Villanova University
University Information
All Villanova students must attend a general study abroad information session prior to choosing a program. Information sessions are held 8 times a week and students can sign up for a meeting on the OIS website.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The deadline to study abroad in the fall and summer is spring break. The deadline to study abroad in the spring is fall break.
"Learned a lot about the world and myself."
Joshua S Villanova University
"I learned a lot of independence. You're on your own for a lot of things, so I am definitely better at shopping and cooking and cleaning for myself. I'm more responsible. I learned how to budget money. I'm way more grateful for the comforts of home and America. I gained a knowledge of other cultures and how people truly live in o..."
A student Villanova University
"I learned a lot about culture differences in the workplace and teaching standards. It was very difficult and definitely not for slacker students. Only the internship makes it worthwhile, but yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Villanova University
"To be positive and take life slower. It was completely worthwile"
A student Villanova University
"I learned a lot about how to live alone and in a new place. I also gained a lot of cultural awareness by traveling and just by communicating with immigrants living in London. "
caitdrake Villanova University
"I gained an innumerable amount of knowledge from my host family, school and new friends. I learned about a whole new culture and became almost fluent in a new language. Each day I was constantly learning in order to communicate with everyone else. "
A student Villanova University
"I learned about other cultures while at the same time becoming a more independent person."
A student Villanova University
"I gained independence, confidence, and a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget with friends I will always have "
Monica D Villanova University
"I realized who I was, what I am capable, and who I want to be. "
Angeline L Villanova University
"On the surface, I learned more than I ever hoped for about Chinese language, culture, history, politics, and international relations--and loved all of it! On a deeper level, I gained tremendous self-confidence from living in a foreign country with a host family that I could never have experienced in the United States."
Alyssa S Villanova University
"I wouldn't choose it again, but I also wouldn't trade it for anything. The city was the perfect size -- not touristy, but not too small. I learned and experienced a lot, and it was definitely worth it."
A student Villanova University
"The amount I gained or learned from this experience couldn't possibly be detailed in this box, and I don't claim to be intelligent enough to articulate it all. I learned more about myself and other people that I could have ever asked for and changed in ways that I can't wait to bring back to the United States. Saying my experien..."
Carson T Villanova University
"I learned a little about the dynamic of people in my group. I learned the language and appreciated the cultural experience. "
Carlos G Villanova University
"I learned a lot about budgeting, being independent, and I learned a new set of social skills being placed in an entirely foreign situation and trying to make friends. It was like college starting all over again."
A student Villanova University
"United States isn't the only country in the world. "
A student Villanova University
"I gained a broader sense of self and the confidence that I can overcome any obstacle. I have truly grown as a person and feel like I'm now ready for the real world, whereas before study abroad I relied a lot on my friends and family."
A student Villanova University
"It was an absolutely worthwhile experience and I really do love London. That's not to say it wasn't incredibly hard to adjust to living in a single in a completely new city in which I was completely responsible for making meals, travelling, and site seeing though. It was scary and hard, but I really grew up while I was there a..."
A student Villanova University
"A better global perspective. Definitely worthwhile."
nick r Villanova University
"Its so difficult to organize what I learned from my experience abroad but it was most definitely worth while. I learned so much more about the language and culture of Spain than I could have imagined. Speaking the language and being surrounded by others speaking it made me happy. I learned so much about the cultural differences ..."
A student Villanova University
"Language and Culture. You cant get that anywhere else"
A student Villanova University
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A student Villanova University
"I grew up so much during my time abroad. I learned how to manage my money, live on my own, use public transportation efficiently, and overall take care of myself. More than that, I grew up emotionally. I discovered what and who in my life is the most important, and what things matter more than others. By the end of the trip, I f..."
Taylor E Villanova University
"It was amazing to immerse in another culture, learn so much about a language, a history, and a people, and to make so many wonderful friends. "
Mary L Villanova University
"I got to see a completely different learning style and worked on time management. I got to meet people and travel to places that I would never get the chance to do without abroad. I learned how to make the most of opportunities and deal with being so far from family. "
A student Villanova University
"lots of new American friends, an international perspective, lots of cultural knowledge, a huge obsession with all types of beer. it was so worthwhile. "
Annie F Villanova University
