Weak Economy Takes A Toll On Study Abroad

Amanda Smay, an English major at a Pennsylvania college, longed to go to London next month with a study abroad program. Then the sticker shock set in. The 10-day trip would cost about $2,800, or 75 percent more than two years ago. The weak dollar, a sluggish economy and a tougher time getting some types of student loans is making it harder for some U.S. college students to study or travel abroad this summer. Some recent trends are becoming more pronounced at many universities. More students appear to be opting for shorter programs of eight weeks or less, at least partly for financial reasons. Read more at:
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