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 An Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"There is so much beauty in this world that is so unknown to people. We all rush through school to get to the real world of working at some fancy place where we hopefully make a lot of money, but is that really living? Traveling is about learning about yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone, making the best of friends, and ..."

Michigan State University
Past Review You're Going To Regret It. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"It was the worst mistake I ever made."

California State University - Long Beach
Past Review Unforgettable WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"I learned a lot about myself and how I fit in within a wider global context. "

University of Tulsa
Past Review Outstanding, Rewarding, And Very Educational. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"I learned how to embrace a new culture and how to navigate a foreign city. I gained so much confidence in myself about my abilities to be independent, even more so than when I went to college away from home. "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review The Most Rewarding Experience Ever. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lille, France

"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about the culture. IT was great to get to study in another country and see how the education systems are different."

Berea College
Past Review "The Best Five Months Of My Life!" WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned a lot about myself as a person while abroad. It opened my eyes to the importance of traveling and living in a new place. My experience abroad showed me all the amazing opportunities around the world that many people let pass them by. Studying abroad has made me realize that I don't want to be one of those people. It ha..."

Clemson University
Past Review Phenomenal WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"I learned about the Korean culture and language and also learned how to live abroad on my own. I really enjoyed my time and would definitely go back one day. I learned in capable of living a fast paced life and how to maneuver in a foreign land. It was definitely worth while."

Berea College
Past Review I Would Go Back In A Second WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned about different cultures and what it was like to live in a foreign country and adapt to a new way of living. I would not change this experience for anything. I gained new perspectives and new friends from all over the world."

Miami University
Past Review A One Of A Kind Experience! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

"Key skills I took away from my study abroad experience were: how to budget, travel independently, and how to adjust to culture shock. Melbourne was a great place to study abroad because there was no language barrier in classes, yet I could always find new cultures to explore and discover. Melbourne has a lot diversity in cultur..."

University of Oregon
Past Review Like Nothing Else WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I have been abroad before, but never like this. Choosing TEAN and the wildlife, environment and conservation trip was one of the best choices I could have made. The experiences were incredible and everyone worked hard to make sure that we were learning and that we were having a great time. It was just the right amount of work an..."

University of Florida
Past Review Can't Wait To Go Back WorldStrides Study Abroad in Bangkok, Thailand

"Studying abroad introduced me to a whole new group of people. I was able to study their culture and how this impacts daily life, while also experiencing how western culture impacts their life. I made new friends, who I really miss. I can't wait to go back in two years!"

University of Florida
Past Review I Still Wish I Was In New Zealand Every Single Day. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"I learned how to be more patient and open minded and live in the present. It was definitely worthwhile but I miss New Zealand immensely. "

University of Hartford
Past Review The Best Summer Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in London, England

"Everything about my study abroad experience was incredible. The school, the people, the places, everything was amazing."

University of Westminster
Past Review The Best Four Months Abroad WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I learned so much and it was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be on my own and manage things without my parents. I learned a lot about a different country and how things are different culturally, educationally, and socially. I gained a lot of new insight about the world and how different people are all over. "

University of Dayton
Past Review An Adventure I'll Never Forget WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"I have gained so much from studying abroad. The Education Abroad Network program gave me the opportunity to go on the greatest adventure with amazing people I met along the way. It has changed my outlook on life and shown me what's important. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had and I couldn't be happier with my expe..."

University of Iowa
Past Review A Life Changing Experience That Will Stick With Me Forever! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I gained a wider perspective of the world we live in and how we should always put ourselves out of our comfort zone in order to challenge ourselves. It honestly is the most rewarding thing one could do. "

Manhattan College
Past Review Wellington I Love You WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"This experience was 100% worthwhile and I would do it again in a heart beat! I learn a lot about myself and made lifelong friendships with some of the most unique people."

Pennsylvania State University - University Park / Penn State
Past Review So Glad That I Chose To Study Abroad With Tean New Zealand! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand

"My experience abroad made me discover my adventurous side for sure, but it also helped me appreciate learning so much more and it showed me how great learning can be and also that I'm learning with a purpose to be useful to society. These lessons are definitely worthwhile lessons and they're ones that I think are potentially uni..."

North Carolina State University / NC State
Past Review My Favorite Place In The World WorldStrides Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

"Studying abroad may be the best thing that I have done and will do in my time in school. It was an extremely fun experience, but it also taught me a lot about myself. I never was able to get a good grasp on the language, but it didn't matter, I was able to navigate the city with ease and I learned that I am capable of way more t..."

Trinity University
Past Review The Experience Of A Lifetime! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"During my time abroad I became more independent and confident. I believe that studying abroad on my own was a huge factor in this. It forced me to really put myself out there in meeting new people and being adventurous. The entire experience was absolutely worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone. Living in Australia for 5 ..."

University of New Hampshire
Past Review Can I Go Back Yet? The Best Five Months Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I learned so much about myself as well as the new culture I was immersed in. A semester abroad pushes you outside your comfort zone and forces you to try new things you will not regret. The experiences and memories create friendships that could last a lifetime."

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Very Lovely WorldStrides Study Abroad in London, England

"Learned how to navigate a foreign country, and learned a lot about myself (what I want to do in life)"

Past Review Once In A Lifetime Trip! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"I learned a lot while abroad. I was able to travel on my own and experience a new country and culture, which helped with my confidence and feeling like a "true adult." The trip was very worthwhile because I was able to receive a lot of work experience and made life-long friends. "

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Remember That One Time In New Zealand? WorldStrides Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

"The most significant thing I learned from my experience abroad is to say "yes" to everything. I had more experiences during my time studying abroad in New Zealand than I've had so far in my life (some of which I did with TEAN's help). These were full visceral, eye-opening, exhilarating experiences that I look back to fondly and ..."

University of Southern California
Past Review Perfectly Unique WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"As unsettling as it can be to move to the other side of the earth for five months, TEAN made the experience feel like I never left home. The TEAN staff encourage students to explore and learn about New Zealand, which helped me become spontaneous and allowed me experiences I could have never dreamed of. Being able to visit Fiji o..."

Stonehill College