University of Connecticut
University Information
With over 300 programs offered, UCONN offers undergraduates an amazing amount of international opportunities. UCONN has faculty-led programs in Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and more. We offer exchange programs with over 35 partner universities. Last year, more than 1,000 students - from UCONN and from other institutions - went abroad and discovered all that our world has to offer.
Adventure awaits!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Summer deadlines: Around March 1th
Fall/Academic Year deadlines: Around March 15th
Winter deadlines: Around October 1
Spring deadlines: Around October 15th
"My Spanish has improved, I love my host family (I still keep in touch), and I learned to be so much more independent and more confident about everyday life things. "
A student University of Connecticut
"Yes, my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot, not only about the Spanish language, but about myself. I became more independent and spontaneous, as I didn´t go into each day with a solid plan. I put myself out there more and was able to make a lot of new friends as result. "
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned a lot about myself and how to be independent. I also learned a lot about the Spanish culture. I do believe it was worthwhile"
Tiffany Flores University of Connecticut
"I'm thrilled with how much Spanish I was able to understand and speak afterwards. I gained some incredible friends and a lot of confidence in uncomfortable situations. I learned the importance of staying positive, especially when things weren't going great. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student University of Connecticut
"Very worthwhile. experienced many new cultures and people"
Dan Cahill University of Connecticut
"I learnt to not rely on my director for anything and to be self reliant and that I can travel anywhere in the world and do things independently if I have to, solving every problem that comes my way."
Andrew Johnson University of Connecticut
"I'm much more comfortable with listening to and processing Spanish information. I have a wider perception of the world and also have seen what it is like to live in a small city. This was new to me coming from rural Connecticut "
A student University of Connecticut
"You learn a lot about your limits, what you are capable of doing on your own. You're forced out of your comfort zone and tested to adapt."
Mia DiMeglio University of Connecticut
"I practiced my Spanish and saw a lot of truly beautiful sites that you don't find in America "
Alexandra Leonelli University of Connecticut
"Some incredible friendships, an understanding of the world outside of Connecticut, confidence in my language skills as well as performance, comfort in being independent "
Elizabeth Swan University of Connecticut
"I learned a lot about cultural differences"
Alexandra C University of Connecticut
"I came as a married student with different objectives than the normal student. I gained more patience"
Aaron D University of Connecticut
"I learned how to communicate kindness to someone who speaks a language with no shared words. I learned how to walk slowly and think quickly, the right ratio of garlic to tomato, how to make airport benches really comfortable overnight beds, everything ever written about Michelangelo, and a little bit of Salsa. Most importantly, ..."
A student University of Connecticut
"Made a myriad of international friends whom I will never forget. You will make so many memories and learn a lot about yourself. Also it's the safest place I've ever lived in, which makes traveling all around very convenient and enjoyable. Just don't forget to engage in the local culture as well and, if you are studying Chinese, ..."
A student University of Connecticut
"It definitely was worthwhile! I learned a lot about my ability to take care of myself. I also got to experience another culture: both university life and the work place "
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned to see things from a different perspective and I was able to see how other people in the world live. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Connecticut
"The main thing that I liked about the program is that I had a lot of free time to spend in London with many other students. I made a lot of great new friends and made memories for a lifetime. I was able to travel all around England and to many other countries. This was my first experience really being on my own, and I learned a ..."
Ryan B University of Connecticut
"Learned about new cultures and people "
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned the language better than I ever could have in the United States. I also learned to be completely on my own, to pay for everything and budget money all on my own, and to make travel plans and travel alone. Being away from home for a year caused me to grow up a lot. "
Elena B University of Connecticut
"I learned to be patient when acclimating to a new environment and culture and how to be more tolerant of others. My language skills improved immensely and I learned how to travel on a budget while being able to get in as much as possible."
Bonnie Elene D University of Connecticut
"unbelievable life-long worldly knowledge and experience "
Jamie B University of Connecticut
"I had a great time in Granada because I made it that way - I went out, learned Spanish, and fell in love with the city and the people. But the program itself is sorely lacking in support, organization, and resources - UConn needs to change things. "
Catherine H University of Connecticut
"I feel like I learned a lot about local culture and the Pacific island culture. It also helped me step out of my comfort zone a lot and allowed me to meet some really awesome people. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do a semester abroad again in a heartbeat, if I could!"
A student University of Connecticut
"I learned about life in other countries and made friends from all over the world. I had the chance to travel across Europe and see so many things I could never have imagined. I would consider the experience completely worthwhile."
David L University of Connecticut
"I learned that I am more resilient than I thought. I learned to stand up for myself. I also learned that I am pretty good at Spanish. It was definitely worthwhile, but if I could choose a different program I would pick one that has direct enrollment in the school so that I could be more integrated with the locals. "
Paulina R University of Connecticut
