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 2, 2025
Past Review Enhance Your Life Through Study Abroad WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

"I came back from my Study Abroad trip a new a better person. It was the best and most wonderful opportunity someone our age could have. It opened my eyes to so many different types of people, cultures and values. Study Abroad gives you a new perspective on life and a new way of seeing things. "

Towson University
Past Review Costa Rica Taught Me A Lot About Myself. WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"I was not satisfied with the program - i think it was slightly misreading in that the structure of the courses was not explained fully or clearly. If I had known I was going to a "specialty school" (School of Art & Design) I would never have gone considering 1-my major had nothing to do with that and 2- I have no artistic abilit..."

George Mason University
Past Review Salamanca: A Unique And Fulfilling Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned an immense amount about myself. While I used to see myself as a kind of jet-setter, throughout my time in Salamanca, I discovered that I value my home community just as much as my global community. I found a degree of resilience and patience that I hadn't before see..."

Anderson University
Past Review Argentina Elap Program Fantastic Life Changing Experience, Wonderful People Fascinating Culture WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"The reason I travel is to learn about new cultures, and to broaden my horizons and get out of my comfort zone, and to grow as an individual, I definitely accomplished that goal."

Western Washington University
Past Review The Most Exciting Experience Of My Life: Seville WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"Of course it was. If I could do it again I totally would. "

The College of New Jersey
Past Review Isa France Changed My Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"ABSOLUTELY! I want to use ISA in every country!"

Kansas State University
Past Review Costa Rica's Capital Was Fun, Challenging, Amazing, Rewarding But Most Of All Life Changing!!! WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"more open minded, more considerate, more knowledgeable about latin culture, costa rican culture, customs, beliefs....etc. i want to travel more, be more internationally focused, visit costa rica often, adopt a more laid back way of life like ticos (costa ricans)"

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review Costa Rica: Can't Wait To Visit Again! WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"While I have not had a chance to use much of my language skills since the trip, during and soon after the trip I could speak Spanish quite well. I had so much fun during my experience and I gained confidence in my own abilities to navigate an unknown place and meet new people. I also was exposed to ways in which another country ..."

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Past Review Paris/Northern France: Beautiful In More Ways Than One WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"The French quality of life is all about their history which is beautiful and extremely dramatic. However it is so fun to interact, shop, eat, appreciate life the way they do. "

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review "La Vida Loca: Life In Madrid" WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"I gained knowledge of the culture, language and independence. I had a wide understanding of different cultures prior to the trip. I had traveled to Europe every year for 5 years prior to my study abroad experience, along with having a close friend from Germany. However, I learned more about the history and how it impacts the ..."

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Past Review Salamanca The Best 3 Months Of My College Career WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"I started to understand just how huge the world is, and the insignificance of a single person. Living in a city for the first time was initially a challenge but after getting accustomed to my surroundings I loved the hustle and bustle of a living city."

New England College
Past Review Salamanca: A Quaint And Enriching Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"an understanding of other cultures and how different they are from my own and qualities such as being more simple in living. i loved how family was so important in salamanca, how it is a slower pace of life and i would love to visit more spanish speaking countries for mission work now that i know a decent amount of the language...."

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center
Past Review Life Changing Time In Costa Rica WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"Yes, yes, yes. It's very difficult to truly explain how amazing your time aboard is and how much it changes you. I'm more confident, flexible, and culturally aware than I was before I went. My study aboard experience was completely worthwhile and so much more than I expected. I would go again in a heartbeat, and recommend studyi..."

Marietta College
Past Review Barcelona <3 WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"Yes, so worth while!!! It set me back a semester but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Incredible"

University of Wyoming
Past Review Absolutely Life Changing WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"Im abroad again, enough said. "

Texas Christian University
Past Review Life Changing Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"Independence is what I gained from this experience. It hasn't really changed my academic interests or future plans, however, if an opportunity came up where I could work abroad for a few years, I would definitely take advantage of it."

The College of New Jersey
Past Review I Discovered That They Don't Really Speak Spanish In Chile, Instead They Speak Chileno Amazing! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, Chile

"Definitely worthwhile in what I gained overall, and the travel that I was able to manage across South America as a result of the trip."

Texas A&M - College Station
Past Review Isa Madrid WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"It was an amazing opportunity to live in Madrid and to communicate daily in Spanish. I became more independent and confident and had a wonderful time doing it."

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Past Review Morocco: An Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco

"Yes. I learned a lot about a very different culture and had a wonderful time."

Michigan Technological University
Past Review Isa In Granada Spain Was Amazing And I Can't Wait To Go Back! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

"I became more outgoing and more comfortable trying new things. Definitely got me interesting in art and architecture."

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Past Review Barcelona: The Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"For sure, I learned more within those 6 months than with all of my schooling previously put together. "

University of San Diego
Past Review Falling In Love With Malaga WorldStrides Study Abroad in Málaga, Spain

"I learned so much and still think back on my experiences all the time. I would love to go back and live in Spain because the people, culture, history and experience were unbelievable. "

University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Past Review Buenos Aires: A Beautiful European Influenced City With All The Best Aspects Of South America WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"I learned a lot about myself that has positively impacted my life. Being in unfamiliar situations really shows a lot about yourself and how you handle situations. It was really worthwhile to have the experience of being a foreigner living in a country and learning all that comes with that. I have always wanted to teach English a..."

Arizona State University
Past Review Spain = Amazing WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"YES!"

Montclair State University
Past Review If You Want A Cheesy Slogan, It's Not Happening I Would Love To Live In Barcelona Again WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"I love the Spanish language, I love Barcelona, I loved my time abroad. It was professional, yet laid back & the instructors were younger, allowing cultural anxiety to be almost nonexistent. I ended up going on to major in spanish & communications & this course definitely helped me determine that path. "

DePaul University