Study Abroad Student Spotlights

Hi hi! I had the absolute pleasure of studying abroad at The University of Oxford as a visiting student in St. Anne's College. My semester at Oxford was truly one of the highlights of my college experience. I was definitely pushed academically and out of my personal comfort zone in so many ways, but I would do it all over again if I could. If you have any questions about life in the UK, studying at Oxford, or questions about the study abroad process at Yale, feel free to send me an email. Cheers!"

Hey :) I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain at the Elisava School of Design and Engineering. It was a really cool experience to be studying at a design school as I am interested in pursuing a career in some area of design. Being at Elisava allowed me to explore different areas of design like Typography and Motion Graphics, and also learn about the city from a design perspective. I really loved the people that were in the program with me, and it was awesome to be able to practice my Spanish when out and about. If you have any questions about my experience at Elisava or studying abroad in general, I am always happy to chat."

Hello! I spent my entire third year abroad at Oxford University in Oxford, England. This means I completed three trimesters abroad from October 2022 to June 2023 and I have had a very formative and wonderful time. I have absolutely no regrets and I feel extremely grateful for this opportunity, but I do think there are very important considerations to regard and I would love to help you make the best and most informed decision for you! I also planned a year in advance for my year abroad so I can help in organizing for a successful time abroad and transitions from and back to Yale, especially staying academically on track. I am happy to talk about living abroad anywhere or particularly in the UK and about studying abroad generally! Please feel free to reach out to me and I hope to be helpful!"

Hello! I’m Spencer and I studied abroad in Chile with the School for Field Studies (SFS). Truly so grateful to have called Chile my home, and my favorite part of the program was getting to learn and apply our learning in the field. (My picture was taken on the program!) Happy to answer questions about SFS and doing a non-traditional program, Chile, study abroad in general, the petition process, studying abroad as a science student, or anything else!"

Hi there! I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland. During my time in Dublin, I completed a microbiology research internship with Arcadia University's Summer Research Program in partnership with University College Dublin. In Edinburgh, I directly enrolled as a visiting student, taking courses in East Asian history, Mandarin, and Public Health. Both of these experiences shed light on my long-term goals and helped me step into my best self, while also allowing me time to pursue my passions like hiking, climbing, and mountain biking. Take that leap and go somewhere awesome! This summer, I'm headed to Taipei, Taiwan, to study Mandarin through the Light Fellowship, and I couldn't be more excited. I'd love to help you find your own study abroad experience, particularly if you are pre-med and/or first-gen low-income. :)"

I decided to study abroad in Granada, Spain with the CASA Granada program last minute, but it has been the best choice I’ve made at Yale. I loved improving my Spanish to the point of basic fluency, and traveling to countries like Greece and Morocco on the weekends, but you’re probably here because you want to learn more about what study abroad feels like. It’s really the little things that stick with you and make you feel so thankful. It’s moments like strolling thousand-year old streets to class, learning Spanish politics with a native, and at the end of it all thinking to yourself, “Where did the time go...and how have I grown so much in so little time?” If you got any questions or wanna talk, hit me up!"

Hi! I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark through DIS twice, during summer and for a Spring semester. I've experienced Denmark in three seasons and loved each one. My classes really allowed me to explore and enjoy Copenhagen in ways I never would have if I were just visiting. If you want to know more about the program, Copenhagen, or studying abroad, send an email, I would love to chat!"