student stories

Student Stories

April 5, 2022

This year, we encouraged students to share their admissions on Instagram so that we could join in their celebration! Thank you to everyone who shared their admission excitement with us! Check out the submissions

Three Highlighted Admissions stories
February 8, 2022

In this interview with Anubhav, he shares his experiences participating in the Science Abroad program in Switzerland as an undergraduate student. Now a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University, he reflects on the impact his Science Abroad experience at CERN has had on his academic journey.

December 7, 2021

Every year, students who participated in Summer Abroad programs submit photos to our office through our annual photo contest. These photos provide a glimpse into the friendships made, places visited, and experiences shared. Check out the gallery to see what it's like to participate in Summer Abroad!

Graphic of three gallery photos
November 24, 2021

Andrew is a UTM student who participated in RSM295Y International Management taught by Professor Sam Chiu on-site in Hong Kong in 2019 and in SOC393Y0 Selected Topics in Sociological Science Research: Contemporary Chinese Society taught virtually by Professors Weiguo Zhang and Tat Tsang in 2021. In this interview, Andrew shares his experiences with both program styles, explains why both were valuable parts of his U of T experience, and offers advice for students applying to future Summer Abroad programs

November 17, 2021

In this article, past-participant Xuan, shares her experiences in the South Africa virtual Summer Abroad program in 2020

South Africa virtual class photo
November 2, 2021

Alexander is a U of T alumnus who participated in CRI389Y taught by Professor William Watson on-site at Oxford in 2016 and in PSY306Y taught virtually by Professor Stuart Kamenetsky in 2021. In this interview, Alexander shares his experiences with both program styles and explains why both were valuable parts of his U of T experience.

September 30, 2021

We're excited to welcome seven students to our work study team this year! Two of our students have participated in on-site programs: France & Hong Kong. Three students have participated in virtual Summer Abroad programs: England, South Korea, China (International Politics), and Beijing & Tianjin. Finally, three students bring a lot of experience with student engagement on campus and a passion for experiential and international learning.  These students will be representing the Summer Abroad office at virtual events at UTSG, UTM and UTSC. They will also be hosting drop-in hours to offer peer advice on Summer Abroad, see the events page for details about upcoming drop in sessions.  

Work Study Team Screenshot
September 23, 2021

Learn about virtual Summer Abroad course ENV382H in this short video put together by our Social Media Correspondent, Tanisha.

September 23, 2021

Learn about virtual Summer Abroad course CRI389Y in this short video put together by our Social Media Correspondent, Daniella. 

September 23, 2021

Learn about virtual Summer Abroad course CIN378Y in this short video put together by our Social Media Correspondent, Marybel.