In the USA, the act of studying abroad originated at the University of Delaware. In 1923, Professor Raymond W. Kirkbride sent a group of eight students to Paris, France. At the time, the concept of students studying in a different country was incredibly unconventional. Kirkbride's program was originally named the "Foreign Study Plan". For a period of time, study abroad was seen as an option primarily for foreign language students. Recently this has changed, and the scope of study abroad programs has increased greatly.[1]
In the 2003/2004 academic year, the four countries US students chose to study abroad in most were the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and France. 46% of US students studying abroad went to one of these four countries, and 61% of US students studying abroad went to Europe. In that same academic year, the number of students that chose to study abroad in China increased by 90%. The total number of US students studying abroad during that academic year was 191,321.
In the 2003/2004 academic year, the four countries US students chose to study abroad in most were the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and France. 46% of US students studying abroad went to one of these four countries, and 61% of US students studying abroad went to Europe. In that same academic year, the number of students that chose to study abroad in China increased by 90%. The total number of US students studying abroad during that academic year was 191,321.
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