And experts say the college students in your family should, too. Study abroad, that is. Here See Caption Below. It transforms you, says Eugene F. Timpe, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor who's spearheading a new program that helps place collegians in international internships. It's like going to one of those camps where they build your self confidence.
Students go away from home and they learn to rely on themselves in a foreign culture.
And every solution is a little adventure. Most universities and some community colleges sponsor study-abroad experiences. Stop by or call for brochures on upcoming trips. If you've never been abroad before, you're probably better off going with an organized group the first time out. Weave study abroad into your academic career.