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• Avoid programs in popular urban destinations and opt for those that might be a short train ride away from the city center. For example, if you’re thinking of studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland - consider Limerick or Galway instead. You will likely save a lot of money, and chances are you'll have a much more immersive experience.
   
• Consider studying abroad on an exchange program! Many of our exchange programs allow you to pay the cost of in-state tuition, even if you’re an out-of-state student!
   
• Pick a non-traditional location like Uruguay or Thailand. Many of our partners have wonderful programs in destinations you may have never considered. By choosing one of these programs you are giving yourself a scholarship to study abroad ✈️ !!
   
• Choose an academic year or calendar year - longer programs are the most cost-effective way to study abroad.
   
• Get started by using our guide to Pay 'In-State' or Less to Study Abroad!

• Check out our resource with recommended programs for GURs. If you need a refresher on what GURs you must take for your degree at WWU, take a look at your Degree Works or information from the University Catalog.

• Our GUR Major Advising Page is a great place for you to start to research study abroad opportunities!
   
• Remember, you can’t study abroad in your first quarter at WWU unless you are participating in the Honors College program in Greece.

• Check out our guide for transfer students.

Some study abroad destinations require extensive visa applications, in-person consular appointments, background checks, medical exams, or other documentation before departure. Visa-Light programs typically have fewer pre-departure immigration requirements for students that are US citizens.

A Visa-Light program may be a good fit if you:

• Don't have much time to get your visa or want less paperwork
• Prefer to avoid consular appointments or travel to apply for your visa
• Want a simpler path to studying abroad

Check out our guide to Visa Light Study Abroad Programs if this applies to you!! 

If you can only go abroad for one quarter, we have a variety of study abroad and internship options for you to consider. You can search for them in the EdAbroad Portal by selecting the term you want to go abroad. Keep in mind that most of the world uses the semester system, which allows you to earn more credits and spend more time abroad. These programs can be more cost-effective, but it takes planning.

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Many programs have internship opportunities built into the study abroad experience. You may be able to intern or volunteer weekly or at the end of the program, depending on the program. If this is important to you, prioritize programs that have an internship or service learning (community engagement) as an option. 

If you're interested in making your internship the central aspect of your study abroad experience, check out our guide.