StudyAbroad.com Lesson Plans: Lesson #2 A Place to Study Abroad

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Lesson #2

Assignment
After spending a lot of time online searching for the perfect study abroad program, you finally found "The Chance of a Lifetime"! Dad, a College Professor, is particularly keen on convincing you to study abroad where he did. Yikes! You decide it will be in your best interest to arrive to Friday's family dinner prepared with an arsenal of information to sell Dad on your destination of choice.

Objectivfe
On StudyAbroad.com, find a study abroad destination that interests you. Research this country/city and create a mini destination guide.

Fact Sheet Items
Be sure to address the following:

Where do I want to study abroad? Why?
Is it currently safe to visit this destination?
How will I get there? How much is airfare to my destination?
What is the local language? Currency?
Describe the local weather.
What is the capital? What are some major cities? Type of government?
What are some major sights that I would like to see?
What are important elements of this culture that I would like to experience?

Resources on Studyabroad.com
Study Abroad Destination List:
http://www.studyabroad.com/content/menus/formlesscountries.html

Study Abroad Destination Portals
http://www.studyabroad.com/portal_menu.html
(Each Destination Portal offers travel information, currency conversion, maps, weather and safety information from the U.S. State Dept.)