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Thirty-two percent of students studied abroad for a full semester, down from 5 percent from 2005/06, and less than 3 percent of students studied abroad for an academic or calendar year.

In order to receive a Course Grade Replacement, a student must retake the same course that they intend to replace. Only the second grade is computed in American University's cumulative average GPA. Both courses remain on the transcript and are considered in financial aid calculations (refer to regulation 5.2. 1.).

Key Findings. Study abroad bounces back during the 2021/2022 academic year. The Open Doors 2023 Report shows that during the 2021/2022 academic year, U.S. study abroad rebounded to more than half of pre-pandemic levels, with 188,753 students pursuing opportunities abroad for academic credit.

The United States was the largest destination country for students studying abroad with over 833,000 there in 2021. It was followed by the United Kingdom (nearly 601,000), Australia (around 378,000), Germany (over 376,000) and Canada (nearly 318,000).

There were 30,610 American students studying in Italy in the academic year of 2021/2022, making it the most popular study abroad destination in that year. The United Kingdom, Spain, France, and Germany rounded out the top five countries for study abroad in that academic year.

Study abroad to build skills and knowledge, prepare to solve the world's toughest challenges, and compete in the 21st century workforce. As a future global leader, you need to feel at home in a fast-changing world.

Cognitive and Relational Skills Students can develop various personal, interpersonal and cognitive skills by studying abroad, studies indicate, including adaptability, self-awareness, tolerance for ambiguity, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, and problem-solving and intercultural skills.

The world is your oyster, but 73% of the nearly 189,000 U.S. students who studied abroad in 2021-22 opted for programs in Europe, ing to a November 2023 report published by the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education.