Justin describes the Singapore Summer Abroad program as one of the most rewarding experiences of his undergraduate studies. The program not only enhanced his academic knowledge but also transformed his perspective on political science and the world. He gained a deeper understanding of China's political and economic landscape, with topics like industrial policy and diaspora politics becoming more tangible through discussions in Singapore.
Sarah had a transformative experience in the Italy Summer Abroad program. Although the experience came with its own challenges, it made Sarah more resilient as she learned to embrace the unfamiliar. From participating in a class discussion inside the Colosseum to learning about the “dark side” of Italian criminological history, Sarah found her experience worth it.
For Caroline, the Summer Abroad program in South Korea was the perfect fit. From feeling awe on the tour through Hyundai’s Ulsan Assembly Factory to building valuable skills for future success, and most importantly, making lasting connections with classmates, her reflection is a true testament to the efforts the Summer Abroad program staff put into ensuring that students had the best possible experience.
Our SPA301 & SPA302 student, Nicole, shared her experiences with participating in the Summer Abroad program in Spain.
Our Social Media Correspondent, Jasvy, and our Summer Abroad Assistant, Helen, talked about the academic highlights of taking MGT395Y0 in South Korea. Jasvy highlights how the course's experiential field trips, including a visit to the Korea Stock Exchange, provided a unique and holistic understanding of global business in a real-world context. The immersion in a new country challenged her assumptions and provided a deeper understanding of cultural, political, and historical forces that shape business models.
David and our Summer Abroad Assistant, Ollie, had an excellent conversation surrounding how the multiculturalism of Singapore and academic structure of the Summer Abroad course attracted David to participate in the program. From visiting the Singapore Parliament which helped David apply real life applications of his political science background to being pushed out of his comfort zone to do a solo trip, he learned how to become independent and self-confident.
Samera gave a powerful testimonial on her experiences in the Singapore 2025 Summer Abroad program. From exploring the beautiful architecture of Singapore to stepping outside of her comfort zone, Samera believed she has benefitted a lot from studying abroad.
Our social media correspondent, YiLin, gave a refreshing testimonial on doing the Ecuador Summer Abroad program where it showed how she can bridge the gap between her field of study, Statistics and Economics, to environmental issues, public policy, and resource management.
Dr. Kamenetsky and our Summer Abroad Assistant, Ollie, had an insightful conversation about the value of taking PSY306Y0 Special Topics in Psychology Abroad: Disability: Culture and Inclusion, how the course weaves the complex social and historical dimensions of disability, and what students should expect to gain by the end of the Oxford Summer Abroad program.
Jiahe shared her memorable experiences taking the Summer Abroad program in Mexico where she discovered a new perspective on learning and appreciated the nuances of being immersed in the course, culture, and way of living in Mexico.
