Earning Credits for Your Study Abroad Experience Columbia SC

Before you head off to another country for a semester long immersion in cultural affairs, make sure you've got what you need — the ability to earn credits for your coursework while you're there. With tuition costs rising every year, you want to make sure that you get a great cultural and educational experience as well as the most bang for your buck!

Get everything cleared ahead of time
Don't assume that every program you see advertising for educational experiences abroad will enhance your academic record. They may offer a great experience, but they won't necessarily get you any closer to graduation.

If you've found a program that you really want to attend, you should find out if you can earn credit and determine if your university will accept whatever credits you earn while abroad. Many schools actually require prior approval of your program before you go, and won't accept any credits you earn if you don't get that approval ahead of time. You may even need to get signatures of approval before you can obtain any financial aid for studying abroad, so check with your school's study abroad office, registrar, or admission office to find out which, if any, of these procedures you need to follow.

p>Author: Amy Ambler

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