The countries of the Mediterranean seem to be popular destinations (http://www.studyabroad101.com/rankings/2013#top_10_awards )  for studying in Europe. The summer sun and beaches cause many American students to want to attend programs in these countries for their summers.

            The benefits seem to be endless for students partaking in summer study abroad programs. These advantages include the embrace of new culture, meeting knew people, beautiful scenery, and decadent foods.

            While the prices for such programs are steep, there are ways to combat them. Student loans (http://www.studyabroadloans.com/ ) and fundraising opportunities exist to enable students to partake. 

            Overall the benefits seem to be too many to counterweigh the single con to participating in a summer study abroad to Europe.