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 Amazing, Life Changing, Awe Inspiring, Best Semester Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Being abroad opened my eyes to different cultures. I've always lived in the United States, always in Texas, and people here are very different compared to those in Australia. It was a completely worthwhile experience."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review By Far The Best Experience Of My Life!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"I learned about people from all over the world and how their lives differ from mine in the United States. Studying and living abroad opened my eyes to various world issues and made me a much more independent and confident person. This experience was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat!"

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Stepping Out Of The City And Into The Mountains... Best Decision I've Ever Made! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Looking back at the 4.5 months that I was abroad, I could actually pin point the time that period that I really started to transform and grow. It was after a 10 day trip up to Cairns, I started hiking every weekend, and adapted to a healthy life style. I was more energetic, constantly going to new places and seeing new things, a..."

Drake University
Past Review 5 Islands, 3 Countries, 10 Pounds, & No Regrets WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"I gained insight into how other parts of the world live and learned about their values, customs, and norms. It was leap outside of my comfort zone and allowed me open my eyes even more to opportunities, sites, and experiences I never thought I would have. I learned from TEAN to think: "It's not wrong, it's just different." Th..."

Augsburg College
Past Review Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"A lot, yes!"

Illinois State University
Past Review Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Experience. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

"It was one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done in my life. I can't even express how much I learned while abroad- things I expected to learn and many that I didn't. I'll never be the same because of it. It was an incredibly eye-opening experience and I'm grateful for it every day."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Incredible Time Down Under, Just A Bit Pricey! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Make the most of your time! Explore!! "

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review Romaaaaaa WorldStrides Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"Patience. I highly encourage anybody/everybody to study abroad. "

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Rome Is Fun While You Learn!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"The knowledge I gained during my trip is priceless. The ability to learn about great works while actually standing in them is something that you have to experience to understand it. As a classics major there is no other place on earth I could have gone to learn about my major. I would do it all over again it was definitely wo..."

University of Florida
Past Review Tean Sydney, The Time Of My Life. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned how even the way people learn differs from country to country. I gained friends for a life time and a second home in Sydney. It was the best experience I've ever had in my entire life. I will be going back, It's not a matter of if, but when."

West Texas A&M University
Past Review Complete And Utter Happiness WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"This was the most worthwhile experience of my life. I put myself in so many new and different situations that expanded my life and helped me grow so much. I left the US with anxieties and a lot of nervousness, but got to Wellington and lost all of those feelings. I found extreme happiness and a much more confident sense of se..."

Indiana University - Bloomington
Past Review The Most Enjoyable Five Months Of My Life To Date Thanks To Tean WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"So much of what I learned while studying abroad in Wellington cannot be taught in a classroom, nor could you fully grasp the enormity of it's importance to my life simply by me telling you. The only way to have become who I am today, a better version of who I was five months ago, was to live and enjoy every moment of my time in ..."

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review A Great Travel And Learning Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

"I learned how to travel on a budget and on my own. I believe it was very worthwhile "

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Absolutely Unforgettable, Wish I Could Go Back Every Semester And Live There. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I not only learned a great deal about myself but also how to travel safely, how to better keep up with school work, and I learned a completely new way of life that has taught me to relax and go with the flow because sometimes that's all you can do. It was absolutely worthwhile, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat."

University of Hartford
Past Review An Experience Of The Past That Will Remain A Wholesome, Bittersweet Memory. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"This was the first time I had left my home country, USA. My entire experience abroad was never what I expected it to be. I learned so much through meeting the Kiwis, other international students and various professors. I did gain valuable knowledge and experience from the classes I took. But, what I learned whenever I stepped ou..."

Stonehill College
Past Review New Zealand: The Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

"I could type for hours and not mention everything I learned from my abroad experience. I learned so much about different cultures, how different people live, new foods, and what a gorgeous country New Zealand is. New Zealand taught me to be more adventurous, outgoing, willing to try almost anything, and to look at everything wit..."

Clemson University
Past Review Anywhere Would Have Been Good, But Sydney Was Better WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"My four months in Australia were easily some of the best of my life. I was given the opportunity to learn a new city and fall in love with the amazing place that Australia is. From the beginning, the staff made me feel safe and secure, and after four months there I can say that they did more than that. I learned what it was like..."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review An Experience Like No Other. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I learned more about myself and stepping out of the comfort zone to try new things. I also was made aware of how the rest of the country views America and I learned about what was going on in other countries. It was well worthwhile. "

Stonehill College
Past Review The Greatest Of Adventures WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"I was able to learn a lot about myself and my abilities. I learned that I am much more capable of independence than I ever would have thought. Studying abroad gives you a chance to really be part of a community. I was able to learn about a new culture in an incredibly beautiful country, and I wouldn't change my experience for th..."

Drake University
Past Review Best Decision I Have Ever Made. Shanghai Exposes You To So Much! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"i learned a lot. of course that being in China exposes you to a whole different culture.when you come to this programs there's a lot of expectation about the city and the people. all of my expectation were exceeded. i got to meet amazingp eople who i will try to keep in touch with, made some amazing memories that i will treasure..."

University of Tampa
Past Review The Experience Of A Lifetime... Get Going! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand

"TEAN was 100% the right choice for me. Everything was idiot-proof. I never worried about anything while abroad, someone was always just a phone call away with the answer to any question or problem. The pre-semester trip to Fiji was unforgettable, and the orientation in Auckland was absolutely incredible. TEAN is run by amazing p..."

Delaware Valley College
Past Review Stay Away From Isa! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"Traveling europe was fantastic."

University of Wyoming
Past Review Opening My Eyes To The World Outside Of The Us! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"I learned the differences in-between cultures (attitudes, beliefs, values y etc.), how to survive in another language and the beauty of the world/unknown. "

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Amazing! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

"It was truly a life-changing experience. I am now more globally aware; I experienced many different cultures throughout Europe firsthand, I know and care about world politics/news, and met interesting friends and potential business contacts from around the world. The two most important things I gained from studying abroad was c..."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Horizon Broadening! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Cusco, Peru

"Saw tons of new birds, had awesome experiences that challenged my ideas and beliefs about the world."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville