<p>i am very interested in studying abroad for a semester or a year
(not just for summer) to learn foreign language, especially japanese.</p>
<p>i am wondering what kind of opportunities are available for Rice students..
any firsthand experience of studying abroad?</p>
<p>where should i look for to get detailed info about studying abroad?</p>
<p>Are you white?</p>
<p>ArchHopeful that has no impact on study abroad opportunities. </p>
<p>Rice</a> Abroad here is your web site. you can choose the country, whether you want english or foreign language. Check it out.</p>
<p>It was out of personal curiosity.</p>
<p>Singersmom07 // that's a wonderful site. thank you!</p>
<p>ArchHopful // I am not</p>
<p>I'm thinking about doing that too! Japan ftw. But I wonder about the financial aid. Most programs cost less than rice tuition etc etc but i bet the expenses make up for a lot of it. anyone have any experience with fin aid on study abroad? :D</p>
<p>I studied abroad my Junior year. I'm not on financial aid, so I have no experience with transferring that, but my understanding is that you can transfer any financial aid you receive from Rice to the abroad institution. </p>
<p>One thing to consider: the university that I was studying at was a bit cheaper than Rice (about $4000) but by the time I took into account a plane ticket there and the extra expenses of being abroad (hey, Morocco's just a quick flight away, why not go there for a long weekend .... when's the next time it's going to be nearby?) it probably cost exactly the same as Rice. But a lot depends on where you go and what you do while there.</p>