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!

Study Abroad with WorldStrides

OVERALL RATING 4.7
Based on 1989 Reviews
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October 2, 2025
Past Review The Best Decision I Have Ever Made, Definitely Worth The Trip! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"I learn to be open to all new situations and to live everyday like it's your last. It was definitely worthwhile. "

Xavier University of Louisiana
Past Review The Best 9 Months Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

"I gained lifelong friends from around the world, a new open mindedness and tolerance, a love of learning and traveling, and a better grasp on the Spanish language and culture. "

Trinity University
Past Review The Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"It was worthwhile. I was bit of a shy person before studying abroad. I gain more social skills and learned a lot about myself. I feel like I can take on any country now!"

University of Hartford
Past Review Literally In Paradise WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I learned a lot of different cultures and being in another part of the world. While learning a lot about Australia and it's people, it also gave me the chance to learn more about myself. I think this experience was possibly the best thing I've ever done in my life. I wouldn't be who I am today without it. "

University of Hartford
Past Review Hard But Rewarding And Enlightening WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

"Not enough to fit in here. I learned more Spanish and learned about different cultures, and I'd definitely say going abroad was worthwhile."

Concordia University Nebraska
Past Review An Experience Of A Lifetime! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"I learned how to cook for myself, how to travel on a budget, how to go with the flow, how to be independent. Yes, absolutely it was worthwhile. "

Rollins College
Past Review My Experience Was Absolutely Unforgettable! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I gained the experience of living in a new country and culture, I learned to cook and be more independent, I became more appreciative of the people back home and realized how blessed I am to have had such I wonderful opportunity. I am going home with a hunger to see more of the world. Most importantly, this trip has helped me ov..."

University of Hartford
Past Review Wonderful, Challenging, And Exhausting WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

"I felt like I grew a lot through my study abroad experience. I'm very glad I went. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Isa London 10/10!!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in London, England

"absolutely, you can't study abroad for 4 months and not come out of it a better person for it. "

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review A "Sweet As" Semester In New Zealand WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"I got to learn about the Maori culture and also took classes towards my business major "

Berry College
Past Review New Zealand WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"I cant even put it into words. The experience was priceless. You grow so much as a person and learn about both yourself and the world around you. "

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review A New Home WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"It may sound cliché, but studying abroad truly did change my life. When I decided to embark on a journey this big, I was essentially choosing to be dropped in the middle of a totally new world. I actually felt more culture shock when I returned to the States after my time in New Zealand. I allowed myself to become immersed in a ..."

Endicott College
Past Review Wanderlust WorldStrides Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

"I learned a lot about different cultures and ways of living that i think will help me view the world in a different and more meaningful way"

Berea College
Past Review The Absolute Best Experience I Could Have Ever Dreamed Of WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I found out a lot about myself, I received new perspectives on many things and generally have a new outlook on life. I got to experience some of the most amazing things in the world, it was worthwhile 1000000 times over"

University of Hartford
Past Review I Learned To Be A Grown Up! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

"Absolutely worthwhile! To use an old cliche, I definitely learned a lot about myself being thrown into an entirely new setting with all new people! This experience gave me a new outlook on the world, and I think that it's help me to become a global citizen. I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat!"

University of Virginia
Past Review Go Down Under! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I gained a stronger sense of independence for sure. I learned to live in the moment and immerse myself in another culture completely. It was most definitely worthwhile and I wish I could do it all over again. "

University of New Hampshire
Past Review China Up Close An Amazing Cultural Immersion WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I learned so much about the Chines culture and got to visit so many different places with TEAN but also on my own. It was definitely worthwhile. I expanded my Chinese and got hooked on exploring another country and its culture "

Iowa State University
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

"I learned a lot about my self while I was abroad. While I always considered myself independent and responsible this experience really affirmed that. I also found that I can be very resourceful when I need to be. I think one of the bigger things I learned though is that there is so much more out there to see and experience. Being..."

Stonehill College
Past Review Definitely The Best Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"It was absolutely worthwhile!! I gained long-term international friendships, I learned more about myself which allowed me to grow, and I learned and got to appreciate a different culture in depth."

University of New Hampshire
Past Review Amazing Tean Is By Far The Best Program To Study In Nz With! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"I learned a ton of NZ culture, met amazing people, and got an incredible education. It was extremely worthwhile, already want to go back!"

College of Charleston
Past Review Most Amazing 4 Months Of My Life, Can't Wait To Go Back! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"Not to mention the lifelong friendships that I have gained, also the independence of being on my own was very valuable. What I learned while abroad was something you need to get out and do, not something that can be taught in a classroom. It was most definitely worth while"

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Past Review Hands Down The Best 5 Months Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"My experience studying at The University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand was a more enriching, thrilling, and overall life-changing experience than I ever could have imagined. This could not have been possible without the help provided by The Education Abroad Network, whose staff—both at home and abroad—was there every step of ..."

University of Virginia
Past Review Amazing WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"It was the best experience of my life "

Washington State University
Past Review Marvelous Melbourne WorldStrides Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

"This experience was very worthwhile. I learned how to interact in a diverse working environment. I learned how to appreciate a different culture and differing points of view."

Towson University
Past Review Studying In Paradise WorldStrides Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

"Studying abroad has made me a much more independent and open-minded person. You learn a lot about yourself and what you're capable of when you travel halfway across the world without anyone you're familiar with. From this experience, I gained lifelong friends and unforgettable memories that I will keep with me wherever I go in t..."

University of Rhode Island