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 3, 2025
Past Review Once In A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I can honestly say it was the most remarkable and unforgettable four months of my life. The opportunity to live in a foreign country and travel is not something everyone has the opportunity to do. The experience opened my eyes to a world around me that I did not know existed. Living in Australia made me grow as a person and prov..."

Syracuse University
Past Review This Isn't Kansas Anymore WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned how to adapt better in given situations and to embrace the difference between people."

Siena College
Past Review Best Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"It was literally the best thing I have ever done. I fell in love with every aspect of Barcelona from the people, the architecture, museums, beaches, streets ,food, nightlife, to cafes. It was just so incredible. I got extremely lucky with a small program of 25 amazing people and we all got really close. I made really incredible ..."

Barnard College
Past Review Once In A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I learned how to completely immerse myself in a different city halfway around the world. To live completely on my own whilst learning a new culture. I learned the key to traveling and seeing new things and learning to enjoy every single second of it."

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Why Did It Have To End? WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"Going to Australia has probably been one of the best experiences of my life. From learning a new culture firsthand; understanding science, nutrition, and government policy with an Australian perspective; and learning the high's and low's of becoming a certified barista, I never in my life thought I would have this knowledge of a..."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review The Best Decision I Have Ever Made WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"Going abroad with TEAN to Chiang Mai completely changed my life. If I could stay there forever, I would have. I learned all about Thai culture and life and even more about myself. From the Thai's, I learned a new way of life and a new path to happiness. My mind was opened to the diversity that fills our world and I learned not t..."

George Washington University
Past Review Can I Go Back? WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"It's hard to summarize everything I learned during the semester! Basically I discovered a new culture, met friends from around the world, discovered a lot of things about myself, traveled around China, discovered street Chinese food, took great classes that highlighted Asia as a region, quite understood cultural differences betw..."

Pace University
Past Review Even A Near Death Experience Couldn't Keep Me From Loving Townsville, Australia! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

"Nothing is quite like studying abroad. I had a very special circumstance, but no matter who you are, you get to visit a foreign country, learn a new culture, adopt that culture, and learn a lot about yourself. STUDY ABROAD!! I wish I could go again!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Tean, University Of Newcastle, Best Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"Cultural awareness and open-mindedness. Absolutely worthwhile"

University of Rhode Island
Past Review Rome Is Urban WorldStrides Study Abroad in Rome, Italy - Veritas Christian Study Abroad

"God is not confined to a certain place or an era"

Texas A&M University - College Station
Past Review An Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I learned a great deal about Australian culture as well as history (I took an Australian history class). I feel much more independent, able to adapt to different situations with greater ease, and I gained friends across the world as well as right next door New Jersey. I recommend everyone to study abroad as it was an experience ..."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review Korea: Not Exactly What I Had Hoped For WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"The most important thing that I learned was that the majority of people are, in one way or another, ignorant to how to treat someone unfaimilar to them as a human being rather than a spectacle, fetish, or means to their own personal gain."

Brandeis University
Past Review I Loved The Beach And The Weather, Though It Was Lonely At Times. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned a lot about myself. It was worthwhile. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Tean Is What You're Looking For. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I truly think that every student should study abroad sometime during their undergrad. Tackling a new language, experiencing a new culture, seeing famous & historical sites, meeting friends from far away places, and tasting difference cuisines while traveling become your favorite memories. It takes you out of your comfort zone an..."

Fudan University
Past Review Best Five Weeks Ever. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned that there are many different perspectives to similar concepts and it is very worthwhile to learn all of them."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review Chiang Mai Forever WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"It was beyond worthwhile! I think I became a little more relaxed having been in such a lay back culture. It has also broadened me being in a culture very different from my own. I think I am more open to different ways of thinking. I've also gained lifelong friends from around the world. "

Siena College
Past Review Tean Australia: Best Semester I Could Ever Ask For! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I can't wait until I have the opportunity to go back to Australia, and choosing to go trough The Education Abroad Network was an amazing decision.They made everything so easy for me and I had the best 5 months of my life. learned so much about Australian culture and traveled to amazing places. "

College of Charleston
Past Review The Most Epic 5 Months Ever. WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"My heart seriously aches to be back in Chiang Mai. Every day I think about the amazing experiences I had, the fabulous people I met and the way my life is forever changed for the better. Previous to boarding the plane to Thailand, I had never been to Asia before. Honestly, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Little did..."

Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Past Review New Zealand Is Fantasic, University Of Auckland Not So Much. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

"I learned how to navigate unfamiliar bureaucracies independently, how to budget for travel, and how to share in other people's unique cultures."

Brandeis University
Past Review Incredible WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"My time abroad changed me as a person, I learned so many new things about the world and myself. I feel more confident, and secure in my goals. Studying abroad is the best decision I have made so far in life."

Fudan University
Past Review Breath Taking! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

"Cultural perspective. Yes it was worthwhile "

Brandeis University
Past Review Pura Vida!!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"I gained a stronger sense of independence and a new way of looking at a culture different than my own."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"I have gained so much from my internship abroad. One of my main goals of going abroad was to see how various countries and cultures are intertwined with one another. It was interesting to see how in one large metropolitan city can have so many different districts that vary in style and culture. I must say interning abroad was de..."

Xavier University of Louisiana
Past Review My Amazing, All Around Awesome, Astonishing, And Astounding Time Abroad! WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"I learned so much! Not only did I learn a lot of Spanish and alternative health approaches in my classes from Monday-Friday, but I also learned a whole lot about MYSELF! I learned to really try to make the most out of everyday I'm here on earth, and to love one another with your whole heart. (My professor Ricardo was big on that..."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review I Loved It So Much, I Want To Go Back To Peru To Live And Work There. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"To some up what I learned in a couple sentence would be impossible. I learned so much about Peruvian culture, the governmental systems, about the people, and some of the realities of developing nations. Obviously my Spanish improved immensely, but also my desire to travel the world as well as my complete love for the Spanish lan..."

Texas A&M University - College Station