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Direct Enrollment/Exchange

Direct Enrollment/Exchange is a program provider offering 1872 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.

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Past Review Cork Is Where The Craic Is! University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained confidence, a more global perspective, and it even helped spur thoughts for my future studies in graduate school."

University of Maine - Orono
Past Review Restaurant Experiences Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned how to make some italian dishes and desserts. "

Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Past Review The Good The Bad And The Ugly Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"It was worthwhile to know I could live through such a rough expierence"

Sant'Anna Institute
Past Review Studying Abroad Is An Experience, Not An Education. Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned how to experience architecture. There is an inexplainable internal knowledge an architecture student gains through experience and admiration. The architecture available in Europe has history that architecture in the US cannot offer. "

Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Past Review I Finally Feel Like I Know Who I Am. Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I finally learned to be independent. "

Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Past Review Insanely Rigorous But So Rewarding! Hertford College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Besides the incredible academic experience, Oxford gave me the opportunity to travel throughout Europe during our two six-week long breaks."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best 4 Months Of My Life! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much during my time in Rome. I learned how to be independent, how to immerse myself in another culture, and how to try new things. "

University of Maryland - College Park
Past Review An Amazing Experience Where I Was Exposed To A New Culture American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

"I learned much from working in the Admissions' Office. I improved my marketing skills. Outside of work, I gained confidence in traveling on my own."

Eastern Illinois University
Past Review Life Changing King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself, other people, and other cultures. My view of the world expanded and increased as a result of my studying abroad. The friends and memories you make while abroad will last a lifetime. You will develop a love and appreciation for traveling and will become more confident in doing so on your won. Get i..."

Marywood University
Past Review Four Months Went By Too Fast! The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to open my mind to new and scary things and embrace the world around me. I had to make myself uncomfortable in order to truly experience studying abroad for all its worth and it was definitely worth it. I can also use a map now!"

University of Miami
Past Review Good Experience University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to manage my time and the amount of outside work that I needed to complete in order to preform well in my classes. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Best Four Months Of My Life Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I learned to embrace new challenges and try to go into a new culture with an open mind. Everything about this trip was worthwhile. "

Quinnipiac University
Past Review Incredible Universidad de Pompeu Fabra (UPF): Barcelona - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a better sense of what I want to do with my career. It was completely worthwhile."

Wellesley College
Past Review Dublin Challenging And Rewarding Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My personal experience going abroad was very worthwhile. However, it was different than the common experience. I spent a lot of time ALONE which was my initial intention. I really wanted to learn a lot about myself."

Wellesley College
Past Review It Was A Wonderful Learning Experience That Changed My Life. London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a huge knowledge of my craft and lasting friends, it was absolutely worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
Past Review The Lightest And Happiest Months Of My Life (Complete With Haggis). University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I had the most amazing time, learned to rely and trust myself, met people who were happy and made me happy, and felt free for the first time in a long time. "

Wellesley College
Past Review A Change In Environment Allowed For A Change In Me! St Mary's University: Twickenham, Greater London - Study Abroad + Internship, Semester or Full Academic Year

"I gained experience about living on my own and being independent. I learned that I am stronger than I thought and I am capable of living in another country and able to make friends and travel. I am more confident in who I am more because I was able to experience a new culture and new things and really figure out who I am. I am s..."

Marywood University
Past Review Prepare For Learning Experience Of A Lifetime Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"My life completely changed due to my experience abroad. Once I graduated college, I permanently moved out of my home town, which I would not have done had I not studied abroad. I actually just finished my certification to teach English so that I can move back overseas in a few short months. Through my experience abroad, I learne..."

Lebanon Valley College
Past Review School Was My Excuse To Get To London, The People Made It Worth The Trip University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I spent more time with international students than with locals; it was a fantastic opportunity to interact with multiple world perspectives simultaneously. Also, it was a lot of fun learning London alongside others who were equally new to the city."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review The Highlight Of My College Carer. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences: Darmstadt - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Travel experience, interesting/ diverse friends, a new perspective, and great memories. It was definitely worthwhile."

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Past Review The Best Time Of My Life In All My Years Of Life! University of Roehampton: London - International Summer School

"I learned how to make friends quick, to be okay with being uncomfortable. This grew me up a lot."

Arizona State University
Past Review Awesome Experience To Never Forget! Escuela Montalbán Granada: Spanish Language Courses

"It was GREAT! Granada is a beautiful city with a lot of activities! The school also organise every day activities which is really nice to explore the city. "

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Past Review Not A Day Goes By That I Don't Think Of This Experience Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

"I gained self confidence, independence, and a love for travel. "

University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass