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Study abroad is the opportunity for you to learn in another culture and in a different country. Durations can range from a week to a full year abroad. Study abroad is typically done over a set period of time where a student may earn credits and bring those credits via a transcript back to their home university. This includes programs targeting university students anywhere in the world who want to study in another country and use those credits towards their degree back home. Anyone of almost any age can study abroad, most programs are designed for university students so much of the programming, curriculum and program extras are geared towards them.

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Types of Study Abroad Programs

There are three common types of study abroad programs:

  1. Direct enrollment. This is a program where you study abroad in an international university often alongside local students. Your courses choices may be limited to classes in English, classes for international students, or classes designed for study abroad students like language and area studies.In some cases you might be able to choose any courses offered at the university. These programs are ideal for any student and usually the desired choice for upperclassman who need classes in their major.

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by: Elsie Dank - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: Public Health in Urban Envr.
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I did this program in Fall 2022 and still think of it often. I am now living in a Spanish speaking country and feel grateful more than anything for the way the program structure fostered my language abilities — the homestay structure and all-Spanish classes were a perfect way to push my language learning without being overwhelming, because I was not thrown into Spanish-speaking academic or social situations without support. The program administrators were also a highlight — they are so passionate and caring and you get to know them so well, which makes the experience way better. The traveling classes were also fantastic — so great to be able to experience different parts of the diverse country with expert guidance and through the lens of an interesting academic topic. It was perfect because our academic schedule didn’t allow for too much personal travel (until the independent period in the third month, when we had time) but I didn’t feel the need for any additional travel, because we spent a total of about 2-3 weeks traveling as a group, and Buenos Aires is such an incredible city that we never nearly ran out of things to do there on the weekends. It’s hard to really remember any complaints I had about the program now, but the one warning I will give is that for people who already study public health, the social determinants of health class was pretty basic. I loved the policies class because it was all new information about Argentina, as well as the independent study project, however. I recommend this program for people who are looking for real language improvement and interesting academic travel, and would not recommend it if you’re hoping for a lot of independent travel or a social living situation with other students.

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Eva Maria Marcilla Cebrian

University of New York in Prague

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I was drawn to studying abroad because I wanted to experience a completely different culture and see more of Europe beyond Spain. I’ve always been fas...

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Will Chamblee

University Studies Abroad Consortium

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I was inspired to study abroad at Maastricht University in the Netherlands by my desire to experience a new culture, gain a global perspective, and ch...

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