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Put simply, study abroad is when a student pursues their academic goals in a foreign country. By studying abroad, students learn more about different cultures, languages, people, and more, transforming their global perspective and cultural understanding. 

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Yes! Students who study with ºÚÁÏÍø911can earn college credit abroad for specific courses they take. We recommend that students check with their campus study abroad office prior to leaving for their program to ensure that course credits can be counted. 

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Yes, ºÚÁÏÍø911study abroad is a legit study abroad organization that was founded in 1947 with the mission of promoting international education and exchange. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, ºÚÁÏÍø911aims to humanize international relations and foster peace through international educational programs that promote intercultural understanding.

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Studying abroad can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, but in general, the cost to study abroad can range anywhere from $3,650 for January programs to $19,968 or more for semester programs. The cost of studying abroad varies depending on several factors, including:

• Program type
• Length of study
• Location

While the cost of study abroad programs for college students is constantly changing, ºÚÁÏÍø911program fees typically include all essentials outside of airfare and meals. This typically includes tuition, housing, pre-departure advising, orientation, on-side staff and 24/7 emergency support, cultural activities, and travel protection.
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The length of your study abroad program varies based on your study abroad program provider, type of program, and individual needs. Study abroad programs provided by ºÚÁÏÍø911can last anywhere from 2 weeks (J-term) to 18 weeks (Open Campus Block Programs). 

ºÚÁÏÍø911offers four different study abroad program durations:

1. Semester Programs: A fall or spring semester study abroad program typically last 15-17 weeks.
2. Summer Programs: A single summer session lasts four weeks, but students can choose to enroll in one, two, or three consecutive sessions for a full summer abroad.
3. January Programs: January study abroad programs are typically between two and three weeks long.
4. Open Campus Block Programs: Open Campus Block programs allow students to design their own custom study abroad programs that last for six, 12, or up to 18 consecutive weeks.

If you’re wondering how to find a study abroad program in college, follow these simple steps:

1. Search our study abroad programs and find one that you love!
2. Ensure program dates, expenses, financial aid, courses, etc. fit into your goals
3. Connect with your campus study abroad office

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There are countless benefits of studying abroad in college, from getting out of your comfort zone by connecting with new cultures and languages, to making new friends and gaining a new perspective on the world. Not to mention if you complete an internship abroad, you’ll boost your resume with real-world international work experience.

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While the best study abroad program is quite subjective, we can provide you with a list of some of CIEE's most popular study abroad programs for college students, including:

1. Prague: Central European Studies
2. Barcelona: Business + Culture Program
3. Berlin: Open Campus Block
4. Seville: Liberal Arts
5. Seoul: Arts + Sciences
6. Seville: International Business + Culture
7. Rome: Open Campus Block
8. Paris: Open Campus Block
9. London: Open Campus Block
10. Cape Town: Arts + Sciences

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