12 Of The Best Places To Study Abroad
Warning: You’ll never want to come home.
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1. Bond University — Gold Coast, Australia
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Located on the luxurious Gold Coast,
Bond University is surrounded by pristine beaches, insane nightclubs,
and rich Australian culture. The campus itself is known for its
beautiful landscape and friendly yet knowledgable staff. But avoid the
water on campus — there are bull sharks in there.
Why You Should Go: Reputable university near beaches and kangaroos with people from all over the world.One Thing You Should Do While There: Take the bus to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Cuddle with a kangaroo.
Bond University Study Abroad Programs received 5/5 on Abroad101.
2. Keio University — Tokyo, Japan
Keio Unversity was Japan’s first
private institution of higher learning. Keio places importance on
employing the most qualified faculty and staff. It’s not merely a place
for academic pursuit — the university states in its mission that it
strives to be a constant source of honorable character and a paragon of
intellect and morals for the entire nation.
Why You Should Go:
At Keio University, “Ecology Week” is held every June, and during the
one-week event, students, faculty, and staff work together to think
about the environment and to take action. One Thing You Should Do While There: Take time to soak in the Niwa no Yu hot spring. Just you and your thoughts.
Keio University received a 5/5 Abroad101.
3. University of Granada — Spain
Author Ernest Hemingway once said,
“If you were to visit only a city in Spain, this should be Granada.”
Granada is filled with historic scenes, artistic structures, and rich
culture. Not to mention a student-driven nightlife.
Why You Should Go: It’s a small enough city that you can walk just about everywhere, but it doesn’t seem too small. Oh, and free flamenco concerts. Need we say more? One Thing You Should Do While There: Explore the Alhambra! It’s a palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, that was originally an Islamic citadel and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
University of Granada in Spain received a 4.9/5 on Abroad101.
4. Fudan University — Shanghai, China
Fudan University is within the
epicenter of China, Shanghai, and provides students with a comfortable
campus and base for exploration of this sprawling city. Fudan offers
students a wide array of language courses as well as options to intern
within the city. Students are housed in fully furnished apartments and
placed with English-speaking local students to help ease the transition
period.
Why You Should Go: You’ll be right in the heart of
Shanghai, one of the world’s fastest-growing and most prominent cities
for everything from business to fashion. One Thing You Should Do While There: Check out the Gonqing Forest Park along the Huang Pu River.
Fudan University received a 4.9/5 on Abroad101.
5. American College Dublin — Ireland
American College Dublin can be found
in the center of Dublin in the middle of historic Merrion Square. The
campus is within walking distance of all that Dublin has to offer;
theaters, museums, restaurants, galleries, and of course, pubs. American
College Dublin boasts that they understand that studying in Ireland is
not just about the classes; it is also about experiencing the culture of
Dublin and Ireland.
Why You Should Go: The American College Dublin was once ranked seventh in the world for study-abroad institutions. One Thing You Should Do While There: Check out Experience Gaelic Games. At Experience Gaelic Games, you are given the chance to learn more about and then play the unique Irish games of hurling, Gaelic football, and handball.
American College in Dublin received a 4.8/5 on Abroad101.
6. Semester at Sea
In the spring and fall semesters,
Semester at Sea offers a 100-day program that takes students around the
globe on a ship. There are slightly shorter trips offered for
summertime. Students will typically visit eight to eleven countries
during this time. The program is currently sponsored by the University
of Virginia.
Why You Should Go: You’ll be hard-pressed to
find another program that allows you to travel to so many different
places and experience so many different cultures. Oh, and you’re on a
ship. One Thing You Should Do While There: Kiss a fish or shave your head on Neptune Day.
Semester at Sea received a 4.8/5 from Abroad101.
7. University of Belgrano — Argentina
The University of Belgrano has 142
academic cooperation agreements with universities worldwide and is the
founder of the Latin American Network for Academic Cooperation. The
campus features superb classrooms, as well as several libraries and
cafeterias. And the campus is just minutes from downtown Buenos Aires.
Why You Should Go:
Easily perfect your Spanish speaking skills while learning more about
Latin-American issues, all while living with a host family if you choose
to do so. One Thing You Should Do While There: Head to Las Cañitas and take in a polo match at the Campo Hipico Militar.
University of Belgrano received a 4.7/5 on StudyAbroad101.
8. New York University at Berlin — Germany
Berlin has been called the “Silicon
Valley of Europe.” A city deemed youthful, artistic, and cultural is a
crucial part of modern European history. With the city’s rich history
sparring from World War II, Cold War, and beyond, students will learn
just as much outside of the classroom.
Why You Should Go: Day trips and guided excursions in and around Berlin are included in the program.One Thing You Should Do While There: Check out the Eastside Gallery on the remainders of the Berlin Wall.
NYU at Berlin received a 4.7/5 on Abroad101.
9. University of Cape Town — South Africa
University of Cape Town is known for
its overwhelming beauty as it is located at the foot of Table Mountain’s
Devil’s Peak. Basically you’ll be getting panoramic views of Cape Town.
The university’s staff AND students hail from over 100 different
countries across the globe.
Why You Should Go: The
university has built links, partnerships, and exchange agreements with
leading African and international institutions that further enrich the
academic, social, and cultural diversity across campus. One Thing You Should Do While There: Check out Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden…one of the best in the WORLD.
University of Cape Town received a 4.7/5 on Abroad101.
10. Lorenzo de’ Medici — Florence, Italy
Lorenzo de’ Medici is surrounded by
the rolling hills of the Italian countryside. To study and live in
Florence is to walk the streets Dante, Brunelleschi, Giotto, and many
other contributors to the arts and humanities did. Here students can
soak up the culture and history of this great city while learning
Italian and studying in buildings from centuries past.
Why You Should Go:
Florence was the cradle of Renaissance civilization, the place where
Dante, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, and
Galileo forever changed the way we view the world. Talk about
inspiration. One Thing You Should Do While There: Check out a panoramic view of the city by visiting the Piazzale Michelangelo.
Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence received a 4.7/5 on Abroad101.
11. Universidad VERITAS — San José, Costa Rica
The VERITAS University is recognized
in the Costa Rican and educational environment for its regional focus in
the areas of art, design, and architecture. Universidad VERTIAS’ study
programs are demanding and use an innovative approach. Universidad
VERITAS offers students excellent opportunities for development in the
field of audiovisual and design and architecture areas with great
potential for professional development today.
Why You Should Go:
Three volcanoes surround San José, along with quaint villages, farms,
and coffee plantations that dot the surrounding hillsides.One Thing You Should Do While There: Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens and feel the mist on your skin.
Universidad VERITAS received a 4.6/5 on Abroad101.
12. King’s College — London, England
King’s College London is of the top
30 universities in the world and the fourth oldest in London. In the
heart of one of the most infamous cities, students will probably never
run out of things to see or do. Experience many different cultures and
broaden your own horizons all while living in Harry Potter land.
Why You Should Go:
You’ll only spend about eight or nine hours a week in class. The rest
is independent study and learning in whichever way you learn best. One Thing You Should Do While There: Take a 20-minute walk and end up at the National Gallery. See over 2,300 masterpieces for free.
King’s College received a 4.6/5 on Abroad101.
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