Studying Abroad (Don't Know What I'm Doing Anymore)

Applying to College
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<p>I'm currently a sophomore, and starting very soon. Last semester I had plans on transferring, but my I promised everyone I'd give it another shot and see if this semester is better. I honestly, right now, feel like I should have transferred or am going to transfer regardless anywayand here's why:</p>

<p>The would like to go to this college in London, for a year, during my junior year. My college, doesn't have it thus doesn't support it. They have one, but it's geared towards business. They have one for my major during the Summer, but I plan on having internships next Summer (I'm determined to spend my spring semester finding that, a job, etc.) </p>

<p>My plan is this:</p>

<p>1) Finish Fall Semester
2) Transfer (the school I'm going to supports it 100%)
3) Internship during the Summer
4) Full year studying abroad. </p>

<p>I'm pretty determined this is what I want to do. Though, I was wondering will my grades from the other country transfer into my new school? I feel like they will. Also, I would like a job/internship after my junior year back home. Will staying a year hinder me of getting either?</p>

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<p>There is almost zero chance of transferring to a British university since there is no concept of transfer in the UK. You could apply to start in the first year, this is true. But you would lose all your credits so probably not a great option for you.</p>

<p>I get LOTS of private messages from people telling me study abroad ruined their GPA. It is extremely important to discuss your SPECIFIC program (not what you “feel”! That counts for nothing and is a terrible reason to risk your education) with your SPECIFIC school and find out EXACTLY how overseas grades will be treated BEFORE you enroll on any study abroad program. I have been surprised how even some well respected and established programs treat credits/grades. Ideally you want any grades gained abroad to be translated using some standard formula into US grades. Preferably by your US school. In the UK for example, 70% is considered a very high grade. If you take this grade back ot the US and let it stand like that, it looks bad.</p>