You must decide if you want to study abroad for an academic year, a semester, semester and a summer, or just a summer. 


If your length of stay is of maximum importance to you, then you will probably want to select a program that permits you to go overseas when you want to.


Some programs only operated during certain times of the year. If your academic program at your home school only permits you to study abroad during the summer, then you should only investigate summer programs.


Some programs only operate for a summer, while others may require year-long participation. Check out your options before you sign on.

Now that you have settled on your desired length of stay, let's examine your program's reputation.