Most universities sponsor their own study abroad programs, but if your college does not, generally you can apply to a nearby college or university program. These programs usually offer college credit. Study abroad programs hosted by your school can be expensive, but they are typically all-inclusive, meaning that airfare and/or other travel costs, room, board, and tuition are included. Most colleges also offer tuition scholarships for their study abroad programs. Speak to your university's travel office or a nearby university's travel office for more information on the specific summer programs they offer.
You can also study abroad with an independent study abroad program, with organizations such as the American Institute for Foreign Study, Global Learning Semesters and the Institute for Study Abroad-Butler University. Each of these offer fully-accredited courses at foreign universities, meaning that your work should be eligible for incorporation into your bachelor's degree program.
American Institute for Foreign Study
River Plaza, 9 West Broad St.
Stamford, CT 06902
800-727-7437
aifsabroad.com
Global Learning Semesters, Inc.
14525 SW Millikan Way #32004
Beaverton, OR 97005-2343
703-286-2641
globalsemesters.com
Institute for Study Abroad-Butler University
1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 305
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3345
317-940-9336
Another summer travel option is to volunteer abroad with an independent volunteer organization. Most programs for volunteering abroad cost less than study abroad programs, and some offer internships. Some good organizations to work with are United Planet and Cross-Cultural Solutions.
United Planet
617-267-7763
unitedplanet.org
Cross-Cultural Solutions
2 Clinton Place
New Rochelle, New York 10801
914-632-0022
crossculturalsolutions.org