The best time to study abroad depends on the student. With our Appalachian Faculty-Led Programs, students can study abroad as early as their Freshman year. Once you have completed at least two successful semesters at Appalachian, you are eligible to participate in our semester or year study abroad and exchange programs. Studying abroad during your senior year is an option; however, note that academic calendars abroad do not always coincide which ours and could create conflicts for you if you want to walk in graduation.
When reading program descriptions, pay careful attention to the calendar of the foreign institution. If you plan to study abroad for only one semester, make sure that the semester at your foreign institution does not overlap with your next semester at Appalachian State. Another thing to consider is what courses you need to obtain for your degree and whether or not these courses are sequenced. If you start a sequenced set of courses at Appalachian you will have to delay your study abroad until you have the sequence completed.
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Education Abroad FAQ