![Northwestern Program Public Health in Mexico, summer 2018](https://sites.northwestern.edu/studyabroadblogs/files/2018/11/NU-Programs_Mexico-2018_550x310-1ytguvl-550x310.jpg)
Northwestern Programs
A cohort of Northwestern students study abroad for one quarter and take courses about an established theme.
![GESI 2018 students on a rope bridge](https://sites.northwestern.edu/studyabroadblogs/files/2018/11/GESI-2018_550x310-2bx8eog-550x310.jpg)
GESI Programs
Students earn credit, do an internship, live in a homestay, and participate in grassroots change with local community partners.
![Arturas Malinauskas studying on an exchange program in Zurich](https://sites.northwestern.edu/studyabroadblogs/files/2018/11/Exchange_Arturas-Malinauskas_ETH-Zurich-1vb7yf7-550x310.jpg)
Northwestern Exchanges
Students enroll directly at a local university and choose among a wide variety of courses.
![Kate Salvidio studies abroad on an affiliated program in Amman, Jordan](https://sites.northwestern.edu/studyabroadblogs/files/2018/11/Affiliated_Kate-Salvidio_Jordan_550x310-rh5p0k-550x310.jpeg)
Affiliated Programs
Programs run by other providers or universities, including center-based, direct enrollment, and/or field-based programs.