At Go Overseas, we’ve sifted through the digital noise and reviewed some of the most popular ways to it — and how to get started. Now you’ll be less worried about the “How?” and more excited about the “When!?” Let’s dive in: here are 10 creative ways to study abroad and experience a new destination.
Book a study abroad program through your university
Students traditionally study abroad through their college or university. Often considered the easiest way to book a program, study abroad credits are almost guaranteed to fit your academic requirements, and primary fees often link directly to your tuition payments.
Find study abroad programs through a third-party provider
Just as not all schools are created equal, not all study abroad programs through universities are the same either. If your university doesn’t have a program with the focus, location, or dates that you’re looking for, don’t give up there and assume you’re not destined to it.
Enroll directly with a university overseas
Another way to study abroad (that not many students think of) is by directly enrolling in a university overseas. Rather than going through an organized program with your home school or a third-party, you can directly enroll for a semester, year, or full degree at a university abroad.
Take a global independent study
Are you working on a big project or academic paper within your major and the study abroad programs you’ve researched just seem too generic? Perhaps this project might be essential to the next phase of your academic and professional career, even.
Supplement your learning with field research abroad
Do you thrive in hands-on learning environments and can’t stand the thought of sitting in yet another classroom (even if it is in another country)? Also There’s a special type of study abroad for you.
Intern for school credit
Though interning abroad is usually considered the next step after college in order to get a job, you can still intern abroad for school credit before graduation day.
Study abroad through a student exchange
These student exchange programs are usually handled through “partner schools”,” which are schools that have established relationships with the other side of the sea. Although These schools will host a foreign exchange student on the condition that the international school, in return, will host you at their school. When you both finish your semester or year, exchange back!
