<p>Hi, </p>
<p>I studied at a few language schools - one in France (2 weeks), one in Germany (6 months) and one in Italy (2 months, summer). Did you mention where or which language you wanted to study? I don’t know if I saw that…</p>
<p>Here’s where I found some of my schools:
[Language</a> School Links Homepage. Links and Contact Info for Over 1,000 In-Country Language Schools Worldwide.](<a href=“http://www.languageschoollinks.com%5DLanguage”>http://www.languageschoollinks.com)
[Getting</a> Academic Credit for Study Abroad at a Language School](<a href=“http://www.languageschoollinks.com/navpages/academic_credit.html]Getting”>http://www.languageschoollinks.com/navpages/academic_credit.html)</p>
<p>The second links gives you a page where they posted some info about getting credit.</p>
<p>FYI, I didn’t have enough money to pay for a regular study abroad program, and since I was studying languages, I decided to find the least expensive programs and go. Either I got really lucky or I did great research (a pat on my back, thanks!) because the schools were excellent.</p>
<p>Most of the programs are immersion programs, so you can count on learning A LOT and fast, too. Also, at each school, people came from all over the world–something I loved. You’ll meet lots of people, especially if you go in the summer. </p>
<p>The schools will arrange housing for you, usually a shared student apartment or a homestay. Shared student apartment is much less expensive. (In Germany, though, I had to arrange my own housing and that was a b***h, but I got into a student dorm and I really, really learned a lot during my stay.)</p>
<p>So check out each school’s website and see what they offer. I found language schools to be a hidden gem in the study abroad arena – remember, I couldn’t afford regular study abroad programs, so the language school thing for me was a dream come true. </p>
<p>Happy to pass on more info if you want…</p>
<p>It’s a kick-butt experience! Definitely do it!</p>
<p>:)</p>