<p>Thanks for the constructive, relevant comment parentofpeople. Theoretically speaking of course, the study abroad program I WOULD participate in would be for the academic year, so around 10 months or more. The program I would participate in would be an exchange program, that is to say, I would remain a registered student at my university. All courses completed abroad would be graded on an A-F scale and appear on my final transcript as a part of my cumulative GPA. Studying abroad may be a viable option, but like I said, not sure I would do it just in the measure of raising my GPA when there are so many other opportunities for international work, study, and travel.</p>