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At the University of Arizona up to 400 students study abroad in the fall or spring and an amazing 1,000 students can study abroad for a summer. These students also have the opportunity to study in over 50 countries around the world.
But even though schools like UA offer great study abroad opportunities the students are still having trouble paying for these foreign trips.
A small price to pay?
Dave Wright, who works in the Office of Study Abroad at UA, says that most study abroad programs cost the equivalent of one semester of in-state tuition. For some schools that can equal about $6,000 to $15,000 for one semester!
The students at UA agree that the financial burden can hinder them from going abroad, but there are sources they have found to help them pay for the cost.
Some of the best financial sources are travel school grants, study abroad scholarships and independent funding from companies.
Get your credit
Another problem that students face is whether or not their credits will transfer back to their home university. The best way to be sure that they transfer is to contact the admissions office once you return.
Here’s the entire article from DailyWildcat.com.
Despite some problems with studying abroad students still believe that it’s worth it to travel to a new country. Students realize that is exposes them to a new way of living and they can also learn to speak a foreign language.
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