{"id":4366,"date":"2012-10-05T11:47:27","date_gmt":"2012-10-05T11:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.studyabroad101.com\/?p=4366"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:43:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:43:16","slug":"abroad101s-2012-study-abroad-rankings-are-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studyabroad101.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/abroad101s-2012-study-abroad-rankings-are-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Abroad101’s 2012 Study Abroad Rankings are Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abroad101 Releases 2nd Annual Study Abroad Rankings, Presented by STA Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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16,000+ Student Reviews Reveal Highest Rated Study Abroad Programs in Academics, Language, Budget & More<\/p>\n

Abroad101, the leading study abroad review website, released its 2nd annual study abroad rankings<\/a>\u00a0in partnership with STA Travel, the premier youth travel expert enabling students to travel the world.\u00a0 The rankings compiled evaluations from students at over 200 US universities to highlight leading international education programs.<\/p>\n

The 2012 rankings honor the highest-rated study abroad programs and locations by American students who have studied abroad. Students complete thorough online evaluations hosted by Abroad101 with both quantitative and qualitative responses. With a database of over 16,000 evaluations and 800,000 individual data points, the Abroad101 rankings provide a snapshot of student opinion on study abroad programs.<\/p>\n

The 2012 Top 10 highest rated programs provide a wide range of geographical and disciplinary variety. The list has programs in traditional study abroad hotspots such as France, Italy, Spain, and Australia, but also features programs in China, Costa Rica, and Greece. Abroad101 is proud to announce the student-selected Top 10 Study Abroad Programs for 2012:<\/p>\n

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The Abroad101 2012 Top 10 Study Abroad Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. CEA: Aix-en-Provence (Aix-en-Provence, France)<\/p>\n

2. Sant\u2019Anna Institute \u2013 Sorrento Lingue (Sorrento, Italy)<\/p>\n

3. IES Abroad: Beijing Foreign Studies University (Beijing, China)<\/p>\n

4. The Education Abroad Network: University of New South Wales & University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia)<\/p>\n

5. University of Indianapolis: Odyssey in Athens (Athens, Greece)<\/p>\n

6. The Education Abroad Network: Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia)<\/p>\n

7. Semester at Sea (Travelling – 12 countries)<\/p>\n

8. AIFS: Richmond in Florence (Florence, Italy)<\/p>\n

9. AIFS: University of Salamanca (Salamanca, Spain)<\/p>\n

10. Sol Education Abroad: Latin University of Costa Rica (Heredia, Costa Rica)<\/p>\n

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In addition to the highest rated overall programs, Abroad101 is also releasing ten additional categories for leading study abroad programs and destinations. The top programs and descriptions for the following categories are available at www.studyabroad101.com\/rankings:<\/p>\n

Top Academic Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Short-Term Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Program Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Programs for Language Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Science & Math Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Non-Traditional Countries (with Featured Programs)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friendliest Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most Livable Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Budget-Friendly Countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Foodie Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cAbroad101 is leading the field in helping students make informed decisions about their international education,\u201d<\/em> says Mike Stone, President and Co-Founder of Abroad101. \u201cNearly 25% of university study abroad offices use our free feedback collection tool and these rankings are the result of thousands of students sharing their experiences with the world. We are thrilled to analyze trends in our data to highlight programs that students truly value.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Abroad101 has partnered with STA Travel, <\/strong>a universally recognized travel leader and invaluable resource for student budget travel, to present this year\u2019s rankings.<\/p>\n

Quote from Adam Cooper, Director of Development at STA Travel:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe at STA Travel are committed to study abroad and these rankings help students who are starting out on their search disseminate information and narrow down their choices. This comprehensive list gives students, parents and Universities alike an inside look into what\u2019s new for study abroad and all the top notch study abroad options.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Abroad101\u2019s 2012 Study Abroad Rankings can be viewed at: http:\/\/www.<\/a>studyabroad101.com\/rankings<\/p>\n

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About Abroad101:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abroad101 is the world\u2019s first, largest, and fastest growing study abroad review website. Founded in 2007 by Tufts, Harvard, and MIT graduates, Abroad101\u2019s mission is to promote global citizenship by fostering the most meaningful study abroad experience for all students through technology innovation in international education. Abroad101 empowers universities with its free market-leading online evaluation tool, has awarded $85,000 worth of scholarships through innovative contests<\/a>, and provides an advertising and student recruitment platform for global program providers. Abroad101 is a 2010 winner of the MassChallenge Global startup competition. To learn more, visit http:\/\/www.<\/a>studyabroad101.com.<\/p>\n

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About STA Travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

STA Travel is the youth travel expert enabling students and young adults to explore the world by creating experiences filled with adventure, discovery and personal growth. They offer a unique range of products with exclusive discounts on airfare, accommodations, tours, rail passes and more. Globally, STA Travel is present in 90 countries with 400 retail locations, sending more than 6 million travelers away each year. To learn more, visithttp:\/\/www.statravel.<\/a>com.<\/p>\n

Want to read student reviews to find the perfect study abroad destination for you? \u00a0Visit Abroad101.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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