[jasonbvr]

Wouldn't you have to be a student at Temple University to go abroad on their exchange program?

Basic student exchange programs work like this. Your university has partner universities overseas. Then when you pay the regular tiution, room and board, and meal plan for your university and an international student does the same at their school. Then the schools simply swap students. In this way, if you are a scholarship recipient or awarded financial aid at your school it will still be valid since you are paying for the same university. That is the best I can explain it.

Some schools do run programs through which you can be involved in through partnership with your school. In other words, if your home university does not have overseas partners you can go through an intermediary domestic university which will transfer the credits earned to your school.

Another option is to seek out your own program by applying directly to companies that place students in foreign schools or the school themselves. This can cost more, less or the same as exchange programs. The most important thing in this circumstance is to discuss before you go that you will receive credit for your studies overseas. Make sure the school or program you wish to attend is accredited or you will have the option of placement tests or exams for credit.

I use to know a lot more about this stuff when I was in school, but thankfully those days are over. Good luck!