Study Abroad in the News

Study abroad is now longer only for the wealthy, and millennials are taking note. Data shows they study abroad in higher numbers than any previous generation. According to IIE's Daniel Obst, interviewed for the article, millennials are also turning toward destinations such as India, Brazil and China. — USA Today College

Author Thomas Chatterton Williams urges black Americans to seek international experiences and challenges the belief that expatriation is a "luxury reserved for those with economic and social capital." — New York Times

Marjorie Cohen gives advice for students on how to study abroad in Florence, Italy, on a budget and includes an itemized list of typical costs. — Investopedia.com

Younger students are more connected to their peers abroad as a result of greater educational mobility and new technology like Skype. Teachers can capitalize on these developments to increase the likelihood that these students study abroad in college. — Times Higher Education