However, you may need to supply graduate schools or employers with your program transcript so that they can see the grades. Most students find that the basic costs of study abroad through Whitman costs about the same as attending Whitman, or sometimes it may even cost less. Of course, if you plan to travel a great deal while you are abroad it may become expensive. Also, there are a few programs whose fees are higher than Whitman's fees. I'm a transfer student.
Transfer students are often able to study abroad through Whitman but it does take careful planning.
Keep in mind that you must study at Whitman at least one semester before you can apply to study abroad. I found a study abroad program that I like which is not on the Whitman College approved list. Students who wish to attend non-approved programs must demonstrate why the particular program meets their academic needs in a way that programs that are already approved for credit do not. It is also the student's responsibility to supply detailed information about the program to the International Studies Planning Committee so that a decision can be made about the merits of the program for transfer credit to Whitman.