Harvard University
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Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Harvard University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a Harvard University student, please check with the 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."It was fun, but academically speaking, my Spanish would have improved a lot more if the program was more structured and rigorous. "
Jane L Harvard University
"yes"
Alice W Harvard University
"Yes I learned alot and got to experience a whole new culture."
Christian C Harvard University
"I learned about the similarities between both the people of the country I was in, but also between the international students and myself. I felt more connected with the world. "
Carlos A Harvard University
"i learned a lot about the german culture and berlin's history. i also met students from all over the world and made lasting friendships"
Maya R Harvard University
"Yes, I loved it."
Jessica N Harvard University
"YES! I learned way more German than I expected and became genuinely comfortable with the language. I also learned a lot about myself from living (fairly) independently in a new country. "
Danielle H Harvard University
"My study abroad experience was worthwhile in that it confirmed my interest in Irish history and reinforced my desire to write my senior thesis on the conflict in Northern Ireland. "
Patrick L Harvard University
"I really do not feel this was a worthwhile experience for me. I was lucky in that I had family and friends in the area who were able to make my abroad experience immensely rewarding, but the study abroad aspect seemed to me inadequate. In the future, when looking for study abroad, I will be sure to select a program that has more..."
Rose B Harvard University
"Yes definitely - improved my Spanish a lot and also got to visit Machu Picchu!"
Bianca B Harvard University
"Yep."
Afoma U Harvard University
"Hell Yes"
Blake W Harvard University
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I got to see Cambridge in vivid detail as well as many European towns/cities, which I traveled to on the weekends thanks to a travel stipend from the Thouron Prize I received."
Phillip Y Harvard University
"It was extremely worth it. I am enamored by England and Europe, and it changed my perspective on education. "
Madhavi D Harvard University
"My french became better, and I loved living in the city. No matter what the program was, it would have been fantastic just to be there. "
Nora T Harvard University
"It was absolutely the most memorable experience of my life thus far. I want to go back and live and work in Spain after graduation. "
Olivia S Harvard University
"I had a fantastic experience. By taking more risks, reaching out to people who might initially seem a little different and yet finding commonality, is a wonderful, confidence-building, and inspiring experience. I hope to be able to continue traveling abroad and participating in cultural exchange for the rest of my life. "
Katherine J Harvard University
"I had a relaxing but intellectually stimulating summer--what I was looking for. I also got to travel in Europe a bit. "
Joseph S Harvard University
"definitely, I learned a lot about myself and about the American culture by living in Italy... and I ate a ton of good food"
Elle H Harvard University
"My time in Paris was extremely rewarding. It gave me the opportunity to appreciate a new culture and added a certain clarity to how I view my own. After seeing how remarkable Paris was no in so many ways, I am ever more aware of all the potentially wonderful places in the world that I am yet to visit and I want to do so. It also..."
John K Harvard University
"I loved the chance to be exposed to a different culture and learned a lot from the experience. I am now planning to minor in the language and continue taking courses related to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions."
Anna V Harvard University
"Absolutely. I would take part in this program again."
Adam Z Harvard University
"I improved my Russian language skills. "
Kristina A Harvard University
"Yes and No"
Kristen D Harvard University
"I gained an affinity for French culture, food, and traditions."
Siva S Harvard University
