Is studying abroad worth it?

Is studying abroad worth it?

• what are some of the benefits of studying abroad? is it worth it? im thinking about soing it. where should i go?

• Answer:

  Studying abroad is definitely worth it! As I was telling another person earlier today... There are a lot of benefits to studying abroad. No matter what type of person you are or what type of personality you have, studying abroad can most definitely help you! Beyond traveling, studying abroad allows you to live in a different country, which gives you more of an opportunity to meet new people and learn the local culture. While abroad you get to become involved in your community and school by participating in sports, joining extracurricular clubs or volunteering for a good cause, and make life-long friends at the same time. You will also gain a broader perspective of the world as you are exposed to new cultural, historical and political viewpoints. Moreover, you get to improve your language skills. 90% of students who have studied abroad with AYUSA that started out with "basic" language skills at the beginning of their program reported being "conversational" by the time they returned! Studying abroad also looks great on college application, as only about 1% of high school students actually study abroad. You most definitely make a great network of international friends too. In terms of where you should go, it really depends on where you want to go. When choosing a studying abroad program you should ask yourself why you want to go and what you want out of the experience. Are looking for a summer program, semester, trimester, or even an academic year long program? What languages do you know how to speak? It's always great to go to a country that speaks the language you are learning :) If you want to learn more about different study abroad programs specifically for high school students, you can visit the AYUSA website!