Study abroad programs have proliferated over the last two decades at Americanuniversities including Loyola, and more students than ever are having a study-abroad experience, but of course this begs the question. In the context of Jesuit higher education, seeing ourselves more clearly as citizens of the world is indeed a desired outcome. There is a wide variety of programs available from a wide variety of universities in a wide variety of locales. If cost is a consideration, obviously summer sessions are more affordable because of their shorter length. Personal factors can also influence this decision.
Different programs have different philosophies and ways of operating, so it pays to shop carefully.
This is one advantage of an active program. I know London well, and I make sure our students get to know her. I trust most of Loyola's study abroad programs are similar. Loyola's programs tend to be small. The London Program, for example, is limited to 27 students.