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Student Stories

June 26, 2026

Naima shares her remarks on taking MGT396Y0 in the South Africa Summer Abroad program. From consulting with local entrepreneurs to learning about community development and the vitality of socio-economic innovations, Naima is immensely grateful for the experience as she navigates her path forward in business consulting.    

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June 26, 2026

Charlyn shares her remarks on taking FAH393Y0 in the France: Paris Summer Abroad program. From visiting museums and art galleries to speaking with locals and learning on walking tours rather than a classroom, Charlyn had an eye-opening experience in one of the most well-known cities in the world. 

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May 6, 2026

The Summer Abroad Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence (EDI) Award was created to recognize exceptional students at the University of Toronto who are contributing to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to announce these outstanding Summer Abroad participants as members of the 2025 cohort of Summer Abroad award recipients.

If you have any questions you would like to ask about awards granted through Summer Abroad, please contact the Summer Abroad team at summer.abroad@utoronto.ca

Summer Abroad EDIA Award Recipients 2026 - Chiara-Marie Marchesano Crystal Zhang Emily Drake Kharisma Wilsonne Tiayanna McCullough
April 30, 2026

Summer Abroad is excited to announce the 2026 Social Media Correspondents for this summer! Our Correspondents play an important role in capturing their favourite memories so that Summer Abroad is able to continue to share their stories through their photos. To view each Social Media Correspondent's biography and 2026 Summer Abroad program, you can scroll down. Make sure you follow the Summer Abroad Instagram Account (@uoftabroad) to stay updated with our Social Media Correspondents adventures! This page will be updated regularly as more Social Media Correspondents join the team!

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April 29, 2026

To help students celebrate and share their achievement, we’ve created special LinkedIn graphics you can post on your profile. It’s a great way to highlight your international experience, showcase your global learning journey, and build your professional brand.

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March 31, 2026

Catherine (U of T alumni and Summer Abroad Staff))  reflects on her travel experience as a person with a disability without and with the Sunflower Lanyard. She offers valuable advice for students who will be going abroad this summer and how they can utilize the Sunflower Lanyard to have a more accessible experience.  

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March 25, 2026

With summer abroad just around the corner, are you feeling excited, nervous, or just too busy to think about it? No worries—our Summer Abroad ambassador Sarah has prepared a set of simple yet useful tips to make the most of your Summer Abroad. See what advice Sarah has to offer so you're more prepared and less overwhelmed! 

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March 25, 2026

Our Summer Abroad Ambassador, Hugo, shares highlights from the England: Oxford program, specifically CRI389. He reflects on how the experience gave him new perspectives on the topics he learned about and provided a unique opportunity for cultural immersion. 

February 24, 2026

Sarah reflects on what she wishes she knew before she embarked on her journey abroad for the China: Beijing Summer Abroad program. She offers valuable advice to students who will be going abroad this summer on how they can make the most of their experience. 

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February 13, 2026

Our Summer Abroad Ambassador, Ivanna, shares highlights from the Tours, France program, specifically FSL322 and FSL420. She reflects on how the experience strengthened her French language skills through immersive learning and allowed her to engage with course material in an authentic cultural setting.