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The mission of the Study Abroad Office is to help prepare you for a journey of a lifetime! With over 60 different destinations to consider for your study abroad opportunity, there's a special place that will work for each and every one of you.
Study in English, or study in the native tongue of the country you select. Go for a year, a semester, a summer or a winter, but just GO! Take regular courses, participate in special programs, or intern in a variety of places, while earning University of Hartford credits. At the Study Abroad Office, we strive to answer all of your questions - including the ones you haven't even thought of yet!
The benefits of world travel are universal, no matter where you study. Inspiration can be found anywhere you go, whether it's in the architecture of castles and cathedrals, the wilderness of the Outback, the mountain ranges of Northern Italy or the local communities where you will stay for the duration of your experience.
Every destination will have a friendly and supportive program director or international office to guide you along the way, helping you achieve the most out of your time away. Each country, each city, and each university has its own distinctive character - something unique that will ultimately draw you to your best choice! So, let's get started by considering them all and begin exploring your future!
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Please visit https://www.hartford.edu/academics/study-abroad/ for more information.
"Learned how to be independent. Learned that I want to travel even more. It was 100% worth it I would go back and do it a million times if I could. Best time of my life "
Faaiza B University of Hartford
"i learned who i am as a person and have meet some amazing people. I have discovered what kind of environment I prefer. i learned about amazing cultures and history and i would do this again"
sabrina t University of Hartford
"I learned that there are people in Europe that are special enough for my to seriously consider living forever in Europe. It was the best decision that i could've made at this stage in my life. I am very sad to have to have to interact with my European friends through mediations for a long while. "
Kevin H University of Hartford
"Going abroad was definitely worthwhile, especially with TEAN. They helped me break out of my comfort zone and because of that I feel like a more confident and independent person. This experience helped me grow as a person and helped me get in touch with the adventure that I had been missing. "
A student University of Hartford
"Studying abroad helped me grow more independent and helped me become more culturally aware of the world around me. Being able to watch american news while in Australia and to hear Australians comments on major issues gave me a unique perspective on how other parts of the world view some of the major issues america faces. I also ..."
Jaime K University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself and triggered wanderlust. I met so many new friends alongside my established friend group and I'm very proud of the work I did during the program and I have so many photos of beautiful Italy!!"
A student University of Hartford
"This trip was so worthwhile. I made friends that I will never forget. I saw some of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen in my life. I learned how to embrace other cultures, try new things, see the world from other people's perspective. But I also learned how to slow down, how to enjoy the little things, to savor life."
A student University of Hartford
"I had met many wonderful people, and experienced what it was like living in Europe. It was very worth while and had opened up my eyes to a lot."
Taylor L University of Hartford
"Studying abroad really opened my mind to the world and gave me a global perspective on everything. In general I feel like I grew so much during my time abroad through meeting new people and especially my internship. It taught me about the type of place I can see myself living in the future, and it taught me how valuable experien..."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned how to make friends in an environment where I knew no one and couldn't run home. I learned how to emerge myself in a different but similar culture"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned that getting up and exploring your surroundings is the best way to learn about where you're staying. I also learned that gelato is inevitable and you will eat it more than you've ever eaten any type of ice cream before in your life."
A student University of Hartford
"The world is a vast and interesting place. I was able to see and do things I could not see and do at home."
Kollin H University of Hartford
"Every second was worthwhile. I learned to let go of control and just go with the flow. "
A student University of Hartford
"I loved the experience of being tossed into a new environment and school and allowed to live like an adult and do what I want. The apartment was a great setup, my roommates were awesome, and the university was rigorous and challenging. I learned how mature I can be, reaffirmed my beliefs in certain aspects of myself and the worl..."
A student University of Hartford
"Definitely worthwhile. I loved Milan so much and I'll be sad to leave it. "
Genevieve C University of Hartford
"I am mountains more confident. Being abroad has made me want to jump on opportunities much more than I have in the past. Some of the things that I could chalk up as negative aspects of my time abroad have even inspired me. For example, there was very limited access to practice rooms to sing here. Practicing is ESSENTIAL. I feel ..."
Nadia B University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself and my capabilities. It also helped me have a clearer direction in what I want to do after graduation."
Brooke S University of Hartford
"I made a lot of friends and learned a lot about many different cultures. I had SO much fun traveling and experiencing a new culture! It was definitely worthwhile! "
Danielle B University of Hartford
"I learned how to be more patient and open minded and live in the present. It was definitely worthwhile but I miss New Zealand immensely. "
Kelsey L University of Hartford
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned things I would never know if I wasn't on my own. "
Elize N University of Hartford
"I learned how to be independent and not rely on other people."
erjana r University of Hartford
"I learned so much about my self being abroad and I think I grew up in so many ways! I loved everything about my experience and wish I could live it all over again "
Meg B University of Hartford
"It was absolutely worthwhile. On my solo journeys I learned a lot about both British culture and myself. Memories of the shows I attended, the food I ate (mostly fish and chips), and the scenery on Primrose Hill and in the Scottish Highlands will stay with me forever."
A student University of Hartford
"This experience made me grow as a person. I have a new perspective on life. Before going to London, I only saw NYC as the greatest city. Now I'm not so sure. Going to a new country by myself was scary at first, but by the end I felt like I could conquer anything. I am completely comfortable with traveling alone now. I have gaine..."
Lily H University of Hartford
"I gained a larger perspective on the world and realize despite differences on paper, we are more or less the same. "
Jermaine O University of Hartford
