<p>kokokola, my S (Obie, Class of '10) is currently studying in Valparaiso, Chile, through an Oberlin-approved and recommended program. He will get full credit although he is required to take the classes pass-fail. (He is double majoring in Latin American Studies and History, so both the location and the classes he is able to take are perfect for him.) He worked closely with the office assisting students with such programs (I was impressed at the amount of time they spent with him) and also was counseled by his advisor who suggested several programs in Latin American from which he could choose.</p>
<p>He had initially planned on also studying in Europe for the Fall 2009 semester, again with an Oberlin-approved program. While he changed course on that, he did have the approval of the school and was given lots of counseling as to how he could make the year work.</p>
<p>(My D is Class of '13–also with a strong Art History interest!)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>