Study Abroad Student Spotlights

I'm Victoria and I studied abroad in Morocco, Nepal, and Ecuador with SIT Climate Change and Taiwan under the Light Fellowship. I also had the great privilege of working and studying in Tokyo for two summers through the CIPE and EVST fellowships. Having such diverse experiences have enriched my personal, academic, and professional growth in countless ways. There are so many amazing opportunities to see the world in your time at Yale. Please contact me if you want to talk about anything!"

Hi! My name is Ava and I’ve studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark with DIS and at University of Oxford with the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA-Butler). Copenhagen has become my favorite city in the world, and studying at Oxford is truly an experience like no other. I would love to chat about life in Copenhagen and England, the Oxford system (tutorials are crazy!), doing a full year program, or anything else study abroad."

I'm Reese. I was enrolled at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. I am happy to answer questions about studying in Mexico, particularly Mexico City, and doing direct enrollment in a university. "

Hi! I'm John and I studied abroad in the Czech Republic with CIEE. This program was so immersive in Czech and central European cultures, and gave me a large number of opportunities to explore both the Czech Republic and Europe as a whole. Ever since leaving Prague, I have been hoping for the opportunity to return. Studying abroad has been one of the most enriching experiences I have had at Yale, and hope that anyone with the opportunity to studies abroad. I would be more than happy to talk about CIEE, the Czech Republic or anything study abroad-related to anyone considering applying!"

Hello! I’m Gabrielle. I studied abroad in Kenya with the School for Field Studies (SFS) during my junior spring, and it was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I've never met anyone who regretted going abroad—only people who wish they had! So if you’re considering it, my advice is: go for it! If you’re worried about missing out on a semester at Yale, don’t be. My time in Kenya helped me solidify my academic interests, ignited a passion for community conservation, and deepened my understanding of climate change. Plus, I made lifelong friends and experienced some of the most beautiful places in the world. As an Environmental Studies major, I loved learning in the field and spending so much time outdoors surrounded by incredible wildlife. I’m happy to chat about anything related to studying abroad—whether it's SFS Kenya, Yale Summer Session in Bilbao, vaccines, East Africa, mental health, or academics!"

Hello! I am so grateful that I participated in DIS Stockholm. I met amazing people and was able to travel to so many interesting places. I fell in love with Stockholm and hope to complete my graduate studies there after Yale. I highly recommend the program!"

Greetings and Salutations! I'm Jason, and I spent Spring 2024 abroad in Osaka with CET Japan. I had an incredible time abroad not only sharpening my Japanese skills, but also taking a deep dive into Japanese society and culture, observing its deep history and its differences and connections to the American and Chinese culture I come from. I was able to explore the country from Nagasaki to Hokkaido, and I made so many great connections with all sorts of amazing people. I'm thrilled to share my experiences with everybody! Feel free to ask me anything, especially about Japan/Japanese, or any concerns about term-time abroad study!"

Hi all! My name is Owen and I did a semester abroad in China with Middlebury in Beijing on a Yale Light Fellowship. I had an incredible experience exploring Beijing and China more broadly -- there is so much to see there! I went abroad primarily to develop my Mandarin language skills, which I was able to do thanks to Middlebury in Beijing's quality language education and its emphasis on language immersion. I'd love to chat about Middlebury in Beijing, studying abroad as an American in China, the Light Fellowship, returning to Yale after a semester abroad, or studying abroad in general."

Hi! I'm Sarah and I studied abroad in Sweden in Fall 2024 with DIS. My time in Stockholm was unforgettable—immersing myself in Swedish culture and exploring the beautiful city were incredible experiences. As an Urban Studies major, I felt especially lucky to study smart and sustainable cities while living in a city renowned for its sustainability. Outside of class, I ate a lot of delicious meatballs, explored Sweden by train, fell in love with saunas, and enjoyed quite a few potluck dinners with my Swedish neighbors. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about DIS, studying abroad in Sweden, Urban Studies, or anything else!"

Yo! My name is Alex, and I studied abroad at St. Anne's College at the University of Oxford in England. I loved my time there. Best six months of my life. I found amazing community at St. Anne's College amongst my fellow visiting students from around the globe and the matriculated students who go there full time. I got to take advantage of the unique tutorial system Oxford offers. And most importantly, I found Jesus and converted to Christianity. The Church community in Oxford is truly one of a kind! Happy to answer questions about literally anything."