Follow the adventures of four Americans currently studying at universities throughout the UK. Tunde talks about grad school in Leeds, Krysti spills about getting a bachelor’s degree British-style, and Caitlyn and Laura give you the 411 about spending a year away from home.
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choosing a semester or year abroad program
There are four main study abroad program types:
- Enroll directly at a UK university
You can apply directly to a UK university that accepts study abroad students. Universities normally have special orientation and support services for such students. Direct enrollment will afford you great opportunities to meet many British students and fully immerse yourself in another culture. Our Study Abroad Database lists places where you can apply.
- University exchange
Your university may have arrangements with UK universities whereby a certain number of students go to the UK for a term and, in exchange, the same number come from the UK to the US for a term. These programs are usually competitive and are not found at every US university.
- Third-party study abroad providers
You can apply directly to an outside organization that will handle the logistics of enrolling you and other US students at a program it has established at a UK university. These programs normally provide social events, guaranteed accommodation, orientation and support, but will charge an extra processing fee.
- Island programs
Your university may have programs set up where its students go overseas together and take classes, normally taught by US professors. These programs are not run at UK universities.
