Employers want applicants who have international experience; studying abroad have been conceived by universities as the solution. This panel will address if the traditional format of a semester, a week or the newly evolved summer programs can adequately meet the workplace needs. Essentially the panelists will outline the advantages of studying international business abroad as well as the best time for student students to study abroad. The panelists will also try to address where should an international business student study abroad along with what is the best balance of cultural and academic content needed in a study abroad program. Bearing the aforementioned points in mind and utilizing open forum discussion to discuss and exchange ideas the panel will ultimately seek to answer: What is the best program type – university-based or university-sanctioned private programs or solo student travels?