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Study Abroad: Travel for a Semester Abroad

by Sarah Ward on February 22nd, 2011

 

If you’re a college student dying to visit the entire world, a study abroad program is a fantastic way to get college credit for traveling! In a study abroad program you can learn a brand new language, make new friends, expand your horizons living in another culture, and have a life-changing experience. If you are thinking about a study abroad program, below are a few items to know.

Its Cheaper than you think.Some colleges offer scholarships and financial aid for college students to take advantage of a study abroad program. Deciding on a study abroad destination that has a more affordable of living is likely to make the trip more economical overall.

You’re not limited to local colleges.Enrolling directly with a campus overseas can help you save significantly as opposed to dealing with your neighborhood college. Contact universities directly to see if this is an option.
It is possible to go anywhere.Study abroad programs can take you virtually anywhere. We accessed Twitter to discover where students are getting ready to go and found students heading to France, Costa Rica, Seville, Spain, Switzerland, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Guatamala!

You don’t need to be in college. Study abroad programs aren’t only for university students anymore. The National Geographic Traveler shared a three-day course to learn steps to create gelato at Carpigiani Gelato University.

 be studying abroad.Remember, if you’re signed up for an online college, every semester could be a study abroad program. You may finish your art history assignment after strolling the Louvre in Paris, complete your English Literature paper after visiting William Shakespeare’s hometown, or perform a quiz on international business from Shanghai. Think of the possibilities.

Did you do a semester abroad? Where did you go? Have you taken an online class abroad?

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