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    Business ProfileforStudentUniverse

    Travel Agency
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.37/5stars

    Average of 390 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    59 complaints closed in last 3 years

    22 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 5/10/2001

    Years in Business: 25

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    StudentUniverse empowers students and youth to travel. We deliver exclusive deals and experiences through our website and mobile apps to the fastest growing segment in travel. We offer discounted rates on flights, hotels, tours and more to students and youth. StudentUniverse is on a mission to make global experiences possible. We believe that travel is essential to a modern education and that students return enlightened and inspired.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    130 Turner St Ste 700, South Waltham, MA 02453-8930
    BBB File Opened:
    5/10/2001
    Years in Business:
    25
    Business Started:
    1/1/1999
    Business Incorporated:
    1/12/2005
    Accredited Since:
    5/10/2001
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    250
    Alternate Business Name
    • StudentUniverse.COM INC.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Espen Odegard, Owner
    • Mr. Antonio Quiogue, Director of Customer Care
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Espen Odegard, Owner
    • Mr. Antonio Quiogue, Director of Customer Care

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Antonio Quiogue, Director of Customer Care
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (617) 321-3133
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

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    Customer Complaints

    59 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    03/20/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I am writing to file a formal complaint against StudentUniverse regarding an issue I encountered with a flight booking. The details of the transaction are as follows:Date of Transaction: February 5, 2023, 8:03 PM Amount of Money Paid: $670 On February 5, 2023, I made a flight booking through StudentUniverse with ************** for the summer season. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to cancel my travel plans. I promptly contacted StudentUniverse's customer support team to request a refund for the flight booking.In my email communication with StudentUniverse, dated September 27, 2023, I outlined the reasons for my cancellation. As a graduate student scheduled to graduate in December, I encountered a sudden conflict with the start date of my internship, rendering me unable to travel internationally. I requested a full refund of the amount paid for the flight, emphasizing the financial strain I was under as I needed the refunded funds to cover my daily expenses in ***************** for the next three months while completing my studies and preparing for graduation.Despite my clear explanation of the circumstances and sincere request for assistance, StudentUniverse has failed to accommodate my refund request. As a loyal customer who has consistently relied on ********************** for travel arrangements, I am disappointed by the lack of understanding and cooperation demonstrated in response to my situation.I believe that StudentUniverse's refusal to provide a refund under these exceptional circumstances is unreasonable and unjust. As a reputable company serving students, I expected better treatment and support in resolving this matter.I kindly request your intervention in facilitating a resolution to this issue. I seek a full refund of the amount paid for the flight booking as per my original request to StudentUniverse.Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt and satisfactory resolution.
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    Customer Reviews

    390 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Julie Joergine Hanne M

    5 stars

    04/19/2024

    It was easy to book the trip and the confirmation came quickly

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