Studying abroad is often associated with excitement, growth, cultural awareness. It is rarely associated with danger.
Negative stories do exist, but most are a direct result of students not taking some of the simplest precautions. In other words - the negative incidents were often highly avoidable. A good way of thinking about study abroad safety is, if you wouldn't do it at home, you shouldn't do it while overseas. Much of remaining safe has to do with trusting your instincts, as well as with projecting a confident and assertive attitude.

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Student of the Month - Monty McGee
If you have ever considered studying abroad but don't know where you'd like to travel, let Monty McGee tell you how fascinating it is to study in China. He should know - McGee, a graduating senior majoring in political science at Virginia's Norfolk State University, spent a full academic year studying in China. Through study abroad programs sponsored by the School for International Training (SIT) at the Yunnan Normal University and at the University of International Business and Economics with the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI), McGee enjoyed the experience of a lifetime studying in China's Yunnan Province.

Featured City Portal: Geneva
Nestled between the Alps and Jura Mountains in the crossroads of Western Europe, Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland, after Zurich. It lies in the southwest near the border with France, at the western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhone flows out of the lake. Its majestic castles, pristine lakes and international organizations draw visitors from around the world, many of whom decide to stay. In fact, more than 35 percent of the city's residents are expatriates, making it very easy for study abroad students to assimilate. The city is extremely cosmopolitan, and English is widely spoken.

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