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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have any first-hand experience with any programs for studying language abroad over the summer?  There are so many options for college-aged kids (my kid is a freshman) and I'm trying to see if anyone who has personal experience can recommend their DC's program.  Thanks.[/quote]

Just an observation about some of these language immersion experiences. More specifically about the colleges that are basically teaching just the target language (and not necessarily teaching a college class such as history or literature in that language). I can't say it's the same for all languages or countries (and it's been a few years) but I know a few schools where it's mostly a lot of rich kids basically enjoying a full time spring break experience with little supervision overseas. That's not necessarily a bad thing and any overseas experience and exposure is a great thing. Plus high school and college kids will do high school and college things—it's to be expected. But just remember that the dollar stretches a little further in most countries, alcohol is more accessible, and some people abuse their liberties and interactions with the locals by playing the "I'm American" card.[/quote]

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