By defining your goals early on, you will have a better chance of selecting the program best suited to meet your needs. Most American students, including those at Rice, study abroad through programs sponsored by U.S. institutions. The sponsoring agent in the U.S. is usually a university or consortium of affiliated universities that have joined to provide a broader range of programs than any one school could support.
Rice belongs to several consortia that provide credit-worthy courses all around the globe.
However, in most countries this demands a great deal of initiative and cross-cultural savvy. Universities in other countries may not offer international student services, academic advising, student affairs and activities, or housing. Educational documents may not resemble U.S. transcripts. Facilitated University Enrollment Combines the best features of direct enrollment with services such as orientation, support services, housing assistance, planned excursions, and U.S.-style documentation. Fusion Programs Combines courses designed especially for program participants with the option of taking some coursework at the local university.