The world is rapidly contracting in such a way that people of different cultures who once experienced no contact with far-off lands now maintain daily contact. Preparing for this shift that is already underway is an important aspect of the educational process, and the best way to accomplish this is through direct contact with other cultures. At a younger age, this is difficult to achieve, but by
. the time a student is in high school, there are many options available. One of the best choices is to study abroad in distant places, such as Europe. There are many excellent websites that can guide parents and students through this process, and examining two of the most popular websites regarding this matter provides a good introduction to the pros and cons of studying in Europe. The highly reputable www.studyabroad.com is among the more useful websites for students wishing to study in Europe. The primary purpose of the website is to introduce parents and students to various programs which are available. Visitors are able to choose programs based upon the subject matter of interest, the age of the student and the desired location. A list is then returned which contains programs that meet these criteria. The programs are not run by www.studyabroad.com, but they are all run by legitimate organizations. There are many programs available for each country. For example, high school students wishing to study in France enjoy nearly seventy programs from which to choose. The length of these programs range from two weeks to a full school year. Another excellent resource is www.goabroad.com. This website compiles programs as well and divides them by their format, rather than by the destination. Several hundred options are available, and they vary considerably in terms of their focus. Studying in Europe is a wonderful opportunity for a high school student to gain an understanding of the way in which the world is connected. These website provide an excellent resource for beginning that process. More Reference Links: http://www.studyabroad.com/programs/high+school/default.aspx http://www.goabroad.com/highschool-study-abroad/search/high-school-study-abroad/highschool-programs-abroad-1
