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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, Venezuela, The United Kingdom, and Ireland.

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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December 16, 2025
06/07/2022 A Global Year London School of Economics (LSE): London - General Course, Year-Long Study Abroad Programme

"I learned how to truly manage my own responsibilities and I traveled solo for the first time. Completely worth it."

Wellesley College
06/07/2022 Studying At Snu: Korea Through The Eyes Of A Korean American Seoul National University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Going from a space where I'm inherently viewed as 'other' to one where I look and am treated no different from your standard Korean citizen was such a mind-boggling experience. On the one hand, my ethnic background allows me to uniquely access Korean culture and be supported through my time here in ways I am almost positive othe..."

Wellesley College
06/07/2022 Fantastic Cultural Immersion Experience Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of cultural insight from being in Korea. It was totally worthwhile."

Wellesley College
06/06/2022 Amazing Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"So worthwhile. "

Wellesley College
06/05/2022 The Answer Is: Unforgettable Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Knowledge of the language, people, culture, history, places within Korea, tested a lot of delicious food, and so much more. Yes, it was worthwhile."

Wellesley College
06/04/2022 A Great Time University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Exposure to a different education system, meeting people from all over the world. It was definitely worthwhile--it expanded my world view and allowed me to travel for the first time in my life"

Wellesley College
06/04/2022 Lovely Year In England University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was very interesting to learn the different academic system in the UK. I made some close friends both in the program and in the university. I also came to know many things about myself which I had not noticed before. "

Wellesley College
06/03/2022 Ireland Is Lovely Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes… I learned about Ireland and had lots of time to meditate on Ireland"

Wellesley College
06/02/2022 University Of Bristol University of Bristol: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Overall my time at UoB was a worthwhile experience. The city is beautiful, possessing both culinary and cultural diversity (although the city and school are still both predominately white). Overall, the students and city residents were very kind and welcoming. It was also very nice to step away from Wellesley for a semester. In ..."

Wellesley College
06/02/2022 Growing Pains And Love Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Amsterdam - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned different perspectives of quality of life in The Netherlands, the language. It was very worthwhile as I am now considering doing my Masters in The Netherlands and potentially working in the E.U."

Wellesley College
06/01/2022 Life Changing University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I learned how to live independently and overcome obstacles that come with it. I grew to understand myself more by living in a different culture, no matter how similar it looks on the surface. It was academically challenging and I felt lost at times, however I relied on my new friends and was always able to push through it. "

Wellesley College
06/01/2022 Best Time Of My Life University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned to be more mature and independent as there was a lot to figure out as I lived abroad. It was totally worth it!"

Wellesley College
05/22/2022 Confront Difference While Living By The Sea American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Perspective, cultural competence, empathy and some mad defensive skills on the soccer field. "

Davidson College
05/07/2022 Home Away From Home Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I absolutely fell in love with Sorrento and everything it had to offer. Coming for the spring semester allowed me to create real friendships with locals because there were no tourists and I could travel on the weekends without missing anything. As it got hotter and classes ended it was the best time and leaving after the semeste..."

Ohio State University - Columbus
05/05/2022 Worst Study Abroad Ever Accademia dell'Arte: Arezzo - Performing Arts in Tuscany

"This was not worthwhile. "

Boston University
05/03/2022 A Slow Start That Led To A Rewarding Overall Experience Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I enjoyed living in a different country and seeing how different it was from what I was used to. It showed me the pros and cons of different government/systems."

Wellesley College
04/24/2022 Learning New Dimensions Of Italian People. Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

"I learned about how italians aren't all like how i had previously seen them, I also learned about myself that I need my own food autonomy and that I prefer to solo travel. It was worthwhile. "

St. Lawrence University
04/02/2022 Abroad In London SOAS, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I best part of my experience abroad was the people I got to meet and learn from. "

Wellesley College
03/31/2022 Experiencing City University Life King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I really enjoyed being in London, and in a city in general. It taught me a lot about independence and was a nice break from Wellesley. "

Wellesley College
03/29/2022 Absolutely Unforgettable University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained a lot of academic research experience, friends, and generally speaking, incredible memories. "

Wellesley College
03/29/2022 Chaotic London Busy Adventure King's College London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot. I took a really interesting course on AI, Culture, and Society that is not yet offered at Wellesley so that felt worth it. I learned to manage urgent priorities better. I got to spend time outside of traditional study spaces. "

Wellesley College