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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.
"Absolutely, I learned invaluable life skills that could never learn in a classroom. "
Robert A University of Hartford
"I learned more about me as a person and what I want out of my friendships, relationships, and life in general. "
A student 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
"Differences in culture, similarities between Spanish and Italian that helped me learn Italian better since I had taken 4 years of Spanish in high school, a new mindset, gained new skills in fine arts such as ceramics and jewelry/metals"
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 learned that sometimes you just have to step out of your comfort zone to get the most out of an experience"
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
"It was definitely worth it! I learned a lot and lost weight."
A student University of Hartford
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A student 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
"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
"I learned how to be more independent and that is what really suck out for me. "
Liliane Sierra University of Hartford
"budgeting meals and spending. travel planning. was worth while "
A student University of Hartford
"Humans are very scary without internet for 4 months. "
Guojun Ao University of Hartford
"That their culture is a lot different from ours"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned what it meant to be an adult. To be independent. To love your craft and to grow freely. "
Jade Baker University of Hartford
"I learned a bit of the Greek language and made connections with locals. Yes it was something I could not get at my home university. "
Lauren University of Hartford
"Yes completely, I learned about how a different approach to teaching fine art is invaluable to the way I continue my art practice. "
Audrey R University of Hartford
"I have been in America throughout the pandemic and getting this opportunity to visit Korea was a relief to me given all the stress and depression that came with the pandemic. Also going halfway across the world and seeing people who are not that different from you with your same concerns and opinions was very eying opening and s..."
Benedicta Kwarteng 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
"I learned how to be entirely self sufficent--traveling alone, planning trips, getting to doctors, budgeting money, making friends, being okay with doing activities alone, etc. I definitely became more independent than i thought i could be. "
A student University of Hartford
"It definitely gave me a different perspective on the world and its always good to see how a different culture interacts with the world."
Joe B 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
"It definitely gave me a different perspective on the world and its always good to see how a different culture interacts with the world."
Joe B 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
