Undergraduate stories - Study Abroad

Our study abroad opportunity allows you to study part of your degree at an institution in a foreign country, giving you the opportunity to live in a different culture, learn a new language and see the world, and english language, from a new perspective.

Students enrolled on this programme can choose to spend either a semester (spring and summer terms of Part 2) or a full academic year (Part 3) with our 4-year programme variant. Destinations include prestigious universities in great locations in Europe including Germany, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, and Italy. 

"Looking back on my study abroad experience, I'm so glad I've done it. I learned a huge amount both personally and academically, and really got to engage in another culture and way of living.

"The opportunity to study abroad with Reading enables students to broaden their experiences whilst at university, and stand out from others.

"I'm much more confident than I was before I went to study abroad, and I'm certain that I have gained lots of transferrable skills to use in everyday life and the workplace.

"Study abroad isn't just an academic experience at another university - it's a chance to travel and explore, and make friends from all different cultures and backgrounds.

"Reading has a really great team to support you through the whole process and your time abroad, and I really couldn't recommend it more."

"Studying abroad for a semester at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia has been the best experience of my life.

"I have experienced American culture first hand, including their different wildlife and college life itself. I lived in Framar house, the international living community, where everyone was so friendly and welcoming.

"I have made so many lasting friendships with Americans and other Internationals. Campus life was always thriving with different events for everyone to get involved including school dances, different fairs and the University's tradition of Devil-Goat day.

"I feel I have progressed both personally and academically and my cultural awareness has grown considerably. Despite being in one country, I learned about so many others just through meeting new people.

"I took every opportunity I could to travel around the States. I got to know Washington D.C. really well and to explore cities like Charleston, North Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and of course New York.

"If I could do it all again, I would without a second's thought. Anybody considering studying abroad should just go for it!"

"Studying abroad is so much more than going to university in another country. For me, studying in Japan allowed me to immerse myself in a new, exciting culture; learn a new language to a high ability, travel a beautiful country and make friends from all over the world.

"The impact my year abroad has had on me is incredible; I'm far more understanding and open to the scary and magnificent world that we live in and I'm more confident in myself and the direction I want to take after my time in Reading.

"We have so much to learn from each other and studying abroad is the perfect opportunity to be enriched by these amazing experiences. If you're having second thoughts about studying abroad, then that's okay , so did I.

"However, I can wholeheartedly say it's the best thing I've ever done! So, instead of finding the reasons not to go, find all the reasons why you should go and I promise you, you won't regret it!"