Study Abroad Student Spotlights

Hi! My name is Steven and I studied Economics at the London School of Economics over Summer 2023 and Chinese with the Inter-University Program (IUP) at Tsinghua University in Beijing during Fall 2023. I had an incredible time immersing myself in both regions—exploring landmarks like the Great Wall (where this photo is from!) and connecting with locals along the way. Feel free to reach out with any questions about LSE, IUP, Europe, China, language learning, or anything else!"

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!"

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, I'm Zara and I studied abroad in Ireland at Trinity College Dublin! I loved exploring Dublin, the rest of Ireland, and even some other European cities as a directly enrolled student at Trinity, while also meeting tons of new people and learning about Irish history. If you're interested in studying in Ireland, doing a direct enrollment program abroad, or wondering if doing study abroad is worth it (spoiler- it is!), then feel free to reach out."

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!"

Hi everyone! My name is Yana, and I am a senior in Silliman majoring in Global Affairs. I studied abroad in Spring 2024 in Nepal, Jordan, and Chile through the SIT IHP Human Rights program. Learning from communities on the ground in these three places was incredibly impactful and helped me solidify my interest in fieldwork, human rights, and conflict resolution. I also studied abroad in Summer 2022 in Paris, France in an L5 French program, which was a fun immersive experience and greatly helped me improve my confidence speaking French. I'm happy to answer any questions about IHP programs, studying languages abroad, or anything else you may be wondering about!"

Hi, I'm Norma! I studied abroad in Spain through the IES Barcelona: Arts & Culture program in Spring 2024 and the Pembroke Cambridge program in the UK in Summer 2024. Both of these programs helped solidify my interest in experimental film/photography and TV writing. Truly grateful for the endless creative inspiration, enhanced production skills, and cultural enrichment both of these experiences provided me with. I am happy to talk about IES, the University of Cambridge, studying abroad as a film student, or anything else regarding 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. "

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!"