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Home University Study Abroad 101 How Long Should You Stay Abroad?
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Tips and Advice for Deciding How Long to Study Abroad

How Long Should You Stay Study Abroad

Study abroad and foreign exchange programs last anywhere from a few weeks to a year or more, which gives you the flexibility to choose a program that will work for you. To help you decide how long you should go abroad, think about these questions:

  • How long can I stay abroad without delaying my graduation?

  • Will my school allow me to go abroad as a senior?

  • How long can I afford (financially) to be abroad?

  • Will my school permit me to take non-general courses abroad?

  • How much time am I willing to spend away from my family?

  • How long do I need to spend abroad to meet my goals?

Whether you plan to participate in traditional study abroad program or other foreign exchange programs such as a intern abroad or an intensive language program, the length of study abroad programs fall into two main categories: Semester/Academic Year Programs and Short Term/Summer Programs.

Semester and Academic Year Programs Abroad

Short-Term and Summer Study Abroad

 

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