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Student Stories

November 28, 2024

As a past student of the Summer Abroad program in Oxford, Zainab becomes your guide for everything Oxford. From your first arrival to food and transportation, she gives helpful tips and key pointers on what to see and do, all based on her own personal experiences abroad as a UofT student. If you're interested in the Oxford program or are wondering what a day in the life might look like, check out this article and get inspired!

Three photos of Oxford Campus
November 25, 2024

Entering her third year as a University of Toronto student majoring in Classics, Andrea shares the unforgettable experience of watching the sunset at the Temple of Poseidon during her Summer Abroad program in Greece. The breathtaking view, combined with the camaraderie of fellow students, encapsulated the beauty of learning beyond the classroom. Through this program, Andrea discovered newfound independence, learned to balance academics and social life, and developed a deeper appreciation for Ancient Greek history and culture. She encourages prospective students to embrace every aspect of the experience, as the memories and lessons will remain with them for a lifetime.

Andrea Kanargelidis
November 4, 2024

Jessie provides an honest reflection participating in the Tours, France program in 2024 and provides examples of how this has become transformative journey.

November 4, 2024

Noelle discusses the amazing benefits of participating in a Summer Abroad program and shares her own experiences as a previous Summer Abroad student.

November 1, 2024

Alexa describes her recent experience participating in the Japan Summer Abroad (2024) program, highlighting the city of Japan, accommodations, course (IRE332Y0, field trips, her favourite memories!

November 1, 2024

Aliya describes her experience participating in the Germany Summer Abroad (2024) program, highlighting the accommodations in Berlin, creating new friendships, class experience taking POL300Y0,  field trips, exploring the city of Berlin, and her own personal travels and experiences.

November 1, 2024

 

Emily discusses her Summer Abroad experience with the Greece Summer Abroad (2024) program. She provides an overview of the Greece program, the course (POL300Y0 - taught by Professor Themistoklis Aravossitas, accommodation, and how this unforgettable experience has affected her academic plans beyond Summer Abroad.

November 1, 2024

Juliana discusses her second Summer Abroad experience with the Greece Summer Abroad (2024) program. She provides an overview of CYA, accommodations, the course, instructor, her favourite memories and reasons why students should participate in this exciting program.

November 1, 2024

Leon describes her recent experience participating in the Japan Summer Abroad (2024) program, highlighting the city of Japan, accommodations, course (IRE332Y0, field trips, his favourite memories!

November 1, 2024

Naz discusses her experience participating in the Italy Summer Abroad (2024) program, highlighting the beautiful city of Siena, taking ITA358Y0 course and field trips, with Professor Michael Lettieri, her favourite memory!