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[quote=Anonymous]I studied abroad in Ireland, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. When the time comes, I'll also encourage my kid to study abroad. Things that I considered:

- I paid my own way through college, so cost was a factor. I found a program that was comparable to regular tuition. My school also had direct transfer programs, where tuition was exactly the same. Many schools have programs like that, and they are good to consider. 
- I chose my program because, while I was going to an English speaking country, I didn't want to spend all my time with other Americans from my home school. So I chose a program where I would live with Irish students, and have a more culturally immersive experience. 
- I also chose my program because all of the credits would transfer - I did take 'easier'/Gen. Ed. classes, but I still tried hard, and did well. I was also a Lit/History major, so not hard to take relevant, interesting classes. 
- Travel to other countries was so easy and cheap! I remember getting RyanAir tickets for, like, $25 to Prague for a weekend. Studying abroad is about so much more than the study (though the study part is important). [/quote]

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