Real-World Benefits of Study Abroad the Focus of The CollegeBound Network's New Study Abroad Channel

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Ask anyone who has done it and they'll tell you: Study abroad is a catalyst for personal, academic, intercultural, and career growth and has a lasting impact on development in all areas. So it's no wonder that U.S. student participation in study abroad has increased by almost 150 percent in the last decade, according to "Open Doors 2008," an annual report of the Institute of International Education.

At The CollegeBound Network's new, dedicated Study Abroad channel (http://www.collegebound.netnet/studyabroad), students gain access to the latest tips on language immersion, study abroad hot-spots, teaching abroad, staying safe, and preparing for the study abroad experience. A "Real Student Study Abroad" section (http://www.collegebound.net/studyabroad/cat/real-students-studying-abroad/401/) offers an inside look into a variety of students' personal experiences overseas. In "What to Know Before You Go," (http://www.collegebound.net/studyabroad/cat/what-to-know-before-you-go-abroad/400/) students can learn about programs that best match their learning style and travel preferences, and better navigate their way to the abroad locale of their choice thanks to practical advice and real-world experience from others. Best of all, the site serves as a one-stop portal where students can search for the study abroad programs that interest them, request information, and make connections with colleges, universities, and student travel organizations directly.

"Study abroad is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and every student should have the opportunity to do so," says Luciano Rammairone, CEO of The CollegeBound Network. "Our newest education portal helps students demystify the process of choosing and applying for a study abroad program and discover how to make the most of their time in a foreign country. We provide the resources students and their families need to make informed study abroad decisions."

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