Student Stories

Participating in an Education Abroad Program will expand your horizons. You'll learn about the world - and you'll learn about yourself, too. But don't take our word for it, hear it directly from students who have gone abroad!

Education Abroad Stories

  • Mudher with baby elephant

    Money can buy happiness

    July 29, 2025

    “I just enjoyed travelling, enjoyed making new friends and just letting loose. Letting go of the expectations that I've had coming in and just being flexible.” Mudher Al Noori, exchange, Hong Kong

  • Hope surfing

    Cold dips

    July 29, 2025

    “I loved the community and the real friendships I made." Hope Friesen, exchange, Western Australia

  • dentistry in the Dominican Republic

    Bringing smiles to life

    July 29, 2025

    “This is a great experience. It's a mixture of seeing a new country as well as being able to contribute to an underserved community," says Sarvenaz Zaree Bavani, fourth-year dental student.

  • Hussain

    From a memorable arrival to a memorable departure

    July 22, 2025

    “They really went out of their way to make sure that the international students' experience was memorable and unique from start to finish.” Hussain Cochinwala, summer school, South Korea

  • Estefania

    Coxinha, community and shared culture

    July 22, 2025

    “When I got there, my god, everything surpassed my expectations by a hundred. I loved the people. They were so friendly. It was so warm and caring. The food was delicious.” Estefania Haro, e3 program, Brazil

  • Emily in front of main building

    An unexpected adventure

    July 22, 2025

    “This was a crazy, mind-blowing multicultural experience that you wouldn't get anywhere else.” Emily, UAE exchange.

  • image of Taydem

    Poetry nights

    July 15, 2025

    “It becomes home. While I was abroad it really did become home. Don’t be afraid to do it. As a first-time traveller, this was all very new to me, but there were a lot of people that helped — I highly recommend talking to professors and the program advisor.” Taydem LaRocque, faculty-led program, Cortona

  • Ditchley Park

    Networking and the geopolitics of outer space

    July 15, 2025

    “I think any internship abroad is great for international experience.” Cody Mackoway, internship, U.K.

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    CLIC your way through China

    July 15, 2025

    “There were a lot of funding opportunities — I got funding from the China Institute, CLIC and CSC. I basically had a three-month trip to China completely funded, and I was doing research and having a blast!” Maryam Sekandary, internship, China

  • view from airplane

    Advice from past participants

    June 24, 2025

    Education Abroad participants share advice on overcoming challenges, preparing for the journey and using helpful resources.

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