GoAbroad Competitors

A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. CIEE operates 67 study centers in 45 countries that support more than 286 study abroad programs for 10,000-plus students from 340 U.S. colleges and universities annually. In 2015, CIEE launched its innovative Open Campus model – an affordable, flexible academic programming option that allows students to design their ideal international experience in multiple locations during one semester – at CIEE Global Institutes in Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome. As the largest sponsor for U.S. Department of State J-1 Visa programs, CIEE also helps nearly 35,000 international students participate in U.S.-based exchange programs each year. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty training, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students.

Semester at Sea is a shipboard, globally comparative education abroad opportunity. Since 1963, more than 63,000 individuals from 1,700 institutions, have traveled to more than 60 countries on Semester at Sea and its predecessor programs. Semester at Sea is a 501c3 non-profit based in Fort Collins, Colorado in conjunction with Colorado State University. Colorado State University has been the academic partner for Semester at Sea since June 1, 2016. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant institution, CSU combines intellectual classroom pursuits with hands-on experience in the field and laboratory— similar in approach to the Semester at Sea global comparative experiential learning model. As the recipient of the 2013 Senator Paul Simon National Award for Outstanding Campus Internationalization, its significant role in the founding of the Peace Corps, and its emphasis on the importance of diversity and global education, CSU is a natural partner for the SAS program. One-of-a-Kind Shipboard Campus Courses: Semester at Sea offers up to 75 courses. Field Classes: Every course includes one in-country educational field class for experiential learning. Field classes promote engagement to further learning and discovery in each country. Academic Program: Semester at Sea’s rigorous academic program integrates coursework from more than 20 disciplines. Courses: • Courses are open to all majors • 20-25 disciplines of study • 75+ course offerings • Field classes • Courses are accredited by CSU and are fully transferable. Financial Aid: ISE awards up to 4 million of financial aid and scholarships each year. Voyages: • 10-15 Countries • 4 Continents • 100-110 Days long • 12-15 transferable credits • Off the beaten path destinations • Hands-on and experiential learning • Varying cultures and economies www.semesteratsea.org

AIFS Abroad provides award winning study abroad, international internship, Study + Internship, Study + Travel, and customized-faculty-led programs in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Programs include credit and non-credit bearing opportunities to students from over 400 U.S. partner colleges and universities as well as direct enroll students from the U.S. and abroad. All programs are designed to include tuition, housing, on the ground support, social and cultural activities, insurance, and emergency services. All participants receive pre- and post-departure support such as access to the CliftonStrengths Assessment, an integrated career readiness personal development tool, and access to our robust alumni network and resources.