Jasleen participated in the Netherlands program this summer in a course on Dementia care. She found this to be not only a valuable academic experience but also, unexpectedly, one that will help her in pursuing a career in sports psychiatry. She discusses the importance of the Netherlands as the course location and specifically to learn about care systems, which the country is known for. Watch her testimonial to learn more.
Kharisma was an IDE Award Recipient and participated in the France: Tours program this past summer. He shares what this program and the award meant to him and the transformative experience he underwent by immersing himself in a new location and culture.
Sofia participated in the Portugal program this summer and talks about how going abroad through this program was valuable to her both a personal and academic level. The program allowed her to connect with her heritage in a way she never had before by directly interacting with the language and the people as well as bringing back experiences, knowledge, and skills that she can carry with her into her academic and professional life. Read her testimonial to learn more.
This summer, 24 students led by Professor Hang-Sun Kim, travelled to Paris to participate in the course GER354Y0: Paris - Dreamworld of Modernity as part of the Paris Summer Abroad program. Students were led on numerous walking tours to explore historical sites and museums, "immersing themselves in the aesthetic, historical and social dimensions of the City of Light." In this article by UofT News, Professor Kim talks the intention behind teaching a course about Walter Benjamin, a German philosopher and cultural critic, in Paris.
King Tung discusses her experience in the Spain program, from improving her Spanish language skills, to learning about culture throughout the program. Read her interview to gain a glimpse into what it's like to learn and live in Spain!
Yuan reflects on her experience in the Germany CSSG program as a visiting international student, including language immersion, cultural exchange, accessibility, and finding a sense of belonging abroad. Read her story to learn more about her Summer Abroad experience.
Audrey discusses her experience in the Japan program, from setting goals for herself to better understanding Japanese culture and religion throughout the program to the lifelong friendships she formed by the end. Read her interview to gain a glimpse into what it's like to learn and live in Japan!
Anne reflects on her experience in the Iceland program, a new Summer Abroad program in 2026. The course HIS389Y0 Iceland and the World: Histories from the Viking Age to the Modern Era not only offered her a chance to dive into a significant time in Iceland's history, but also to immerse herself in the culture and language in the modern day. She explains how each field trip shone a new light on the course topics and proved, to her, the effectiveness of the interactive and immersive learning that Summer Abroad offers.
This summer, Dora had the opportunity to participate in two Summer Abroad programs in East Asia. The first was IRE332Y0 Resolving Workplace Conflict While Employing a Cross-Cultural Perspective in Japan and MGT395Y0 Special Topics: Business Modelling and Global Organizations in South Korea. In her video, she discusses similarities and differences between the programs, highlighting the unique opportunities offered by each program and how the intersection of topics allowed her to form a better understanding of global business landscapes while also immersing herself in the culture of the places she visited. Check out her video to see the highlights of both programs and consider which one might be the best fit for you!
Before going on her Summer Abroad in Portugal, Caitlin discussed her reasons for wanting to go abroad over the summer and how this Portuguese language course presented her with a meaningful opportunity. Read here about her hopes and goals for the program.
