01 Dec 7 reasons to study abroad in summer

Are you thinking about studying abroad in summer? Are you are not yet completely convinced about this idea? Here are our top 10 reasons to study abroad in summer and embark on this unforgettable adventure!

1. The weather

Choosing to study abroad in summer is a guarantee of better weather, at least if you opt for a study abroad program in Europe or Asia!  

It is so much more enjoyable to explore a new destination under the sun. During summer time, you will be able to enjoy delicious ice creams, savor the local food on open-air terraces, and, why not, sunbathe on beautiful white sand beaches if you choose a beach study abroad destination such as beautiful Cadiz!

2. Less planning

Studying abroad in summer is so much easier compared to studying abroad for a full semester or academic year!

If you are an American college/university student, you won’t need any visa to study abroad in summer, and most of the programs will not require a minimum GPA to secure a space. That is a different story when you choose to study abroad for more than 3 months.

Also, studying abroad in summer is perfect for students with a lot of commitments during the academic year, such as a student job or many extracurricular activities. You will unplug and enjoy at the fullest your experience without FOMO!   

3. More time to enjoy your study abroad experience

Students studying abroad for a full semester or academic year program will generally need to pass some exams. Normally, it is not the case for summer study abroad programs, where you can avoid this stress. You will therefore have plenty of time to enjoy your destination, immerse yourself in the local culture, meet the locals and discover new interests and passions.

4. Save money

In theory, the shorter your experience, the more economical the price will be. Summer study abroad programs are perfect for small budgets. Also, there are a lot of study abroad scholarships available out there for summer programs.

5. Studying abroad in summer is a good start

The thought of going abroad for the first time can seem terrifying. It will probably be much easier and more acceptable for you to tell yourself that you are going away for a few weeks than to leave for a full semester or academic year. It will be much less stressful.

But, we are sure of it! After your first summer study abroad adventure, you will want to repeat the experience. At that point, a semester or a full year abroad would be a great option!

6. Invest in your future

For many students, summer can be very unproductive. Instead of staying at home, spending hours on your phone or doing the same old summer camp in the USA, there are so many great opportunities abroad to flourish, mature, and enrich your academic record /CV!

Taking a break from your everyday life can be highly beneficial. A summer abroad experience is a golden opportunity for:

• Preparing for the upcoming year with preparatory programs (with courses such as pre-AP® Spanish courses, IB Spanish revision courses, etc.)

• Enriching your academic record / your CV, through a volunteer abroad program, for example.
• Getting additional credits with a summer study abroad program at a recognized university.

• Improving your linguistic and intercultural skills while enjoying a different summer, with a language immersion program!

7.  Have the summer of a lifetime

During your summer abroad, you will have a unique opportunity to meet participants from all over the world and make lifelong friendships. Summer is also synonymous with festivals, sporting events, laughter, blue skies, tasty fruits and vegetables, change of scene, … We can guarantee you that you will have a blast!  

As you can see, there are many reasons why you should study abroad in summer! A summer program will be a life-changing experience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

Interested in studying abroad this summer?

Below are some of Centro MundoLengua’s most popular summer study abroad program right now. We have many different summer programs available for high school students and university students: