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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid didn't apply here but had 3 friends for whom it was their first choice. Two were admitted ED and the 3rd got that "first semester abroad" thing. He hadn't applied for it, so it wasn't binding.

I think it was helpful for him. He was really disappointed to not be admitted with his friends, but could still see a path there so he was not crushed. Now that he has several other choices, I think he's likely to turn them down and not be left with a "what if" question forever.

It's clearly a self serving maneuver from the school, but kids can always say no.[/quote]

My son did first semester abroad at another school and it was the most amazing experience so much so that I was disappointed my daughter didn’t have the same option. He developed a strong bond with his abroad group and grew so much in confidence and openness by being abroad and traveling that it actually made his next 3.5 years much better in every aspect. At first we thought it was a bit suboptimal but honestly I think many many kids would benefit by being abroad sooner rather than waiting for Junior year. I might add he wasn’t the most brave or outgoing kid going in. [/quote]

Exactly it all depends on the kids and how you look at it.  
After the semester you get to go one of your top choices.

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