Study Abroad

College Search & Selection
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<p>I’m quite interested in studying abroad at Oxbridge and in France, and I’ve a few questions as I begin looking at colleges.</p>

<p>In general, how common (or permissible) is it for undergraduates to study abroad twice (assuming money isn’t an issue)? Most Oxbridge programs I’ve found are for a full year, and I would prefer that. But, if I study abroad during my junior year, then that leaves second semester of sophomore year and first semester senior year a bit unmanageable, I would think. (Of course, I just assume that these are the only terms available; most colleges I've seen require a major be decalred before studying abroad.) Dare I ask – is such a mad feat possible? </p>

<p>Of course, there are summer options (internships, research, studies, whatever). I’m interested more in cultural & linguistic immersion (in France) than studies, though any viable opportunity is welcome. Does anyone know of universities which offer summer abroad programs?</p>

<p>I’m not having too much trouble finding schools with my desired study abroad destinations (except for less selective, ‘safety’ schools)… but if there are some you'd like to recommend, do! :)</p>

<p>Cheers.</p>

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<p>Kalamzoo (small LAC in Michigan) has one of the best study abroad programs in the country. I think 80% or more of their students go overseas.</p>

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<p>The Institute of International Education (2004) provides the following rankings:</p>

<p>Doctoral Institutions: (1) NYU, (2) UCLA, (3) Mich State</p>

<p>Master's Institutions: (1) Lyon, (2) Elon, (3) James Madison</p>

<p>Bachelor's/LAC: (1) St. Olaf, (2) Calvin, (3) Depauw</p>

<p>The full rankings are at: <a href="http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=49950%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=49950&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>That's an interesting link. Is there any source which ranks according to percent of student body that studies abroad as opposed to largest numbers? For example, UCLA's program seems impressive with 1,900 students going abroad, until you remember that it has 35,000 students. Not a large percentage.</p>

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<p>You're right about the relative strength -- I'm only familiar with St. Olaf where over 80% of students typically have an international experience during their 4 years. Would need to do the math I suspect. I'm not aware of other rankings that take the school size into account.</p>