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November 10, 2024

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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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Past Review A Perfect Summer In The South Of France Bryn Mawr: Avignon - Institut d'études Françaises d'Avignon

"It was extremely worthwhile. I have wanted to study in France since middle school, and I was finally able to realize my dream with a program that helped me progress tremendously over a relatively short period of time. "

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Past Review Japan: Best Summer Ever! Princeton University: Kanazawa - Princeton in Ishikawa (PII)

"This was definitely worthwhile. I learned a ton. Both about Japanese Culture and the language. I made a ton of great friends and I generally just had an amazing time. It was probably the most fun I've ever had during a summer and I would do it again ten times over. "

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Past Review Berlin: Arm Aber Sexy FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University

"Absolutely. I really enjoyed getting to know the city and people, met very interesting and different people, made really good friends, and my German language ability improved. What more could you ask for?"

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Past Review Taiwan: Learn Chinese And Eat Great Food National Taiwan Normal University: Taipei - Mandarin Training Center

"Yes. I will definitely study abroad again, though somewhere different. It's just interesting learning about how different cultures operate. I definitely want to work in East Asia after I graduate from Harvard."

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Past Review Sit South Africa: Life Changing In The Most Positive Way...Truly. SIT Study Abroad: South Africa: Education and Social Change (Summer)

"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I now want to focus on youth empowerment in my studies, as I saw that it was present in South Africa to some extent, but needed to be continuously emphasized in order for the country to progress socially. Youth are incredibly powerful, and that hit me full force when I was there. I also learned ..."

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Past Review Ireland: America But Different. Boston University: Dublin - Internship Program, Summer

"yes but i just could have made it more rewarding with another program"

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Past Review Love For Morocco Arabic Language Institute / ALIF: Fez - Arabic Language Programs in Morocco

"Yes. But mainly thanks to the exotic and beautiful land that is Morocco"

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Past Review Barcelona: A Great Introduction To Life Abroad CIEE: Barcelona - Summer Language and Culture

"Absolutely. I might choose a program with more flexibility for traveling on weekends, but on the whole I had a very rewarding experience. "

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Past Review Studying In The West Bank Had Many Benefits Birzeit University: Birzeit - Palestine and Arab Studies Program

"My Arabic is much better than it was before. I got to visit the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which meant a lot to me, and I gained greater understanding of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which is so influential in American foreign policy."

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Past Review Aix: Beauty Costs Institute for American Universities (IAU): The Marchutz School of Fine Arts, Aix-en-Provence, France

"Yes, I learned how to interact in a culture I wasn't very fmailiar in and I learned to be much more independent."

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Past Review Paris I Am Definitely Coming Back! Columbia University: Paris - Reid Hall, Summer

"I fell in love with European architecture. I am currently looking for Drawing/History of Art classes to pursue my interests. And I would like to come back to France to do my master's or at least do term-time in Paris. "

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Past Review Vive La France! Boston University: Grenoble - Language & Liberal Arts Program, Summer

"I gained new political and social perspectives from the program."

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Past Review Peru Is Awesome Harvard University: Lima - DRCLAS in Peru: Spanish & Service Learning

"Yes, I feel like I improved my language and experienced something brand new, which was what I wanted"

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Past Review Daily Life In China Is Far Different From Traveling In China Tsinghua University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worthwhile. Living in China is a completely different experience from traveling in China. Experiencing the flow of daily life over the course of a summer was an experience in living abroad that I found very useful and enlightening. "

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Past Review Study Abroad In Copenhagen: Random But Rewarding DIS Summer in Scandinavia

"YES! I have a completely different perspective on things, now that I know that they can be done an entirely different way. It sounds basic, but we forget that our way isn't the only way. This was a great way to experience that first hand. "

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Past Review Gates Through Langauge To The Beautiful Japanese Culture. Princeton University: Kanazawa - Princeton in Ishikawa (PII)

"Yes. Sadly, I am re-taking the language that I've taken there back at Harvard but the reason for doing so was because the program was faster than I anticipated thus the reason why I am taking it again so I can fully master the grammar points and then move on."

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Past Review Barcelona: A Whirlwind Of Wonder IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"I can't imagine my life if I hadn't studied abroad. It was wonderful. It made me more independent and taught me more about another culture with which I fell in love."

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Past Review Paris: A City To Discover. New York University: Paris - NYU Summer in Paris

"I improved my French. I now feel more confident when speaking the language."

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Past Review The Subtle Surprises Of Pkp University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got to learn quite a bit about different cultural experiences within the UK. It was really fun."

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Past Review El Peru Era Maravilloso Harvard University: Lima - DRCLAS in Peru: Spanish & Service Learning

"Absolutely. I gained greater self-confidence, composure, and further developed my interest in health-related matters and the Spanish language."

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Past Review Experience Chinese Medicine In Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"This program is definitely worthwhile (if you're taking the Fundamentals in Chinese Medicine course). The visits to chinese medicine clinics and tours around Hong Kong allowed me to see several diverse aspects of Hong Kong (both its mountainous regions, cities, beaches, and natural landmarks)."

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