University of Connecticut / UCONN
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University of Connecticut / UCONN is a program provider offering 20 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, and Intensive Language abroad programs in 9 countries such as Italy, France, The United Kingdom, and Spain.
Education Abroad opportunities at the University of Connecticut are experiential global learning programs, which are integral components of life-transformative undergraduate and graduate curricula. Designed by faculty, practitioners, and community leaders, these programs provide students with collaborative opportunities to learn and practice knowledge and critical understanding, skills, values, and attitudes on intercultural competencies in a global context, whether they are delivered virtually, locally or internationally.
If you are not a student at the University of Connecticut, you are welcome to apply to a number of our programs. Most UConn faculty led programs are open to non-UConn students, e.g. UConn in Granada, UConn Pharmacy in Beijing. Check the individual program brochure on our website to see if the program you are interested is open to non-UConn participants. Unfortunately, our exchange programs and approved third party programs are not open to non-UConn students.
Study Abroad with University of Connecticut / UCONN
"The language, friends at UConn and friends in Spain, my family came to visit and it was definitely worthwhile!"
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned a lot of independence and how to rely on myself instead of other people and also how different other countries are and how much culture and diversity there is. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it all over again if I could."
A student University of Connecticut
"Yes"
A student University of Connecticut
"My language improved significantly and I felt really immersed in the culture. Definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned a lot about myself and how to be independent. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student University of Connecticut
"It was very worthwhile. I learned many real life skills that I was never exposed to since my time at UConn. I now feel that my problem solving and communication skills grew incredibly."
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned to take a step back, do things I might not normally do and step out of my comfort zone. I learned the importance of communication and about different culture and people. "
Samuel University of Connecticut
"I learned more Spanish than I ever thought was possible. This really encouraged me to major in Spanish. "
A student University of Connecticut
"My Spanish has improved, I love my host family (I still keep in touch), and I learned to be so much more independent and more confident about everyday life things. "
A student University of Connecticut
"Yes, my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot, not only about the Spanish language, but about myself. I became more independent and spontaneous, as I didn´t go into each day with a solid plan. I put myself out there more and was able to make a lot of new friends as result. "
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned a lot about myself and how to be independent. I also learned a lot about the Spanish culture. I do believe it was worthwhile"
Tiffany Flores University of Connecticut
"I'm thrilled with how much Spanish I was able to understand and speak afterwards. I gained some incredible friends and a lot of confidence in uncomfortable situations. I learned the importance of staying positive, especially when things weren't going great. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student University of Connecticut
"Very worthwhile. experienced many new cultures and people"
Dan Cahill University of Connecticut
"I learnt to not rely on my director for anything and to be self reliant and that I can travel anywhere in the world and do things independently if I have to, solving every problem that comes my way."
Andrew Johnson University of Connecticut
"I'm much more comfortable with listening to and processing Spanish information. I have a wider perception of the world and also have seen what it is like to live in a small city. This was new to me coming from rural Connecticut "
A student University of Connecticut
"You learn a lot about your limits, what you are capable of doing on your own. You're forced out of your comfort zone and tested to adapt."
Mia DiMeglio University of Connecticut
"I practiced my Spanish and saw a lot of truly beautiful sites that you don't find in America "
Alexandra Leonelli University of Connecticut
"Some incredible friendships, an understanding of the world outside of Connecticut, confidence in my language skills as well as performance, comfort in being independent "
Elizabeth Swan University of Connecticut
"I learned how to communicate kindness to someone who speaks a language with no shared words. I learned how to walk slowly and think quickly, the right ratio of garlic to tomato, how to make airport benches really comfortable overnight beds, everything ever written about Michelangelo, and a little bit of Salsa. Most importantly, ..."
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned to see things from a different perspective and I was able to see how other people in the world live. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Connecticut
"The main thing that I liked about the program is that I had a lot of free time to spend in London with many other students. I made a lot of great new friends and made memories for a lifetime. I was able to travel all around England and to many other countries. This was my first experience really being on my own, and I learned a ..."
Ryan B University of Connecticut
"I learned the language better than I ever could have in the United States. I also learned to be completely on my own, to pay for everything and budget money all on my own, and to make travel plans and travel alone. Being away from home for a year caused me to grow up a lot. "
Elena B University of Connecticut
"I learned to be patient when acclimating to a new environment and culture and how to be more tolerant of others. My language skills improved immensely and I learned how to travel on a budget while being able to get in as much as possible."
Bonnie Elene D University of Connecticut
"I had a great time in Granada because I made it that way - I went out, learned Spanish, and fell in love with the city and the people. But the program itself is sorely lacking in support, organization, and resources - UConn needs to change things. "
Catherine H University of Connecticut
"I learned that I am more resilient than I thought. I learned to stand up for myself. I also learned that I am pretty good at Spanish. It was definitely worthwhile, but if I could choose a different program I would pick one that has direct enrollment in the school so that I could be more integrated with the locals. "
Paulina R University of Connecticut
