4.7 - 1989 Reviews

WorldStrides

https://www.worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides is a program provider offering 76 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, and High School abroad programs in 27 countries such as Australia, Ireland, South Africa, and New Zealand.

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!

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OVERALL RATING 4.7
Based on 1989 Reviews
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October 2, 2025
Past Review An Experience I Will Take With Me WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I know how to adapt, how different but beautiful other countries were, I grew to appreciate the native aboriginees of Australia, and gained an international perspective of the world. It was absolutely worthwhile."

University of Kentucky
Past Review The Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"I learned to be more open with people, to come out of my comfort zone every once in a while, you can learn new things from the most unlikely of sources, and you never know what you like until you try it. I feel like a left a part of myself in New Zealand and came back to the U.S with an improved version of myself."

Rollins College
Past Review The Experience That Set Me Up For The Rest Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"Gained invaluable intercultural skills and a new sense of independence. "

Elmhurst University
Past Review The Kiwi Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"I learned what was important to me and how to prioritize better things in my life. I learned how to not be as hard on myself and enjoy life more and worry less about things that I can not control"

Furman University
Past Review 가자! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"I loved the independence I gained from it. I rode subways by myself, learned how to coexist within a different language, and was able to try these amazing new foods and meet great new people. The friends I made from my study abroad experience I think I'll be friends with for a long time. I also gained new insight to how the othe..."

University of Central Florida
Past Review I Love Nature! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

"I learned how to travel on my own. I learn how interact with people more. "

University of Hartford
Past Review The Best Experience I've Ever Had So Far In Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"There are so many things I gained from my time abroad but the most important thing I gained from my experience was independence. It takes a lot of guts to fly across the world, not knowing a single person, for 5 months and be okay. It was definitely worthwhile. "

University of Kentucky
Past Review A Thrilling Ride In Shanghai! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"The experience is so worthwhile, especially as a Marketing major because it broadened my horizons on international marketing and advertising. I became more independent and confident from studying abroad. I learned so much more Chinese in China than I would have at my home university!"

Simmons College
Past Review Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I think I gained a better understanding of what my interest in life are. When I left the U.S. for the first time in high school, I was amazed when I came back, as my entire scope on the world had gotten bigger. It was really cool, but I didn’t get a lot of lasting impacts from it. This time, after being abroad for 5 months, I go..."

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Exciting, Incredible WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"Yes. I gained a culture understanding as well as experienced personal growth "

University of Hartford
Past Review Personal Growth WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"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. "

University of Hartford
Past Review The Words "Far, Far Away" Always Had A Strange Charm Lord Alfred Tennyson. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"I learned more about the way the world views the United States, as citizens and as a country. While also filling my eyes with the beauty and history of the new continent. I made new friends who were able to expand knowledge that I did or didn't have before. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Isa Galway Was The Best Decision I Ever Made WorldStrides Study Abroad in Galway, Ireland

"I made lifelong friends who I have traveled all over to keep in touch with. I learned about my own heritage, the history of an interesting place, and got to see some of the most beautiful sites on earth. "

Emmanuel College (Massachusetts)
Past Review I Made Memories And Built Friendships That Will Last Forever! WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"I gained the experiences of a lifetime. I traveled with friends and gained knowledge on how to be a safe and efficient traveler without my parents helping me. It was definitely worthwhile."

California Lutheran University
Past Review Adventure Filled Experience With Lasting Friends From Around The World. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"I cannot even begin to describe my study abroad experience. I gained so many great friends from around the world that I still keep in touch with and plan to visit sometime in the future. Through living with many other international students, I was able to learn about how other people live around the world which I found fascinati..."

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Past Review When Can I Go Back? WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"I learned to travel by myself, and how rewarding that experience is. Many people thought I was lonely, but I got to appreciate everything at my own pace, without having to worry about whether others are bored, or hungry, or tired. In focusing on myself, I also learned about my abilities and limits. Overall I grew as a person, be..."

Carnegie Mellon University
Past Review My Adventure Has Just Begun... WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"I have learned independence in a different way. I have learned how to compromise, communicate, and be apart of new cultures. Truly a unique experience! "

Saint Leo University
Past Review Moment Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"im still here. more to learn and gain. but i will let you on june 3rd how well it went"

Saint Leo University
Past Review Once In A Lifetime! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I gained so much knowledge and understanding of another culture, pushed myself past my limits, and learned the importance of "

Villanova University
Past Review Excellent, Would Do It Again. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco

"I gained valuable insight into North African culture, and I began my journey to learning Arabic. The program was worth the time and effort, I wish I had done it sooner. "

Saint Leo University
Past Review Unique WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned how different everywhere is. I learned to be more open minded and understanding when living in such a diverse world. "

University of Hartford
Past Review It Was Fun Filled. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I get to see a different side of life. It was worth it."

University of Hartford
Past Review The Life Down Under WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned how to be more independent since the education system abroad is a lot more difficult. It was worthwhile. "

University of Hartford
Past Review A Difficult And Exciting Time That Pushed Me Out Of My Shell WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"I learned to be more self sufficent, to budget better, how to talk to people who were different than myself and make friends with them and how to book a flight "

University of Hartford
Past Review Best Way To Spend 5 Months WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"I know that I want to travel more now. "

University of Hartford