These differences are noticed by employers and graduate schools, giving study abroad veterans a distinct edge in increasingly tough competitions for jobs. Many students add to their credentials by interning with world-class companies or international organizations. Students who consider their options well in advance of the time they want to study abroad will be better able to fit the resulting credits into their degree programs and remain on target for graduation, and they will be more likely to find the necessary financial resources. Find out what financial aid is available. Many schools allow aid to be used for study abroad.
Many schools have extra aid available, even for guest students.
No one has a better perspective on a program than students who have gone on it. When you've narrowed your selection of possible programs, ask for former participants to talk to you. Be wary of programs that offer you excuses instead of people to contact. Keep a journal and maximize your contacts with the local people while overseas. When you return home, prepare for a shock.