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!

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OVERALL RATING 4.7
Based on 1989 Reviews
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October 3, 2025
Past Review Vina Del Mar, Chile Was Great For Exploring WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, Chile

"I am much more fluent in Spanish and much more understanding of other cultures."

University of Oklahoma
Past Review Paris Stole My Heart WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"I am now the Study Abroad Peer Advisor and Edgewood College and plan to teach abroad after I graduate because of my amazing experience. "

Edgewood College
Past Review Cuzco, Peru Incredible Cultural, Social, And Life Changing Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"Yes it was very worthwhile. I learned how to interact with all sorts of different people. I also learned to be an outsider and to make my place in a completely new culture and society. After my experience, I am much more appreciative and aware of other cultures. I would love to continue travelling and experiencing such thril..."

Grove City College
Past Review Tuanis! WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"I loved my study abroad experience! I wouldn't trade it for anything! Costa Rica was a great place to learn about a different culture, and it is a beautiful country to explore. Hopefully I will be able to use the Spanish I learned in Costa Rica in the future, and I plan on returning to Costa Rica at some point later on."

Grove City College
Past Review Barcelona Opened My Eyes, To The Beauty Of The World!!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"Studying abroad has changed me forever, my eyes were opened to so may things. If I could do the whole experience again I would not hessitate to do it. I would not change anything I did. The people I connected with the things I expereince and the things I say molded me into the new more awaree person I am today. "

University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Past Review Paris While Living With A Host Family WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"One of the greatest experiences in my life. Time well spent. "

Texas Tech
Past Review Costa Rica Is Amazing WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"Yes, it was worth it/"

Whittier College
Past Review Sevilla Living A Dream WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"The world is forever evolving. People can be harsh judges but don't stereotype before you experience, and even after you experience give second chances. "

Stephen F. Austin State University
Past Review Amazing Experience In Chile!!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, Chile

"Definitely. My life has totally changed. literally. I met my boyfriend of 3 years there and changed my major to Spanish. I have a new found love for traveling and cultures and I am with out a doubt a better person because of my experience. "

Arizona State University
Past Review Seville: An Unforgetable Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"YES! I met wonderful people, and learned a lot about Seville culture."

Pace University
Past Review Barcelona: Always A Party WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"My experience was very worthwhile. I was able to experience and live in a culture that was different from my own, which broadened my understandings and view points. I learned how to rely on myself and successfully travel abroad through many different countries."

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review Buenos Aires, Argentina: A Life Changing Experience! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"I learned more about myself (strengths & weaknesses, about their culture, and my culture. I learned about how to adapt to another culture and to be flexible and be thrown into a completely foreign context and adapt. "

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Study Abroad Valencia 3 Years Ago WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

"Put it this way, I'm now in my second year as a North American Auxiliar teaching english in spain. My experience in my study abroad program propelled me to find another way to return to spain. "

University of North Carolina - Asheville
Past Review London The Best City I've Visited WorldStrides Study Abroad in London, England

"It was definitely worth it. I've considered archaeology and paleontology due to my class with Gustav Milne. This trip to London was my first out of the country, and it sparked a huge wanderlust in me - since this program, I've revisited London, lived in Italy, backpacked in Aruba, took a ferry to Greece, and slept outside in Ire..."

University of Michigan - Dearborn
Past Review Barcelona: The Greatest City In Europe! :) WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"Most Definitely!"

University of California - Irvine
Past Review Barcelona Es Me Amor!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"Hell yea it was.. "

University of Kentucky
Past Review Tean Abroad In New Zealand Was Sweet As, Bro! WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"Of course it was. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I made some amazing new friends and of course I had some amazing experiences. Living overseas really increases one's awareness of other cultures, more than simply reading about it. "

Delaware Valley College
Past Review Australia: Occasionally Lonesome But Lesson Filled And Amazing WorldStrides Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

"It has broadened my outlook on people and culture. I am more accepting now. Australians are some of the most generous and selfless people I have ever met and seeing how they live their lives inspired me to live that way as well. Also, with the business classes and internship that I took I discovered that I want to go into some k..."

Hope College
Past Review Gold Coast: The Best Decision I've Ever Made WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"It was the most amazing thing Ive ever done. I would go back in a heartbeat. "

University of Iowa
Past Review I'm Moving To Australia After I Graduate WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"I grew as a person. Now that I'm back in America, I know that I need to go back. I had planned on going straight to graduate school after undergrad, but now I'm thinking about taking a year off and moving there. I might even go to grad school there!"

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Costa Rica: An Enlightening Vacation For A Spanish Student WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"My study abroad experience in Costa Rica was amazing. I learned a lot about the culture here in Costa Rica and Latin America, and learned a lot about communication with foreigners. After this experience I have decided I would like to go abroad again to possibly teach english, study spanish, or attend grad school. The main negati..."

Austin College
Past Review A Trip Of A Lifetime!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

"Even though the cultures may seem similar, they are different in many ways. It was not uncommon to see someone with a surfboard and barefoot walking through the city. I learned how vibrant the Australian culture can be and how carefree and relaxed it is. It was so stress free over there and you can't help but fall in love wit..."

Texas A&M - Baylor College of Dentistry
Past Review Costa Rica: When Can I Go Back?? WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"My Spanish improved greatly while in Costa Rica. I learned a lot about daily Spanish use and improved my speech flow immensely."

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

"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I fell in love with the Spanish language all over again, became more relaxed and more family oriented, and more confident in myself. "

South Dakota State University