Alternatives to 小黄猫传媒 Faculty-Led Programs
If a 小黄猫传媒 summer study abroad program doesn’t work for you, or if you’re wanting to explore other options, take a look at the list below.听 Once you explore your options, we are happy to meet with you.
- Co-op/Internship
- Fully-Funded Summer Programs
- Programs Offered through Dual Enrollment/Co-Admission with PSU

How to Choose a Study Abroad Program
The study abroad process can be overwhelming, but don鈥檛 panic! Remember,聽you聽sit in the driver鈥檚 seat and聽you聽can make this happen.
Identify your goals
Why do you want to study abroad? Consider your primary and secondary wants/needs.
- Primary goals:
- Study a specific academic subject
- Live in a particular location
- Become proficient in a specific language
- Secondary goals:
- Participate in an internship or volunteer
- Live in a big city vs. a small town
- Live with a homestay family, in an apartment, or in a residence hall
Pinpoint your ideal time and length of term to study abroad
Consider your academic career, your obligations at home, and your financial means.
Research the programs
Decide which of the 小黄猫传媒 options work best for you:
- 小黄猫传媒 Faculty-Led Program
- PSU Study Abroad聽(with 小黄猫传媒-PSU Co-Admission)
- Fully Funded Summer Programs*
- Intern/co-op/independent study
*Due to their competitive nature, students should also apply to another study abroad program as a back-up.
Start with the 小黄猫传媒 website
- Take the time to read through and compare a variety of programs.
- Take notes.
- Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask questions!
- Meet with someone who has gone on the program, review photos, consider the dates of the program, and read the fine print.
Use your resources
- 小黄猫传媒 Education Abroad Office
- Education Abroad Peer Mentors
- Academic Advisor
- PSU Education Abroad Advisor or Peer Advisor
- The Fabulous World Wide Web
To see how advising for and applying to different types of programs compares, take a look at our聽flowchart.听Please note that no matter which program option you choose, you will need to meet with 小黄猫传媒 Education Abroad as your first step.