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At CIEE, we offer a variety of college study abroad programs covering semester, summer, and January terms. In addition to studying internationally, we provide internships abroad where students gain professional skills and experience in real-world work environments. Learn more about our comprehensive college study abroad programs and international internships below.

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Summer Study Programs

Summer study abroad programs are open! Start planning your next adventure today. 

Fall Study Programs

Kick off the school year by studying or interning abroad during the Fall semester.

Intern Abroad

Dive into an international internship (in-person, virtual, for-credit - your choice!).

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CIEE provides study abroad programs in some of the world's top locations, from Spain and Italy to South Korea and Australia . With 150+ programs in over 30 countries, your dream study abroad destination is just a few clicks away!

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Study abroad in Spain with CIEE on one of our top study programs in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Alcalá de Henares, or Palma de Mallorca.

South Korea

Study abroad in South Korea with CIEE in Seoul and put your Korean lanuage skills to the test, all while learning more about Korean culture.

Study abroad in Italy with CIEE in Rome, Florence, or Milan where you can explore Italian culture, language, fashion, cuisine, and more.

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High-Quality Study Abroad Programs

For more than 75 years, CIEE has set the standard for study abroad programs.

Academics:  Our rigorous academic programs extend outside the classroom walls, offering you the experience and skills you need to succeed in your college career and beyond.

Cultural Immersion:  We offer you the life-changing opportunity to travel abroad and live like a local, rounding out your experience with exciting cultural excursions and activities.

Student Support:  Our resident directors and staff, highly trained support teams, and health & safety specialists are with you at every step of your journey.

$8+ Million in Scholarships and Grants

CIEE is committed to helping every student – regardless of socioeconomic background or academic major – access a transformative study abroad experience. If you’re looking to travel abroad, but are worried about covering the costs, CIEE offers a variety of study abroad scholarships & grants for students with demonstrated financial need and proven academic merit.

CIEE maintains many partnerships  to help students grow academically, professionally, and personally through study abroad. 

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Flexibility To Design Your Own Program

With  CIEE's Open Campus Block Program , you can design your very own study abroad program to include up to three different locations. Feel free to build your own program using our custom study abroad tool, spin the globe , or take a look at experiences around some of our most popular open campus combinations!

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Health & Safety

Living abroad means a new environment and lifestyle - two things that can affect your  health and safety . With planning and awareness, living abroad can be a very healthy, safe, and rewarding experience for you.

CIEE has partnered with experts in producing resources that address health concerns for students who are thinking about studying abroad. As a founding member of the Interassociational Advisory Committee on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad, we are committed to the operation of safe and secure study experiences.

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Questions About College Study Abroad

Put simply, study abroad is when a student pursues their academic goals in a foreign country. By studying abroad, students learn more about different cultures, languages, people, and more, transforming their global perspective and cultural understanding. 

Read more: What is Study Abroad? Everything You Need to Know!

Studying abroad can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, but in general, the cost to study abroad can range anywhere from $3,650 for January programs to $19,968 or more for semester programs . The cost of studying abroad varies depending on several factors, including:

• Program type
• Length of study

While the cost of study abroad programs for college students is constantly changing, CIEE program fees typically include all essentials outside of airfare and meals. This typically includes tuition, housing, pre-departure advising, orientation, on-side staff and 24/7 emergency support, cultural activities, and travel protection. Read more: Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants

While the length of your study abroad program varies based on your study abroad program provider, CIEE offers four different study abroad program durations:

• Semester Programs:  Fall or spring semester study abroad programs typically last 15-17 weeks.
• Summer Programs :  A single summer session lasts four weeks, but students can choose to enroll in one, two, or three consecutive sessions for a full summer abroad.
• January Programs :  January study abroad programs are typically between two and three weeks long.
• Open Campus Block Programs :  Open Campus Block programs allow students to design their own custom study abroad programs that last for six, 12, or up to 18 consecutive weeks.

Yes! Students who study with CIEE can earn college credit abroad for specific courses they take. We recommend that students check with their campus study abroad office prior to leaving for their program to ensure that course credits can be counted. 

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Yes, CIEE study abroad is a legit study abroad organization that was founded in 1947 with the mission of promoting international education and exchange. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, CIEE aims to humanize international relations and foster peace through international educational programs that promote intercultural understanding.

Check out our full list of study abroad programs!

If you’re wondering how to study abroad in college , follow these simple steps:

• Search our study abroad programs and find one that you love!
• Ensure program dates, expenses, financial aid, courses, etc. fit into your goals
• Connect with your campus study abroad office
• Start your application

Read more: How Does Studying Abroad Work?

There are countless benefits of studying abroad in college, from getting out of your comfort zone by connecting with new cultures and languages, to making new friends and gaining a new perspective on the world. Not to mention if you complete an internship abroad , you’ll boost your resume with real-world international work experience. Read more: Benefits of Study Abroad

CIEE Study Abroad Reviews

"I absolutely loved the program - classes were structured well and the professors are amazing. CIEE is very supportive and also efficient with housing."

Ella S. | Spring 2022 | Seville, Spain

"CIEE Study Abroad is an incredible program providing the students to experience different culture and appreciate the opportunities to widely open their eyes."

Linda L. | Spring 2022 | Dublin, Ireland

"The classes were super personalized and my professors recommended so many things in Prague as well as took us on a variety of field trips that made Prague feel more like home."

Brynn C. | Spring 2022 | Prague, Czech Republic

"They genuinely care about every student and did everything they could to ensure the students enjoyed their time abroad."

Noel S. | Summer 2022 | Copenhagen, Denmark

"It was an amazing experience. I felt truly immersed in the culture and environment of my host country. I also made friendshops that will last a lifetime."

Emma S. | Summer 2022 | Monteverde, Costa Rica

CIEE School of Record: Tulane University

Tulane University serves as CIEE's School of Record for all CIEE Study College Abroad programs. Tulane University is one of the nation’s premier research universities with highly respected academic programs in many of the fastest-growing academic areas of interest for international study, including architecture, engineering, technology, public health, business, liberal arts, and world languages.

The university is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as by leading academic organizations in the areas of engineering, architecture, public health, and business.

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Rustic pathways leads immersive and authentic student travel programs for middle school, high school, gap year and college-aged students..

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Featured summer travel programs, italy: northern italy adventure $3,395 plus airfare 8 days ages 14-18, costa rica: pura vida service $2,495 plus airfare 8 days ages 14-18, costa rica: surf and service $3,495 plus airfare 8 days ages 14-18, costa rica: turtle conservation $2,895 plus airfare 8 days ages 14-17, costa rica: young explorers: pura vida $3,295 plus airfare 8 days ages 12-13, dominican republic: island living $2,595 plus airfare 8 days ages 13-16, dominican republic: marine life and coastal restoration $5,595 plus airfare 16 days ages 15-18, fiji: sun, sand, and island service $3,995 plus airfare 16 days ages 14-18, greece: island turtles $3,495 plus airfare 10 days ages 14-18, italy & greece: cultural immersion and turtles $6,890 plus airfare 16 days ages 14-18, japan: tokyo fusion $3,295 plus airfare 8 days ages 14-18, japan & korea: tokyo to seoul $6,290 plus airfare 15 days ages 14-18, peru: andes to amazon $5,895 plus airfare 15 days ages 14-18, peru: sacred valley service $4,195 plus airfare 12 days ages 14-18, thailand: come with nothing $6,245 plus airfare 23 days ages 15-18, thailand: thai elephant conservation project $2,995 plus airfare 9 days ages 14-18, thailand: thailand adventurer $4,495 plus airfare 12 days ages 14-18, south korea: seoul searching $2,995 plus airfare 8 days ages 14-18, usa-alaska: off the map $5,995 plus airfare 13 days ages 14-18, usa-hawaii: hawaii aloha service $5,995 plus airfare 12 days ages 14-18, what student travellers are searching for.

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Student Travel Programs in Asia

Student Travel Programs in Asia travel to Japan and Korea in 2024. From kimchi and k-pop to sundae and sushi to Hongdae and Roppongi, our students, travelers and aspiring linguists will have many cultural and culinary options. Our programs in Japan and Korea line up so you can do both student travel programs in Asia this summer.

Student Travel Programs in the Americas

Student travel programs in the Americas visit Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

In Costa Rica, get to know the Tico people, work on ecoservice, save turtles at conservation projects, volunteer in the community and find out why Costa Rica is a surfer’s paradise. On other student travel programs in the Americas , you can spend your time helping communities in the Dominican Republic, assisting local volunteers with mangrove restoration, and preserving the beach.

In Peru on student travel programs in the Americas land in the heart of the Sacred Valley, play soccer with friends, learn traditional dances from local children, and practice your Spanish as you immerse yourself in Andean life with members of the community.

Student Travel Programs in Europe

Student travel programs in Europe in 2024 center around Italy and Greece. These countries are known for their food, art, history and culture, so expect not only pasta, pizza, souvlaki, stifado, museums and mezze but also the deep cultural immersion, local partnerships and animal service experience that Rustic Pathways is known for.

With so many student travel programs in Europe to choose from, it can be quite difficult to decide what to choose. At core, it is up to each student to know their goals (make more friends, engage in meaningful service, have fun, connect with local people, etc.) and the budget that they are willing to allocate towards various student travel programs in Europe.

Student Travel Programs in the South Pacific

Join us on student travel programs in the South Pacific to discover magnificent beaches, countryside, and rainforest. The South Pacific welcomes young explorers and seasoned travelers alike.

Enjoy meaningful community service projects at a wildlife rehabilitation center and local elementary school where you’ll interact with Aussie students. Enjoy the laidback pace of Fiji where the relaxing island life and lounging in the sun will help you share laughs with your fellow Rustic Pathways travelers. Our student travel programs in the South Pacific have something for everyone.

Student Programs in Thailand

Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles, and it will welcome and captivate you. The Thai people are friendly and enjoy sharing their Buddhist culture, spicy food, and love of laughter. Our student programs in Thailand are perfect for you no matter if you are looking to care for elephants, spike your adrenaline with adventure travel, sightsee, connect with elders in rural villages, or do it all.

Thailand is the hub of Rustic’s Southeast Asia operations with programs on offer since 1999. Rustic Pathways offers student programs in Thailand that center on community service, animal conservation, outdoor adventure and immersive culture.

Student Programs in the United States

Our student programs in the United States highlight the capital, Washington, D.C.; one of the country’s most incredible natural wonders, The Grand Canyon; the home of Jazz, New Orleans; home to the last frontier, Alaska; and home to volcanic beaches, Hawaii.

If you’re not from the U.S. you can join our student programs in the United States , and we hope you gain perspective on the country. If you are an American on our student programs in the United States, we hope you can see your home with new eyes.

How to Choose A Summer Travel Program For High School Students

The task of selecting a Rustic Pathways student travel program is not an easy one but, fear not! The secret to choosing a program is understanding what you’re looking for and finding the programs that best fit your interests.

THREE QUESTIONS TO FIND THE BEST STUDENT TRAVEL PROGRAMS:

Where do i want to travel.

Is there a specific country or region that calls your name? Do you want to travel to a Spanish-speaking country? Would you rather be at the beach, in the rainforest, or on the mountains?

Think about whether or not you want to travel far away from home or go somewhere closer for this summer. Then, search through the country section to see what programs are offered in the region of your interest.

What do I want to experience?

What do you want to see, learn, or do on your trip abroad? Do you want to complete a service project, make new friends, learn a new skill, or go on a wild adventure?

Most of our programs offer a variety of learning activities, but some programs are more specific than others, and may be a better fit for you. Find the trips, tours and programs that best fit your personality.

What interests me?

What kind of service will I enjoy? Consider whether you want to work with other people, with animals, or with nature. Would you rather run a summer camp for youth, help build a home for a deserving local, or get your hands dirty on a reforestation project?

Our courses and programs are centered around specific types of service projects, so spend some time to think about what you would enjoy working on and where your skill sets lie!

Letter from our Director of Admissions

Dear Prospective Rustic Pathways Parent,

The first thing you should know about Rustic Pathways is that we are not a teen tour company. We do not believe in seeing sights through a bus window.

When we travel on our own, with friends, or with family, we toss aside our guidebooks. We ditch the tourist track and find experiences that immerse us in local life. We don’t see the world, we experience it. And that’s what happens when you travel with us.

Rustic Pathways pushes boundaries. We engage and connect deeply with new people and cultures across the world. We break the norms of student travel. We create experiences that give our students a greater understanding of the world. We seek to build a more unified global community.

On our programs, students engage with the people and places they visit. They form genuine relationships with host families, community members. They make deep friendships with our program leaders and their fellow student travelers.

They return home with more than photos and souvenirs. Our students will be the first to tell you that the people they met made their traveling experience memorable.

When you join Rustic Pathways, we welcome you into our global family Our team is full of genuine people, all working to ensure you and your family thrive.

Our program managers will meet with you in your living room to help you choose a program. Our personal travel advisors will guide you through the preparation process. We can even help decide if you need to pack that extra shirt.

Our country directors notify you when your child arrives. We will send mid-trip updates on how your group is doing.

Our program leaders come from cities, towns, and villages across the globe. We train them to create a diverse perspective and a safe space for our students to explore, engage, and grow. Every step of the Rustic Pathways experience has someone who cares about our mission.

One of my greatest sources of pride is that no two Rustic Pathways programs are the same. Each has its own unique character, charm and story. They are an earnest reflection of the locale and the people who bring it to life.

Our newest programs added this year are in Japan and Greece. These programs are stories and moments crafted by the locale and the team who designed it. Which program will be your story?

We are not a travel for teens tour company because our goal is bigger than that. Our vision for education stretches far beyond checking destinations off a list.

We know that travel can transform students and transform the world for the better. Welcome to Rustic Pathways. We can’t wait for your journey with us to begin.

Yours in travel,

Impactful Community Engagement

Rustic Pathways partners with local communities for meaningful service projects, giving travelers a way to contribute positively to the places they visit. Your efforts directly benefit local communities, ensuring that travel has a positive impact through the Rustic Pathways Foundation.

Most of our team is based outside the United States. While the cultural traditions vary from country to country, our shared values extend across borders.

Our Country teams include international and local staff who work together to ensure our students have fun, empowering, and safe experiences.

Program Leaders

Our Program Leaders are with your child 24/7. Their job is to be your kid’s favorite teacher: to make sure your child is safe, engaged and having fun.

Our Program Leaders have backgrounds in teaching, experiential education, service learning, wilderness training, international development, and other outdoor and educational fields. Each year, we hold in-country training sessions for both new and returning program leaders to ensure we maintain our standards in safety, student learning, community service, and the overall Rustic Pathways student experience.

Program Leaders are incredible role models for students and, most importantly, they are all dedicated to creating the best possible programs for students.

Small Group Sizes To Make New Friends

Our average group size is 15 people. Some programs are smaller and some are larger, depending on the program specifics and location.

All our of groups are smaller than your high school class, which means intimacy, relationships with your fellow travelers and our program leaders. This help foster personal connections and allows for a more immersive in country experience. Call Rustic Pathways for specifics on your program.

Comprehensive Travel Support and Safety

Rustic Pathways offers detailed travel preparation resources, safety guidelines, and a flexible travel guarantee for peace of mind for our students and parents.

Our local Program Leaders add safety and insight on the ground. We provide air support by partnering with Insurance company and assurance company.

Excellence In Travel Since 1983

Rustic Pathways is the leader in small group adventure travel , with over 40 years of experience. We redefine how travelers see the world and themselves. Rustic Pathways is globally recognized for its high-quality programs and commitment to youth travel.

Recognition and Awards for Quality:

• Entrepreneur Magazine | Best Company Cultures in America (1x)
• GoOverseas | Best Volunteer Abroad Providers (1x)
• GoOverseas | Community Choice Award (2x)
• GoAbroad Foundation | Innovation in Philanthropy Award (1x)
• Outside Magazine | Best Companies to Work (3x)
• World Youth and Student Travel Conference | Best Youth Tour Operator (4x)

College Students

Explore the world on your own terms.

Looking for an authentic travel experience with your peers that allows you the flexibility to travel your way? We have you covered!  Taking a gap year and not in college? No problem! This trip is designed for anyone ages 19-22 interested in an adventure.

We unbundled most of the activities to provide an affordable program where you can have plenty of flexibility to pick and choose your own unique experience! Creative itinerary, plenty of free time, and exciting options allow you to make the most out of your travels. Meet fellow travelers from all over while experiencing Greece on your own terms!

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Plenty of freedom.

Our tour is designed with plenty of free time so you can explore on your own or with your new friends!

Choice & Flexibility

Our tour offers a wide range of activities to choose from. Want to learn how to cook like a local? No problem! Want to spend your evening on a sunset cruise in Greece? We can make that happen! Choose your own adventure.

Affordable Tours

We have created affordable options so no matter what your budget is you can travel the world! Pick and choose to add on as many activities and additions as you would like.

Small group sizes

Group sizes of 14-30 travelers means you will make plenty of new friends and never feel like just a number. Small groups are a safer and more authentic way to travel!

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Ever dreamed of feeding a baby elephant in Thailand, or conserving turtle habitats in Bali? What about teaching English at local schools in Vietnam, or coaching sports in South Africa? If any of these sound like fun to you—you’ve come to the right place! Our college student travel programs give you the opportunity to do all of this and more. 

Traveling is one of the most rewarding things that a college student can do. A survey by the Student and Youth Travel Association found that 69% of teachers say student travel increases independence and confidence, and 66% say respectfulness and ability to adapt. 

So why don’t more college students like you travel? Well, it can be overwhelming and confusing , because it’s hard to plan a trip abroad, make an itinerary, and know where you can volunteer and make community impacts. We’re here to help!

At Further Travel , our mission is to help college students travel sustainably, learn skills, make a difference, and make new friends. 87% of travelers want to travel more sustainably, and we’re helping them do so. Since the acquisition of Invasion by Intrax in 2021, we’ve worked with thousands of students to match them to the best travel program while keeping the entire process easy. 

On our travel programs, you’ll volunteer at local schools, complete community service projects, and even work on animal and marine life conservation! In fact, each person who books with us equals one tree planted. 

Below are our 13 best college student travel programs:

• Camp Bali: 20-Day Explorer
• Camp Bali: 20-Day Island Hopper
• Camp Bali: 10-Day Adventure
• Camp Thailand: Camp Elephant
• Camp Thailand: 12-Day Adventure
• Camp Thailand: Island Explorer
• Camp Thailand: Ultimate Adventure
• Camp South Africa: Sports Coaching & English Teaching
• Camp South Africa: Animal Conservation
• Camp Philippines: Island Experience
• Camp Maldives: Island Experience
• Camp Europe: Eurotrip
• Camp Vietnam & Cambodia: Combo

Camp Bali: College Student Travel Volunteering & Conservation

From turtle conservation to monkey forest visits, Camp Bali is the perfect destination for college students who want to make an impact while visiting a tropical Asian country. 

The beautiful wildlife and stunning beaches get you some pretty amazing photo ops–you might even be able to check out The Most Instagrammable Spots in Bali . 

From surfing lessons to community service—Camp Bali has something for you!

20-Day Explorer [From £1,499]

The beauty and culture of Bali make it the perfect destination for college students . On our 20-Day Explorer program, you’ll visit Ubud, Seminyak, and Nusa Penida, where you’ll do activities like:

• Learn to surf
• Teach English at local schools
• Help out with turtle conservation
• Raft white water rapids
• Snorkel in coral reefs
• Visit monkey forests

This ultimate itinerary includes everything you need to learn about the amazing Bali culture and help out with local school projects. Most importantly, you’ll meet tons of people who love to travel and give back sustainably—just like you!

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20-Day Island Hopper [From £1,549]

Sunset yoga, turtle conservation, waterfalls–the 20-Day Island Hopper program has it all. Visit Seminyak, Ubud, Lombok, and the Gili Islands where you’ll get a once-in-a-lifetime experience of Bali’s famous destinations and local views. 

The best thing about this travel program is the opportunity to make it your own. On our beach days, choose between surfing, snorkeling, or just soaking up the Bali sun. In Kuta, take some time to unwind with paddle boarding, group surf lessons, or local shopping—it’s up to you! On our Gili Trawangan beach day, you can create your own itinerary with these options:

• Do some extra scuba-diving
• Rent a bike and cycle around town
• Kayak and paddleboard
• Book a traditional yoga or meditation class

Most importantly, you’ll meet an amazing group of people and make lifelong friends. 

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10-Day Adventure [From £1,099]

Looking for something a little more affordable, or looking to fit travel into your busy schedule? Our Camp Bali 10-Day Adventure’s got you covered!

This travel program is jam-packed with the best Bali hot spots of our full trip. You’ll take surfing lessons, visit the monkey forest, do a community service project, and board a boat for some white water rafting. This travel program features incredible historical attractions, like the Lempuyang Temple, one of the oldest temples in Bali!

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Trying new foods when traveling is definitely at the top of our bucket list. In Bali, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your palate with fresh and clean foods. In fact, Bali is big on clean eating, with tons of vegetarian and vegan foods for our veggie friends! If you’re not sure what to try or a little intimidated by the dish names, check out The Best Food To Try In Bali !

Camp Thailand: Learn & Explore With This College Student Travel Program

Camp Thailand is one of our top choices for college student travel. Volunteering opportunities, elephant conservation, cultural destinations, natural views—Camp Thailand has everything you’re looking for in a travel program. 

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Check out our Camp Thailand programs below!

Camp Elephant [From £1,449]

Camp Elephant is your all-in-one stop for learning about elephant conservation and history. Even better, you get to live out the dream of taking mud baths with baby elephants! You’ll visit elephant sanctuaries at:

• Elephant Haven: A partner with Camp Thailand for 5 years now, Elephant Haven lets you meet the elephants, walk with them through the jungle, prepare their food and feed them their favorites, and even take a mud bath with them in the lake!
• Kui Buri: Take a look at elephants roaming freely in the beautiful Kui Buri national park, photograph wild elephants, and ask any questions you have about these amazing creatures!
• Petchaburi: Visit the Wildlife Friends Foundation Elephant and Animal Sanctuary where you learn the stories of the rescued elephants, take a tour and learn about the other animals (including tigers!), and prepare food for the elephants. 

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While the elephants are the star of the show, Camp Elephant has a diverse itinerary! You’ll create your own Pad-Thai at traditional Thai cooking lessons, visit the 9 waterfalls of Erawan National Park, visit Black Mountain Water Park, and take a yoga class! For 4 days, teach English at local schools and orphanages to give back to the local community. Camp Thailand participant Hannah shared that working with kids on this trip is something she’ll remember forever!

12-Day Adventure [From £999]

Camp Thailand’s 12-Day Adventure is our cheapest travel program for college students. Starting at £999, this program includes the ultimate itinerary:

• Elephant sanctuary visit
• Phi-Phi Viewpoint
• Hot spring visit
• Tiger Temple
• Emerald Pools

Visit the perfect locations: Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi! This travel program is the best way to visit Thailand’s hot spots, learn about the local culture, and relax at the stunning beaches and springs. 

20-Day Island Explorer [From £1,549]

20-Day Island Explorer is the ultimate Camp Thailand program. It gives you the perfect balance of Thailand activities, from cultural experiences to relaxing on beautiful Thailand beaches! 

On our Island Explorer program, you’ll visit the amazing island destinations of:

• Phuket: In Phuket, take in the breathtaking views, visit the Big Buddha statue, learn Muay Thai boxing, teach in local schools, visit an elephant sanctuary, and enjoy a barbeque on the beach!
• Koh Phi Phi: Take a ferry to explore the islands of Koh Phi Phi, boat tour to local hotspots like Monkey Beach, and watch fire shows.
• Krabi: Climb 1,273 steps to visit Tiger Cave Temple, visit the Emerald Pools, explore Railay Beach, and embark on another island hopping tour!

This program gives you the opportunity to teach children in local schools and make a real difference for them. Past camper Laura said “When you teach the children in schools you form a close bond with them, which is a great experience; you’re given support before you [teach] and teach in pairs so anybody who may not be experienced in a classroom has the support of another member of the group.” If teaching seems a little intimidating, we’re here for you!

Most importantly, you’ll make lifelong friends who love traveling and giving back just as much as you do! It really does have everything you could ever want. We hope to see you there!

21-Day Ultimate Adventure [From £1,599]

If you’re looking for a tour that encompasses all of Thailand’s beauty and wonder, our 21-Day Ultimate Adventure is the perfect travel program for you. This program combines the wonders of all of Camp Thailand’s programs, so you can have the craziest all-in-one trip of a lifetime.

Our most travel-oriented tour, you’ll visit Phuket, Bangkok, Singburi, Hau Hin, Kanchanaburi, Khao Sok, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi! Take part in all of these amazing activities:

• Bangkok River Tour: Use your IG selfie skills to get some beautiful pics on the water!
• Temple visits: Get to know Thailand culture and history at Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Golden Mountain.
• Lopburi Monkey Island: Where monkeys and humans live in harmony, this island is a must-see in Thailand!
• Erawan Falls: Explore all 9 waterfalls in Erawan National Park and make stops at the waterfall slide and fish spa along the way.
• Elephant Sanctuary: Spend an entire day feeding, caring for, and learning about the majestic elephant! You’ll even have the opportunity to take a selfie with an elephant. 
• Floating markets: A perfect way to get to know Thai culture, the Ratchaburi floating market is famous for its traditional food, crafts, and souvenirs. 
• Muay Thai boxing classes: Try out this traditional sport loved by Thai communities to get even closer with the culture!
• National parks & caves: Visit Phraya Nakhon Cave, Khao Sok National Park, and Tiger Cave.
• Fun on the water: Kayak around Khao Sok, explore on a boat safari tour, take a dip in the Emerald Pools and hot springs, and have some free beach days where you can scuba dive!
• Island hopping: Tour Koh Phi Phi islands and visit stunning beaches like Railay Beach.

This travel program really does have everything you could ever want!

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From teaching local students and coaching sports to working with animal conservation organizations, Camp South Africa is the perfect way for college students to make a difference. 

Work with some amazing kids, learn about local wildlife, and get to know your camp friends with weekend activities with our Camp South Africa travel programs!

Sports Coaching & English Teaching [From £1,449]

Making a difference in a community is easier than ever with our Camp South Africa Sports Coaching and English Teaching travel program!

Here, you’ll spend 5 weeks getting to know local township communities, helping kids with their Math and English assignments, and coaching sports like netball, hockey, rugby, and football. Since football is such a widely-loved sport in South Africa , some of the kids might even coach you!

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On the weekends, you’re free to do whatever fun stuff you want to with these optional activities:

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• Canoeing trips
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• Boat trips & snorkeling

(Note: optional activities come at an additional cost and are subject to availability).

This program is our only one open to 17 year olds too, so come get some great volunteering experience before you even head off to college!

Animal Conservation [From £1,349]

Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives while traveling to a bucket list destination? Our Camp South Africa Animal Conservation travel program has it all! See the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinos), feed and care for reserve animals, participate in wildlife lectures, and maintain the reserve facility. 

On the weekends, you’re free to participate in these fun optional activities:

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• Sardinia Bay Beach
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• BayWest Mall

(Note: optional activities come at an additional cost and are subject to availability). 

Camp Philippines Island Experience [From £1,499]

Camp Philippines Island Experience lets college students teach local communities and clean up beautiful beaches, all while visiting stunning Philippines main spots and participating in once in a lifetime fun!

You’ll experience a perfect balance of exciting city life and relaxing tropical views. You’ll make a difference in the lives of kids by visiting local schools. You’ll even help out the locals and support marine life by cleaning up the beach!

Explore one of the most beautiful places in the world, while helping out the community and making lifetime memories—you won’t regret visiting Camp Philippines!

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Do you want to travel to a bucket list destination while helping preserve the wildlife? Walk off the beaten path and get a real cultural experience with the Island Experience program!

At Camp Maldives , you’ll work with Save The Beach to clean up the beach, plant coral, conduct reef surveys, clean coral frames, and assess coral health for their online database. Learn about marine conservation in an interactive way, while actively helping out the local community and environment! 

Alongside helping marine life, you will help ecosystems on land! You’ll get to learn about seagrass conservation, local flora and fauna, and give back by planting coconut palm trees. 

Not only will you have the rewarding experience of helping the environment in a local community, but you will take part in activities like:

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With 7 countries and an unlimited list of activities, Camp Eurotrip is our most customizable camp experience! Camp Eurotrip is the party destination travel program.

All of the destinations you’ll visit have so many opportunities for exploration:

• Paris, France: Check out the local cafes, take part in bar crawls, and experience “The City of Light’s” nightlife. Take a boat tour around the city or a walking tour to visit hotspots like Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, and the Parc des Tuileries. Book tickets for Moulin Rouge or snap some amazing Instagram pics at Montmartre!
• Amsterdam, Netherlands: Visit the best Amsterdam bars and explore this amazing city. Head to the Anne Frank House, take a tour through the Heineken Factory, and check out Rijksmuseum, the largest museum in the city—the possibilities are endless!
• Berlin, Germany: Berlin is famous for its beer, so head to Hofbräuhaus and later, soak it up with some currywurst! Visit the Reichstag Building, take our private walking tour of the city, and take part in the amazing nightlife at raves and modern clubs. 
• Prague, Czech Republic: Explore beautiful cultural monuments, ride beer bikes around the city, visit Charles Bridge, or even climb the 299 steps up to Petrin Tower. Check out the nightlife at the largest club in Europe—Club Karlovy Lazne. 
• Budapest, Hungary: Take part in SPArty time at the world-famous thermal bath, one of the biggest events in Hungary. Take a sightseeing tour along the river, tour historical monuments, and of course–enjoy Hungarian beer at the best bars in the city!
• Ljubljana, Slovenia: Explore this beautiful European city and visit Ljubljana Castle. Take a day trip to Lake Bled, where you’ll get your adrenaline up on the toboggan and take in the sights of the lake. 
• Venice & Rome, Italy: Visit two of the most iconic cities in Italy. Get lost in the ancient architecture and don’t miss hot spots like the famous Rialto Bridge and the Colosseum. 

(Note: some of these activities require prior booking– contact us if you need help or tips!)

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Camp Vietnam and Cambodia is one of our most exciting travel programs for college students , with visits to bustling cities, beautiful wildlife, famous temples, and giving back to the community! You’ll travel to a variety of destinations while learning about and experiencing the amazing culture of these places. 

Most importantly, teach English at a local school, do community service projects in Angkor Kreav, and clean up the beach in Cam Thanh village. Popular with students, many say that these community activities are the highlights of their trip!

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Old Man Winter seems to come back with a vengeance every year to make our lives miserable with the cold and darkness (thank goodness for holidays). Sometimes it feels like summer’s enemy wants to top its own record and continue to shock our systems. The chill in the air spurs us to dream about warmer weather with sunglasses, sunscreen, and serene waters. Why not add some meaningful summer travel programs to those dreams?

Whether you’re looking for #spicyhot opportunity from a few weeks to the whole season are available that will thaw out your blood and pump up the adrenaline for a time you’ll never forget!   

How can you travel abroad this summer? Considering participating in short-term study abroad programs or general summer travel programs for people like you! While there’s a boatload to choose from, we did the legwork to give you a short list of our favorite summer travel programs :

10 best summer travel programs in 2024

Summer travel programs for teens.

Are you a high school student who just want to get away from the ‘rents, annoying siblings, and your boring hometown? Maybe another full summer of working at Micky D’s makes you want to vom. Spend your break with any one of these summer travel programs for high school students, and you’ll never be able to stop taking snaps for your social as you experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. These high school summer travel abroad programs are worth a second glance!

1. Ecuador: The Galápagos Islands & The Andes – The Experiment in International Living

“Toucan” also travel to these countries!

With an infusion of arts and outdoor activities, you’ll experience South America in a way you didn’t think possible. You’ll be truly immersed in the culture, as you’ll be living with a host family, trekking the vegetation, trying exotic fruits, visiting art studios, and sipping a homegrown cup o’ joe. Your summer will be filled with poetry and jewelry workshops, and you’ll come away with a new understanding of a world you didn’t know existed. 

2. Experience London, England – API

The London Bridge will fall down without you here.

Why not go across the pond to see one of the top destinations in the world?! You love Harry Potter and Doctor Who , so spend an ace summer in London. Marvel at Big Ben, ride the London Eye, stroll through Westminster Abbey, and more in England’s capital city. Your days will be so jam-packed with cultural excursions, social activities, and recreational opportunities that you’ll want to apply for dual citizenship.  

3. Summer Adventure in Iceland and Greece - Westcoast Connection

How can you resist the beauty of Iceland?

Maybe you’re just not into hot, hot summers and sunburns. Spend two amazing weeks in Iceland, where you’ll swim in hot springs, kayak down rivers, take a bath in the Green Lagoon, try to pronounce Eyjafjallajokull , and more—before continuing on to Greece for two more weeks of adventure! From viewing volcanic craters to taking photos of stunning landscapes that send shivers down your spine (the good kind), you’ll cherish the memories you make of this far-off destination forever. 

Summer travel programs for college students

Are you in between semesters and wondering “What should I do this summer?” College summer travel programs usually take two tracks: you can benefit your career with an internship, additional courses, or a summer job, or you can devote most of your time to fun — but who says you can’t do it all at once? Whether you want to boost your resume, earn more college credits, try daredevil activities, or make a difference, get out of your comfort zone with any one of these summer travel programs for college students. 

4. Volunteer and Teach English in Brazil – IVHQ

The best part about evenings in Brazil.

Combine your love of teaching and volunteering in Brazil! Make a difference by supporting IVHQ’s mission here to teach at-risk children, adolescents, and their families. With endless sunshine and caipirinhas, you’ll enjoy this relaxing, coastal atmosphere with its colorful architecture and remote villages. You’ll have the opportunity to paddle on a caiçara canoe and hike through a preserved island forest. 

5. Voyage From Tahiti to Australia – Seamester at Sea

Go on the voyage of a lifetime down under.

If you’re a person who would grow fins or a mermaid tail because you love the water so much, then this program is just for you. Travel more than 4,000 miles on the sea for 80 days, as you visit the Land Down Under. On the “Coconut Run,” you’ll earn credits on this educational voyage while SCUBA diving the Great Barrier Reef along the way! You’ll become a sailor in no time. 

6. Study Chinese at Beijing Language & Culture University – GoAbroad China

Learn to speak the language of this culture.

Immerse yourself in the Chinese culture by living with a host family and taking intensive language classes. China is quickly becoming one of the top global leaders and knowing Chinese will give you a leg up when looking for classes. Not to mention that China has a low cost of living that you’ll love. In addition to learning how to master this ancient language, you’ll explore the Great Wall, temples, and gardens, and try taichi, painting, and cuisine. 

Awesome summer travel programs for adults

Maybe you’re past the age of traditional student programs, but you still want to experience the summer of a lifetime. Or maybe you’re a high school/college student who just wants more options. We’ve got the answer to your “What to do over summer break?” dilemma. Plenty of summer travel programs abroad are just waiting for travel enthusiasts like you who are looking to experiment with experiential learning. Check out these unique summer programs: 

7. Volunteer with Sharks in Fiji – Projects Abroad

Trade in your land legs for some sea ones and dive under.

Shark lovers rejoice in this pioneering shark protection project in Fiji! Gain experience with internationally renown scientists while working on your tan on the daily. Basic requirements: must love swimming, scuba diving, and have no known fears of Jaws . Get your PADI Open Water certification and tag, count, and track shark life in Nadi, Fiji and surrounding areas!

8. African Big 5 & Wildlife Conservation Project – African Impact

He’d be “lion” if he said he didn’t need you.

Be one with the animals this summer in a country twice the size of Texas. Experience the beauty of Rainbow Nation while contributing to animal conservation in South Africa. The activities you’ll participate in here are endless from predator monitoring to beach clean-ups and canoeing to star gazing. The karma you’ll gain after you volunteer here will shoot through the roofs, as you help manage predators, such as “The Big Five.” 

9. Volunteer in the Philippines – Volunteer for the Visayans

Volunteer in the Philippines communities.

If you have any type of medical experience, the Philippines is looking for volunteers who can give back to the community. You’ll help with medical checkups, host medical relief clinics, and assist with resolving sanitation and hygiene issues. This organization also has many sub-programs for childcare, teaching, coaching, and women’s issues, so you’ll easily be able to find something that will complement your background.

10. Wildlife Volunteer Program – Rescue Center Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the perfect destination for your summer abroad!

Why not spend your summer on a 10-acre farm in the middle of Costa Rica? During your time with the Rescue Center Costa Rica, you'll get to see vets work with injured and recovering wild animals, like monkeys, birds, and sloths. If you're an aspiring veterinarian, this is the experience for you! This program is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, as well as those who have food allergies.

These summer travel programs guarantee fun in the sun

The early bird gets the worm— start planning and applying for summer travel programs a couple months ahead of time to secure a spot ahead of time. The cold weather is the perfect motivator to get a jumpstart on finding the program that is calling your name like a siren to shore. Escape the humdrum of your monotonous summers to a place where you can ogle at beach sunsets and roaring waterfalls. 

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I adore taking trips. I've often said that my travels serve as my "anti-drug." That's the actual state of affairs. There is nothing more enjoyable than traveling to a new location and getting to know a new city. I made a commitment to travel whenever I could when I entered college after high school.

Looking back at my college years, I successfully did that. As an undergrad, I visited several cities, such as  Miami , NYC, Las Vegas, and Nashville. People would ask me, "Aren't college students supposed to be broke?" In today's post, I discuss different ways to travel as a college student. It's going to be easier than you thought. Participating in illegal activities was not one of them! Cheap student travel can happen.

Stay With Friends or Family

The 1st way to travel as a college student was to stay with family or friends. On some of the trips that I went on, I stayed with friends. I was there if they had an extra couch or decent floor space. I easily saved a couple of hundred dollars by doing that. It took the stress out of trying to find a hotel or other lodging place.

Use Some of Your Student Refund

We're up to number three on the list of how to travel as a college student. I will be the first to say I never purchased a car or expensive clothes with my student refund. However, I did use some of my refund for a few trips. There may be better decisions than this, especially if your refund is student loan money. You will eventually have to pay back. Just keeping it real, some of my refund was from  student loans . I don't regret using it to travel at all. It allowed me to see other cities besides Atlanta and  Savannah . My comfort zone expanded because of that. I'm sure the same will happen to you. Just spend your refund sparingly.

Work a PT Job

I worked a part-time job during the majority of my college days. At one of my jobs, I was a busser at a restaurant. I made GREAT money there. After I had paid a couple of bills I had each month, I saved a decent amount for travel. A couple of road trips and fraternity conferences were paid for with that money. The crazy thing was that I didn't get a car until the summer before my senior year. I found several ways to get to that job before then.

Travel as a Group

The most common way I saved money was to travel with a group. There were numerous road trips where 4-5 of us would pile into someone's car and split the gas and hotel charges. If we knew someone that lived in the city that we were visiting, we would save even more money by just having to pay for gas. Numerous road trips cost less than $60 per person because of this strategy.

If you're going to do group travel, make sure that you and the people you're traveling with are on one accord. Out of all the group trips I've been on, I only had one that started badly. To keep it short, I will say that I had to book a room at another hotel to keep people from potentially fighting. Most of the group came with me, while three stayed at the original hotel. Once we separated from them, the trip turned out great.

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 Studying abroad is an excellent way for college students to gain new experiences, meet new people, and travel the world. By participating in a study abroad program, you can earn a global perspective on your studies in college, experience new cultures and lifestyles, and develop valuable skills that will help you in your career.

The way it works is that you apply for a study abroad program through your college or university. The application may be required to include letters of recommendation from faculty members, an essay describing why you want to participate in the program, and a statement of financial resources. Once accepted into the program, you will typically work with a study abroad advisor who will help you with your travel details, such as the logistics of flights and accommodations.

Backpacking your way through another country is a great way to see the sights and experience new cultures firsthand. One of the benefits is that you will have more freedom to explore on your own and decide where to go and what to do, depending on your interests and preferences. There are many ways to backpack – from backpacking across Europe using the Eurail pass to taking a tour of national parks in the United States to trekking through a remote country on foot.

Remember that you will need to be flexible and adaptable to travel on a backpacker's budget . You may need to stay in inexpensive hostels or guesthouses or camp outdoors in a tent. If you plan to go backpacking on your own, you should have some basic survival skills, such as knowing how to read a map, set up camp, and find your way in the wilderness.

Hostels are another popular way for college students to travel affordably. These accommodations typically offer rooms where you share a bathroom with other guests or dorm-style accommodations with bunk beds. There are common areas where you can hang out, meet fellow travelers, or even work on your laptop.

Although there are many benefits to staying in hostels, such as low cost and social opportunities, it is essential to research before you book a room. For example, consider the hostel's location and whether it is safe for women travelers. Also, find out what amenities are offered – for example, many hostels will have a shared kitchen where you can cook your own meals.

Exchange Progam

Another popular way for college students to travel is through an exchange program. This program allows you to study at a foreign university while paying your regular tuition at your home university. There are typically exchange programs through student organizations or universities themselves.

If you decide to participate in an exchange program, you will need to work with your college or university to get approved for the program. You will typically need to pass a test of your language skills, provide a statement of financial resources, and meet other requirements depending on the program.

Volunteer Abroad

If you have a strong interest in volunteering abroad, many organizations can help you find volunteer opportunities. These types of programs may take place in foreign countries for periods of a week or longer.

When you volunteer abroad, you typically work with local organizations and communities to help with various projects. For example, you may help to construct houses, teach English in schools, mentor children, or work on agricultural projects.

While participating in a volunteer program can be very rewarding, it is essential to do research before signing up for one. Consider what type of project you would like to work on and ensure that your skills match the program's needs. Also, find out what training or support will be offered and what steps you need to take to get started.

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Africa:   Egypt,  Ghana ,  Kenya ,  Morocco ,  South Africa ,  Zambia

Asia:   China,  Delhi-Mumbai,    Bangalore/Sakleshpur ,  Japan ,  Jordan ,  Moscow ,  Nepal ,  Sri Lanka ,  Thailand ,  Thailand Vietnam,  Vietnam,    Turkey,  The UAE,  Vietnam/Cambodia,  Kingdom of Bhutan,  Thailand-Cambodia

Europe:   Albania-Greece-Macedonia ,  Balkan ,  Baltic ,  Central Europe , Finland ,   Germany ,  Greece ,  Holland ,  Iceland ,  Ireland ,  London ,  Milan ,  Paris ,  Paris-Berlin ,  Poland ,  Spain ,  Croatia ,  Bratislava ,  Prague ,  Budapest-Bratislava ,  Dresden-Berlin ,  Hungary ,  Italy ,  Manchester ,  Prague-Bratislava-Vienna ,  Rome-Sicily ,  Southern Spain

Latin America:   Argentina ,  Brazil ,  Chile ,  Costa Rica ,  Cuba ,  Ecuador ,  Mexico ,  Nicaragua ,  Peru ,  Puerto Rico ,  Guatemala ,  Guyana

Middle East:   Egypt ,  Jordan ,  Turkey ,  The UAE

North America:  Canada,   USA

Oceania:   Australia ,  Fiji ,  New Zealand

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I'm a college student studying abroad. I'm shocked at how many luxury trips my classmates take.

• I was excited to study abroad in Florence and to take small, cheap trips while abroad.
• My classmates are not traveling cheaply; they are flying to luxury places like Dubai and the Alps.
• I wonder if they are just doing it for social media, but I'm still enjoying my time abroad.

As a third-year college student attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, I jumped at the chance to study abroad . Trading in a semester of snow and freezing temperatures for beautiful architecture and centuries-old art was a no-brainer.

I was so excited that I filled out the application to study in Florence nearly a year before the day I would depart. Four months in Florence, Italy, was comparable to the cost of a semester at my state school . After talking to my parents and counselor, I believed the cultural experience and travel opportunities were worth it.

I knew that when I arrived, I would have to budget when traveling —doing so through communal hostel stays and low-cost airlines. I was prepared for overstuffed backpacks and bus tickets; upon arrival, though, it became clear that pinching pennies was not on everyone's agenda.

The other students are jet-setting every weekend to expensive locations

The first few days in Florence were comparable to a freshman welcome week. The time was full of activities, including hikes, dinners, and other various ventures to get students to meet one another. My roommates and I attended one of the dinners to make connections before classes began.

Standing among groups of strangers , I expected to converse about majors and hometowns; however, I witnessed a quiet competition between students on who would be going to the most places in the coming months.

Comments such as "I have every weekend planned and booked" or "I would go, but I've already been" were stacked on top of one another as my peers attempted to one-up each other. At this time, I had a total of zero trips planned. When caught in these conversations, I felt oddly pressured to also fill my calendar each weekend, accompanied by the feeling of stress due to not being able to afford travel every five days. I feared I would be left behind.

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I've been here for over two months, and this conversation hasn't ended. Every Monday, I hear whispers about where my peers had jet-setted to days before. Places like Dubai and Morocco have been mentioned, leaving me just as shocked as that first dinner. I knew studying abroad was a privilege before getting here, but "a weekend in Dubai " was not what I expected.

Nobody is 'roughing it' like I thought they would be

My spring break was only three weeks into the start of the semester, and this was when I decided to take my first trip. When booking, I scoured sites, such as KAYAK and Skyscanner, but plane tickets and hotels were still extremely pricey. Eventually, my roommates and I decided to spend five days in Prague after finding affordable tickets on Ryanair. One of the greatest appeals of Prague was it was walkable, cheap, and had a good nightlife — my top three requirements as a traveling college student.

My three roommates and I booked a studio apartment for around $100 each for a total of five nights. It took us two trains, one bus, a plane, and some walking to get there, but the price was right. I was excited for the following week and felt satisfied with our trip and housing accommodations.

That was until I scrolled through Instagram to see my peers skiing in the Alps and skydiving in Copenhagen. It was almost unbelievable that the people I attend classes with could afford this style of travel while my school backpack was stuffed with a week's worth of clothes cause I opted out of the carry-on baggage fee Ryanair required.

I thought everyone at this stage made sacrifices when traveling, but I was mostly wrong.

I'm convinced people are traveling for the sake of their Instagram

I have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that anyone can experience a new country in the span of 48 hours.

I do know, however, that people are really good at making their time away look like the best time ever on my Instagram feed . It's as if they're collecting comments like postcards or putting another notch in their belts by showing one another how many stamps they have accumulated in their passports.

Traveling while studying abroad is a competitive sport with a large price tag that no one told me to train for.

I've learned that such comparisons defeat the purpose of traveling. Maybe I haven't flown on the best airlines or stayed in an oceanfront villa, but my experiences abroad have been enriching and allowed me to engage with other cultures. Best of all? I didn't have to spend much money, and my Instagram still looks good.

Watch: Marriott International's Tina Edmundson tells Insider that the travel mindset has changed since the pandemic

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Honors Colleges and Programs: What to Know

Students in honors colleges and programs often receive more individualized resources and learning, among other benefits.

Honors Colleges and Programs

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A characteristic of many honors colleges is the use of small class sizes for more individual attention from professors.

Key Takeaways:

• Honors colleges are most common at large public universities.
• Schools often require an additional application process for acceptance.
• Honors students usually have smaller class sizes and more individual attention from instructors.

For students wanting to be challenged more academically and experience an intimate learning environment in college , many institutions have an honors college or honors program.

"I think in a day and age in which so many students, especially high-ability students, are coming in to college feeling rootless or feeling as though they can't connect very easily with other people, an honors college provides a space in which students who are serious about their studies, but also might be serious about their other passions as well, can find common cause and common community with other students," says Zeb Baker, founding executive director of the Miami University Honors College in Ohio.

Here's what students should consider before applying to be an honors student.

Honors College vs. Honors Program

Honors colleges – most commonly seen at large public flagship universities – are designed to serve high-achieving students through a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and co-curricular experiences, such as research, mentorship, leadership, civic engagement, professional development and study abroad , experts say.

"From the perspective of the university, it's an opportunity to recruit, retain, challenge and support students who might otherwise not be interested in the university, fundamentally," says Zofia Burr, founding dean of George Mason University's Honors College in Virginia.

Students in honors colleges typically take accelerated general education courses, in addition to honors-specific classes that may be taught by designated faculty members. An honors college's curriculum may have different areas of focus, depending on the college. California State University, Sacramento, for instance, has a Black Honors College that is set to enroll its first cohort of students in fall 2024.

"In a normal academic program, you've got to take your writing class, you've got to take stats class, you've got to take political science class," says Luke Wood, the university's president. "So imagine taking each one of those classes, but it's with a focus on Black history, life and culture. They are having that as a thematic element with faculty members with their own space."

Many honors colleges also require students to complete a research project or thesis to graduate. There are also social aspects, experts say, including options to live with other honors students in a living-learning community .

In addition to or instead of an honors college, some schools offer honors programs, although that term sometimes is used interchangeably with honors colleges. However, there can be differences between the two.

Honors programs "are much looser in terms of the experience that students can have," Wood says. "It can range between students who are taking an entire general education pathway to students who are taking just a couple classes. Honors programs are usually smaller in scale and typically don't have the same level of resources. They may not have dedicated space. ... An honors college is when you take that and you truly create your own institution within the institution – your own infrastructure."

Phame Camarena, dean of the William Conroy Honors College at New Mexico State University , says the goal "isn't necessarily to offer harder and faster work. It's to provide enrichment."

"Both a college and a program really are there to help students do more with their education," he says. "All college students, of course, have exceptional potential. (But) not every student is equally motivated or desires something more in terms of what they are going to do for their education. So for students that just want to check off the boxes for the major , honors is probably not for them."

Requirements to Be an Honors Student

Schools often require an additional application process for acceptance to an honors college or program. They typically have different expectations for the two, and applicants may need to meet certain GPA or test score requirements as well as submit supplemental writing samples.

However, "a common misperception is that honors programs are only for the very most academically talented students and that you shouldn't apply unless you have a 4.0 GPA and a huge number of extracurriculars," Bethany Cobb Kung, director of the George Washington University Honors Program in Washington, D.C., wrote in an email. "While it is true that some programs may be very restrictive, many programs are designed to welcome and support any student who wants to push themselves academically and who is willing to dedicate the time and energy required to be a truly engaged learner and scholar."

There are often certain requirements to maintain honors status, such as upholding a certain GPA. At GW, for instance, students must "maintain a GPA sufficient to graduate with a 3.0."

"This ensures students are making appropriate academic progress while not being anxiety-provoking and, most importantly, it allows students who are tackling the most challenging courses the freedom to focus on their learning, rather than on their final grade," Cobb Kung says.

Why Apply to Be an Honors Student?

Honors colleges and programs often create a smaller community within a larger university, experts say, which means smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from faculty members.

Honors students "get a bit more attention earlier on in those first couple of years," Burr says. "Oftentimes when students are in their major, as they progress along, they have opportunities to be in smaller classes. But from the get-go, in the honors college, they have that opportunity."

Honors students may also receive priority course registration, individualized academic advising and formal mentorship. There are also financial benefits, as many colleges offer scholarships or grants specifically for honors students.

Virginia Tech 's Honors College, for instance, offers awards such as the Honors Discovery Grant, which provides up to $6,000 to current honors college students. The money can be used to pay for living expenses during an unpaid summer internship; program or living fees for a faculty-led summer or winter study abroad experience; fees related to attending academic or professional conferences; or costs of a formal visit to an industry, governmental or nonprofit work site.

Is Being an Honors Student the Right Fit for You?

While being part of an honors college or honors program comes with advantages, it's not for everyone.

"I think there are a lot of students whose parents want them to be in an honors college, but they themselves (students) don't want to do this," Baker says. "They don't want that kind of pressure. They don't want that kind of responsibility or obligation. They really just want to come to college and explore what's available. And I think that if you are a student who's in that sort of a situation, then I think maybe you need to really consider whether or not an honors college is a good place for you."

Cobb Kung advises students to consider whether an honors program's curriculum aligns with their personal and academic goals.

"If a student does not enjoy taking courses in areas outside their major, then they might not want to engage in an honors curriculum designed to expose them to a wide variety of course topics," she says. "Students must also be sure that they aren't taking on too many endeavors all at once to avoid undue stress or burnout."

Students also shouldn't just do it for the credential, Baker says, or designation on their diploma.

"For students who only want ... to say 'I'm in an honors college' or 'I'm an honors student,' those are the students who probably don't belong in an honors college to start with because they are not coming in with the right mindset," he says. "They have all this talent, all of this curiosity and all this ambition but it needs to be directed in ways that help everyone, that advance the public good. It's not just about advancing them and their own self-interest."

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Summer Immersion Program  (May 22 – June 27, 2020):

• Experience both Moscow and St. Petersburg in one summer
• Rich cultural syllabus of excursions and hands-on experiences
• Small group setting tailored toward liberal arts model
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25 Best Colleges for Hospitality Management – 2024

April 23, 2024

If you aspire to one day manage a hotel, resort, casino, food service operation, or restaurant, then hospitality management is definitely the right undergraduate major for you. Along the way, you’ll take courses in subjects such as diversity, leisure theory, leadership and group dynamics, legal issues in recreation, foundations of tourism, event planning, program evaluation, and service marketing. Our list of the Best Colleges for Hospitality Management “serves up” stellar undergraduate opportunities for expert instruction, internships, and corporate networking. Elite programs like Cornell, Boston University, and NYU cater to upper-echelon applicants with extremely high GPAs and standardized test scores, but many other schools featured on our list are accessible to “B” students and still prepare graduates to find quality jobs in this exciting, constantly-growing field.

Methodology 

Click here to read our methodology for the Best Colleges for Hospitality Management Majors

Best Colleges for Hospitality Management Majors

Here’s a quick preview of the first ten hospitality management departments that made our list. Detailed profiles and stats can be found when you scroll below.

1) Cornell University

2) Boston University

3) New York University

4) Florida State University

5) University of Central Florida

6) University of Nevada-Las Vegas

7) Pennsylvania State University

8) Michigan State University

9) University of Massachusetts-Amherst

10) George Washington University

All of the schools profiled below have stellar reputations in the field of hospitality management and commit substantial resources to undergraduate education. For each of the best colleges for hospitality management, College Transitions will provide you with—when available—each school’s:

• Cost of Attendance
• Acceptance Rate
• Median  SAT
• Median  ACT
• Retention Rate
• Graduation Rate

We will also include a longer write-up of each college’s:

• Academic Highlights – Includes facts like student-to-faculty ratio, average class size, number of majors offered, and most popular majors.
• Professional Outcomes – Includes info on the rate of positive outcomes, companies employing alumni, and graduate school acceptances.

Cornell University

Academic Highlights: A diverse array of academic programs includes 80 majors and 120 minors spread across the university’s seven schools/colleges. Classes are a bit larger at Cornell than at many other elite institutions. Still, 55% of sections have fewer than 20 students. Most degrees conferred in 2022 were in computer science (17%), engineering (13%), business (13%), and biology (13%). The SC Johnson College of Business houses two undergraduate schools, both of which have phenomenal reputations.

Professional Outcomes: Breaking down the graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest school at Cornell, 68% entered the workforce, 28% entered graduate school, 1% pursued other endeavors such as travel or volunteer work, and the remaining 3% were still seeking employment six months after receiving their diplomas. The top sectors attracting campus-wide graduateswere financial services (18%), technology (17%), consulting (15%), and education (10%). Of the students from A&S going on to graduate school, 15% were pursuing JDs, 5% MDs, and 22% PhDs.

• Enrollment: 15,735
• Cost of Attendance: $88,150
• Median SAT: 1520
• Median ACT: 34
• Acceptance Rate: 7%
• Retention Rate: 97%
• Graduation Rate: 95%

Boston University

Academic Highlights: In total, the university offers more than 300 programs of study, 100+ of which are distinct undergraduate degrees spread across ten schools/colleges. Many classes at BU are reasonably small—60% contain fewer than twenty students; only 19% contain more than forty. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. The greatest number of degrees are conferred in social sciences (16%), business/marketing (15%), communications and journalism (15%), biology (11%), engineering (9%), and health professions/related sciences (7%).

Professional Outcomes: Six months after graduation, 90% of BU grads have found their way into the world of employment or full-time graduate study. Across all graduating years, companies employing more than 350 BU alums include Google, Oracle, Accenture, IBM, and Amazon Web Services. Of the one-quarter of grads who move directly into graduate school, many are welcomed onto the campuses of elite graduate programs. For example, engineering students found new academic homes at MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and Columbia.

• Enrollment: 18,459
• Cost of Attendance: $86,363
• Median SAT: 1430
• Median ACT: 32
• Acceptance Rate: 14%
• Retention Rate: 94%
• Graduation Rate: 89%

New York University

• New York, NY

Academic Highlights: NYU is divided into a number of smaller (but still quite large) colleges organized by discipline; in sum, there are 230 areas of undergraduate study across nine schools and colleges. For its size, a commendable 58% of classes have an enrollment under 20 students. While all schools within NYU have solid reputations, Stern holds the distinction as one of the top undergraduate business programs in the country. For those entering film, dance, drama, or other performing arts, Tisch is as prestigious a place as you can find to study.

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of exiting, 94% of Class of 2022 grads had landed at their next destination, with 78% employed and 21% in graduate school. The top industries for employment were healthcare (11%), internet and software (9%), finance (8%), and entertainment (8%). Large numbers of alumni can be found at Google, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, IBM, JP Morgan Chase, Citi, and Amazon. The mean starting salary is $75,336. In 2022, business, arts and sciences, and law school were the most popular grad school destinations.

• Enrollment: 29,401 (undergraduate); 29,711 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $90,222-$96,172
• Acceptance Rate: 12%
• Retention Rate: 95%
• Graduation Rate: 87%

Florida State University

• Tallahassee, FL

Academic Highlights: A wide range of baccalaureate degrees—103 to be precise—are available at FSU. The student-to-faculty is a 17:1, which translates into somewhat larger class sizes. Ten percent of sections contain more than fifty students, and 4% have more than 100. However, that is balanced by the 66% of sections that contain fewer than twenty students. Twenty-three percent of degrees conferred fall under the business umbrella. The social sciences (15%), psychology (8%), biology (8%), and homeland security (6%) are next in popularity.

Professional Outcomes: Eighty-three percent of job-seeking Seminole grads receive at least one offer of employment within three months of graduation. The top five sectors employing 2022 grads are (in order) finance, technology, marketing, health, and engineering. Roughly one-third of 2022 Florida State grads elected to immediately pursue admission into an advanced degree program; 75% of those who apply receive at least one acceptance. A typical graduating class sees over 100 students accepted into medical schools and over 200 accepted into law schools.

• Enrollment: 32,936
• Cost of Attendance: $25,762 (In-State); $39,692 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1300
• Median ACT: 29
• Acceptance Rate: 25%
• Graduation Rate: 85%

University of Central Florida

• Orlando, FL

Academic Highlights:  With a very high 29:1 student-to-faculty ratio, classes at UCF are fairly large as 23% contain 50 or more students. There are 100+ undergraduate majors at this institution. The most popular majors are business (17%), health professions (15%), psychology (10%), engineering (9%), and the visual and performing arts (7%). The school ranks well for facilitating social mobility and overall value and the engineering, computer science, and nursing programs all rank well on a national level.

Professional Outcomes:  Over two-thirds of recent graduates obtained employment immediately after earning their bachelor’s degree; one-quarter head right to graduate school. The median starting salary is $47,000 and the most commonly entered industries are hospital/healthcare, education, hospitality services, engineering, technology, financial, accounting, and marketing. The most popular graduate degrees pursued were in the sciences, health professions, education, and medicine.

• Enrollment: 58,749
• Cost of Attendance: $24,244 (In-State); $39,269 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1270
• Median ACT: 27
• Acceptance Rate: 41%
• Retention Rate: 93%
• Graduation Rate: 76%

University of Nevada Las Vegas

• Las Vegas, NV

Academic Highlights:  UNLV allows undergraduates to choose from 76 majors and 70 minors, all with an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio. In total, 43% of course sections take place in a smaller setting capped at 19 students. The academic area attracting the most attention is business (23%), although psychology (9%), health professions and related programs (8%), the social sciences (7%), homeland security & law enforcement (7%), and the visual and performing arts (6%) are also quite popular.

Professional Outcomes:  Remaining in the Las Vegas Area after graduating is the most common move for UNLV alum, but sizable numbers also flock to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Dallas. The companies employing the greatest number of alumni are the Clark County School District, MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, Amazon, Wynn Las Vegas, the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, and Resorts World Las Vegas.

• Enrollment: 25,365
• Cost of Attendance: $26,591 (In-State); $47,351 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1120
• Median ACT: 21
• Acceptance Rate: 85%
• Retention Rate: 77%
• Graduation Rate: 47%

Pennsylvania State University — University Park

• State College, PA

Academic Highlights: Penn State offers 275 majors and a number of top-ranked programs in a host of disciplines. The College of Engineering is rated exceptionally well on a national scale and is also the most popular field of study, accounting for 15% of the degrees conferred. The Smeal College of Business is equally well-regarded, earning high rankings in everything from supply chain management to accounting to marketing. It attracts 15% of total degree-seekers. 61% of classes have an enrollment below thirty students.

Professional Outcomes: By graduation, 70% of Nittany Lions have found their next employment or graduate school home. 98% of College of Business grads are successful within three months of exiting, flocking in large numbers to stellar finance, accounting, consulting, and technology firms. Hundreds of alumni work at Citi, Salesforce, and Meta, and more than 500 currently work at each of IBM, Deloitte, PwC, Amazon, EY, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. 75% of 2022 grads employed full-time earned starting salaries greater than $50k.

• Enrollment: 41,745 (undergraduate); 7,020 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $32,656 (in-state); $52,610 (out-of-state)
• Acceptance Rate: 55%
• Retention Rate: 91%

Michigan State University

• East Lansing, MI

Academic Highlights: This highly regarded state institution boasts over 200 programs—undergraduate, graduate, and professional—across 17 degree-granting colleges. A 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio rates in the average range for public universities of MSU’s size and scope. Class sizes are a genuine mix of small seminars and giant lecture halls. 16% of the degrees conferred in 2022 were in the business/marketing category. The next most common degrees were earned in communication/journalism (12%), engineering (11%), and the social sciences (8%).

Professional Outcomes: Within months of strutting across the graduation stage, 56% of Class of 2022 members had landed full-time employment, 27% were pursuing advanced degrees, and 6% were still looking for a job. The top employers of this group included big names like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Deloitte, Epic Systems, Target, PepsiCo, and Microsoft. The median starting salary earned was $60,000. Among the grads schools favored by recent alumni are the University of Michigan, New York University, Columbia University, and Boston University.

• Enrollment: 39,201
• Cost of Attendance: $27,805 (In-State); $55,189 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1220
• Acceptance Rate:
• Retention Rate: 89%
• Graduation Rate: 82%

University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Amherst, MA

Academic Highlights: 110 majors are offered across eight undergraduate colleges, including the highly ranked Isenberg School of Management. Programs in sports management, architecture, computer science, and nursing are top-rated. Of all degrees conferred in 2022, business/marketing diplomas accounted for 14%, followed by biology (11%), social sciences (10%), psychology (8%), health professions (7%), engineering (7%), and computer science (7%). 47% of courses enroll fewer than 20 students, and 30% engage in undergraduate research.

Professional Outcomes: Six months after graduating, 65% of newly minted 2022 grads were employed full-time and 26% were attending graduate school part-time. The most populated industries are health/medical professions (13%), internet & software (10%), biotech & life sciences (4%), and higher education (4%). Companies presently employing 100+ Minutemen and Minutewomen include Oracle, Mass Mutual, Amazon, IBM, Google, Intel, Microsoft, PwC, Wayfair, and Apple. Boston is the most popular landing spot for graduates.

• Enrollment: 23,936 (undergraduate); 7,874 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $37,219 (in-state); $59,896 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1380
• Median ACT: 31
• Acceptance Rate: 58%
• Graduation Rate: 83%

George Washington University

• Washington, D.C.

Academic Highlights: GW undergraduates choose from 75+ majors spread across nine colleges. The school’s 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio translates to a mix of small, medium, and large undergraduate sections. Twelve percent of courses have single-digit enrollments, 10% have over 50 students, and the majority fall in the 10 to 29 range. The social sciences (31%) are the area in which the greatest number of degrees are awarded followed by health professions (17%), business (15%), biology (5%), and computer science (5%).

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of leaving GW, 96% of the Class of 2022 had found their way to gainful employment or graduate school while 4% were still job hunting. Of the 68% of grads already in the workplace, 68% were in a for-profit industry, 25% had entered a nonprofit position, and 8% were working in government. A healthy 27% of those earning their diplomas in 2022 immediately turned their attention to earning an advanced degree. Among that group were 76% seeking master’s degrees, 11% entering law school, 5% pursuing a medical degree, and 3% entering a doctoral program.

• Enrollment: 11,482
• Cost of Attendance: $85,740
• Median SAT: 1410
• Acceptance Rate: 49%
• Retention Rate: 90%

Purdue University — West Lafayette

• West Lafayette, IN

Academic Highlights: Purdue offers over 200 majors at ten discipline-specific colleges, and 38% of course sections have an enrollment of 19 or fewer. Engineering and engineering technologies majors earn 34% of the degrees conferred by the university; the College of Engineering cracks the top ten on almost every list of best engineering schools. The Krannert School of Management is also well-regarded by employers; 11% of degrees conferred are in business. Other popular majors include computer science (10%) and agriculture (5%)—both are incredibly strong.

Professional Outcomes: Shortly after receiving their diplomas, 70% of 2022 grads headed to the world of employment while 24% headed to graduate/professional school. The top industries entered by grads in recent years are (1) health care, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices; (2) finance, insurance, and consulting; (3) manufacturing and machinery; (4) airline, aviation, and aerospace. Companies employing the greatest number of recent alumni were Amazon, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Labcorp, Lockheed Martin, and Microsoft. The average starting salary was $68k across all degree programs.

• Enrollment: 37,949 (undergraduate); 12,935 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $22,812 (in-state); $41,614 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1330
• Acceptance Rate: 53%
• Graduation Rate: 84%

University of Houston

• Houston, TX

Academic Highlights: Nearly 100 undergraduate majors are offered across 11 different colleges. Programs within the College of Business and College of Engineering are particularly strong, especially petroleum engineering, entrepreneurship, and marketing. The most degrees are conferred in business/management/marketing (28%), psychology (7%), computer science (7%), engineering (7%), biological sciences (7%), and social sciences (6%). 34% of classes enroll fewer than 20 students, and

Professional Outcomes: By graduation day, 29% of recent grads had already accepted a full-time position and 11% had been accepted to graduate school. For those who entered the workforce, top employers were Houston ISD (as well as several other school systems), JPMorgan Chase, Houston Methodist, and Walgreens. Of those continuing their education, the highest percentage stayed at the University of Houston followed by the University of Texas, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M, Texas Woman’s University, and Rice.

• Enrollment: 37,946 (undergraduate); 8,730 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $24,268 (in-state); $39,868 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1230
• Median ACT: 25
• Acceptance Rate: 70%
• Retention Rate: 87%
• Graduation Rate: 65%

Texas A&M University — College Station

• College Station, TX

Academic Highlights: With nineteen schools and colleges and 130+ undergraduate degree programs, Texas A&M is a massive operation. As the name implies, there is a heavy emphasis on agriculture, engineering, and business, which all place well in national rankings and garner deep respect from major corporations and graduate/professional schools. Class sizes trend large, but 24% of courses enroll fewer than 20 students and personal connections with professors are entirely possible, particularly through the research-oriented LAUNCH program.

Professional Outcomes: On graduation day, 54% of students had already received at least one job offer and 22% were heading to graduate/professional school. Many Aggies go on to work at major oil, tech, and consulting firms; more than 500 are employed at each of ExxonMobil, Halliburton, Chevron, EY, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, Accenture, and PWC. Starting salaries were strong—on average, College of Engineering grads made $80k and College of Agriculture & Life Sciences grads netted $54k. A&M is also the eighth-largest producer of law students in the entire country.

• Enrollment: 57,512 (undergraduate); 16,502 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $31,058 (in-state); $59,336 (out-of-state)
• Median ACT: 28
• Acceptance Rate: 63%

University of South Carolina

• Columbia, SC

Academic Highlights: UofSC is a massive enterprise, with 16 colleges/schools within the larger university. Even so, 70% of all sections contain 29 or fewer students. 32% of students take the opportunity to earn a degree in the business/marketing realm from the superb Darla Moore School of Business. The international business program is also top-ranked. Other popular disciplines include health services (11%), biology (10%), engineering (6%), and communication and journalism (6%).  The South Carolina Honors College is extremely hard to get into and is one of the finest in the entire country.

Professional Outcomes: 79% of recent grads landed at their next destination within six months with an average starting salary of over $55,000. Within the School of Business, 87% of 2023 grads were employed within three months and the average starting salary was $69k. Top employers of recent classes included KPMG, IBM, Aramark, Bank of America, Vanguard, PwC, and Marriot. The majority of those continuing their studies in a graduate/professional degree program did so at the University of South Carolina; other popular landing spots are Duke and Wake Forest.

• Enrollment: 27,343 (undergraduate); 8,310 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $38,696 (in-state); $60,942 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1280
• Acceptance Rate: 64%
• Graduation Rate: 78%

University of Delaware

Academic Highlights: The University of Delaware offers 150 bachelor’s degree programs. Nearly one-third of students pursue a degree in either business (21%) or engineering (9%), two of the school’s highest-ranked departments. Nursing is popular, with 11% of degrees conferred being in the health professions. Other frequently pursued majors include the social sciences (10%), biology (7%), and education (5%). 62% of courses enroll fewer than 30 students. The university also has the oldest study abroad program in the nation, with 30% of undergrads participating.

Professional Outcomes: 94% of Class of 2022 grads quickly found their next destination. 66% were employed, with 74% taking jobs at for-profit companies, 16% at nonprofits, 7% in K-12 education, and 4% with a government entity. The greatest number of newly minted alums were hired by JPMorgan Chase & Co., KPMG, EY, ChristianaCare, and Deloitte. The median starting salary for this cohort was $62,000. 28% immediately pursued an advanced degree, with 62% entering master’s programs, 20% entering a professional program, and 9% beginning a PhD.

• Enrollment: 18,066 (undergraduate); 4,557 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $33,718 (undergraduate); $57,358 (graduate)
• Acceptance Rate: 72%

Florida International University

Academic Highlights: Florida International offers 120 undergraduate degree programs across eight different colleges, from business, engineering, and architecture to hospitality & tourism management. The international business program is especially well-regarded and nationally ranked. Popularity-wise, the most degrees are conferred in business/management/marketing (24%), psychology (13%), multi/interdisciplinary studies (10%), biological sciences (7%), and the social sciences (7%). 37% of classes enroll fewer than 20 students.

Professional Outcomes: Those who graduated in 2024 had largely positive outcomes, with 62% employed, 12% pursuing a volunteer activity, 6% taking additional coursework, and 2% joining the military. Across all majors over the past five years, the most alumni have go on to work in the following sectors: operations, education, healthcare services, sales, administrative, business development, and community and social services. Top employers include Florida International University, Baptist Health, Miami-Dade Public Schools, Amazon, and Apple.

• Enrollment: 44,045 (undergraduate); 10,040 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $26,016 (in-state); $38,414 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1150
• Median ACT: 23
• Acceptance Rate: 59%
• Retention Rate: 92%
• Graduation Rate: 70%

James Madison University

• Harrisonburg, VA

Academic Highlights: JMU offers 75+ undergraduate degrees to a very happy student population; surveyed undergrads report a stunning 93% satisfaction rate. A 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio does not fully capture how generally modest class sizes tend to be at the university. Thirty-seven percent of sections enroll fewer than 19 students and the average class size is 25 students. 19% of all degrees awarded are in nursing. Next in popularity are business/marketing (15%), communication/journalism (9%), and the social sciences (8%).

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of graduating, 75% of 2022 grads had obtained full-time employment, 22% were continuing their education, and 4% were still figuring out their next step. More than 25 recent grads were hired by each of KPMG and Deloitte. Dukes found employment at 1,610 organizations around the world and the average starting salary was $57,615. Among the almost one-quarter of recent grads who matriculated directly into a graduate school program, the most popular location was JMU itself.

• Enrollment: 20,346
• Cost of Attendance: $32,248 (In-State); $49,482 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1240
• Median ACT: 26
• Acceptance Rate: 78%
• Graduation Rate: 81%

Washington State University

• Pullman, WA

Academic Highlights: At WSU, students can choose from 95 majors, 86 minors, and more than 100 in-major specializations and also enjoy a stellar 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. That level of support leads to 35% of courses enrolling 19 or fewer students versus 19% that enroll 50 or more. 21% of all degrees in 2022 were conferred in the area of business/marketing. Also popular were engineering (10%), the social sciences (10%), biology (9%), and psychology (8%).

Professional Outcomes:  Graduates of WSU tend to concentrate in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The greatest number of alumni are presently employed by Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, SEL, Starbucks, Amazon Web Services, T-Mobile, Google, Nike, Meta, and CBRE. Many students who enroll immediately in an advanced degree program do so at Washington State itself. They offer 140 graduate programs and certificates.

• Enrollment: 22,612
• Cost of Attendance: $29,944 (In-State); $45,628 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1140
• Acceptance Rate: 83%
• Retention Rate: 81%
• Graduation Rate: 62%

Cal Poly – Pomona

Academic Highlights:  Cal Poly Pomona is a massive institution with 1,076 faculty members at over 25,000 undergraduate students. The average size for an undergraduate class section is 32 students and the student-to-faculty ratio is 25:1. While a polytechnic institute, the most commonly conferred degree in 2022 was actually business (29%). Next up are engineering (18%), the social sciences (9%), science technologies (6%), and agriculture (4%).

Professional Outcomes:  An excellent 91% of the Class of 2023 had already achieved positive outcomes within six months of leaving campus. The employers locking down the largest number of recent Cal Poly Pomona grads were Accenture, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bloomberg, DraftKings, Meta, Morgan Stanley, NIH, Nike, PwC, and Tesla Motors. The graduate destinations of Class of 2023 members included Harvard, Brown, Duke, Stanford, Oxford, Yale, USC, UPenn, and Georgia Tech.

• Enrollment: 25,181
• Cost of Attendance: $29,226 (In-State); $41,406 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: N/A
• Median ACT: N/A
• Graduation Rate: 66%

University of Denver

Academic Highlights : There are 200 total degree programs at the University of Denver, with small class sizes being the norm as 55% of sections contain no more than 19 students, and 80% enroll a maximum of 29 individuals. The Daniels College of Business is highly respected by employers and attracts the greatest number of undergraduates. 32% of the degrees conferred in 2022 were in business/marketing, 16% were in the social sciences, 9% in biology, 9% in psychology, 8% in communication/journalism, and 7% in the visual and performing arts.

Professional Outcomes: 90% of 2022 Pioneer grads successfully entered the world of employment or graduate school within six months of earning their bachelor’s degree. 59% were employed full-time with a mean starting salary of $62k. Top employers included KPMG, Brown Brothers Harriman, Lockheed Martin, Epic, and Oracle. Other corporations employing 70 or more DU alums include CenturyLink, Charles Schwab, Comcast, Deloitte, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. 27% of 2022 graduates elected to continue their education in a graduate program.

• Enrollment: 6,160 (undergraduate); 7,583 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $80,614
• Median SAT: 1310
• Median ACT: 30
• Retention Rate: 88%
• Graduation Rate: 77%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Blacksburg, VA

Academic Highlights : Eight undergraduate colleges that offer 110+ distinct bachelor’s degrees are housed within Virginia Tech. 33% of sections contain fewer than 20 students, and 21% of recent graduates report participating in some type of undergraduate research experience. Engineering is the area where the greatest number of degrees are conferred (23%), but business (20%) is a close second. Both disciplines are among the most respected at Tech, along with computer science. Other popular majors include the family and consumer sciences (8%), social sciences (8%), biology (8%), and agriculture (4%).

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of graduating, 56% of the Class of 2022 were employed and 18% were in graduate school. One recent class sent large numbers to major corporations that included Deloitte (67), KPMG (44), Lockheed Martin (39), Capital One (30), EY (28), Booz Allen Hamilton (18), and Northrop Grumman (12). The median salary for 2022 graduates was $67,000. Among recent grads who decided to pursue an advanced degree, the greatest number stayed at VT, while others enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, William & Mary, Columbia, Duke, and Georgia Tech.

• Enrollment: 30,434 (undergraduate); 7,736 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $37,252 (in-state); $58,750 (out-of-state)
• Acceptance Rate: 57%

The Ohio State University — Columbus

• Columbus, OH

Academic Highlights: There are 200+ undergraduate majors and 18 schools and colleges housed within OSU. Business sees the greatest percentage of degrees conferred at 18% followed by engineering (15%), health professions (10%), and the social sciences (9%). It makes sense that so many flock to the business and engineering schools as they are among the highest-rated undergraduate programs in their respective disciplines. 40% of sections enroll fewer than 20 students, and approximately 20% of students gain research experience.

Professional Outcomes: Upon receiving their diplomas, 56% of Class of 2022 graduates were entering the world of employment while 17% were already accepted into graduate or professional school.  Hordes of Buckeyes can be found at many of the nation’s leading companies. More than 2,000 alumni work for JPMorgan Chase, more than 1,000 are employed by Amazon, and more than 600 work for Google and Microsoft. Of the grads who directly matriculate into graduate or professional school, many continue in one of OSU’s own programs.

• Enrollment: 45,728 (undergraduate); 14,318 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $27,241 (in-state); $52,747 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1340-1450
• Median ACT: 29-32
• Graduation Rate: 88%

College of Charleston

• Charleston, SC

Academic Highlights : Undergrads can choose from 67 majors, 81 minors, and 4 certificates across seven schools: the School of the Arts, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and the School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. By degrees conferred, popular majors include speech communication/rhetoric (8%), psychology (8%), biological sciences (8%), and business (7%). 38% of classes enroll fewer than 20 students.

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of graduation, 78% of the Class of 2022 was employed and 18% were attending graduate/professional school. 5% were volunteering, serving in the military, or pursuing a paid internship. Of those employed, popular sectors included science, technology, engineering, and math; health services; and marketing/sales. Top employers for alumni who exited in the past five years include the College of Charleston itself, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston County School District, and Booz Allen Hamilton.

• Enrollment: 10,660 (undergraduate); 1,069 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $33,007 (in-state); $58,119 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1210
• Retention Rate: 82%

Iowa State University

Academic Highlights:  With more than 100 majors available across six undergraduate colleges, Iowa State has no shortage of academic pathways to explore. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1, yet, courses are a mix of large and small. 31% of sections enroll fewer than 20 students and 22% enroll more than 50. In terms of sheer popularity, engineering wins the day accounting for 23% of degrees earned in 2022. Business (18%), agricultural fields (10%), biology (5%), and education (5%) also see high volume.

Professional Outcomes: Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are employed in fairly large numbers by the likes of John Deere, Principal Financial Group, and Amazon. Overall, the most alumni work for Wells Fargo, Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, Collins Aerospace, Cargill, and Microsoft. Most remain in Iowa after graduation but many also move to Minnesota, Chicago, California, or Texas. The average starting salary for an engineering grad was $74,716 in 2023.

• Enrollment: 25,241
• Cost of Attendance: $24,204 (In-State); $41,390 (Out-of-State)
• Median ACT: 24
• Acceptance Rate: 90%
• Retention Rate: 86%
• Graduation Rate: 74%

Temple University

• Philadelphia, PA

Academic Highlights: Temple offers 100 undergraduate programs, including those at the well-regarded Fox School of Business. Other programs with strong national reputations include criminal justice, public health, and kinesiology. The most undergraduate degrees are conferred in business (22%) followed by communication/journalism and health professions (tied at 11%), the visual and performing arts (8%), biology (7%), psychology (6%), and computer science (5%). 42% of classes have an enrollment of 19 or fewer students, and 71% contain no more than 29 undergraduates.

Professional Outcomes: 51% of recent grads quickly secured employment and another 18% were enrolled in graduate school. Hundreds of Owl alumni can be found at big-time companies such as Merck, Comcast, Vanguard, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, and Bristol Myers Squib. Within six months of graduating, 91% of Fox School of Business 2021 graduates were employed or had started their own businesses. The median salary for all graduates of that school was $57,000.

• Enrollment: 24,106 (undergraduate); 9,124 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $41,828-$46,866 (in-state); $56,092-$65,618 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1245
• Acceptance Rate: 80%
• Retention Rate: 84%

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Many travelers have their sights set on summer getaways , but with everything from baggage fees to fuel costs impacting the price of a ticket, "Good Morning America" is asking travel experts to share tips for booking bucket list destinations on a budget and finding savings along the way.

Travel expert Nicky Kelvin, senior director of content for The Points Guy, offered his tips for affordable travel techniques.

Where to find the best flight deals

Kelvin encourages travelers to utilize Google Flights and other free price-tracking tools to compare fare prices and snag the best deal.

He also suggests using both the calendar and map features within Google Flights to see which airports, dates and destinations how the lowest fare.

From the Google Flights homepage on a computer, click "explore destinations" and select a departure city without adding a destination. Then zoom out on the map to see the best prices for destinations all over the world.

Get the most out of free travel loyalty programs

Travelers should be earning points for anything and everything that they are buying or booking from airline and hotels to car rentals, Kelvin said.

In addition to the points that can can help travelers earn free flights and hotel stays, Kelvin said to look for extra perks just for joining.

Hyatt rewards, for example, offers all guests free breakfast.

For Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental, he said you can add your spouse or domestic partner as an additional driver for free.

Loyalty programs are great for airlines too. JetBlue, for example, allows enrolled customers -- even if they don't have enough points for a flight -- to use points for discounts. Plus, with any airline, as you accumulate points to earn status, you can get free seating upgrades.

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If you're looking to earn the most miles, he said look to the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.

"You'll earn the most points on all your purchases with this one," he said.

Finally, if you want a credit card with no fee, Kelvin suggested the Bilt Mastercard, which he said is particularly great for renters because you can earn points on what's likely someone's biggest expense.

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Where to find the best flight deals

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He also suggests using both the calendar and map features within Google Flights to see which airports, dates and destinations how the lowest fare.

From the Google Flights homepage on a computer, click "explore destinations" and select a departure city without adding a destination. Then zoom out on the map to see the best prices for destinations all over the world.

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Travelers should be earning points for anything and everything that they are buying or booking from airline and hotels to car rentals, Kelvin said.

In addition to the points that can can help travelers earn free flights and hotel stays, Kelvin said to look for extra perks just for joining.

Hyatt rewards, for example, offers all guests free breakfast.

For Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental, he said you can add your spouse or domestic partner as an additional driver for free.

Loyalty programs are great for airlines too. JetBlue, for example, allows enrolled customers -- even if they don't have enough points for a flight -- to use points for discounts. Plus, with any airline, as you accumulate points to earn status, you can get free seating upgrades.

Travel credit cards with cash back perks

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As for credit cards, The Points Guy team suggests the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card as an all-around pick -- you get 75,000 miles after meeting your minimum spend in the first three months. Which Kelvin said is a value of over $1,300.

If you're looking to earn the most miles, he said look to the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.

"You'll earn the most points on all your purchases with this one," he said.

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