Hear from recent participants about their
study abroad experiences!
"Experiential learning is how I learn best, and this program gave me that opportunity. Being fully immersed in the environment helped me understand the culture in a way that wouldn’t have been possible in a classroom alone. I learned how to engage in meaningful conversations, and exploring different cultural practices and norms—and how they shape people’s worldviews and mental health—was truly eye-opening."
Jui, "Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health & Wellbeing" in Accra
"I had been to Paris before but Professor Berg's course took me off the well-beaten tourist trails and showed me a different side of Paris that I had never seen. What I really appreciated was straying from those well-trodden paths and visiting other venues, which helped me better understand how food and other political/cultural factors like race, gender, and ethnicity intersect with Parisian identity. Finally, I made connections with fellow students that I will cherish forever. No moment was dull, and every day felt like another adventure."
Dave, "Global Food Cultures" in France
"Our guest speakers were incredible ambassadors of the arts, teaching, and culture. You find yourself and test what you believe when you learn and interact with others in their culture. We can learn some of these things in the United States, but to learn alongside people in their country is truly transformative."
Lisa, "Community Building Through Arts & Education" in Kampala
My advice to anyone considering a program like this is: go for it. You’ll grow academically, professionally, and personally in ways you can’t imagine from a classroom alone.
Andres, "Approaches in Addressing the Climate Crisis, Health, and Education" in Tanzania
“I am so grateful for my experience in Paris with the Fashion In Context class. Not only did I get to broaden my education of fashion in an immersive environment, I got to have an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime travel experience that I never would have gotten otherwise. I tried new foods, explored the many different neighborhoods of Paris, and made long-lasting friendships.”
Molly, "DGHS: Fashion in Context" in Paris
"I would 100% recommend other students to participate in a Steinhardt study abroad program. It was an amazing experience that allows you to get closer to your peers, those of other cultures, and more involved in the Voice Disorders area of our field."
Sutanya, "Therapeutic Approaches in Speech Pathology: Voice" in Sweden
"Study abroad was very intense but made me feel more connected to the NYU community. My favorite part of the program was the people: I loved traveling with my faculty leaders and fellow classmates. I gained valuable connections, a deep understanding of London, and confidence to be more independent in foreign environments."
Laura, "Visual Cultures of the Modern and Global City" in London
Responses have been edited for length and clarity.