Write a letter to your Mom and Dad asking whether or not I can study abroad during my Junior year in college.
I have a huge desire to study abroad so that I can experience life in a different culture.  I would learn how to navigate different cultures, work with diverse peers, and even learn to better communicate in other languages.  It would give me a more diverse view of our world, experience new perspectives and even provide me with a competitive advantage over my peers.  While I might get homesick, thanks to modern technology, I will be able to communicate with all of my loved ones back home, very easily.  Help me create lifelong connections by allowing me the opportunity to study abroad.