The First Guidebook to International Universities shows the American college hopeful why, where, and how to earn a degree abroad. Drawing on decades of experience in higher education and foreign affairs, Dr. Richard Major offers approachable, concrete advice on every step of the journey, from application to emigration and beyond. Featuring deep dives into 101 institutions around the world, this book doesn't just list options - it illustrates what student life looks like in each city, what each university's admissions process involves, and what an international degree is worth to American graduate schools and employers. Whether you're drawn by cost, quality, adventure, or all three, The First Guidebook to International Universities makes the case that the world's best education might be waiting for you somewhere out in the great wide world.