4.4 - 1078 Reviews

Arcadia

https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/

Arcadia is a program provider offering 82 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, and Research abroad programs in 7 countries such as Australia, Ireland, Italy, and New Zealand.

With so many study abroad programs and options to choose from, what are you waiting for?

Begin your study abroad adventure today with Arcadia Abroad, a premier program provider with over 70 years of international experience and 90 programs on offer. From innovative internships and research-focused opportunities, to Arcadia Center-based and direct enroll options, for semester, summer and year, Arcadia offers customized study opportunities in person and online.

We’re honored to work with a diverse population of students from a wide range of colleges and universities – students just like you. While prioritizing comprehensive student services, financial aid advice and scholarships, an intensive commitment to pre-departure and on-site guidance, and health and safety support, Arcadia is the smart choice in today’s changing international landscape. Check out our offerings, reach out to us for a personalized consultation, and fill out our easy, no-fee application!

Study Abroad with Arcadia

OVERALL RATING 4.4
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January 31, 2026
Past Review Learning And Growing From An Australian Experience Arcadia: Gold Coast - Bond University

"I have become more independent, more sociable and have gained more knowledge on different culture. "

University of Saint Thomas
Past Review Skydiving In Sydney Australia Arcadia: Sydney - University of New South Wales

"I wouldn't change this experience for anything. "

Austin College
Past Review Life In Perugia Arcadia: ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute

"I learned a lot more about the world. I want to travel more abroad as much as I can. "

University of the Pacific
Past Review Galway: Best Time Of My Life Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway

"Yes, it was the best time of my life and I do not regret anything that I did while i was abroad. "

Providence College
Past Review Ireland, A Home Away From Home Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway

"Absolutely worthwhile! I'm always drawn to learning from those different from me, and even though I didn't think this would be a huge change, there were an immense amount of subtle differences to pick up on. I'm in school for chemistry and I had the opportunity to take only one class involving that, but I learned a huge amount a..."

Pennsylvania State University - Abington
Past Review Complete Independence In New Zealand Arcadia: Auckland - University of Auckland

"I've met a lot of great people and I got to see a lot of the country."

Providence College
Past Review Ireland: Coming Full Circle (With Lots Of Music Along The Way) Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway

"I want to travel more, and I gained a greater appreciation for my hometown, too. As a musician, I can definitely see myself coming back to Galway to live!"

Providence College
Past Review Australia: An Amazing Experience Arcadia: Sydney - Macquarie University

"I loved studying in Australia! The country is so beautiful and so diverse, and it really gave me a new insight into respecting other cultures. I am much more aware of other cultures, and have learned things about the surrounding area that I would have never learned back home. Being so much closer to New Zealand and Japan durin..."

Providence College
Past Review Up And In London. Arcadia: London - London School of Economics

"My plans have not changed. This experience was a dream realized. I gained a network of peers who will undoubtably come up in numerous unimaginable circumstances later in life, just like I reconnected with a random of old friends while in abroad. The experience did give me an opportunity to better understand the diverse yet incre..."

University of the Pacific
Past Review A Challenging University And Great Night Life Arcadia: Sydney - Macquarie University

"Yes, I made several best friends and learned about many cultures. "

Suffolk University
Past Review Lots Of Opportunities But You Need To Plan Wisely Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

"Yes. It has opened many doors for me in the the realm of my career and graduate study. Got an opportunity to work abroad in the UK due to my previous experience in Edinburgh. "

Ohio State University - Columbus
Past Review Australia Allowed Me To Enjoy Living In An Open, Fun And Crazy Environment While Making New Friends Arcadia: Brisbane - University of Queensland

"YES. academics were decent, and the travel/relationships made it more than worthwhile. Truly an amazing experience."

Tufts University
Past Review Brisbane: The Place To Be Arcadia: Brisbane - University of Queensland

"I made a lot of new friends, both American, Australian and from many other countries. They helped me learn new things about the world"

Trinity University
Past Review London: Fun, Friends, And Food Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

"I am having an amazing time in London, and I really appreciated this opportunity to explore my interests outside of academia. If you are considering going abroad and worried about leaving behind all the comforts of home and all the change you will have to go through, DON'T! Obviously you will experience all these things as wel..."

Tufts University
Past Review Florence: The Best City For Study Abroad! Arcadia: Florence - Accademia Italiana Florence

"I loved everything about study abroad, I learned how to live on my own in a strange city, how to converse and befriend people that I don't know or share cultural similarities with, and I learned a lot about the beautiful art and history of Italy."

DePauw University
Past Review Ireland: Culturally Rich And Accepeting Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway

"I have always been accepting to other cultures because I live in a big city in America so it is like a huge melting pot of people. It was a new experience being a minority in an entire country but exciting at the same time. Learinging about the different places and how the people vary from county to county, even the accent, was ..."

Arcadia University
Past Review Wollongong, Australia: Academically Challenging And Fun Arcadia: Wollongong - University of Wollongong

"I was already independent but now I think that I'm ready for more than that. "

Roger Williams University
Past Review I Want To Go Back To New Zealand Now Arcadia: Dunedin - University of Otago

"I learned firsthand the perspectives other people have of Americans, and the perspective of a country thats actually pretty small and isolated and have a true appreciation of the natural world around them. My experience made me want to go back to New Zealand, possibly right after I graduate."

Trinity University
Past Review King's College = Amazing Arcadia: London - King's College London

"Absolutely. You gain so much self-awareness, as a person, student, and American citizen, perspective, resourcefulness, confidence, and academic and social knowledge."

Providence College
Past Review Manchester: Through The Eyes Of An American Arcadia: Manchester - University of Manchester

"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."

University of Hartford
Past Review St Andrews, Scotland: Beautiful Country And Remarkable People. Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews

"I wouldn't trade my experience for anything in the world. It was utterly unforgettable!"

Drake University
Past Review Australia Was The Best Six Months Of My Life! Arcadia: Brisbane - Queensland University of Technology

"My study abroad experience was defiantly worthwhile and I would not change anything about it. I gained a better understanding of myself and what I want out of life. I had an amazing time being in a different country learning about its people and culture while being able to see a part of the world i may have never been able to se..."

Providence College
Past Review Art In Italy! Arcadia: Florence - Accademia Italiana Florence

"Although I didn't get much out of the language aspect of it, it was still an amazing experience. I loved the Accademia Italiana and the location of the workshops. My apartment was in the center of Florence and I was able to access different places by walking. It taught me to be more independent, and how to live with other stu..."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Get Lost In London Arcadia: London - University College London

"yes academically and culturally"

Wartburg College
Past Review Nz Was Amazing Arcadia: Dunedin - University of Otago

"I had one of the best times of my life"

Trinity University