Have you ever thought of spending a semester in London or Paris? Or maybe somewhere in Italy, Spain, or Mexico? Each year more than 140,000 students in the United States take advantage of study abroad programs. Guide to Studying Abroad shows you how to find the best opportunities that will help you to accomplish your academic goals, with profiles of more than 875 programs. You'll find detailed information on these programs, including - location - living arrangements - eligibility requirements - college credit availability - cost and financial aid - immunization and visa information - relevant contacts In addition, we offer expert advice on - researching and applying to programs - choosing the best programs for you - financing your study abroad session - preparing for your time abroad - health and safety issues overseas - special considerations for groups who are underrepresented in study abroad Studying abroad will build your language skills and your cultural awareness, and it will add sparkle to your resume. But don't leave home without researching all of your options so that you can make the most of your time away.

This directory of study-abroad programs provides information on over 1,500 postsecondary study programs that take place in countries other than the United States during the academic year. An introductory section describes the organization of the listings (which provide program sponsor and name, location, dates, subjects, credit, eligibility, instruction, highlights, costs, housing, deadline and contact). A chapter on planning for study abroad discusses: researching the options (language proficiency, geographic location, the third world, disabled students, and adult learners); educational choices (types of programs, sponsorship by consortia, direct enrollment, vacation study programs, internships, and voluntary service projects); finances (scholarships and work abroad); travel and living (laws and customs; accommodations; passports, visas and vaccinations; medical insurance and other health concerns; and transportation); and programs administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Program listings are divided into two major sections: programs sponsored by accredited U.S. colleges and universities; and programs sponsored by non-U.S. colleges and universities, language schools, and other U.S. and foreign organizations. Within each section, program listings are divided into the following categories: worldwide; Africa, south of the Sahara; Asia and Oceania; Europe; Middle East and North Africa; and the Western Hemisphere. Two appendices provide a list of consortia and a summary of the U.S. study-abroad census. Two indexes, by sponsoring institution and by field of study, conclude the book. (KM)

Provides information on eligibility, subjects, costs, and housing for foreign study programs sponsored by American colleges and foreign institutions.