This collection of websites brings you a vast array of programs for the college student looking to study abroad. One word of caution. Be sure to check with your academic advisor to make sure that your college or university will accept credits earned abroad with any program you choose before you sign up. And always explore your schools study abroad office first when considering international education. They should be your primary source for study abroad information.

Academic Programs International (API)
Academic Programs International offers students the opportunity to experience the world, study in a foreign country, and earn U.S. university credit. An independent study abroad organization, API provides living, travel, educational, and cultural opportunities for U.S. students in France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
The American Institute For Foreign Study and its family of companies organizes cultural exchange programs throughout the world for more than 50,000 students each year and arranges insurance coverage for our own participants as well as participants of other organizations.

CEA
CEA is a study overseas organization providing language study programs and English elective programs from foreign accredited universities. CEA’s programs also include unparalleled services such as transfer credit assistance, housing placement, course registration, support staff, organized excursions, study abroad scholarships and financial aid assistance. CEA has dedicated staff to help you at every stage of the process. Through language immersion and/or cultural immersion during a semester abroad or a summer abroad, you can add international study to your resume, learn about new cultures, meet new people, and study Spanish, French, English or Italian as you travel the world.

The Center for Cross-Cultural Study
The Center for Cross-Cultural Study has provided unique learning experiences for students in the historic city of Seville, Spain since 1969, Havana, Cuba since 1996, and is now offering semester programs in Córdoba, Argentina. CC-CS facilitates a true cross-cultural exchange by inviting students to expand their world-view through intense immersion in these three fascinating cities. With a strong dedication to academic integrity and an emphasis on the personal growth of the student, CC-CS has developed a reputation for the superior quality and value of its programs.

Center For Study Abroad (CSA)
Center For Study Abroad (CSA) has been providing affordable, high quality, and fully accredited programs overseas to students, working adults and retirees worldwide. Programs are open to all adults from all countries, for study abroad is for everyone. CSA's mission has always been to provide quality programs at a lower cost, as well as offer a lot of flexibility to best fit each participant. That's why we are unique and stand out from the many other companies providing similar programs.

The College Consortium for International Studies
The College Consortium for International Studies, a partnership of colleges and universities -- two and four year, large and small, public and private, domestic and foreign -- encompasses the broad spectrum of international higher education. Recognizing the value of such experiences in fostering global understanding and peaceful cooperation among nations in an increasingly interdependent and rapidly changing world, CCIS is committed to developing international dimensions as an integral part of collegiate education.

Institute for the International Education of Students
IES (renamed the Institute for the International Education of students in 1997), is a global, non-profit organization based in Chicago with nearly 30 programs in 15 countries. It's mission is to provide students and U.S. colleges and universities with high-quality academic study abroad programs that foster intercultural development.

The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, founded in 1982, is a not-for-profit educational organization incorporated in New York State serving students, colleges, universities, service agencies and related organizations around the world by fostering programs that link volunteer service to the community and academic study. By studying at a local university and serving 15-20 hours per week in a school, orphanage, health clinic or other agency addressing human needs, students find their knowledge of the host culture--and of themselves-- take on greater depth and meaning

International Studies Abroad
International Studies Abroad is a study abroad provider for 10 countries and 18 different cities! ISA has been providing study abroad programs since 1987. Our study abroad programs include cities in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.

Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea takes students to the four corners of the world, making their campus truly global in scope. The mobility of a floating university, and the opportunity for first hand observation and participation that it provides, will bring an intense new dimension to your academic career.

Semester in Spain
Semester in Spain, a program of Trinity Christian College, has offered Spanish courses in Seville since 1977. Our program combines challenging academic study (beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels) with practical opportunities for students to practice what they learn. With its location in Seville, Semester in Spain is designed to provide a rich academic and cultural experience as well as foster lasting relationships between our students and the Spanish people.

StudyAbroad.com
StudyAbroad.com is one of the leading online resource for study abroad information including a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs and destination information. The site is ideal for the prospective student looking to obtain more information about studying abroad.

Study Australia
Study Australia provides opportunities for you to take classes that are not commonly offered at home, including specialized Pacific Rim courses. With participating universities in both Australia and New Zealand, you have many choices when selecting your preferred learning environment and studies.

Tips for Traveling Abroad
If you are traveling abroad here are the top 10 tips you need to make your trip easier from the U.S. Department of State.

Tips for Studying abroad
Studying abroad can be a fun and safe experience but it is important to realize that you are subject to the laws and customs of another country. Here are some tips prepared by the Office of Overseas Services of the U.S. Department of State to help keep you prepared and safe.

The University Studies Abroad Consortium
The University Studies Abroad Consortium, affectionately known as USAC, is a consortium of 30 U.S. universities and has been providing quality study abroad programs for over 20 years. USAC currently offers programs in 24 countries at 35 program sites.

Washington International Studies Council (WISC)
WISC is by far the largest overseas study program in Oxford, with over 450 students last year. Since 1985 we have brought to Oxford students from 46 states who had previously studied in over 510 colleges and universities. These students have come from such leading colleges as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Penn, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Tufts, Duke, Stanford, the University of Chicago, the University of California, the University of Virginia, etc.