Opinions needed!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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<p>So I was offered to apply for a 10 month study abroad-ish thing that would basically last from September 2010 to June 2011. The total cost of the program would be about 8,000 dollars or so. Now, I have to send in recommendations, copies of important docs, write a bit of an essay, and send in $600 before a mid June deadline. The reason why I'm not really wanting to call it a study abroad is because I don't think I can get an credit for it (even though I would be studying...at a university....abroad...and taking tests at the end) since it's not through my college or anything. It would be more for the experience than anything, I believe.</p>

<p>So, here's my question: How would UCI look at this? I just finished my first year of college at a CC, so instead of transferring for Fall 2011, I would transfer Fall 2012. Would my possibilities to go to UCI be restricted because I went international for about a year and then came back? If anyone could answer, that would be great! Or even offer some opinion and such, that would be great as well.</p>

<p>Oh, and they don't take many people, so even if I do apply and such, there's a good chance I many not be able to go anyway, lol.</p>

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<p>i would say only do it if uci would take the credits</p>

<p>nowadays there are too many commercialized programs out there looking for your money; does this make sense monetarily? </p>

<p>why not do a uci-sponsored study abroad program instead once you transfer in?</p>

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<p>Agreed, why not go through UCI?</p>

<p>What university will you be studying at? </p>

<p>How do you know how competitive it is to get in?</p>