Although the number of students studying abroad has hit a record high, the Institute of International Education's Open Doors press release said less than 10 percent of all American undergraduates will study abroad by the time they graduate.
Thus, the issue stands of encouraging the other 90 percent of students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities that have serious benefits for employment and educational opportunities.
"Study abroad is a journey of self discovery and exploration of another culture and way of life, all in the academic setting. It deepens and broadens the entire educational experience," said Dr. Jane Blyth, Director of Study Abroad and Global Program Development at Western Michigan University, of the benefits of studying abroad.
Economic factors were among the many cases for limited American student participation, according to the press release.
However, crowd-funding opens new doors to students looking to finance an educational experience using social media as a catalyst for their cause.
Crowd-funding is a topic with many points of view, as expressed by several students that were interviewed.
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