Ask about health, safety, support staff and classes. Make a wish list . List everything that you think that you might want to do, see, and learn. Also consider whether you would like a big city or a smaller town. 3.Determine how long you would like to be abroad.
Programs can last a few weeks, a summer, a semester, or an entire academic year.
Determine your budget. Consider what you can afford and how much you can earn before you go. Select a program that stays within your budget and leaves a few dollars for a possible trip to a neighboring city or country. Determine whether you want to have an immersed or travel study experience. An immersion program allows you to immerse yourself in one culture, learning about the people, the language, the city and the rhythm of life while a travel study experience allows you to move through several cities or countries.