<p>Most study abroad programs cost no more than the tuition at your own university. Housing would probably be similar and he may be right that it would be less since Pitt on-campus housing w/meal plan is expensive. Airfare would be additional though. Perhaps he is considering an engineering-specific program, in which case I think it’s a fantastic opportunity that could only help future prospects and possibly even open doors (if he wants to work for a French company for instance)
I’ve heard that Pitt is well known for their global focus in Engineering. Most Universities do not have a separate website for Engineering Study Abroad either:
[url=<a href=“http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/international/Opportunities/]Opportunities[/url”>http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/international/Opportunities/]Opportunities[/url</a>]
This is all just my opinion as I don’t have the facts from a prospective employers view; my hunch is how could it be a problem especially if you will be taking coursework similar to at Pitt?</p>