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 Isa Summer Florence WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"Yes. Everyone should study abroad. "

Trinity University
Past Review Sunny, Cloudless Sevillan Skies WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"I learned to travel by myself and take initiative for things I wanted to do. It was a great experience to see the world. "

Trinity University
Past Review Everyone Should Make An Effort To Study Abroad At Some Point WorldStrides Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

"Most life-changing experience to date."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Highly Recommended WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"I learned so much about appreciating other peoples' cultures and differences. I learned about the value of taking risks, and I learned about how amazing it can be to do things like traveling alone. It was unquestionably worthwhile. "

Wichita State University
Past Review Bond Uni. 4 Months Of Bliss And Wanderlust WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"Gained independence, knowledge, friends, life time of memories, a broken ankle, and a new place to call home. "

Quinnipiac University
Past Review Unbelievable WorldStrides Study Abroad in Málaga, Spain

"language, friends, exposure to other cultures, a love for traveling, amazing, amazing experiences I will never forget"

Trinity University
Past Review Unforgettable WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I gained who i was as a person. I learned so much about my self, and were i stand and all my flaws and in all honesty who my true friends are. It was by far the best growing up experience possible. "

Kansas State University
Past Review Event Management: Amazing Surfside School With A Business Attitude In Sydney! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"My experience changed my whole outlook on life. I had the the opportunity to network and meet students from all over the world. It was definitely worth while!"

Lynn University
Past Review Studying Abroad Was The Best Decision I've Ever Made. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned to immerse myself in a new country and meet so many new people. I was able to be more outgoing and try things I did not have at my disposal back in the states. It was a worthwhile experience that everyone should have the opportunity to do!"

Manhattan College
Past Review Most Amazing Experience Of My Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"I learned to take risks and be more confident in myself and my abilities. Living and studying in Asia got me out of my comfort zone and I discovered that I can immensely enjoy living in a different culture with different people like South Korea. Definitely one of the best decisions I have made in my life so far by studying at Ko..."

Georgia State University
Past Review Tean Is Terrific! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I learned a lot more about Chinese culture--both past and present. It was the most worthwhile experience of my life."

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"The experience was totally worth it! I learned a lot from this experience and I gained a lot of independence and strength within myself. I know now that I not only loved Australia, but I want to go back in the future."

Manhattan College
Past Review Heaps And Heaps Of Fun For Days! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"It was very worth while, I may have a few more students loans taken out but it was totally worth it! I have to many great memories and friends from my time over there. Also this adventure helped me figure out what I actually wanted to do with the rest of my life and I changed my major because of it. "

Saginaw Valley State University
Past Review The Best Time Of My Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"My time abroad was extremely worthwhile and I learned more there than I ever could have if I would've stayed at my home University. I learned so much about myself and what I am capable of handling and how much the world has to offer if you just put yourself out there and let yourself experience something new. "

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Past Review Unrepeatable. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"I learned a lot about my independence. I can do anything on my own. It was worthwhile."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Living The Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia

"Most definitely worth while. I learned about myself, self-confidence and self-worth. I learned another culture and living in a different country. "

Alamo Colleges
Past Review Paris Je T'aime! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"This is the kind of experience that you only get once, I loved every day that I was in Paris and it was definitely worth while!"

Western Washington University
Past Review A First Hand Exploration Into The History And Resulting Culture Of Scotland WorldStrides Study Abroad in Stirling, Scotland

"You have to be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things, because it can open up your eyes to new experiences. A person pretty much only tries haggis in Scotland. I made friends with a group of international students from around the world, which allowed me to learn about their cultures while we learned abou..."

Western Washington University
Past Review 6 Incredible Months Down Under WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned alot from this program to sit here and write for a review. I took away a lot of insight to who I am, how other people work, and a different society. "

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review The Best Llama Filled, Spontaneous, Surprising Experience I Could Imagine WorldStrides Study Abroad in Cusco, Peru

"So much. My confidence in speaking the language, not being afraid to put myself out there, communicating with locals and the list goes on and on. I would go back in a heartbeat."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review My Superb Spanish Summer WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"Language proficiency/experience. An appreciation of different cultures and the similarities we all share. A sense of being "out of pocket" which everyone should experience. Definitely worthwhile!"

University of Texas - Arlington
Past Review Learning From Mistakes, The First Of Two Semesters In Paris WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"Besides the obvious - improving my French, being independent - I learned a lot about myself in my time abroad. I didn't think I would feel drastically changed in an academic year abroad, but I do. Going to Paris for a year was the most challenging, best decision I ever made and I strongly encourage anyone to study in another cou..."

Western Washington University
Past Review I Found Nemo And So Much More... WorldStrides Study Abroad in Townsville, Australia

"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad and I felt that I gained a lot of experience in being more independent. While you're abroad, you can't just call your parents and expect a lot of help from them if you have a problem. For me, this was the first time I had to make my own travel arrangements for big trips, navigate l..."

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Unbelievable WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned how to be adaptable in a new environment and being open to all sorts of things. I studied event management and tourism, I learned the ways money affects tourism and the flow of people as well as how to set up coordinate and manage large events efficiently and effectively. "

Georgia College & State University
Past Review Breathtaking WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"Totally worthwhile would do it again because it made me appreciate other cultures as well as my own."

University of Texas - Arlington