Experience with private study abroad programs

[Anonymous]

My college student would like to study Spanish in Spain this summer, but their own college's program doesn't work for a variety of reasons. Does anyone have experience with any private study abroad programs? The options are overwhelming and I don't know how to tell what ones are reputable.

[Anonymous]

Start by checking with your college's study abroad office. They will probably have a list of companies whose credits they'll accept. That could narrow it down.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes other colleges allow participation from non-enrolled students. I would look into that as an alternative option.

[Anonymous]

Find a study-abroad program operated by a different college or university and follow DC's own school's rules for transferring the course credit back in. DC's own institution's abroad office should be able to give some recommendations.

- College prof who studied abroad 3x as an undergrad and never through own school