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
"I am most proud of having developed a thesis topic while I was abroad. The professors at IES were not only helpful in guiding their course material towards my interests, but they also pointed me in the directions of resources I would not have found on my own."
Aida P Brown University
"It was amazing. Being abroad gave me such a newfound sense of confidence and independence. Living in a giant city like London by myself was well worth it and traveling solo throughout my time really enriched my experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much outside the classroom this semester. From local people to government officials, engaging with individual people on regional issues showed me the importance of learning without books. "
A student Williams College
"Best experience of my life!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"This was a great experience, to learn about a unique mix of cultures in an incredible city. I am much more aware of global cultures as well as political issues. The food, the people and the atmosphere were all wonderful."
A student University of Portland
"Choosing to study abroad in London is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was a direct-enrollment student at University College London (UCL) through IES. Direct-enrollment is different from most study abroad opportunities, as you are treated like a home student at your host university. It was great to partake in studies ..."
Amber M Loyola University Chicago
"Travelling for learning is great! But for myself, I've learned that travelling for fun is more relaxing. Still a great self-exploration experience."
azuma35 The University of Texas at Austin
"London itself was very stimulating and enjoyable. The program was just alright."
A student Wellesley College
"Played a lot of free jazz and wrote some music. Worthwhile? Yes."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"So worthwhile - best semester of my life. The people became some of my best friends and the country is indescribable. "
AnneElizabeth U The University of Texas at Austin
"During my time abroad I made friends from all over the world and was able to experience a different culture than what I've always been accustomed to. Learning in an amazing and beautiful environment was entirely worth it, and I recommend anyone who is able to go to branch out and explore what Australia has to offer. "
harrison.kidd The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about Southeast Asia and its interaction with China, as well as an extensive learning of China."
A student University of Virginia
"was very worthwhile learned to live completely independently and how to interact with people of completely different cultural backgrounds, I also gained many friends. it was very worthwhile "
Leah L The University of Texas at Austin
"learned how to be independent in a foreign place (more so than at UT) I also learned how to adapt to a new environment and carve out a niche for myself."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot through different classes I wouldn't take at Middlebury, such as screenwriting in adaptation. I also learned a lot about myself, what kind of person I am becoming, what I want out of a school or town. I also learned more about myself in terms of how I adapt to Middlebury and how as an institution it has given me ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel and meet new people as well as how big the world really is and how much there is outside of my country. Also my spanish improved tremendously when I was in Spain, and I want to continue to improve my language skills"
Luke S Presbyterian College
"If I had to do it all over again, I might pick a place with sunnier, warmer weather where I could do outdoors things all the time and there was a bit more cultural difference. If you don't really wish for rich culture, want to live in a small town, and don't mind constant rain, go to Dunedin! "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained knowledge, perspective and friendships that have helped to shape my views on the world, who I am as a person and to realize what's important to me. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Communication is so important with confidence being key. I learned so much about international relations (but it may just be a drop in the bucket) and people know so much about America from history to even the "hottest" shows and music. Also, people from other countries may indeed know about and like American football! Since I t..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned immensely about living and learning independently. The city of London is culturally rich, very enjoyable. Goldsmith's Visual Cultures and Media/Communications Departments had extremely thought provoking and fun classes. "
Elizabeth C Wellesley College
"It's not where you are. It's who you're with. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was absolutely worth while. I recommend students going to an english speaking country to stray away from external programs as much as possible. They are more costly and don't allow for as authentic of an experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, appreciation for natural beauty"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I increased my traveling abilities and my ability to dive into and thrive in a different culture."
Bayliegh B Middlebury College
"I learned to take better care of myself and not call my parents every time something goes wrong. I learned to enjoy the freedom and that sometimes eating veggies is good for you. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
