student stories

Student Stories

August 22, 2025

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.

Caroline in a Hanbok in South Korea
August 19, 2025

Our SPA301 & SPA302 student, Nicole, shared her experiences with participating in the Summer Abroad program in Spain.

Nicole outside of a building in Spain
August 19, 2025

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.

August 12, 2025

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.

August 12, 2025

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.

August 8, 2025

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.

July 25, 2025

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. 

July 25, 2025

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. 

July 25, 2025

Our Social Media Correspondent, Michael, gave a passionate testimonial about his life-changing experiences in the Summer Abroad program in Greece. His testimony to developing personal and academic growth speaks to the unique benefits of taking POL300Y0 Modern Greek Culture: People, Tradition, Language and Cuisine. 

July 25, 2025

Nate, Shaina, and our Summer Abroad Assistant, Helen, sparked a meaningful conversation about how taking HMB395Y0 Global Migration and Health – Perspectives from the Field brought upon an emotionally compelling and authentic learning experience in Mexico. Filled with valuable learning lessons and taking away a deep understanding of the subject, the interview truly highlighted the special academic moments of taking the Summer Abroad program in Mexico.