10 Cities You Should Have Studied Abroad In

When we think back on our most meaningful travel experiences, study abroad is way up there. And, to celebrate that semester (or three) of living like a local on the other side of the world, Teen Vogue has published a list of the best cities to transfer to — at least temporarily.

Straight from ladies who lived it up, the first-hand accounts share each of their favorite experiences from some of the quite common study-abroad destinations, namely Italy, London, and Australia. But, it's also the seemingly less-frequented cities that make the case for renewing your passport and rejiggering next semester's courses.

For students who aren't afraid of a wild(life) crowd, there's Cape Town, South Africa. "You're walking down the street, you'll see hippo and wild boar crossing signs," one testimonial reads. But, if you're comfortable being a little fish in a very, very big pond, why not give bustling Beijing a try? It's population is more than 21 million. And, if like us, your study-abroad days are behind you, there's always the option for independent study – a.k.a., vacation, preferably of the extended variety. (Teen Vogue)