Students pay tuition and fees at their home institution and thereby receive student status at the foreign university. Each institution retains control of student selection as well as the number of students that participate in the program. The program is limited to students enrolled in the participating universities. Science is an international activity. Both academic and industrial research are carried out on a global basis.
Many companies are international.
It is thus important that scientists are prepared for the attendant challenges that lie ahead. Spending a year abroad, especially in a non-English country, is an exhilarating experience. In addition to perfecting your language, you will gain an increased appreciation for other cultures and people. Finally, you will gain self-confidence through the knowledge that you can handle just about any situation. It is an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.