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 learned about living on my own--especially cooking. I learned that there is so much more out there than what I see in America and there are so many different people and experience left for me to meet. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned what it meant to fail and that I had the ability, will power, and skills to overcome it. I learned that friends can make all the difference but there will always be different types of friends that you'll make and that's okay too."
A student Wellesley College
"It absolutely was worthwhile. Can't really explain, it is something that needs to be experienced. I gave the overall program ten stars because overall, UCL's location and people and reputation made for a really fantastic experience, even though I did not enjoy the frustrating administration or some of my classes. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to embrace and adapt a different lifestyle and different culture; how to be more independent; appreciation for home"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Gained a bunch of social experience just by meeting so many different kinds of people. Definitely became much more self sufficient (its something else being on your own in a different country). Of course gained a bunch of incredible experiences and knowledge opening up my imagination even more. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about myself and the world. I gained independence and confidence in myself. Along with many a life lessons. It was absolutely worthwhile!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about Human Rights in ways that I wouldn't think of. It was certainly worth while. "
Emily I Berea College
"Think positive and your experience will be positive."
Chloe C The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a sense of independence and a huge sense of confidence in terms of exploring the world and making new friends on my own. This experience gave me a greater sense of what I want out of life - a greater balance between work and leisure. "
Hannah C Brandeis University
"I have no idea how I can put this in one box like this. I grew from immense and frequent reflection, and learned how much I love my friends and other people. This was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done."
HQWat The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about myself, including the fact that I was actually able to do it. I went in super nervous because I did not go with any friends and I did not speak the language, but I was able to survive and really enjoy spending a whole semester away from my home school (and the US in general). It was definitely worthwhile- I..."
A student Gannon University
"I learned that many overseas schools are run very differently than US schools and it is easier to meet local when you live in a local area, not on or near campus"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was totally worth it! I learned about the resilience of the older generation, and how determined this small country is to become a world power. Students are pushed hard by their parents to be the best, so everything is competitive; from beauty and getting hired to speed walking and grabbing a seat on the subway. "
melissa.davis.10004694 The University of Texas at Austin
"The best part was going to the neighboring countries. I went to Japan 3 times and China once. If I could do it again, I'd much rather go to Japan."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be more self-sufficient, and how to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. It was certainly worthwhile. "
Laura H Middlebury College
"Living abroad taught me how to be more self-sufficient as I didn't have the opportunity to talk to my friends and family back home that much. It was awesome getting to learn about a new culture and meet people from all over the world."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile in cultural understanding, but not as worthwhile as a semester at home in terms of developing degree-oriented knowledge."
Benjamin P The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about being by myself. It was very worthwhile and that one semester was just enough for me. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that there is a huge world out there worth exploring, and many people in it with interesting stories."
jackiefarley Regent's American College London
"I gained a better understanding of differing world views, both from Hong Kong students and other international students, as well as a greater appreciation for my home and what I have there."
A student Presbyterian College
"I learned a lot about being on my own and independent, a lot about other cultures and customs, and a lot about myself. Clearly, it was worthwhile."
Reagan B The University of Texas at Austin
"It is possible for me to live in another country!"
A student Fordham University
"Overall I learned to be independent and street smart. I really enjoyed the cultural diversity, music, and performances that London has to offer. I loved walking a lot in the city and the convenience of public transportation. There are so many new places to discover that you would never get bored! I would totally do it again!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was absolutely worthwhile. Living in another country gives you a completely unique perspective on life and the world. It was so good to get away from campus for a semester and be reminded that the world is so much bigger than one small college campus. I had the opportunity to see so much fantastic theatre and to make some inc..."
Leah A Reed College
"I learned more about my own culture, how to be more independent, how to be more open-minded. It was definitely worth it."
Amanda C Trinity University
