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Information for Parents Dear Parents, Welcome to ASU’s Study Abroad website. For many, a college education is not considered complete without a Study Abroad experience. We could not agree more! Time and again we have seen the transformation that takes place in a student who has traveled to an international destination for the first time. Ask any Study Abroad alum and they will tell you how their introduction to a new culture, new language, and new international friends has broadened their perspective of the world. While it can be difficult to quantify this transformation, most experts in the field seem to agree that foreign travel leads to increased understanding among former strangers and greater appreciation for cultural differences. Isn’t this, after all, a primary objective of a college education? In an increasingly global work, lessons learned in Study Abroad translate readily to the workplace. The return on investment is real for our students. The ASU Study Abroad program has been developed with the safety and best interests of students considered first and foremost. Our program adheres to the rigorous guidelines set forth by the University of Georgia Board of Regents, and takes into consideration concerns that parents are likely to share. Programs are lead by well qualified faculty whose knowledge of local customs, culture and geography is matched only by their enthusiasm for their field of study. A trip abroad could provide the spark that ignites the student to consider further study in a particular field, at the undergraduate or graduate level. Program destinations are previewed ahead of time by Study Abroad staff. This important step helps to confirm the safety, stable political climate, cleanliness, and appropriateness of a particular destination for ASU students. Solid relationships have been formed over time, and are in place every step of the way. As a result, when there is the occasional travel hiccup, the solution is more readily remedied. ASU’s professionally trained Study Abroad staff is multi-lingual and well traveled. Well versed in the policies and procedures that govern Study Abroad, the staff works to ensure that the program operates within full compliance of these protocols. This means that as a parent, you can have peace of mind when your child leaves the United States. Some have the impression that Study Abroad is cost prohibitive. Our “sweat equity” programs, fundraisers and scholarships make Study Abroad affordable for most. Please explore our website further. We are eager to hear where your child will be going! All aboard! Dr. Holly Carter Documents for Parents (Microsoft Word 2003 format)
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