For many students the opportunity to study abroad during their college years is one of the critical issues in the search for the right college. Although many colleges use their own study abroad programs, there also are a number of private companies providing study abroad programs. Unfortunately, it seems that some of these companies are paying the colleges that use their services for each student that signs up. The New York Times is reporting that some of these paybacks include free and subsidized travel for officials as well as cash payments.

This raises another issue that students need to be aware of in searching for the right college. If you are considering doing a study abroad program in college, make sure that you inquire of the study abroad program of the college in question to see if they accept any perks from outside study abroad programs.

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