth it to get away from the home university for a while to see something new. I know I didn't make a ton of friends while I was here, but I learned new things, and I met new people, and I saw things I never saw before such as the Great barrier reef, and it was amazing."
A student University of Hartford
"I know that I want to travel more now. "
A student University of Hartford
"Take initiative! I now understand that experience and exposure is possible for anyone, whether it be in the workforce, personal life or international community. It's up to you to make the efforts and decision to step outside of your comfort zone. "
Joana A University of Hartford
"I've gained a better understanding of self and others I've learned to put others before self I've learned that if it won't matter tomorrow, there's no point in stressing it today. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to live independently more and how to control my money"
Wesley Moody University of Hartford
"It was worthwhile. As with any study abroad program, it taught me about a whole different view of life and culture. Gave me perspective. "
Greg Eckhardt 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 learned that I can easily adapt to new environments, and that I am comfortable living on my own. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Kelsey S University of Hartford
