<p>I've heard studying abroad is a great idea and a wonderful experience, and also that it looks great on a r</p>
<p>Sophomore year is easiest.
Freshman year you should get used to the school.
You already stated why junior year is bad.
Senior year is a way to get closure on your high school career.</p>
<p>Bump…</p>
<p>I think college is the ideal time to study abroad. You’re an adult and have many more opportunities and freedom in the country. It’s also cheaper, because you usually can cover it with your normal college tuition. If you’re thinking about resumes, you wouldn’t put high school experiences on resumes, usually. And when you know your major, you can tailor your trip to your course of study.</p>
<p>The few students I know who did exchange programs in high school did them during their sophomore year/10th grade.</p>
<p>I think it’s entirely possible to study abroad both in high school AND in college. I had a friend in high school who was known as a generally lazy, unmotivated kid. He did an exchange program to Germany his 10th grade year. He lived with a host family in Germany and attended a German high school. He came back fluent in German and was a MUCH more mature, focused, and ready for college. He received a full scholarship to my alma mater’s brother school, so I saw him around a lot. He studied abroad again in college, also in Germany, increased his fluency, majored in international business, and won a prestigious award to get a master’s in international relations (the Pickering Fellows award, in case you’re interested). He’s at Princeton now doing a master’s…</p>
<p>If money is an issue, then yes, college may be the best thing. But don’t think studying abroad in college and high school are mutually exclusive.</p>