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
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence in myself and my abilities to take care of myself. I had to learn to be independent in a totally new way, but when I was able to, I experienced an incredible amount of joy and satisfaction. At home it is easy to get from place to place, you just take the car and go and y..."
A student Presbyterian College
"Was fun. Is good."
A student Middlebury College
"I had a fabulous time learning to navigate around New Zealand, fully embracing my outdoorsy side, making new friends, gaining confidence travelling alone. "
A student Middlebury College
"I found a new love and excitement for my major, as well a city I plan to move back to. Beyond worthwhile"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be a better person and to appreciate differences in cultures as opposed to being afraid or skeptical of the nuances"
Adam T Presbyterian College
"I learned that there really is so much more out there. I am not experienced, culturally, and this was a great start. Imnready to travel the world now!"
Elizabeth M University of Hartford
"Living and working in a city. So worthwile. Grad school."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about English culture and how they act on a daily basis. "
Aidan K University of Hartford
"I learned time management, how to be more independent and use my resources."
Tiara F The University of Texas at Austin
"I expected to learn mostly about a foreign culture. While this was true, I learned even more about myself. Immersion in a completely alien environment really lets you see your true colors."
Christopher B Trinity University
"I learned a good deal about how to live on my own and deal with immediate, novel life problems without much support. I also was able to use the different context to better understand my own motivations and goals and what I really wanted from myself."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Wherever you go, no matter how different the culture, hearth and home can be found among friends. Someone out there probably shares your interests."
A student Presbyterian College
"Had to learn to be by myself for long periods of time. Probably not"
A student Middlebury College
"Life changing, learned more about the world than academics."
Miguel F Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
"One of the biggest things I learned from this experience is that I am capable of traveling Europe, I am capable of leaving home for a period of time, I am capable of living on my own (albeit not well, but still I am capable!), and I am capable of making new friends in a different country. If nothing else, this experience was wor..."
A student Marywood University
"While abroad I learned so much about not only the Italian culture, but about myself! It was a life changing experience."
Alexandra R University of Miami
"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
