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 Granada: Mecca For International Students WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

"I fell in love with Spain. My experience has sparked a desire to study, live, and travel overseas. I have been inspired to pursue a way of life that will involve travel. The interactions with people while studying abroad has broadened my worldview and showed me the importance of experiencing new things."

Western Washington University
Past Review Fell In Love With Australia! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Absolutely, I learned so much about myself, Australia and even America. I fell in love with Australia and definitely plan on going back. The people are so friendly and nice, everything is clean and safe. People are not as money/work-driven as they are in America, and I came to really appreciate the laid-back atmosphere. Aust..."

University of Miami
Past Review Italy: Independence WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"Yes, it taught me to be independent and I really liked the classes. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Study Abroad In Fiji WorldStrides Study Abroad in Suva, Fiji

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University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review Limerick: A Small, Perfect Irish Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Limerick, Ireland

"This experience changed my life and perspective of living abroad. "

Gordon College
Past Review Australia: A Cultural And Social Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"Studying abroad has given me a completely new and fresh perspective on life and other cultures. I have been bitten with the travel bug 100%, and have made it a priority to incorporate traveling and trying new experiences into my everyday life, even if that means just a short trip a few towns over. There are SO many new opportuni..."

Bowling Green State University
Past Review Australia: Best Time Of My Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"From studying abroad not only did I learn a lot about the culture, but I learned a lot about myself. Being in Australia changed my life for the better and makes me want to travel the world. I think now from being abroad I try a lot harder at school because I want to go places in the world."

Augustana College, Sioux Falls
Past Review The Amazing Adventure To Land Down Under WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I gained so culutral experience and enjoyed every moment of my time abroad. It has taught me how t be much more respectable toward other cultures. "

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Past Review Ireland: Just Lovely WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

"learned so much about myself got to meet my irish family go back to my roots, had amazing adventures, made lifelong friends"

Western Washington University
Past Review I Fell In Love With Peru WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"110% worth my while. I use a completely different lens to view the world. I appreciate culture, nature, people, and uncomfortability on a completely different level. Studying abroad opened my eyes to the ignorance I have had towards the grand scope of economical, political, and social variety throughout the world! I have truly b..."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Study Abroad, You Better WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"My Spanish skills were greatly improved and I became more independent in general. I would not be opposed to living abroad in the future and staying there indefinitely. "

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review All Roads Lead To Rome WorldStrides Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

"Studying abroad allowed me to see and experience things I only dreamed of. I never thought I would be able to walk the streets of Rome and walk the same streets as the great Emperors of history. It was an eye-opening experience that I will carry with me every day and one that helped me grow as a woman. "

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review The Land Of Oz, Worth The 16 Hour Flight. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"absolutely i have truly grown from my experiences and have become addicted to looking for the next adventure abroad. your cutting yourself short if you don't take the opportunity to go abroad!"

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Best Five Months Of My Life: Brisbane, Australia. Can I Go Back Now? WorldStrides Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia

"My experience abroad has changed me in so many good ways. My cultural awareness is much greater and I have such an appreciation for cultures now it's unbelievable. I have the travel bug now and I just want to travel everywhere and see everything that I can. The people I met made my experience unforgettable. From my roommates, t..."

James Madison University
Past Review 9 WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

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University of California - Riverside
Past Review Shanghai: International Wisdom From Studying Abroad! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"This study abroad program has been the highlight of my life. I gained more experience and wisdom from studying abroad than I have in the last 20 years of my life. This experience has made me want to live in China for years to come. I have never been so excited nor have I ever missed a place that was not my home like I miss Shang..."

University of Alabama - Birmingham
Past Review Australia Beach Life = The Best Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"Living in a different culture opened my eyes to how other people live their lives. The Gold Coast is very community oriented and always has soo many activities/markets going on. I loved experiencing those types of events. I became a lot more independent and open minded while abroad. It was awesome exploring some of the most beau..."

West Virginia University
Past Review Tean Griffith University Was Amazing And Was An Awesome Study Abroad Experience! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"Yes! I experienced a new way of life and met a lot of new people. The setting is beautiful and the beaches provide a great activity and way to meet Australians. The University is very welcoming of study abroad students and everyone was really friendly and helpful. I definitely plan on going back to Australia!"

University of Virginia
Past Review Life Changing Experience In Sydney Through Tean WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Extremely worthwhile, TEAN made everything simple and enjoyable. Personally, I gained a greater view on life and made life long friends. I loved experiencing a different technique to learning. "

Temple University
Past Review Thailand Changed My Perspective On The World WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"Overall, I really was challenged personally, and simultaneously I was challenged by the culture and the reality of the experiences. Generally, I feel like my mind has been opened to just one part of the world that has changed my perspective on how I see the world, in terms of brokenness and reality of what's really going on. As..."

Seattle Pacific University
Past Review Go Study Ba WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"Studying abroad is always worth while. It is what you make it and being in another country, another culture and learning a new language can only help strengthen who you are. "

Western Washington University
Past Review Once You Go Tean You Never Go Back WorldStrides Study Abroad in Wellington, New Zealand

"My experience with TEAN were unbelievable. Right out of the starting gate they fully immerse you within the culture so that you are not taken back when you are left on your own. I met a lot of other students on different programs that seemed to be getting suffocated by their programs. TEAN allowed me to actually experience New Z..."

College of Charleston