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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.
"One thing that I gained from my experience abroad was how to live independently. I learned how to cook for myself and how to manage my own budget and time in a more concrete way than even living on my own at college in the US the not facilitate."
A student University of Hartford
"A lot of patience and personal growth. I had to adjust to the Australian culture, which is very different from American culture. The experience was worthwhile. "
Lauren Fontanez University of Hartford
"I am mountains more confident. Being abroad has made me want to jump on opportunities much more than I have in the past. Some of the things that I could chalk up as negative aspects of my time abroad have even inspired me. For example, there was very limited access to practice rooms to sing here. Practicing is ESSENTIAL. I feel ..."
Nadia B University of Hartford
"Just how to adapt to other cultures cause it not like you are on vacation it like you lived there."
Iyanuoluwa slemale Miriam fwa University of Hartford
"Language skills, definitely worthwhile, achieved my main goal"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned about the culture as well as the other countries in Central and South America. I became more independent and began to trust myself more when traveling alone in a foreign country. "
Kristen R University of Hartford
"Aside from the terrible program experience, I had a blast traveling around Europe during my stay here in Amsterdam so it was definitely worthwhile!! I became 1000x more culturally aware and culturally diverse now that I have been to 12 countries. A terrific experience to gain independence. "
Danni K University of Hartford
"Yes I don't regret it "
A student University of Hartford
"I gained some new language skills in French. I also have an enhanced perspective on the world in places like Europe and southern Africa. My lessons to learn were learned and the spent time in foreign places was totally worthwhile."
Alexander Lamothe University of Hartford
"It was worthwhile I learned so many cultural things about Australia during orientation and from local students and professors. "
A student University of Hartford
"i learned that there are many different types of people out there and not all of them are going to like you and that is okay"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about being on my own in a foreign place and how to navigate and survive on my own. I learned about another countries perspective on life and culture. Yes, it was an experience worthwhile that will impact me in the future."
Cali Beane University of Hartford
"Learning how to budget and travel while making new friends. Defiantly worthwhile!!!!"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned so much about Italian history and art. It was definitely worth it."
A student University of Hartford
"Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile. I think it is really important to be openminded and to experience different parts of the world, because in the end it helps you grow as an individual and it is a wonderful experience."
Jaclyn W University of Hartford
"I definitely have grown a lot. I've learned to go about studying differently, especially when with other individuals. I have gradually learned to be more ok with being myself and being alone with myself. It all takes time. I am grateful for the people I met, regardless of if I am in contact or not. Everyone holds an impact, you ..."
A student University of Hartford
"Overall, I did enjoy the time abroad in the host city. the culture was something like I had never experienced before and I do miss the lifestyle. I would like to visit Korea again just maybe not as a student"
A student University of Hartford
"It was worthwhile because I had the chance to visit my great grandmother's grave. That however, is an entirely personal reason. I don't regret coming. However, I would have chosen a different program. I was not as all satisfied with the organization and academics that were offered."
Nicole S University of Hartford
"I think so. I learned some Hebrew, and I had the opportunity to live independently in a foreign country. The chocolate croissants were also amaaaaaaaaaaaazing."
Cotton McKnight University of Hartford
"I now know that I am stronger than I than I thought I was"
ferrah w University of Hartford
"It helped me learn how to navigate a foreign city."
Michael E University of Hartford
"I grew so much more as a person and learned more of a practical studio practice that I can use here. "
A student University of Hartford
"I love the netherlands and i think everyone should go "
Leslie ferreira University of Hartford
" I learned a lot about myself and it afforded me an outside perspective of America’s impact on the rest of the world."
A student University of Hartford
"I thought I would have an epiphany, a great realization, and I didn’t. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t worthwhile, it just means I was unrealistic."
Sara C University of Hartford
