<p>M’s Mom, I thought my post made it clear that Harvard (et al) offers the “international experience” as the website quote you showed. </p>
<p>It’s just not the usual semester/year of study abroad. Most of the time, they’re summer/post-grad experiences which allow students to spend the maximum amount of time on their own campus. </p>
<p>BTW, a few years ago, DH was a finalist for a higher-level administrative position in a study abroad office at one of the Ivies. The previous director told him “don’t expect crowds. This school makes it clear to its students that no other university in the world is up to its own exalted standards.” This is a real quote from a real Ivy administrator. And it was made only partly in jest.</p>