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“Overall, parents, schools and universities believe that travel really is the answer to exposing students worldwide to other cultures, building tolerance and awareness and a greater understanding of the world outside their own homes,” Carylann Assante, executive director of the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA), said in an interview. “Our studies show the very positive social impact of travel.”
According a SYTA survey of U.S. teachers, student group leaders and tour operators, 74% of students who studied internationally reported an increased tolerance of other cultures and ethnicities after traveling.
I’ve always been a fan of travel, especially for students. If you are a student in college, see if your school has programs that can help you pay for study abroad. I promise, you won’t regret it.
What’s the stat – less than 50% of American adults hold a valid passport? Over 60% of Americans have never left the USA?
That explains some of the intransigent political and religious viewpoints, doesn’t it?
The US is larger than most of Europe combined. When your country is smaller than most US states, of course you’re more likely to need a passport.
i wish i had discovered my university’s study abroad program. at the time i was too focused on friends, etc.