October 17, 2008

Few Study Abroad From Community Colleges

By BETH MCMURTRIE

A new report from the Institute of International Education takes a close look at community colleges and study abroad. Although interest in overseas study has grown significantly in recent years among students, only 3 percent of those who go abroad are enrolled at community colleges.

The report, "Expanding Education Abroad at U.S. Community Colleges," uses the results of a small survey to highlight some barriers. Costs and fees, for example, were considered "critical" challenges to

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