Direct Enrollment/Exchange
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange is a program provider offering 1869 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Graduate Program, High School, Research, Online Program, TEFL Courses, and Adventure Travel abroad programs in 121 countries such as Spain, International Summer Schools, Turkey, and Slovakia.
Below you will find a directory of foreign universities and reviews from students who participated in an exchange, or in direct enrollment.
In a Direct Enrollment program, students have the option of applying directly to the university they wish to attend abroad. Students can go for either one or two semesters and apply using that university's application process listed for international students. Sometimes these students are called Visiting Students, Guest Students or Free Movers. At the foreign university, they will be supported by the university's office of international students, housed with other international students and have the opportunity not only to immerse in a foreign culture, but to do so with students from all over the world.
In an Exchange, you attend a foreign university and a foreign student attends your home university, a student swap for a semester or year. Your university will handle the details of the exchange, you just need to find the ideal foreign university. Hopefully the listings and reviews below can help you down that path. You will need to contact your university's study abroad department or your academic advisor for details on the exchange because the number of valid/active exchange partners may be very limited.
Study Abroad with Direct Enrollment/Exchange
" The program greatly expanded my knowledge on the region and all the issues that are happening there, how governments, people, organizations, etc. are going about fixing them. My language skills have improved incredibly as we were taking intensive courses and practicing what we were learning almost everyday. It has opened m..."
Matt C Pitzer College
"It was a worthwhile experience"
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to experience many different cultures all in one place."
A student Wellesley College
"Regarding the above question, if I would choose the same program: While I did not enjoy this program and felt fiercely opposed to this country's policies, I am not sure that I would choose a different program. While perhaps another program would have been less devastating, it would have been so because I wouldn't have been so ex..."
A student Middlebury College
"So much, not only to appreciate another culture but the people. Japan has so much tradition, kindness, respect and intelligence it makes me yearn to know more and more. This experience is more than worthwhile. "
Gabriel L Columbia College, Missouri
"I made a ton of new friends that I hope to stay in touch with as well as see in the future. It was definitely worthwhile."
Drew F Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the Galapagos Islands and the importance of conservation. It was definitely one of the best experiences of my life and I would recommend it to anyone."
A student Wellesley College
"I was very fortunate that I had the chance to be immersed in the Turkish culture and language for 5 months in one of the most spectacular cities in the world so that I could learn more about my Turkish heritage. I was also lucky enough to meet a wonderful group of students while abroad, which included Americans, International st..."
Ismet U Wellesley College
"I think that being abroad reminded me that I live in a very intense bubble that thrives from students overcommitting and thinly stretching themselves to accommodate others. Abroad life helped me to take a step back to see all the different works at play and evaluate what things that I do within my everyday life at my home univer..."
A student Middlebury College
"I'm not sure"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a considerable amount about the culture and political aspects of not only the United Kingdom, but also the entirety of the European Union. The significant academic knowledge I accumulated was but eclipsed by the genuine friendships I acquired and maintain to this day. The only regret I have regarding this program is ..."
A student Washington College
"Made a myriad of international friends whom I will never forget. You will make so many memories and learn a lot about yourself. Also it's the safest place I've ever lived in, which makes traveling all around very convenient and enjoyable. Just don't forget to engage in the local culture as well and, if you are studying Chinese, ..."
A student University of Connecticut
"I think it was entirely worthwhile and experiencing life abroad for a year instead of just one semester was much more valuable. I felt that I was truly living in the city and culture and got a better experience of immersion. Getting the chance to be abroad, travel and experience different cultures at this age is also something..."
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely"
Eloise W Whitman College
"I learned that cultural dynamics often vary. What is taboo or sensitive to say in the US may not be the same in the UK. People are generally friendly wherever you go. Schools like SOAS are gems for diversity and cultural exchange."
Victoria Y Wellesley College
"While it may sound cliche, I did learn a lot about myself while abroad. From what is the most conducive learning environment for me to what my political views on certain issues really are, its hard to list out just how much I learned while abroad."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be truly independent, how to meet new people who are completely different from myself and open up to them and how to view people and customs with an open mind. It was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I became more independent and confident in myself."
A student Bentley University
"It's difficult to condense everything from my year abroad. I certainly learned a lot about myself and my capacity to deal with ambiguous situations or seek help from others. I did learning in the classroom, but much of the application happens outside of the classroom and both pieces were important. My study abroad experience sha..."
Katie P University of Florida
"I gained a great deal of perspective, because I was around students and others, none of whom were from anywhere near my home. I learned of different ways of life, I had never known existed beforehand."
A student University of Tulsa
"The academic experience at Oxford is amazing. It is definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I enjoyed it immensely and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was difficult moving to a new place with little of the language and no one I knew! Though it took quite a while to settle in, I'm really grateful for the time I spent in Paris. Traveling around Europe was also life changing, very worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed meeting other study abroad students from other schools and connecting with them, as well as having the ability to travel so easily. Experiencing a completely different education system was also very interesting, and I realized that I definitely prefer the American system. I'm really glad I studied abroad, but if I had ..."
A student Wellesley College
"All in all, my experience was very worthwhile. I had a great time, met wonderful people, and my Spanish really improved. I love Chile. But, my time was not without difficulties. The students in my university were striking for education reform for about 2 months, at the end of the semester. Classes were cancelled. It was stressfu..."
Grace K University of Maine - Orono
