<p>Study abroad is very common at Bryn Mawr. We have a long list of approved programs available on the Office of International Programs website ([Bryn</a> Mawr College: Office of International Programs](<a href=“http://www.brynmawr.edu/oip/abroad/students.html]Bryn”>http://www.brynmawr.edu/oip/abroad/students.html)), but students can also submit other programs for review. I elected to not go abroad because I wasn’t interested in language immersion and opted to take graduate level courses in my major, history of art, as an undergrad instead. However, I’ve had tons of friends study everywhere from Denmark, Paris, and Berlin to South Africa and Shanghai. The only things that could complicate study abroad is if you’re a double major or premed, but even then your Dean and Major Adviser(s) can works with you to make a plan that could allow for study abroad. </p>
<p>Taking advantage of Philadelphia, New York, and DC varies from student to student. I have a lot of friends in the city and love the citylife, so personally I go in about twice a week, usually on the weekend and once during the week. New York and DC are also extremely accessible and cheap to get to-- earlier in the semester I took a megabus roundtrip to DC for $3. During the first semester of my freshman year I spent two weekends in New York and two weekends in DC. It’s definitely an easy thing to do if you’re interested in exploring!</p>