study abroad student

Overseas university attendee

A study abroad student is someone enrolled at one university who temporarily attends another institution in a foreign country, typically for a semester or academic year.

The arrangement usually involves credit transfer back to the home institution.

She spent her junior year as a study abroad student in Barcelona.

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semester break · homestay · dorm · passport · immersion · foreign language · culture shock · reverse culture shock · backpack · hostel · orientation · foreign · language · credits · wanderlust · homesick · adventure · bucket list

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geographic origin/enrollment status

study abroad studentresident student

Pupil housed at school

day student

mobility/rootedness

study abroad studentcommuter student

Enrolled but lives off-campus

cultural immersion intent

study abroad studentonline student

Person educated via internet

distance learner

Family

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