Direct Enrollment/Exchange
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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, Costa Rica, Italy, and Ecuador.
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 can write essays more efficiently and am better at organising my own work time. I know more about the ways I learn best, and how far I can (and can't push myself). It was a difficult year in many ways, but ultimately a very rewarding one. "
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills improved significantly during this program. I experienced life on my own in a foreign place with a fascinating culture. The location was the most ideal place, with locals who are always interested in meeting with you. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Temple University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained the confidence to live on my own in a foreign city. "
Olivia R University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"Gained living under a roof with friends. Better understood how to learn productively. And how to make time for the important things."
A student Middlebury College
"I pushed myself academically, harder than Wellesley ever could have done. Socially I didn't have to do much, because work took up all my time. I was quite lonely for a while, but once I found my people I had a couple of wonderful months. It would not have been worth it to me to go for less than the whole year, and I advise al..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt how to be happy and balanced in an academic environment. I learnt about the life outside stress culture."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying outside of an established program meant that I was on my own, more or less. While this was daunting at first, I appreciate how it forced me to step outside of my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile. I loved being a student in London, and felt very connected to the city."
Eloisa C Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile to spend a semester in Scotland, though spending Wellesley tuition for Edinburgh education and lack of personal attention was pretty disappointing. "
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, Patience, Respect, Confidence It was the most significant 6 months of my life."
A student Columbia College, Missouri
"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture, it was very worthwhile."
Alexandra H University of Northern Iowa
"It was awesome meeting and traveling with local and study abroad students. The New Zealand landscape is beautiful, and I am so fortunate that I had time to explore. "
A student Middlebury College
"Intermediate Chinese Language (Started with 2-3 words) Beginner Mongolian Language"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned that it is very difficult to live abroad, even for somebody like myself who has traveled a lot, and is fairly comfortable in new surroundings. It was a very good experience, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of the culture while seeing the most incredible historical sites in one of the most ancient lands. "
Rachel G University of Hartford
"I learned that I love living in a city. I also had an amazing volunteering experience working for a charity that visits homes for the elderly with dementia. "
Elise C Middlebury College
"Living in a country where I didn't speak the language made me more resourceful. I had great academic experiences and that instructors were extremely accessible. "
A student George Washington University
"My abroad semester was my final semester of university. I had very few class requirements so I focused on traveling. I took advantage of being in Europe for an extended amount of time by making frequent trips to other countries. In my final two months, I only had class on Wednesday so I would fly out from Thursday to Tuesday. Ma..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Academic things"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being more open minded and understanding languages and culture beyond western ways. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned that despite coming from different parts of the worlds, you can still have a lot in common with others culturally. It was also great because the city is so safe and it was comforting."
Maria V The University of Texas at Austin
"Study abroad was stressful and difficult, and most definitely worthwhile. I learned life skills like budgeting, traveling, and living on my own. I learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. By taking away everything that I was used to, I learned what I need in order to succeed. I also learned alot about other culture..."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned about myself. I learned to accept myself and feel comfortable being who I am. Meeting new people and sharing life experiences has shaped the way I feel and think about everything. I have become more understanding of people from all walks of life. There is nothing better than to meet a new friend over a nice fika."
Corey T The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained an insight to new cultures and enlightened my desires to travel. It was worth every penny I spent."
Kayla R Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"Learned an immense amount about English literature and gained a deep appreciation for scholarly researach."
Naomi S Brandeis University
"My experience was amazing, because I learned so much about myself and what I want in the future. I became so much more confident, because I was travelling alone and living independently. It felt amazing, and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
A student Columbia College, Missouri
