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 Breathtaking, Picturesque, Fun, Free. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"it was worthwhile. I didn't meet a whole lot of locals- but it was fun meeting other americans from all over. I learned a lot about myself, what I want out of life. It sounds corny but it was very eye opening. I think everyone needs to be thrown into a situation by there self, it was a way to gain independence and experience..."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Phenomenal WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"I gained an immense knowledge of the spanish culture. It was absolutely worthwhile. "

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Past Review No Worries WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I learned so much about the countries of both Australia and Thailand while studying through TEAN. But overall i learned so much about myself, what makes me truly happy, and the strength of my own independence. "

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

"Friends, worldly experience. It was definitely worthwhile, although I am completely broke! I want to travel to Europe again soon!"

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Phenomenal WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"Absolutely worthwhile. You just become more open to life's experiences and you learn a lot about yourself along the way (no matter how much you've traveled before!) I wish more people from the states would travel abroad. The rest of the world is so massive and so alive and I think a lot of times people forget what is outside the..."

Western Washington University
Past Review Pura Vida! Beauty, Nature, Love, Fun, Tuanis! WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"I gained a new family, load of true friends, and a country that I miss everyday. Living in another country teaches you a lot about yourself. You struggle some days, get frustrated, and then laugh, wishing you would never leave. Going to Costa Rica helped shape what I want to do for the future. "

Austin College
Past Review Thinking About Nz... Go! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"Gained a more rounded world perspective and less fear of talking to strangers"

University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Past Review Great WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"I realized how isolated Americans are in terms of international knowledge and gained many other insights as well. The whole experience was definitely worth every penny. I miss Argentina every day."

University of Florida
Past Review Amazing!!!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"I learned a lot about myself and how i could be independent in another country. And it was totally worth my time. "

University of Florida
Past Review Absolutely Amazing, You'll Never Want To Come Home! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

"I gained a valuable learning experience not just academically but personally and The Education Abroad Network was instrumental in making my experience exceptional! I pushed myself out of my comfort zone the whole time I was abroad. I learned things about the way other people in the world live and how they view America/ns. I was ..."

University of Iowa
Past Review Life Altering! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"What didn't I learn? It was incredibly worth while, it's probably the greatest learning experience I will ever have."

University of Texas - San Antonio
Past Review Time Of My Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

"Absolutely worthwhile. I gained confidence, travel experience, and new life long goals."

Austin College
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"I gained international friends, a better understanding of the language and culture, and lifelong experiences I wouldn't take back for anything "

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review A Brilliant And Educationally Exciting Adventure. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"I learned priceless insight into my future career and how well I deal with certain situation. I will never forget anything about it."

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review It Ended Too Soon WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

"I gained more independence, learn to take in the moment and take advantage of every opportunity I get. "

University of Texas - Arlington
Past Review Great For Those With Little Foreign Experience, Less So For The Well Traveled WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, Chile

"Was it worthwhile? Yes and no. I was hoping for a little more of an authentic experience - less 'tourist-y'. Some of that was on me; I could have done more to try to get myself involved in the culture, but some of it was a result of the program trying to save us from being uncomfortable. On the other hand, I had a blast, and..."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review 5 Months In Shanghai With The Education Abroad Network WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I learned a lot about the culture while I was over there, and my language skills got better as well. The whole experience abroad definitely helped me grow as a person. My experience studying abroad was the greatest experience of my life. If I could do it over again I would take that opportunity in a heartbeat."

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Past Review I Got To Do Things In Six Months That Some People Do In A Lifetime. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Cusco, Peru

"It was totally worthwhile. I learned to understand people from different cultures."

University of Texas - San Antonio
Past Review Going Down Under, I Found My Perfect Paradise! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"My experience being considered "worthwhile" seems like the understatement of the century. It was the most rewarding, incredible, invaluable and FUN experience of my life and I wish every single day I could do it all over again. I learned a multitude of things not only in the classes I took, bu mostly outside the classroom while ..."

Lasell College
Past Review A New Second Home Cusco, Peru WorldStrides Study Abroad in Cusco, Peru

"It was absolutely worthwhile. As much as I learned about Latin American, and more specifically Peruvian culture, I think I learned the most about myself. When I was placed in a foreign country sans friends, family, and my entire support system, I learned how important my social network is, and how to make greater humanitarian co..."

University of Southern Maine
Past Review Practicing/Studying Spanish While Having The Time Of Your Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"I improved my Spanish to a great extent. It was definitely worthwhile, and I'm SO glad I had this experience!"

Western Washington University
Past Review Couldn't Have Dreamed For A Better Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"How to be self-sufficient, independant, and take in life around me in a completely new perspective"

University of Hartford
Past Review An Incredible Experience I Wish I Could Relive. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

"I think the what was most notably gained from my experience was what life is like in a major city. I am from a small suburb and Purdue is bordering on being rural so to experience life in an urban environment was huge for me. I also think everything I learned about life in the city will be useful after graduation because I will ..."

Purdue University
Past Review Wonderful, Had An Amazing Time In Australia WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Yes, I learned a lot and became familiar with a different culture."

Brandeis University
Past Review Unforgettable WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"It was amazing. Improved my spanish, helped me meet amazing people, breathtaking experience that I will never forget. "

Western Washington University