Why you CAN'T Afford NOT to Study Abroad:

With a strained economy and competitive job market you may be struggling with the decision to invest in studying abroad. Besides the fact that this opportunity is only available to you during your college career, you may find that studying abroad is the best investment for providing you with the global competencies that are required in today's international workforce.

The benefits of studying abroad greatly outweigh the cost and AsiaLearn strives to provide affordable options for you.

• Learn to be self-sufficient, to thrive in a foreign country, and to become resourceful when the resources are not so obvious.
• Develop the ability to thrive in and adapt to a culture different from your own.
• Engage in life-altering experiences, ones that challenge your fundamental assumptions about the world.
• Learn to compare the ways that key global issues are approached in different cultures

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• Become proficient, if not fluent, in another language

  "Hong Kong is great- your going to experience a vastly different culture, you will be able to travel all over South East Asia, and you will meet some lifelong friends."                                -N. Cooney                  College of Charleston

• Exploring other countries can broaden your cultural horizons, which enhances your understanding of the U.S./Canada, especially as others perceive it.
• Expand your education outside of the classroom during your time abroad.
• Build life-long friendships and networks with people from around the world.

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• Talk to your home university's Financial Aid Office to learn about using financial aid to study abroad.
• Ask the Study Abroad Office advisors for scholarship opportunities.
• Let AsiaLearn help you find scholarship opportunities and APPLY for all you are eligible for.
• Plan ahead and start saving now.
• Organize fundraisers
• Look into less expensive programs and/or shorter length programs, such as a summer or spring break option.  
• Choose a destination in a more affordable part of the world, such as in Thailand, China, and Malaysia.   
• Compare different programs to see what all is included in the cost.