As a student it is natural to be overanxious to learn more and more about the new place you are going to explore for your study purpose. Therefore try to keep in mind a few tips which are as below. You are about to embark on an extraordinary and unforgettable journey.

 1.  Studying abroad will allow you to experience new cultures, make new friends from around the world, and learn more than you ever thought possible.

 2. Education Link is dedicated to providing you with an experience abroad that will impact the rest of your life--we have thousands of alumni who can attest to that.

 3. From learning Spanish in Madrid, to climbing the Great Wall of China in Beijing, we have a program that meets your academic and personal goals.

 4. Comparing different study abroad programs can be difficult. Be sure to meet with your home college or university's study abroad advisor for advice and guidance.

 5. Diversity is a concern for many students and study abroad advisors. Education Link understands that studying in a different culture can heighten anxiety about race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and other factors that form a student's identity.

 The world awaits you!

As a parent, we know you are concerned about your child going abroad. The climate, the study program, accommodation, diversity of the new place, food, infrastructure all make  questions. View these tips for helping your student select a quality study abroad program.

1. Does the program have a long, successful track record?

 2. Is timely, detailed printed and Web site orientation materials provided for both students and their family members?

 3. Are well-trained, experienced local staff on site and at the study. based centers?

 4. Does the program provide adequate insurance in the case of an emergency?

 5. Are mechanisms in place to ensure college credit?

 6. Are planned classroom assignments, discussions, field trips, on-site orientation and re-entry programs, and many planned cultural events part of the program design?

 7. Does the program have clearly stated academic standards?

 8. Does the program have program and student evaluation systems in place to assure quality control and on-going improvements in every aspect of the study abroad experience?

9.  Are significant financial aid opportunities provided to make study abroad more accessible and affordable for students?

 10. Is a high quality internship opportunity for college credit part of the study abroad experience?

  The best decision matters for your child's future!