Bentley University
University Information
Bentley University is a private co-educational university in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Bentley moved to Waltham in 1968.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Bentley University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a Bentley University student, please check with the Cronin Office of International Education for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."I needed to be in an entirely different culture to learn the secret- that despite differences in ancestry, language, history, and religion, human beings are pretty much the same wherever they might be. This trip was the best experience of my life and I highly recommend it to future study abroad applicants!"
A student Bentley University
"I learned about adapting to a new culture very different from my own and about living in a country where they don't speak English. I thought that the experience was very worthwhile."
Rachel H Bentley University
"More independence and cross cultural understanding"
A student Bentley University
"I would just got with upf program not API housing was horrible"
A student Bentley University
"This experience helped me grow as an individual. I learned about a different culture as I was actually living in it, something that made it even more fascinating, and got to travel to places I had never had the opportunity to visit before. I can definitely see myself going back to Barcelona and even living there someday. "
A student Bentley University
"Learned alot about tectonic plates and earthquake prescence in New Zealand. Also learned alot about glaciers and the way they are formed, as well as the melting process and different parts of the glacier."
Kristi H Bentley University
"A new perspective for living in America and all the opportunities offered to us that we take for granted. Also some direction for my life post graduation realizing that there are many more possibilities than I originally believed ie travel, living abroad, peace corps etc. (not just obtaining a corporate job)."
Marissa G Bentley University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned to be much more independent and how to navigate myself through foreign countries. I only had myself to depend on (and the friends I made there). It was the most meaningful experience I've had by far. "
A student Bentley University
"I learned a lot about myself and how to live on my own. It was a great opportunity to see the world and be able to live in a different country"
A student Bentley University
"Gained an immense amount of international knowledge, and even though I had never been out of the US before the transition was not too difficult. The trip was absolutely worthwhile and I would highly recommend it."
A student Bentley University
"I feel as though the whole abroad experience was very much about self-discovery. I am much more comfortable now with myself, which has made it easier for me to interact with others. My social skills have been bolstered by this trip. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Brendan T Bentley University
"How different other cultures were, it was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Bentley University
"very worthwhile, helped me grow up"
A student Bentley University
"Traveling Europe was why I went, I did it, and I loved it"
A student Bentley University
"Broadened perspective. Countless stories and experiences that I'd be kicking myself until I died if i hadn't done. It was the most worthwhile thing I have done since I learned how to read."
A student Bentley University
"Personal growth, friendships from around the world, cultural experience, everything. You can't put enough words to describe this experience. It was definitely worthwhile. I wish Bentley made an effort to promote these non-traditional programs to the student body because it really is more rewarding than I ever thought it would be..."
A student Bentley University
"Yes it was worthwhile. I love to travel and I loved seeing Australia. However Australia was not the cultural haven that Europe is so less was learned about history and culture."
A student Bentley University
"I met so many amazing people and got to travel so much! I learned so much about the UK and Europe as a whole, it was worthwhile!"
A student Bentley University
"There is beauty in a lot of unlikely places. "
A student Bentley University
"Living on my own was a new experience but I am glad I got to do it in Dublin. I loved adjusting to the culture and getting to know the city which was easy to do since our apartment was centrally located off Grafton street. There was always a new part of Dublin to explore, whether it was historical locations, meeting friends at p..."
Kaila R Bentley University
"Studying abroad at WU was the experience of a lifetime. Although I suffered a hiccup when a misunderstanding led to not being able to complete a class, the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive. I picked up a little of a new language, was able to explore a city full of history and culture, made new friends, and had the ..."
A student Bentley University
"gained so much cultural experience and was exposed to a new way of life that i absolutely LOVED! completely worthwhile, wish i could do it all over again."
Lauren P Bentley University
"It was a very tough program, but it was completely worthwhile. Take 3 or 4 classes if your home university will let you. I learned about so many different cultures, and got a better idea of what kind of work I'd like to do in the future (something international)"
Marc S Bentley University
"I learned to live on my own in a city which will be very helpful moving forward. I got to see a lot of the world and gain new perspectives.The experiences i had abroad will contribute to future success."
matt m Bentley University
"One thing that I learned was that you have to go into every situation with an open mind. I met so many different people from different cultures. I also learned to be a lot more independent and I would say that it was definitely worthwhile"
Ryan N Bentley University