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5 Good Organizations - Part 1 - By Beth Klemick
If you spend the time researching, you can find dozens of different organizations that offer study abroad programs. Obviously, each organization will provide a different level of customer support and program offerings.
Generally speaking, independent organizations offer more options, increased flexibility and better value than Private/State University programs. While it is simpler to earn academic credit with Private/State University programs, the better Independent Study Abroad Organizations have made the process as effortless as possible. [Hint: a transcript issued by a US University is more widely accepted than foreign institution transcript]
A sampling of the largest independent study abroad organizations and their highlights are listed below. We have chosen to review the following: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA), International Studies Abroad (ISA), and Academic Programs International (API), Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) and AmeriSpan to review. Collectively, these organizations have sent thousands of students abroad and have good reputations with past students, universities and various academic organizations.
To be continued...
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