STUDY ABROAD SEE THE WORLD AND BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

Through the University’s study abroad program in Prato, Isaura Franco ’26 discovered new confidence, community, and perspectives.

When I spoke with Isaura Franco ’26, a Computer Science major, I immediately sensed how much her study abroad experience at the University of New Haven’s campus in Prato, Italy, meant to her. After all, who hasn’t dreamed of studying abroad in Europe at least once? I know I did. Listening to Isaura’s story helped me realize that it’s more than just a dream – it's an experience that can truly change you. Through her eyes, I saw how stepping outside of your comfort zone can completely change your entire perspective on life.

MARCIN STANKEVITCH
College of Arts and Sciences
Political Science, B.A.
Location of Study: France-Switzerland-Belgium

Study abroad France broadened my view of the world and allowed me to explore a place outside the safe confines of the United States. Prior to this, I had only been outside of the country once and my perceptions of Europe were based solely on things I had read or watched on television. It was a great experience to see Paris in the real, a legendary city in many respects that not only allowed me to visit notable landmarks and museums, but also gave me insight into the unique and different culture and history of another nation.

KAITLYN SPEAR '20
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Major: Criminal Justice
Study Abroad: Prato, Italy

It has been said that travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. I couldn’t agree more. During my time abroad, I immersed myself into the cultures of eleven different countries. I spent St. Partick’s day in Dublin, Ireland and soared above the clouds on a gondola lift to the top of a snowy mountain in Switzerland. These are once in a life time experiences that truly make a person pause and appreciate all that this program has to offer. I could not be more grateful for my study abroad experience through University of New Haven. I left America as another student eager to travel the world and came back with a new perspective and understanding of what it’s like to live in another country. The connections you make with your colleagues, professors, and the wonderful staff in Prato is unimaginable; they become your family. For these reasons and many more, I encourage everyone who is considering studying abroad to open their minds and hearts to the endless possibilities that this program offers.