Is Study Abroad looked down upon by Grad Schools?

Graduate School
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm currently a sophomore econ major considering study abroad the second semester of my junior year. I'm thinking of some decent programs in the UK, the most likely seems to be UCL (University College of London). In terms of coursework and grades, I've been doing well so far and am already done with pretty much all my econ/math classes. I really only want to study abroad for the experience, but at the same time don't want this to harm my chances at grad school for econ (I'll be applying to PhD programs in econ). Do grad schools dislike students who study abroad? Furthermore, is the semester before I apply a particularly bad time?</p>

<p>If anyone has any insight into this I'd appreciate it. </p>

<p>thanks so much!</p>

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<p>Of course they don’t look down upon it.</p>

<p>Particular if it is such a top school like UCL</p>

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<p>Not at all looked down upon. However, my college cautioned us that studying abroad in the junior year might have a negative impact on the depth of our letters of recommendation or relevant (research) experience because our professors will have less time to work with us.</p>

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<p>Yes, this can happen depending on one’s major. I actually got a strong rec from a prof with whom I worked during study abroad; I think it added some distinctiveness to my application.</p>

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<p>^ Got two recs once from research supervisors abroad</p>

<p>The main issue is when you is taking core classes outside your school. As long as your major classes are in the US then you are kind of fine</p>