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MAXIMO NIVEL
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Live and study in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel offers the most intensive and professional Spanish Immersion program in Latin America. Learn Spanish on-site across 4 modern campuses in 3 of the most beautiful countries, or join online from anywhere in the world! Led by an experien
See All 3 ProgramsCIEE College Study Abroad
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Your Liberal Arts program in Seville lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular
See All 250 ProgramsAdelante Abroad
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Expand your research knowledge and skills over a summer in Scotland. The city features a fascinating blend of Old and New Towns with luscious gardens and historic buildings. Explore the Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill on the weekends. Our one-of-a-kind programs allow you to grow your work foundatio
See All 3 ProgramsArcos Learning Abroad
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Experience Lima, Peru, one of South America’s most vibrant capital cities. Situated on the Pacific coast, Lima is a city of fascinating contrasts. Many academic topics can be explored at this Arcos destination. Lima is rich in its colonial heritage and per-Hispanic past yet possesses a modern vibran
See All 3 ProgramsAFS-USA
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New Zealand's two islands are divided by Cook Strait. The North Island boasts volcanoes, hot springs, mud pools, geysers, and beaches, while the South Island has rugged Alpine mountains, glaciers, and access to activities like swimming with dolphins and whale-watching. By living with a host family
See All 3 ProgramsAIFS Abroad
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Study abroad in Barcelona, Spain with AIFS Abroad and earn college credit in one of Europe’s most popular student cities. With semester, summer, January Term, May Term and academic year options, you can study at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), or LCI Barcelon
See All 36 ProgramsIES Abroad
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Pack your bag for endless adventures studying abroad in South Africa! Imagine swimming with penguins at Boulders Beach, learning about the country’s history at the Robben Island Museum, or hiking Table Mountain. When you study abroad, South Africa becomes the adventure-filled location of your dreams
See All 56 ProgramsSemester at Sea
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Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective t
See All 4 ProgramsUniversity Studies Abroad Consortium
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The USAC program is based at the University of Alicante, which has a student population of 30,000 and offers two diverse academic areas: Intensive Language and Spanish and European Studies. Have the opportunity to study the Spanish language and the complexities of Spanish and contemporary European s
See All 35 ProgramsIFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
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Academic excellence in one of Europe's greenest cities! With a sterling reputation for academic excellence that stretches back to 1583, the University of Edinburgh is also looking to the future. Witness the university’s Edinburgh Futures Institute, a thought lab focused on global challenges. (Hint:
See All 31 ProgramsJohn Cabot University
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Earn an American bachelor’s degree in English while living and studying in the heart of Rome. John Cabot University combines the flexibility of an American liberal arts education with the opportunity to experience life in Italy and become part of a truly international community. Study alongside s
Go Abroad China Ltd.
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Launch your global career with Go Abroad China's Paid Internship Program. Since 2003, we have connected over 4,000 international students and professionals from 50+ countries to high-impact, paid positions across China's leading economic hubs. Our exclusive network guarantees access to 2,000+ intern
See All 7 ProgramsCollege Year in Athens
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Students interested in short-term, intensive study abroad are invited to take CYA's summer program, which offers unique, experience-based learning opportunities. Summer is an exceptional time to study in Greece. Our unique courses are tailored to combine academics with authentic experiences, takin
SAI Programs
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a dynamic public university consistently ranked among the top institutions in Europe. The university offers undergraduate students a wide range of courses, with strengths in social sciences, humanities, Hispanic studies, and business. As an urban institution, UPF op
See All 3 ProgramsCEA
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Barcelona—Spain’s second-largest city—features a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a temperate climate, marvelous art, and fantastic opportunities to learn. Gaze upon Antoni Gaudí’s gothic Sagrada Familia church. Enjoy delicious tapas while socializing with new friends. Experience the thrill of soccer at Eur
See All 18 ProgramsWorldStrides
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Explore Seville, Spain, a city where Andalusian traditions, historic landmarks, and vibrant student life come together. Study at institutions like Universidad Pablo de Olavide, the WorldStrides Global Campus, or the University of Seville while taking courses designed for a variety of Spanish profici
See All 35 ProgramsAcademic Programs International
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Beautiful Granada is the capital city in the province of Granada. Seated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and having four rivers running through the city, it remains only an hour from the Mediterranean Sea. It has even hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships back in 1996. In G
See All 33 ProgramsSIT Study Abroad
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Explore Madagascar’s rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs, and unique biodiversity, shaped by more than 100 million years of isolation. Recognized as one of the world’s megadiverse countries, the island is home to flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. Study alongside Malagasy university studen
See All 28 ProgramsWebster University Athens
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Odyssey in Athens is a study abroad program offered through Webster University Athens. Located in the center of Athens, in the historic section of the Plaka area—right below the Acropolis, this campus is a perfect location for formal study and study abroad. Students from all over the US with a w
World Campus International, Inc.
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Take part in short-term summer study programs in different regions across Japan with World Campus International, Inc. This three to nine-week program offers participants the opportunity to grow professionally and gain cultural and international experience in a non-traditional setting, all while enjo
How to Study Culture Abroad
Studying culture abroad allows students to delve into the finite aspects of the new society they choose to live in. Because of this, culture is actually one of the most exciting and interesting topics you can study overseas. Whether it’s finding out the deep dark secrets of torture practices in Medieval England or why pilgrims wear shells on their backpacks on the Camino del Santiago in Spain, cultural studies allow you backdoor access to the history of the place you’re living!
As well as gaining a deeper knowledge of the place you’re at, studying culture abroad allows you to learn under local professors that offer a different perspective from what you might find from a professor back home. For example, a professor of culture or history in Peru will most likely be Peruvian themselves (and will have grown up among Incan ruins, traditions, and culture) offering a first hand look into the subject you’re studying.
Finally, studying culture abroad is just plain fun. Many culture-oriented programs abroad are full of field trips to historical sites, contemporary examples of subject matter, and a TON of delectable samplings of the local cuisines (#foodselfies, much?!).
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