<p>Simple question, but what would you guys recommend, studying abroad for a semester or applying to a school that is abroad to attend full time. My concern is that i won't be able to focus on classes as well if i'm studying abroad for only a semester, but I'm also worried that if i go to an international school i won't have great job perspectives back in the states.</p>
<p>Which countries are you interested in visiting? Would you want to study in their own language (if it isn’t English) or would you prefer an English language program?
What major do you want to do? Are any aspects of college vital to you given that some traditional parts of American college life don’t exist in certain countries e.g. dorms, inter-colligiate sports, lots of class choice, Greek life etc.</p>
<p>Job prospects depend on your major and choice of profession. Sometimes getting professional recognition for your foreign degree can be challenging. In many careers, it won’t matter one jot.</p>
<p>I’d say an American degree is generally more respected, especially a business degree. What degree are you applying for? You can study abroad for a semester, two, or even more if you’d like. A school that helps you to accomplish this and work with you is St. Edward’s University (Austin, Texas). It has a high study abroad percentage rate, and it has multiple study abroad programs and sister schools in France, Japan, Chile, as well as other countries. They are offered in English or you can request a program in the native language.</p>
<p>Most study abroad programs involve almost no studying, so I wouldn’t worry about classes.</p>