<p>By far the most innovative programs at the top level are at Dartmouth. Dartmouth’s D-plan (trimester system) makes it so most students do at least one program, and many do two to three. Unlike many other schools, the programs are not all language oriented by any means, and there is an environmental science program to Africa, Anthro to New Zealand, etc. Also, the programs are closed to Dartmouth students only and financial aid/ costs are 100% equal to a regular Dartmouth term. Finally, the programs for languages are diverse, there are programs for both advanced and beginner students. Its essentially a huge part of the Dartmouth culture. The programs are led by both local and Dartmouth professors, the Dartmouth professors leading tours and trips during the experience. In my experience in Barcelona, we visited Museums, parks, cities, etc. Often, Dartmouth footed the bill making it sometimes seem like a better deal than studying locally.</p>
<p>After the experience students continually meet, to this day I am still friends with people from my trip. The schools does an amazing job.</p>