<p>“Frankly, the more mediocre the school the more it promote its study abroad programs.”</p>
<p>Total nonsense. All the top schools have extensive study abroad options and a great many students who take advantage of it - especially those in the humanities and social sciences, where study abroad often fits right into whatever they are majoring in. </p>
<p>How the schools handle the financial aspect varies widely. There are always additional admin costs associated with managing study abroad programs and transferring the credits. Many offer the option of allowing you to study abroad at a program that you identify, if it’s not duplicating something they already offer and it’s of sufficient academic rigor.</p>