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 2, 2025
Past Review Granada, Spain: Oh My, Amazing! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

"YES. I learned what kind of life attitude I needed to have to be happy and how to balance work and social life. I developed a wider understanding of the way countries interact in a global economy and the impact just one ruler can have. It instilled a strong desire to continue to travel. I have become an addict :)!"

Hamline University
Past Review Costa Rica: The Rich Coast Helped Me Discover The Meaning Of A Rich Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"Absolutely! The negative 1 star is only because the country is expensive. I had to be pretty stingy to stay at $147 per week. The experience was very helpful in my language acquisition, and did not change but reinforced my future plans."

University of Tulsa
Past Review Everlasting Peruvian Love WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"Definitely worth it. I gained a handful of lifetime friends and a new appreciation for other cultures. A person must be aware though, Going to Peru will give you the travel bug and one will never want to stop. "

Creighton University
Past Review Lima, Te Amo WorldStrides Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"Studying abroad has opened my eyes to a whole new culture and way of life, it has made me alot more open minded and has sparked my interest in the Peace Corps and Teaching English as a Second Language. I improved my Spanish more abroad then i have in the 6 years of studying it. My life has been completely changed, and for the be..."

Western Washington University
Past Review Sevilla The Great City On The River WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"I gained insight and a different view of the world and of the United States. I learned a lot about myself and the world I live in. It was the biggest thing I've done in my life so far and it changed my life and has had the biggest impact on me. I want to go back with friends from home and see my Spanish friends and host family."

Shippensburg University
Past Review Barcelona: An Experience Of A Lifetime WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"It was beyond worthwhile and has encouraged to further my travels abroad into the future."

Drury University
Past Review Studying Abroad In Sevilla With Isa: The Best 4 Months Of My Life! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"I gained more independence, confidence, proficiency in Spanish and renewed sense of myself. It made me love Spanish more and now I'm considering going to grad school for teaching Spanish or English as a second language. It helped take a lot of stress from school out of my life. Everyday was a new, exciting experience."

Baldwin-Wallace College
Past Review Dear Granada, My Spanish Dream WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

"Independence and awareness of the fun and adventure surrounding me!"

University of California - Santa Barbara
Past Review One Month Abroad In Florence, I Want To Go Back! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

"I did not give it 5 stars because of a couple major things: the mosquitos and lack of screens in our apartment; the mandatory language class; and most importantly because the study abroad was only a month long"

Saginaw Valley State University
Past Review Prague, Czech Republic: Magically Transformative WorldStrides Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic

"Absolutely it was worthwhile. It reignited my passion for traveling and exploring other cultures and cities. My future plans have changed. I am now researching living and working abroad."

Chatham College
Past Review Salamanca: One Of The Best Times Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"I incorporate Spanish culture into my life to this day. This was a once in a lifetime experience that sparked my love for travel. Pack light and go have an adventure! "

Texas State University-San Marcos
Past Review I Absolutely Loved Salamanca WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"Independence, understanding of different cultures, new friends, ability to adapt to a new environment, memories!"

University of Denver
Past Review Multi Country: The Most Diverse Experience Spanish Language, Business & L.A.S. WorldStrides Study Abroad - Reviews from Former Locations

"Studying abroad was absolutely worth it. As a result I have now returned to South America less than a year later to be a teacher in Santiago, Chile. Even though I had never been to Chile before, I felt well prepared because I had a great overall understanding of Latin American culture. Studying abroad was one of the best decisio..."

University of South Dakota
Past Review Spain Is A Great Study Abroad WorldStrides Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain

"This experience was very beneficial. I'm more sensitive to different cultures. People are very different depending on their culture and I think it's really interesting. It has increased my love of interacting with people. I am an interior design student so in the future I will need to interact with different people from differen..."

Mount Mary University
Past Review The South American Experience: Chile WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valparaíso/Viña del Mar, Chile

"I learned a lot about Spanish, Chile, the world, and myself."

University of Nebraska- Lincoln
Past Review Argentina: Discovering The Freedom Of Youth Culture WorldStrides Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"I've never had more fun in my life than my semester at the Universidad de Belgrano. Interesting academics, great people in the study abroad program (people who choose to study abroad and choose to do it in the same place share an incredible bond), great cultural opportunities, and a great support staff made the experience fantas..."

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review I Love Sevilla. WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"Well worth while! I would have liked to make more friendships with locals. Other than that, everything was amazing."

University of California - Berkeley
Past Review Barcelona Was An Unforgettable Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"definitely. "

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review Thank You For The Memories Salamanca WorldStrides Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

"My study abroad experience had its ups and downs, but the good times outweighed the bad. I learned a lot of things about Spain and also about myself. This was an amazing experience that everyone should have at least once in their lives."

Rowan University
Past Review Life Changing Epxerience I Wouldn't Trade For Anything! WorldStrides Study Abroad in Paris, France

"I learned so much about myself and others. It was such a rewarding experience that I wouldn't trade for anything."

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review Cusco: Wonderful Trip WorldStrides Study Abroad in Cusco, Peru

"I learned a lot about myself and I'm so glad I had that trip to learn and grow."

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Past Review Costa Rica: A Memorable Experience WorldStrides Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica

"I definitely consider this abroad experience worthwhile. I would do it all over again if I got the chance too, I learned so much along the way and made lifelong friends. It didn't feel like I was taking classes and gaining college credit, it felt like a really long vacation that I got to travel with my friends and experience n..."

Butler University
Past Review Valencia: The Hidden Spanish City WorldStrides Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain

"My program was great for cultural awareness because I got to learn about the Spanish culture by living in Valencia and from my host family. The only reason I would choose a different program is because I did not find the classes challenging. "

The College of New Jersey
Past Review Sevilla Spain: Best Time Of My Life WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

"Absolutely"

University of Northern Colorado