June 22, 2001

It's a Small World, but Americans Can Benefit From Studying Abroad

To the Editor:

I was startled to read David Roochnik's essay arguing against sending U.S. university students to study abroad during their junior year ("First, Look Homeward," The Review, May 18). ...

I am a veteran of study abroad, and I continue to sing its praises. I now administer a university scholarship program and wholeheartedly encourage any of my students who wish to study abroad to do so. Dr. Roochnik is concerned about a student's ability to reacclimate to