WorldStrides Reviews

I really enjoyed studying at the Universidad de Sevilla! As an art student, I had a lot of opportunities to create meaningful work in my courses and felt supported by my professors and my program. I also had a great experience with my host family, and overall felt pretty comfortable with things. I had the chance to meet really great people through the university and through my program which helped make the experience special. Location-wise, Seville was also a great home base while exploring other regions of Spain and nearby countries, whether with the program or solo. In terms of affordability, activities, and walkability, it's definitely a sound option!

World stride was an amazing program and great opportunity. I am grateful to have found a program that was not only fun, helpful and supportive and help my study abroad in Costa Rica memorable. I had amazing advisors and the students in my program were welcoming and amazing. The professors that I had were very sweet and helpful and hands on and I felt that I learned a lot while studying abroad in Costa Rica . I believe I got to understand the Pura Vida lifestyle and living as a Costa Rican. I had an amazing host family as well.

There's something new everywhere you go! Whether that be skydiving, hiking, or glow worms, the next place over offs a completely different experience and opportunity. As a solo traveler, it was very easy to navigate and explore. The program itself immediately starts immersing you into the culture and history of the area, which helps you create an appreciation for the country itself. The network and staff were incredibly helpful in the logistics but also in giving suggestions for your next adventure! The resident director were fantastic with navigating problems and finding solutions. Great experience and time!

Studying abroad was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I got to experience a new culture, meet so many amazing people, and make memories I’ll never forget. The program was organized, and the staff were always helpful whenever I needed anything. I also loved the excursions and activities because they let me explore places I probably wouldn’t have seen on my own. Overall, this experience helped me grow, become more independent, and see the world from a different perspective. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone thinking about studying abroad because it’s an opportunity you’ll never regret.

I'm a pell grant student, WorldStrides fought tooth and nail to keep my refund money, and if you need a refund your best bet is to completely avoid this travel company.

Read the reviews for WorldStrides on the Better Business Bureau too for a better idea of what you're dealing with studying with them. Is the university nice? I won't discredit it, and I admit I didn't have the best experience.

My story is exhausting to tell... but if you have a refund check you need... literally don't go with WorldStrides. Take it from me. In fact, my story is on the BBB website for a better idea!

I won't discredit the good reviews but I feel like it came from people who were a lot more privileged financially. Their good experiences like the bars weren't facilitated by WorldStrides though.

As a first-gen student studying abroad for the first time, I was incredibly nervous entering the program in Málaga, Spain. After I arrived in the airport, however, I was instantly greeted with such a warm welcome by incredible staff and amazing group of peers!! Our first week there, the program helped us get settled into our new housing, become acclimated with the community, and ensured we got to see such incredible sites such as the Alcazaba! Truly the program opened me up to have such amazing experiences that I've never would have had from meeting lifelong friends at the homestay to getting to experience the rich foods on the coast. Worldstrides does an amazing job of really providing a home away from home when you are getting out of your comfort zone and exploring a whole new world!

During my time in Berlin, I lived my best life. Getting dropped off in a foreign country no knowing a single person is very scary. But then I left knowing about 200 different people through random interactions and putting myself out there in local community. Being on your own and having to figure out most things by yourself, really builds you as a person. Through living on my own with not much support and traveling to other countries alone, I was really able to discover who I was. Studying abroad is much more then just going to a different university in a different location. You learn so much about other cultures, people, ways of life, and yourself. I 1000% recommend going abroad, it changed my life!

Studying abroad was one of the best and most impactful experiences of my life. I learned so much about myself and what I want out of my life. Salamanca was the perfect fit for me, not too large, but always had something going on. The on-site WorldStrides directors in Salamanca were so helpful, kind, and always available for anything that we needed.

Universidad de Salamanca placed me at the right level for me to understand, but also get the most out of my time there. They were very accommodating to everyone's needs, and the professors were amazing. Out of my five professors during my time there, only one of them was bad. I loved Marta, she's the sweetest! During their summer sessions, we had class Monday through Friday from 9am until 1 or 2pm. You get 3 free skip days each month-long session, and if you miss more, then you fail. I used my days each month for extending weekend travel, which I highly recommend.

WorldStrides figures everything out for you with the university and helps you with any issues you may have. They pick you up from the airport in Madrid. You get to stay 3 nights in a fancy hotel while exploring Madrid with organized tours, informational meetings to prepare you for Salamanca, and getting to know your group during free time. While in Salamanca, WorldStrides had many activities for us, such as tours, cooking classes, dancing classes, and boats. Another amazing experience was the trip to Santander, which was completely included.

I stayed in a Residencia, which I would recommend over a homestay. It is similar to a US college dorm, and I loved having my own space and not living with the uncertainty of a family, which some of my group members had some difficulties with. But do what feels right for you! Before I went abroad, I was worried about meeting people, but I made so many friends. There are so many opportunities in your group, classes, Residencia, around town, and in your travels.

Another thing is that I traveled so much in my 2.5 months. I got to go to Italy, Portugal, Greece, and Croatia, as well as many weekend trips around Spain. I absolutely adored the north of Spain! This experience is what you make of it, and you will get out what you put into it. I did find myself in an English bubble, and sometimes I wish that I had spoken more Spanish. But I love all the English-speaking friends I made from all over the world. Thank you, WorldStrides! And to you reading this, go have the time of your life abroad :)

I had the most amazing time with Worldstrides in Valencia, Spain. Through my program, I took two classes at the University of Valencia, "Spanish Cinema" and "Spanish History and Culture." In these daily classes, I spent valuable time with the people in my program and learned so much about the history and culture of Spain. My time spent with my host family was equally enriching, if a bit intimidating. When I first arrived in Valencia and met my host mom, I realized she spoke absolutely no English. I certainly wasn't fluent, and I was terrified at the idea of having to communicate entirely in Spanish with her. By the end of my trip, though, my Spanish language skills had increased tenfold, and I was having daily conversations with my host family about their lives and interests, as well as what it was like to live in Spain. I made connections with my host family and my classmates that will last a lifetime, and I owe much of this to the Worldstrides program and team. The on-site staff made us feel comfortable being in such a new environment, and they always had advice and recommendations to help us feel more at ease. I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to improve their language skills and get to know a different culture and country.

I had the best time spending the month of July in Salamanca, Spain! I never felt alone because there were many other students in the area, along with a very accessible and supportive Worldstrides team. Not to mention the support from my amazing host family that was willing to help me in any way they could. My classes were at a great level that left me feeling challenged but not overwhelmed. There was never a moment that I felt bored during the program because of the vibrant nightlife, exciting excursions, and constant opportunities to meet new people. I would recommend studying in Salamanca to anyone who wants to be encapsulated by a culturally rich and historic environment with a blend of youthful energy.