[ID:0218]Educational programs vary in length, price, academic rigor, course type, student diversity, etc. This article describes some of the most popular study abroad formats, as well as some alternative options. For any of these options, you can either work through your campus study abroad office (recommended), through an external program provider, or you can go the independent route and manage your study abroad session solo.

Undergraduate Study Abroad: Academic Year or Semester Abroad

Most North American colleges have established study abroad or exchange programs that allow you to accumulate credits while overseas. Because of the increasing value of study abroad, and its relevance to career success after graduation, some universities are now making study abroad a requirement.

Options vary greatly from university to university, so get in contact with your study abroad office or international center as soon as possible to see what's available.

Once abroad, your outlook on life will be forever changed, and you will be able to face life's...