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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.
"It was 100% worthwhile, I wish I had stayed for a full year. After 5 months I started feeling very integrated with the country. My Spanish improved immensely, and feel I could have continued improving my language and met even greater people with an extra semester. I gained independence, knowledge of a new language, a new cultur..."
Deanna B University of Hartford
"The first thing you learn is to be independent. This experience helps you so much learn about yourself and doing stuff alone. You learn about so many other cultures and people even from different parts of the states. . I gained so much knowledge about other cultures and how they also see me. I learned that i can handle this. Thi..."
A student University of Hartford
"learned more about the world, cross-cultural communication and life experiences"
A student University of Hartford
"My trip was 100% worthwhile."
Stephen S University of Hartford
"I gained perspective. It was a fantastic experience."
A student University of Hartford
"To adapt no matter what the situation"
A student University of Hartford
"I look back on myself prior to when I left, and right now. Good things happend while overseas. Met some of the best people I have ever met. Had experiences that I would have never dreamed of. I can honestly say that it was the best time of my life. "
Schuyler S University of Hartford
"Take initiative! I now understand that experience and exposure is possible for anyone, whether it be in the workforce, personal life or international community. It's up to you to make the efforts and decision to step outside of your comfort zone. "
Joana A University of Hartford
"Because I went out and steered away from the program, I got involved with many local and international people who went to different schools, worked in different areas, and made my experience more enjoyable. I grew a lot as a person and met people that I will keep in my life forever. "
A student University of Hartford
"I did the internship program, so I learned the work ethics of Italy, I learned some of the Italian language and the Italian culture"
A student University of Hartford
"I have gained an outlook into a culture and society that is so different from the US and from Europe. It was amazing to see this country that is in Latin America, but so incredibly advanced. I gained the ability to talk without fear, and to live away from my family."
Domenic D University of Hartford
"Aside from the obvious academic component, I learned how several completely foreign cultures live and how they look at me as an American. This was possibly the most worthwhile trip of my life."
A student University of Hartford
"Studying abroad is the most experience. As a painter, studying in the city of renaissance art was truly remarkable. Not only was I able to paint the city I loved so much, but I was able to see the paintings I am inspired from. I leaned how to be extremely independent. I was also able to become fully emerged in the culture and le..."
chelsea.norwich University of Hartford
"I learned so much about myself on this program. I am generally unhappy with the program, but I wouldn't give up my experience for the world. I learned about the Dutch/European culture, which I am in love with. I met my hosts, who I will always stay and contact with and hope to go back to. I had an introduction to research even ..."
A student University of Hartford
"i learned how other people, in a completely different culture live, and i was a part for that way of living for a few months of my life. and i've brought back a little of that italian way of living with me home to the states. it really put how i want to live my life into perspective."
Kimberly M University of Hartford
"I learned so much from being abroad. I learned more in the past four months, than I have in my 20 years of living. It was absolutely amazing to see different cultures, and meet new people. I loved learning a new language, and being in a whole new environment. It was the best thing that has ever happened to me."
A student University of Hartford
"learned a lot about the world. definitely worthwhile!"
A student University of Hartford
"When in a foreign country, your really on your own. Learn to be dependent, have time-management skills, budget, budget, budget and explore!!!!"
A student University of Hartford
"I learned that I am capable of exploring a city on my own and being independent. "
Anjali K University of Hartford
"It was absolutely worthwhile; I learned so, so much from living with a family and getting to interact with others in the community. I'm so much more comfortable in unknown places and more confident that I can do things on my own. "
A student University of Hartford
"I've learned how to take care of myself and gained a lot of experiences that will hopefully help me get a good job when I graduate. It was definitely worthwhile."
Samantha P University of Hartford
"It gave me a different perspective. "
A student University of Hartford
"I gained a ton of knowledge, and I had the time of my life, I can't wait to go back."
A student University of Hartford
"It was worth it to get away from the home university for a while to see something new. I know I didn't make a ton of friends while I was here, but I learned new things, and I met new people, and I saw things I never saw before such as the Great barrier reef, and it was amazing."
A student University of Hartford
"How to be self-sufficient, independant, and take in life around me in a completely new perspective"
Chris S University of Hartford
